The Spartan and sports made my college experience
I have kinda mixed feelings about graduating. Thinking ahead, I’m pretty pumped to not have to deal with school anymore. I think ahead to next...
The documentary project changed me and made me grateful
For my last piece for the Spartan, I will do something a bit different. Typically, by now, I would have forced some pun or joke...
Letters from London: Bidding farewell to my friends
The rumors are true. Studying abroad will alter your life completely and there will be no going back. At least that’s what I’m noticing for...
Akane spreads thank you messages
I appreciate all the people, including friends, faculty, and staff, who kindly helped me here in Castleton. Thanks to them, I had a great time...
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...
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...