Rugby from the President’s porch
The Castleton State College president’s lawn is being turned into a rugby pitch and the men’s and women’s club teams on campus couldn’t be happier...
Getting fit in the Castleton pool
The pool area becomes filled with upbeat music, instructions and chatter of women. Waves move about the pool as the women enter it and follow...
Sports Talk
The spring season is underway and the Spartans have come out of the gates a little slow. Castleton has a record of 8-18 between its...
Fresh Perspectives
Soundings is a good and a bad program in my opinion. It’s cool to be able to go to plays, speeches and shows for free,...
Spartan Standouts
The winter sports season has come and gone with many standouts showcasing their skills on each team here in Spartan country. Now it’s time for...
Farewell to a special Spartan
The final week before winter break brought two memorial services for me. The first, for my 99-year-old great uncle, led to thoughts about all the...
Why the drinking age should stay the same
Why would anyone in their right mind think it’s a good idea to reduce the legal drinking age in Vermont to 18?It’s unimaginable that there...
Cinco Gringos offers options
Finally, something other than pizza and sandwiches.With the Dec. 9 opening of Cinco Gringos restaurant, Hydeville and its surrounding towns can now enjoy some Mexican...
Leggett, Podnecky national champs!
The Castleton State College ski teams have their first national champion, or actually two champions.Freshman Kristin Leggett and sophomore Michelle Podnecky, two small town girls...
Men’s hockey drops ECAC quarterfinal game
After having high expectations for this season, the streaky Spartan men’s hockey team limped into the playoffs looking to shake off the burden of a...