COVID impacts a generation
The whole world was in shock at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It impacted everyone’s lives greatly — with each individual having a different...
First-year students settle in to college
With more than 21% of Gen-Z being first-year students this upcoming year, many of them are struggling to adapt to the extremely new environment that...
Concerns over church and state
St. John the Baptist Church in Castleton has been at the center of recent concerns regarding the separation of church and state, and what political...
Having too much free time
I’ve become a victim of my own boredom. Since moving up to Vermont for college, I have had a much bigger need to go outside...
The fight for representation
On Sept. 9, Walt Disney Studios released the trailer for their newest live-action remake, “The Little Mermaid,” garnering some 17 million views on YouTube alone....
More than my race
It took me a long time to consider myself a “writer.” And in coming to that conclusion, another problem arose. As I’ve written more columns,...
The clothing bias against plus-size bodies
Companies that claim to be progressive and “all-inclusive” place their clothing that is sizes 14-18+ in a separate section of the store. These styles are...
Babygate continues on
A trend that is as ominous as it is confusing has spread across campus in recent weeks — the appearance of small, plastic babies on...
The truth behind cancelling student debt
Facebook is filled with “geniuses” sharing their opinions on Joe Biden’s controversial Student Loan Relief plan, but the pros and cons of the plan aren’t...
The journey of a flatlander
Vermont is one of the most forgotten places within the United States, and Vermonters like it that way. Something I learned so far is that...