Freshman year made me realize CU is perfect fit
When everyone told me my first year of college was going to go by quick, I definitely did not think it was going to go...
Editorial: Watchdog role is more important than ever before
The recent climate for the media has been turbulent in all aspects. Reputable news organizations are being scrutinized by high-powered officials in public office and...
Letter to the Editor: Loving my time at Castleton and excited about the future
As we end this year at Castleton and say goodbye to many of our friends for the summer who are going out into the world...
A tribute to Papa
Castleton freshman Brendan Crowley poses with his grandparents. My first memories of you date way back to elementary school. I was a young, impressionable boy...
University should have informed students first
By now, many have heard the news of the downsizing efforts at Castleton University. This whole thing is pretty concerning, especially as a student. At...
President Karen Scolforo responds to Spartan editorial page
Response to The Spartan letters to the editor I am grateful for the first amendment and the opportunity for all citizens to voice their opinions publicly....
There’s no need for automatic weapons – period
It seems as if the deaths of innocent people have been multiplying these past couple months. Whether that be due to terrorism from foreign countries...
Feeling thankful, you should too
It’s that time of the year again. You know, the time when Vermont starts to get cold, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the...
Is it worth the risk?
The United States has a gun control problem. Whether you believe that “guns kill people,” or “people kill people,” in either case, people are dying...
Sick of hearing ‘I don’t care’
I am a white woman, attending a largely white university, in the second whitest state in the United States. I have the luxury and the...