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Wednesday September 13, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont Huot backs out Controversy with press at Keene State College was revealed by student editor

By Carly Trombley Castleton Spartan

Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Jeb Spaulding sent an email to all Castleton Uni- versity students and staff last Thursday saying presidential candidate Anne Huot decided to withdraw from the race. According to the email from Spaulding, Huot, one of four candidates seeking to replace Dave Wolk, is dealing with family issues that will COURTESTY KEENE SENTINEL prevent her from being the university’s new president. Anne Huot However, Olivia Belanger, and request an interview. Then, the editor in chief of The Equi- the two of them would decide nox - the student newspaper when it was best to meet up, from Keene State College - according to DelSesto. reached out to The Spartan “We even started to report last week regarding a public in our stories, ‘during this in- dispute between Huot and The terview, Kelly Ricarte was Equinox when she was presi- present,’ so that our readers dent at Keene State. were aware of what’s happen- “About half-way through ing,” Belanger said. “It got to my freshman year is when we the point where people were started noticing things,” said afraid to talk to us because they Belanger, now a senior. were afraid for their jobs.” According to Belanger, dur- The Equinox also sought ing Huot’s time as president of help from the national Student Keene State, the student media Press Law Center, a legal out- organizations faced major dif- let that protects student me- ficulties, such as budget cuts, dia nationwide, which in turn forced chaperoned interviews wrote a strongly worded letter with administrators and faculty to Huot’s replacement saying and frequently denied inter- what the school is doing to view requests from faculty and the student press is wrong and needs fixing. staff. SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN “It got to the point last year According to Huot, none of where our PR (Public Rela- this happened. John LaBrie, left, and Steven Siconolfi, right, are two of the remining three candidates for president tions) director, Kelly Ricarte, Last week, after Belanger’s of Castleton University. Karen Scolforo is the third candidate and is on campus today. The fourth would sit in on most of our email, The Spartan reached candidate, Anne Huot, recently withdrew from the race. interviews with anybody,” Be- out to Huot and despite her langer said. saying she was in a hurricane When asked for an inter- Irma-affected part of Florida view on the matter, Ricarte and not available for a phone said that she would not com- interview, she did respond via ment on the story. email. According to The Equinox “It simply is not the case advisor, Julio DelSesto, stu- that there was a requirement Wolk’s sucessor? dent reporters would be redi- for a PR representative to be rected to the school’s public present at all interviews,” Huot relations department by nearly said. “I have clarified several Two of the potential candidates for president every faculty member when times my position that stu- asked for an interview. dents, faculty and staff should speak freely with wour student have visited campus, the last wraps up today

“We even started to report in our By Brigitta Gough And Steven Siconolfi, who Spaulding said. on campus. Castleton Spartan visited campus late last week, But Spaulding said there “Everybody has had a stories, ‘during this interview, has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physi- are also many positives to voice,” Mango said. The search to replace Cas- ology from Kent State Univer- someone from outside of She said committee Chair- Kelly Ricarte was present,’ so that tleton University President sity and is senior vice presi- Castleton becoming the new man Tim Jerman and Spauld- Dave Wolk had been narrowed dent and provost at Mansfield president. ing have been good about our readers were aware of what’s down last week to four candi- University. “The advantage of having making sure everyone voices dates – and none were from In a phone interview, Ver- someone new come in is that opinions throughout the pro- happening,” Castleton. mont State Colleges’ Chan- you have new experiences, dif- cess because they want to The final candidates includ- cellor Jeb Spaulding said the ferent experiences and bring a make sure that everyone is in ed Anne Huot, John LaBrie, search for a new president of fresh set of eyes,” he said. agreement. - Olivia Belanger, Editor of Keene Karen Scolforo, and Steven Castleton University has been Siconolfi has written many Asked about none of the Siconolfi. going smoothly. He said the Peer-Reviewed articles for candidates being from Castle- State College’s newspaper, The But Huot, who resigned committee responsible for journals about exercise physi- ton, both O’Hara and Mango in June as president of Keene finding Wolk’s replacement ology and has helped in many said that it can be positive Equinox State College, dropped out of has worked well together and research projects including because they will bring a new the race on Friday citing fam- is a strong team. some for NASA, one of his perspective to Castleton. ily issues. Although none of the can- former employers. He also “We have a wide array of reporters and the press.” “The way it was framed by LaBrie, who visited cam- didates are from the Castle- has experience as a professor candidates,” O’Hara said. She said that if she is to be the communications office was pus mid-week, has an Ed.D. ton University community, at multiple institutions includ- The candidates have all selected as Castleton Univer- that they would be there to as- in Higher Education Manage- Spaulding pointed out they all ing Ithaca College and Wayne worked in different institutions sity’s next president that she sist us and put us in touch with ment from the University of have worked in New England State University. and have had different experi- would, as she did at Keene the right people,” Delsesto Pennsylvania. at some point. Search Committee mem- ences that Spaulding, Mango State, ensure that there is a said. “We’ve never had trouble Karen Scolforo has an “It was one of the con- bers Helen Mango and Mariah and O’Hara believe will be positive relationship between getting in touch with the right Ed.D. in Educational Leader- siderations that if they’re not O’Hara agree that the commit- helpful to Castleton’s growth the administration and the stu- people.” ship from University of North local to Rutland County that tee worked very well together as a university. dent press. Before Huot, reporters Florida and is currently the they do have an appreciation and both said they are excited Then came the decision to needed only to reach out to president at Central Penn Col- for the New England mindset, to meet the candidates over the See ‘The race’ on page 6 the professor or staff member See ‘Candidate’ on page 6 lege. and that was important to us,” next two weeks while they are Bernie coming to unveil free tuition plan

