Castleton student reflects on father’s capture by Somalia pirates
Mariah Phillips grew up hearing stories about pirates. In the back of her mind, she always knew they were there. “My dad would always tell...
Fixing for Facebook
#8220;I was sitting in science class and to my surprise, I felt my pants suddenly becoming warm and wet.” “I looked behind me to see...
Why’s spring so special?
The snow melts, the plants grow, the birds sing ‘It’s Spring! It’s Spring!’ After a dreary cold winter, spring is a season that many people...
Bret Michaels is a bad joke
Everyone gets pumped about meeting a celebrity. So, when I walked into the Spartan meeting and got assigned to cover a concert of a celebrity,...
College grads may end up flipping burgers
The fact that our country is facing an economic crisis is indisputable. Everywhere we turn, there are signs of recession. The job market is dwindling;...
Film Review
#8220;Breaking Bad”AMC was once known for showing old movies. It was the channel your parents and grandparents would watch. But now (and for awhile) it’s...
Student-drafted comedy to hit Castleton stage following spring break
There’s a mime with the mind of a thief, an older brother with stubborn humor and witty points of view. This brother has a friend...
“Fiddler” wows CSC
Inside Castleton’s Casella Theater, the lights dimmed and the audience was transported to a small Russian village of Anatevka. The year is 1905.In this village...
Women’s lacrosse confident
The Castleton State College women’s lacrosse team is prepared to make its mark in the New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance Conference this season. The Castleton...
Spartans ready for fresh start
The Castleton State College softball team is going to have a fresh start this season under new head coach John Werner.The team, which lost in...