An opportunity of a lifetime
“What the hell am I actually doing” pretty accurately describes my feelings on March 18 as I was boarding the plane leaving from New York...
VSC chooses Parwinder Grewal to lead VSU
Parwinder Grewal was selected as the first president of Vermont State University, Chancellor Sophie Zdatny announced via email on Monday afternoon. Grewal will oversee all...
Meeting the presidential candidates
Two candidates for president of the soon-to-be Vermont State University visited Castleton’s campus last week to meet students, staff and faculty and discuss...
Spartan gets another national award
Following its the trip to the College Media Association convention in New York, the Castleton Spartan staff was recognized with a 2022 David L. Adams...
Ramage recounts Ukraine
Eleven pieces of Ukrainian artwork have lined the walls of the Calvin Coolidge Library Gallery since mid-March in honor of those fighting for their freedom...
A little change goes a long way
Junior Ashlee Meczywor travels down the long hallway of Castleton Hall’s first floor practically dragging her laundry bag, through two doors, and finally arrives in...
Pondering the Oscars as the world crumbles
It feels trivial to think about the Oscars of all things when Ukraine is being attacked, lives are being lost, and a global food shortage...
Singing the Star Spangled Banner to empty stands
Nothing has ever been quite as exhilarating as singing the National Anthem at basketball games in high school. Even if it was only a hundred...
Unexpectedly hit by the COVID wrecking ball
My 8 a.m. alarm yelled at me. I sat up with a mix of determination and exhaustion fighting a battle in my head. Around 8:30,...
Life after Castleton: a senior’s plan to return
I never had a plan up until recently, unless you count not having a plan. I’ve found inspiration in some of my observations about Castleton...