Castleton faculty push back on merger demands, seek “pause”
Overwhelmed and confused Castleton University faculty have asked the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees to “press pause” on the controversial multi-school merger, in a letter sent to the board and Chancellor Sophie Zdatny on...
Caton’s journey in journalism
When Caton Deuso first stepped onto Castleton campus in 2018, they really didn’t have an idea of what they wanted to do here. Something in...
Castleton cleans up Main St. Cemetery
Castleton community members weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty to do some good at the Main Street Cemetery during a recent volunteer cleanup initiative...
A better ‘Pathway’ at CU
After a long day of tours and testing, then freshman Hannah Williams settled down to finally register for classes. But the decision of what courses...
Answering the burning questions with Burnham Holmes
Burnham Holmes is a part-time English professor who has taught at Castleton University for 19 years. He has worked in publishing, been a freelance writer,...
Ghosts of the West Castleton Slate Mill
Sophia Buckley-Clement is a Mid-coast Maine native and amateur “spook enthusiast” who’s been studying in Vermont for the past three years. Though Vermont may not...
They know fashion: Students express themselves through style
A boy in hot pink go-go boots and a handmade Beetlejuice-inspired jacket sits at the picnic table outside of Leavenworth. It’s clear right away that...
Ghosts for sale
Walking through an antique mall in North Carolina, Chynah Boise felt strangely drawn toward a case tucked away from the rest of the store. Behind...
Alum distressed by name change
I grew up in Castleton. I attended the local schools and attended Scamp Camp over the summers at the community center. In high school, I...
Worker shortage hits area
Data from the Vermont Department of Labor shows that unemployment insurance claims have steadily declined throughout 2021. However, in late August there had been a...