Student upset diploma won’t say Castleton University
Dear Editor, I’m a student who had started my college career at the school formerly known as Castleton University. When I first heard about the...
Former president rails against merger cuts
The faculty, staff and students of Castleton were stunned on Oct. 27 when President Mike Smith announced he was eliminating 33 “administrative” positions at Vermont...
Punishment of Gaza can’t be the solution
Before anything else, let me say this. When I say Israel, I mean the Israeli government. When I question or criticize Israel, I am questioning...
Devastated by destruction
Student from Gaza scared for family and friends On Oct. 13, Israel instructed residents in northern Gaza Strip to move southward. But as people began...
Students, faculty upset over admin. cuts
The echoes of protests and chants from the Oct. 26 rally against Optimization 2.0 did little to quell the divisive decision released later that day. ...
Spartan raising funds to provide a better Christmas for area children in need
Since 2015, Vermont State University at Castleton students, under the guidance Communications professor David Blow, have raised more than $10,000 during the Christmas holiday season...
They reclaimed the Rail Trail
As I, and so many people would agree, the D&H Rail Trail is an integrative part of Castleton. Not only for students and faculty, but...
Bringing the Payne to Castleton
Kathleen Payne has spent much of her life on the basketball court. Payne played four years at Plattsburgh State University, leaving a legacy of being...
Spartan seniors signing off
Castleton football’s graduating seniors competed for the final time on Saturday at home against Dean College. Before the game, aach was asked to reflect on...
Q&A: Culpo, optimistic despite struggles
Coach Paul Culpo has spent over a decade as the men’s head basketball coach here at Castleton. Culpo has seen the team have successful stretches...