Banned books to bookworm: Shy youngster thrives and blossoms at CU
It’s 8:30 in the morning. After checking on all eleven piercings and putting on her mis-matched socks, Trinity Robichaud hits the start button on her...
Caton’s journey in journalism
When Caton Deuso first stepped onto Castleton campus in 2018, they really didn’t have an idea of what they wanted to do here. Something in...
Answering the burning questions with Burnham Holmes
Burnham Holmes is a part-time English professor who has taught at Castleton University for 19 years. He has worked in publishing, been a freelance writer,...
Vape flavor ban sours Castleton students
It’s a Friday afternoon and a 20-year-old junior we’ll call “James,” has lost his vape. For the third time this week. He looked in the...
I did it for them
I was staring at the hospital ceiling somehow believing if I screamed louder, it would hurt less or be over sooner. My breaths became jagged...
Editor craved Spartan closure
A few weeks ago, I came up with the idea of inviting some former members of the Spartan staff to attend a Spartan meeting, just...
Senior excited for new job at CEDRR
When Brooke Rubright first transferred to Castleton University as a sophomore in the fall of 2018, it was mostly because she missed her family in...
Professor partings
Castleton University faculty members were asked if they wanted to offer send-off messages to students after undoubtedly the toughest school year any have endured thanks...
Promoting survivor autonomy
With Castleton University’s annual “Denim Day” just around the corner, community resources such as CHANGE, the student group Peer Advocates for Change, Public Safety, and...
What’s in your weed candies?
Fake marijuana edibles resembling popular candies such as Sour Patch, Starburst, and Nerds have popped up on Castleton University campus in recent months, mimicking a...