I have always been a very social person, extremely easy to talk to and someone who can make friends with anyone. College changed that a lot for me. I went from loving getting to meet new people to being filled with stress and anxiety. The worst part of this newly […]
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Stuck in the middle
It’s morning time. Something like 7:30, 8 o’clock. I roll out of my bed, get dressed and stretch a little to hear my knees crack. That’s how I knew I was ready to go. As I walk to school it’s drenched outside. It snowed last night but the heavy rain […]
Detaching from social media
I was never much of a social media person. Maybe it’s because I was a bit late to the game. My parents didn’t want me to have it until I graduated, but of course, I made accounts anyways. Sophomore, junior, senior year of high school, I joined Snapchat, then Instagram, […]
Zodiac signs are fun, but let’s not go overboard
As more and more U.S. adults are separating from traditional religion, many still desire an outlet for “spirituality,” which primarily entails a search for self-knowledge and understanding of others and the world around us. Of these spiritual beliefs, one stands heads and shoulders above the rest: zodiac signs. According to […]
You are an animal neighbor
Have you ever met someone and thought, “There is absolutely nothing we have in common? I used to think there were some people I didn’t have any connection with. Looking back, I couldn’t have been more wrong. I know it may sound bizarre, but we all share at least one […]
Is VTSU our next stepping stone?
I would usually consider myself an impartial person. Not in a bad way, but I can usually see both sides of an argument, making it a bit harder for me to side with one. It’s often a good thing. It’s why I like journalism. So, upon hearing about Vermont State […]
Strongest person I know
Student details mom’s battle with cancer “You can give the countdown,” is what she said before we would begin our race. She would say this sentence every time, seemingly to put some sort of responsibility on me. It felt like she had given me a head start in a way […]
Finding my kindred spirit
Florida trip to see family leads to discovery of an older me The start Last April, I decided to go on my first Big-Girl trip and fly myself to Florida to visit my aunt and uncle. I needed a relaxing break midway through a taxing semester. Nevermind the fact that […]
The Girl Behind ‘Girl Dinner’
Castleton graduate Olivia Maher is the girl behind “Girl Dinner,” a trend that has been sweeping the nation after a TikTok video she posted on May 11, 2023, went viral. The video consisted of Olivia showing what she was having for dinner — grapes, bread, pickles, and various cheeses […]
Japanese student loved her time here, but excited to see family
For someone like me, who has never lived outside of Japan in the 20 years since my birth, American life in 10 months gave me a lot of surprising and unforgettable memories. It was enjoyable to experience new things for me, but sometimes it was hard to adapt to […]