Music just isn’t what it used to be
The best songs are those of which the lyrics can tell a story. Lyrics that can relate to one’s life, bring emotion upon someone, or...
Gun death questions need some answers
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...
An empowering interview
The other day I had an interview with Peruvian artist Persí Narváez, who is painting a mural for our beautiful campus. When I say interview,...
‘Rhinoceros’ still relevant
The sound of a rhinoceros stempede divers the attention of Tess Webber (Dasiy) and Garret Robin (Berenger). Photo by Martin VanBuren III. If you left...
Wanting a propaganda-free media
The United States’ current political climate is stricken with slander and outrage, as the media urges “he said, she said.” Sadly, the poster child for...
Should we be destroying history?
For years at Castleton, I’ve studied the words of men who have made impressions on history. I’ve studied dates and events, the people that influenced...
Are you ready for some football?
I am about to utter the three words better than “I love you” – Football. Is. Back. Finally, after 214 days of waiting, we have...
Is heroin vaccine a possible answer?
In Vermont’s 2014 State of the State Address, former Gov. Peter Shumlin said “we have seen a more than 770% increase in treatment for all...
A different Castleton experience
My freshman experience is a bit unique when compared to the average experience. Why you may ask? Well it’s because both of my parents have...
Free press is vital at CU
Since my freshman year at Castleton, I’ve been working for The Spartan newspaper on campus and now, as editor, I realize how lucky we’ve been...