Nothing stands out on someone’s body like their beautiful eyes. Pretty eyes are hard to ignore because it is human nature to see beautiful things. About seven years ago, my first week of high school, I sat next to this girl in one of my classes. She had the most beautiful eyes. I noticed that […]

First play of the semester delivers drama, laughter, and unresolved tension The recent rendition of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by student performers from VTSU Castleton combined dramatic moments, comedy, and moments of wonder on stage. The play, created by Alan Ball, is about five bridesmaids, each with their troubles, secrets, and desires, who […]

Tucked in the corner of the Club Fair on Sept. 5, the Pottery Club had no idea what was coming. Typically, a new club might hope for a few interested students. But what President Kiara Nestler and Vice President and Zoe Ukasick went home with was something out of the ordinary. “I was expecting like, […]

I’m 8 years old, and it’s been a year since I first got my ears pierced. I’ve been wearing the same pair of star studs nearly every day.  I’m surrounded by family members, each smiling at me – either out of anticipation or through boredom. We’re sitting in the living room of my aunt’s small […]

In high school, art was a huge part of my life. I used to spend hours sketching, painting, and experimenting with different techniques and creating pieces like the one I recently completed.  Back then, the act of making art was as natural as breathing.  It wasn’t about producing anything perfect or even something that anyone […]

With an assortment of creativity and collaboration, Castleton’s “Art Soup” performance exceeded the bounds of traditional performance, captivating the audience for the second year. The display was a celebration of art in all its forms, made possible by the combined efforts of VTSU Castleton teachers, staff, students and community members. “Art Soup” overtook the audience in […]