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...
Ask an Alum: Maegan Walsh
Maegan Walsh has an unconventional job — one that requires her to seek out people looking for tattoos. Walsh graduated from Castleton in 2012 as...
Alum takes role of CEO at VTDigger
Sky Barsch has had a versatile career. After graduating from Castleton in 2002, Barsch has done everything from reporting to publishing and editing Vermont Sports...
Feeling sad my time with The Spartan is coming to an end
I just got done filming this year’s last episode of Castletalk with Gonzo. And even though Castletalk will continue, it was the last episode that...
Losing faith in our democracy as we lose rights
To be honest, it’s been hard to keep up with the news lately. As a journalist and an editor of the paper, I have to....
Switching things up for annual NAACP fashion show
Planning has begun for the NAACP’s second annual fashion show following last year’s multicultural show. And this year, they’ve decided to make the theme “dress...
Celebrating Black History Month
For the second year in a row, Castleton’s NAACP chapter hosted a Black History Fair, inviting everyone at Castleton to join in the Campus Center...
VTSU library plan sparks outrage and emotion
At 3:44 p.m. Feb. 7, students, faculty and staff across all Vermont State University campuses received an email. The email, from University President Parwinder Grewal,...
Ask an alum: Marcus Kusi
Q. What would you say is one of your fondest memories of being at Castleton? A. My professors were very open, and they were available...
Get it while it’s still here!
The last semester of Castleton University, under that name, has begun. The entire university is preparing for the name change, but the Campus Center bookstore...