Book Review
In this what-if world that takes place at some unknown point in the future, a hyperspace gate has been created. It only had one teensy side effect. For most of the month, Pittsburgh is stuck on a place called Elfhome–an alternate world where the elves live. Tinker has grown up in Pittsburgh. Tinker’s not her real name of course, but since her real name is Alexander Graham Bell, she goes by a nickname. She and her cousin Oilcan (who’s real name is Orville Wright-their grandfather had a thing for inventors) think they can finally relax, because now that she’s turned 18, Tinker has the legal right to stay on Pittsburgh. But then, just before one Shutdown (when Pittsburgh returns to Earth for one day) some mad dogs chase a high ranking elf into the scrapyard that Tinker owns… Wen Spencer has a talent for blending magic and reality and making it seem real. In Tinker she captures many of the what-if thoughts that connect fantasy and reality. The result is a well written story that draws the reader in and makes them root for Tinker and her friends the whole way through.
More Stories
Not your average “Soccer Mommy”
So, I love music, and I love it a lot. I’m primarily a fan of heavier music, as I cannot enjoy “today’s top hits.” But, I still enjoy genres like Indie and Alternative. I attended my first concert on Sept. 24, 2021 in Burlington, Vermont. The artist? Soccer Mommy. Now, I had heard of Soccer […]
What the Hell Happened? Sports bloopers
Alrighty, I’ve been given the green light to share some more sports news. As always, with all the highlights being praised on the news, I’m here to show you the goofs and wacky stuff that make you wonder “what the hell happened?” — Man, what a wild way to cap off a wild NFL season. […]
Day in the life of Jake Rick
Colleges are places of education for people pursuing knowledge and degrees in various different fields of study. But in the shadows, there are people who work around these institutions so that people can continue to further their education successfully in a pleasant setting. Jake Rick is a Castleton University grounds supervisor whose job is to […]
We made it, Mom
I remember distinctly the first time I was asked what I wanted to go to college for. My 6th grade science teacher posed it to our class (I guess start ‘em young, right?), and of course I had no idea. Probably for a lot of the same reasons as most of my young peers, but […]
Letter to the editor: CU, you let us down
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 always told them the same […]
From classmates to colleagues: CU graduates start journalism careers
Jay Mullen and Austin Crosier sat next to each other, each holding a notebook. Across the room was one of New York’s candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, waiting for one of the recent Castleton University graduates to ask the first question. Not long ago, these two reporters sat together in the media […]