In the world of college life, a student may get the opportunity for an internship: some majors even require it. But what is an internship and why should you look for one? An internship is a temporary position at a company that will allow you to get experience in the […]
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Coaches coping with COVID
Castleton University winter sports got back to some type of normality, but the coaches say it’s anything but normal. Between quarantine housing and seasons getting cancelled, coaches at Castleton say they are doing their best to adapt to the circumstances. Safety has become the number one priority for most coaches […]
What does merger mean for CU?
Castleton University is facing major changes in the coming semesters after the Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees officially voted in favor of the controversial merger of three of its subsidiary universities. Passed on Feb. 22, the proposal was originally developed by the Select Committee on the Future of […]
The great debate: Millennials v. Gen Z
You may have seen it; TikToks, tweets and everything in between documenting an earth-shattering debate involving side-parts, skinny jeans and laughing emojis. The debate over who has the better style has become a trending topic on social media. From Gen-Z’ers “cancelling” Eminem for controversial lyrics to a […]
Castleton moves towards equity and inclusion
Following Black History Month, Castleton University is making steps to be a better and safer community for students of color. Senior Raynolds Awusi is president and a founding member of the school’s NAACP Chapter, as well as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, led by […]
Freshmen cope with pandemic
First, they missed out on their senior year of high school. Now, they’re facing their first year of college during a pandemic. And it hasn’t been easy. “I just didn’t expect it to be like this. My first year here and I can’t even say I know anyone other than […]
Letter to the editor: Athletic Band members deserve better
How many of you still remember the moment your parents waved goodbye to you from their car as you stood there trying to hold back tears? How many of you can still feel your hands shaking as you pulled open the door to the FAC for our first night of […]
A simple ‘thank you’ goes a long way
This semester at Castleton University at the end of classes, some students have been offering a simple “thank you” to their professors as class is ending. In other classes, however, it has been just a scene of rapid black boxes leaving the Zoom screen. Professor Heidi Welch, the director of […]
Spiro apologizes for delivery of Marching Band news
Castleton University just announced another cut to programs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, unceremoniously – and accidentally. In a leaked email from Interim President Jonathon Spiro Friday morning, it was announced that the Castleton Athletic Marching Band will be seeing a downgrade, and replaced with a “spirit band.” […]
‘Everyone Eats’ in Vermont — including college students
As COVID relief efforts continue to disproportionally impact college students –specifically adult dependents – more and more students are facing food and housing insecurity. Roughly 39% of college students reported food insecurity this past year, according to an annual survey conducted across 227 collegiate schools by Hope Center for College, […]