I once was a student mentor for Castleton University. Whether it was doing tours for potential new students on accepted students’ day, or texting incoming students in the months leading up to their matriculation, I thoroughly enjoyed passing on my thoughts on why Castleton University was the right choice. I […]
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Wrestlers unable to compete at National Tournament
Castleton University’s wrestling team was absent from the NWCA national wrestling tournament in Iowa last week, due to an administrative decision based on the COVID-19 pandemic that has left qualified wrestlers without the opportunity to showcase their skills nationally. Spartan wrestlers Max Tempel and Michael Gonyea were tapped to compete […]
Absolutely dying to dye her hair
As I sat in the brightly lit room waiting for my son’s dentist to come in, I felt a twinge of self-consciousness as I looked around at the blonde mom across the room and the brunette helping Cire brush his teeth. I uncomfortably played with the string on my sweatpants, […]
Letter to the editor: Spiro’s comments weren’t meant for everyone
I write this letter in regards to social media comments about the loss of the CU Marching Band and President Spiro’s remarks. First off, let me say that my son is a student at the Berklee College of Music. My son, my husband, and I have all been long time […]
Harris finds home 3,000 miles from hers
For most kids, going off to college is the first time they stray away from home, but they are often close enough to still see family. For someone like Emily Harris, that’s not possible. Harris is a freshman ice hockey and field hockey athlete who is from Crondall, England. “I […]
A spring in students’ steps
With a recent stretch of sunny days and warmer weather, Castleton students have been eager to take advantage of it. Last week, temperature rose to around 50 to 60 degrees with blue skies and students living in Morrill and Wheeler halls have been celebrating and hanging out on the balconies. […]
May graduate is spreading the news
Castleton University alumnus Austin Crosier virtually stopped by Professor David Blow’s Into to Journalism class via Zoom on March 5, fielding questions from students and aspiring journalists, and giving insight on what to expect after college. Crosier, who graduated last May, now writes for the Granville Sentinel, a popular […]
Looking back on the one-year anniversary of the shutdown
March 13, 2020, was a big day in U.S. history. Coronavirus officially became a threat to the United States. Grocery store shelves became empty. A National Emergency was called. And Castleton University announced the school would be closed for two weeks to flatten the curve – so we thought. […]
Just how liberal is Vermont?
Ask anyone not from Vermont about what it’s like here and you’ll probably hear “where is that?” But if they know, then they immediately think Burlington and Bernie Sanders. Hiking, organic food, locally-made wool mittens. Vermonters themselves often think Vermont is a liberal, accepting place for everyone, failing to question […]
Letter to the editor: Castleton University forever
Former president Dave Wolk and former dean Jeff Weld weigh in on merging of VSC On July 23, 2015, after decades of growth, meticulous preparations, and historic improvements on and off campus, the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Castleton University as the new name for an […]