Brian Dagle was best known for having boundless enthusiasm in everything he did. When swimming, he’d jump off the highest cliff, just to do it. He was the first to talk to people no one else knew and friends say he was the most giving person they knew. “Always, these […]
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Communication vital to suicide prevention
By Nick Minarik and Anders Ax Castleton Spartan Eileen Casey had been home a few days in the summer of 2010 after returning from the hospital and was watching TV together with her son, Andy. She told him that she was going to bed. Andy said he loved her, just […]
Where did the waffles go?
Students at Castleton State College have been wondering what happened to the popular waffle maker in Huden Dining Hall? Last year, the waffle maker was unveiled to students and available for use during all three meal periods. And it got used a lot. This year, however, it is only available […]
Pub night returns to Huden
Birthday cake, great music and a bar, how much better can it get? On Oct. 5 the Third Place group hosted their weekly pub night event to showcase Castleton talent. Students and faculty participated in the event which lasted four hours and was a huge success. Jon White, one of […]
Is traditional dating dead in college?
You shower, dress up, and practice your smile in the mirror. You sit at the window waiting anxiously for a car to arrive. You’re going on a real date, but these days you’re an exception. College students are ditching traditional courting for a more relaxed approach to relationships. Our generation […]
College to Renovate Huden
Huden Dining Hall is a frequent source of irritation for students, as anyone who has gone in there during lunchtime knows. You just want to find a place to sit and eat without waiting 10 minutes to find an open table, yet sometimes it’s tough. In addition to the seating […]
Feather trend angering anglers
A new fashion trend has fishermen around the country pretty angry. Feathers used by fly fishermen as lures are the same feathers being used these days by girls and women for hair extensions. “The fashion trend is driving up the prices of the feathers,” said Whitehall, N.Y. fisherman Dave Belden. […]
Students benefit from local’s good deed
To Castleton resident Judy Boss, there is nothing more important than giving to those in need. In fact, she’s so passionate about giving back and is involved in so many volunteering projects, she has a hard time keeping track of all of them. So, when asked about her […]
SGA sets goals for the new year
As a new school year begins, so do the Student Government Association’s plans for our campus. In past years, SGA has been making huge changes on the CSC campus and new President Stephanie Terry sees this year as being no different. “I’d say, we have big plans, especially in Congress […]
You won’t finish
Imagine that you have just signed up for an endurance race. One called the Death Race, none –the-less. The two race directors inform you six months prior to the race that you are required to bring a mountain bike the day of. So, assuming that you will be riding the […]