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Debuting the library documentary
On Wednesday, April 24, five VTSU-Castleton filmmakers proudly screened “Error 404: Book Not Found,” a documentary about the rescinded all-digital library decision last February, to a maxed-out audience in Herrick Auditorium. The project began in Communications professor Sam Davis-Boyd’s Documentary Filmmaking class – led by Lily Doton, Jacob...
Country star Tyler Hubbard, 80s bands to play Vermont State Fair
The Vermont State Fair is returning from August 13 to 17. The fair has already begun announcing its music headliners including country singer Tyler Hubbard and "Abducted by the 80s" featuring four bands from the 1980s.
One dead after single vehicle crash in Putnam
One person is dead after a vehicle crash on I-84 in the town of Kent on Monday. New York State Police trooper Aaron Hicks said the victim lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a tree on I-84 around 7:15 p.m. Monday evening. Hicks said the vehicle burst into...
Sports Car Club of Vermont comes the Diamond Run Mall
Saturday, May 11 at 8 8a.m.—RUTLAND—The SCCV 2024 Summer Series Event, DRM Autocross #2, will take place at the Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Pl., Rutland. The event starts at 8 a.m. with setup/organizing at 7 a.m. Registration is $40 for members and $50 for non-members, including a one-day membership.
The Spartan and sports made my college experience
I have kinda mixed feelings about graduating. Thinking ahead, I’m pretty pumped to not have to deal with school anymore. I think ahead to next fall and it’s mind-boggling to think that I won’t have to go to classes. I can just focus on my personal life and making money and not having to do so much damn homework.
Softball Game Recap: Whitehall Takes a Loss
Whitehall lost against Granville back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Whitehall Railroaders fell just short of the Granville Golden Horde by a score of 4-3. Whitehall has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Granville's part, Lauren Bascom spent all...
Rutland expo aims to attract young people to careers in health care
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - An expo taking place in Rutland on Wednesday is aimed at attracting young people to careers in health care. The Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year but it’s the first time they’ve ever hosted the one-day expo.
Men’s lax team expecting improvement next season
In a season that saw the Castleton men’s lacrosse team go through growing pains under a first-year head coach, the team ended the season making the playoffs as the six seed, but falling in the first round to Plymouth State 17-4. Although the Spartans garnered one less win than...
Plymouth police report multiple arrests over week
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police Department recorded a busy week from April 29 to May 5, responding to 460 calls for service, which included numerous arrests ranging from open container violations to credit card fraud, according to their weekly activity report. The arrests began on April 29, with a 21-year-old...
Rutland City Police Department making strides to attract new recruits thanks to hiring practices
RUTLAND, Vt. — In Rutland, the city's police department is starting to see an uptick in officers after years of being severely understaffed thanks to a new push to attract new recruits. The department now has 33 sworn officers, up from less than 25 at points last year. “That...
3B hosts 4th annual football tournament
The 3B 7-on-7 football tournament is returning to Dave Wolk Stadium to help spread awareness for alopecia. Former student Robert Guerin has spent the last three years putting on this event for the Castleton community and has successfully raised money for his non-profit organization. Despite graduating last fall, he wanted to keep the tradition going.
Dozens of Vermont school districts remain without a budget
In 1996, the town of Benson set a state record when, after two years of rejecting school budgets, its voters finally approved a spending plan on the 13th try. Asked by a Rutland Daily Herald reporter at the time if she had a reaction to the news, the school board chair replied: “Sure I do, but it would split your eardrums.”
‘Contemplation’ a metaphor for crossroad at graduation
I am closing in on a lifelong dream by completing my Bachelors Degree in Studio Arts. Having a Masters degree in Education and a long career behind me, I refer to this as my personal renaissance. One of my mixed-media pieces, “Contemplation,” seems a fitting metaphor as I stand at this crossroad. The work transpired from two prompts, “reflection and refraction,” given to us by Professor Schemm in our Open Studio course last fall.
Connecting animals and readers
To say that it has been a privilege writing for the Spartan this year would be a severe understatement. I have greatly enjoyed this style of writing and educating you all on animals across the Green Mountain state and the world. My last message to all of you amazing people...
Akane spreads thank you messages
I appreciate all the people, including friends, faculty, and staff, who kindly helped me here in Castleton. Thanks to them, I had a great time here. Dear my friends: thank you for always saying hi to me and interacting with me. I was so happy when you showed an interest in my home country. I appreciate it.
‘Art Soup’ fuses the arts departments
With an assortment of creativity and collaboration, Castleton’s “Art Soup” performance exceeded the bounds of traditional performance, captivating the audience for the second year. The display was a celebration of art in all its forms, made possible by the combined efforts of VTSU Castleton teachers, staff, students and community members.
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