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Constantly breaking elevators leave UVM students with disabilities stranded
When Lillian Mae Olsen toured the University of Vermont before committing to the school, she didn’t ask how well the elevators worked. She was new to navigating the world with impaired mobility and a wheelchair. Working elevators just seemed like a given. “The last thing on my mind was the accessibility of colleges,” said Olsen, who as a UVM sophomore is now the president of the Disabled Student Union, a group that advocates for students with disabilities....
Vermont H.S. scores for Wednesday, May 29: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Vermont H.S. scores for Friday, May 31: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Vermont high school tennis: Matchups, results for the 2024 individual state tournaments
Vermont's best high school tennis players are ready to square off this week at two sites in Burlington. The state's singles and double individual state tournaments begin Thursday and wrap Saturday with championship matches. The girls tourney is slated for Burlington Tennis Club; while the boys will compete at Leddy Park. ...
Athletes to watch at the 2024 Vermont high school track and field state championship meets
Championship weekend has arrived for Vermont's best track and field athletes. Burlington High School will serve as host of the Division I and II state meets on back-to-back days. D-II is slated for Friday; D-I is set for Saturday. Based on performance lists found on 802timing.com and athletic.net, here's my...
High School action from Wednesday
As the playoffs near for Vermont high school sports teams, we got to two games in the Champlain Valley on Wednesday. Missisquoi Valley baseball defeated Burlington 4-2 in a game Parker Hakey threw a complete game while striking out nine for the Thunderbirds. On the lacrosse pitch, the South Burlington boys beat BFA- St. Albans […]
Plattsburgh High School softball takes down Peru 4-3 to win Class A sectional championship
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Plattsburgh High School softball lost two straight times to Peru High School in the regular season, but in the Class A Section VII championship, the third time was the charm. The Hornets used strong defensive play and pitching to hold the Nighthawks offense to just three...
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