Connecting animals and readers
To say that it has been a privilege writing for the Spartan this year would be a severe understatement. I have greatly enjoyed this style...
MLB umpires need to do better for everyone’s sake
One of the biggest topics in all of sports for a handful of years has been the officials. Somehow the refs and umpires manage to...
Lessons from an unlikely stint
During my sophomore year, I befriended a German named Annika. Annika was a Nordic skier and became the national champion in 2022 before hopping on...
AAGA students present in New Orleans
VTSU Castleton’s Student Government Association provides amazing support to students including an extremely generous donation this year that allowed eight Anthropology, Archaeology, and Geography program...
‘Contemplation’ a metaphor for crossroad at graduation
I am closing in on a lifelong dream by completing my Bachelors Degree in Studio Arts. Having a Masters degree in Education and a long...
Book of the Fortnight
Martyn Jackson recommends “Death Message” by Mark Billingham Martyn Jackson, ever the thriller fan, recommends Death Message, by Mark Billingham. The series follows British detective...
From Steps student to Steps mentor, thriving at Castleton
When I first started on the VTSU Castleton campus, I was a non-matriculated (which means non-degree seeking) college Steps student who was wary of the...
Are these unwelcomed signs?
Jesus, show me a sign, but not that one. I like to know where I am going in life. Both physically and mentally. And when...
Traci Molloy’s powerful art back on campus
In a powerful gathering at Casella Theater, Vermont State University Castleton hosted a panel on April 16, led by Traci Molloy, the artist behind the...