Welp, the 2020 NASCAR season opener was washed out by Mother Nature. This isn’t the first time The Great American Race got postponed to a Monday, we saw this back in 2012 as well. The biggest issue that came from this announcement was fans on social media questioning why NASCAR […]
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Rose blooming for Spartans
Failing classes. A nagging knee injury. Clear signs of self-doubt. By no means was his first year at Castleton University “ideal.” So how does an individual like Trevor Rose find a way to center himself and get back on track for better things in his life in the span of […]
Rolex 24 cruises through Daytona
The twice around the clock racing spectacle was celebrated for the 58th time a couple weeks ago. For those who don’t know, the Rolex 24 Hour race is an International Motor Sports Association sanctioned endurance race held at Daytona International Speedway every January. It is the first automobile race in […]
Spartans fall short against UMass Boston
The Spartans struggles continue after losing to UMass Boston Beacons 6-3 this past Saturday night at Edward T. Barry Ice rink in Boston. With the loss, the Spartans add to a seven-game losing streak and are 2-8 out of their last ten. “The game against UMass Boston got away from […]
Maestro of the mat
In a sport like wrestling, where technical expertise and physical advantages tangle with passion, pride and motivation, there is one Castleton University Spartan who stands out as a leader. When Michell LaFlam isn’t pinning his opponent from Western New England with 52 seconds remaining in the second period in front […]
Spartans shock Anchorwomen
The Castleton University women’s basketball team found a way to rally back from a 12-point deficit in the first quarter to defeat Rhode Island College 68-63 in overtime on Saturday. A 20-point second half including overtime saw senior Alexis Quennevile drain five monumental three-pointers in regulation and three key free […]
Spartans prepare for 12th annual Pink the Rink benefit game
The 12th annual Castleton Women’s Hockey Pink the Rink game benefiting the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center will take place on Feb. 7, at Spartan Arena. The puck will drop at 7 p.m. The Spartans take on rival Suffolk University, who has a conference record of 7-5-1, […]
Getting to know senior Igor Almeida
Igor Almeida a native from Praia, Cape Verde is one of the featured players on Castleton men’s basketball team. The senior forward balances many different aspects of life including basketball, his education, community advisor, and even marriage! Igor took some time to sit down and talk about his life. Q. […]
Men’s basketball upsets Rhode Island College
The Spartans men’s basketball team scored a huge upset Sunday against Rhode Island College to secure their second Little East Conference victory by a score of 73-61. Castleton was led by Remy Brown’s 21-point showing in Glenbrook Gymnasium. Heading into the game, head coach Paul Culpo drilled the point home […]
‘R.I.P. Kobe, we all miss you’
When I think of Kobe Bryant, I think of excellence, I think of class and I think of hatred. Growing up as a young basketball player in New England, naturally, I worshipped the Boston Celtics, and their 2008 team holds a special place in my heart to this day. In […]