Florida’s, “don’t say gay” bill threatens LGBTQ+ youth
On Jan. 11, a bill was introduced to the Florida House of Representatives that aims to prohibit primary schools from “encouraging” discussion of sexual and...
Remembering Uncle Pete
“It’ll just be Nana, Uncle Pete, and the cockroaches at the end of the world.” That’s what we all used to say. It was a...
I can’t look at Rittenhouse’s tears
Kyle Rittenhouse stood in front of an incredibly white jury on Wednesday taking heavy breaths and “crying” after admitting that he drove to Kenosha, Wisconsin...
CU alumni reacts to the VSU merger
The VSC merger has recently been a main topic of conversation, fueling students, faculty, and onlookers to share their opinions regarding this pivotal and controversial...
Castleton faculty push back on merger demands, seek “pause”
Overwhelmed and confused Castleton University faculty have asked the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees to “press pause” on the controversial multi-school merger, in a letter sent to the board and Chancellor Sophie Zdatny on...
Student poll: dogs vs. cats
Deena Jacunski chose dogs instead of cats without hesitation. Libby Keith, however, said she prefers cats over dogs saying cats offer a more rewarding relationship....
Addressing rape culture at CU
It was Thursday, Sept. 2 during N-period. Amy Bremel and members of PAC, Peer Advocates for Change, were giving out Got Consent shirts- shirts meant...
A massacre never told
Last summer, I began watching a series on HBOMax called “The Watchmen.” Since I teach a section on social justice in my courses at Castleton,...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: just buzz words at Castleton?
There were a lot of students out for the “Town Hall” about the merger and potential name change of Castleton. The main point was that...
I’m angry, sad – and scared
Sitting down to write this is, honestly, really hard. I don’t know where to start or how to organize all of the thoughts and feelings...