Scolforo and Spartans shell-shocked
Castleton University president, faculty and students deal with unwanted transition to online classes and postponement of graduation amid COVID-19 spread. According to dictionary.com, the word...
From the jar: grunge
A few weeks ago, it was time for me to pick my next challenge out from The Jar. I slipped my hand in and pulled...
Reminiscing about vacations in “the bus”
Below is a blog from Professor David Blow’s Feature Writing course by Gabriel Schwartz. His is about family adventures. Everybody’s got a story to tell....
A Message from president Scolforo
This message was sent out to Castleton University students on Tuesday, March 24 2020. It is being shared via the Spartan as a way to...
Former spartan editor is living with COVID-19 in New York City
Molly DeMellier is a Castleton University alum and former Castleton Spartan editor now working in public relations in New York City, in addition to co-hosting...
A new me?
So, I cut my bangs. And I have a reason why. I know it’s silly to be so worked up over a haircut, but it’s...
Bonding with dad over a snowboard
Ever since I was a little kid, starting around 5 or 6, I would watch everything my dad did. I watched him build our garage...
Spartan seniors stunned
“Heartbroken” ironically seems to be the best word to describe the general feeling amongst the senior baseball and softball players at Castleton University. With the...
Castleton Spartan takes second for best newspaper
David L. Adams Apple Awards Are awarded by the College Media Association (CMA) on a yearly basis, as a “Best of Show” at the CMA...
Students reflect on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday made the Democratic presidential candidate picture a lot clearer – essentially a race between two. Bernie Sanders had no problem sweeping the state...