By Brigitta Gough Weld said Sanders wanted to colleges and universities. Castleton Spartan make the announcement at a “It will promote more kids Vermont college. to go to college,” Merrone Get ready to feel the Bern “Castleton is one of the said. again on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in most affected [colleges],” Hampl said that he thinks Castleton University’s Glen- Weld said. free tuition is a great idea as brook Gymnasium. Castleton University is a well, but he has his concerns. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sand- public university so it would “There will need to be an ers is coming to campus to be one of the universities stu- individualization of the plan propose his plan for a legis- dents could attend for free. state to state,” Hampl said. lation that would give free Two seniors at Castleton, This is one of many chal- tuition to all students who go Zach Hampl and Cam Mer- lenges that Hampl believes to any public college or uni- rone, who were asked for their will need to be addressed with versity in the country, Dean of thoughts about Sanders com- this legislation. Advancement Jeff Weld said ing to campus, said they’re ex- Pertaining to Sander’s ini- in an interview on Friday. cited but not surprised he was tiative Merrone said, “I think it The event will be open to coming to Castleton. will be a good thing for people all and it will be live-streamed Hampl said he believes to hear.” at other colleges and universi- Sanders is popular in Castleton Efforts to get comments ties during hundreds of rallies so it makes sense that Castle- from Sanders’ office regarding across the country, Weld said. ton University was chosen as the visit were unsuccessful. When asked why Castle- the location for this proposal. ton was chosen for this event, And both agreed that this COUTRESY PHOTO legislation will be great for Bernie Sanders visited in 2014 and is scheduled to return this October.

Editorial wPage 2 s News wPages 3 & 4 s A&E wPage 5 s Front & Back wPage 6 s Sports wPage 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Free press is vital at CU By Carly Trombley People are always ques- Castleton Spartan tioning the truth and reliabil- ity of the media and it is defi- Since my freshman year at nitely discouraging being a Castleton, I’ve been working student who wants to get into for The Spartan newspaper on that business. There’s been so campus and now, as editor, I much talk about fake news realize how lucky we’ve been and a biased media that, hon- to have had such a supportive estly, we need all the support administration. we can get. We schedule interviews So it is so important to me with school leaders when it’s to have the administration on convenient for us and them, our side as journalists, but and thry happen. The faculty more importantly as students. and staff are always willing to I don’t want to be afraid that talk to the reporters and they the journalism students of the trust that we will report the future won’t get the chances truth from an unbiased per- through The Spartan to be spective. published and do the things it President Dave Wolk has takes to create a strong resume always been willing to speak and portfolio. to student reporters and even It is imperative that we emails our advisor, Dave have willing sources on cam- Blow, when we email him pus and a proper budget, be- instead of stopping in person- cause without interviews and ally. without money it makes it Even if he doesn’t agree hard to put out any news at with everything we report, he all let alone well-researched, recognizes the importance of informative articles. Fresh perspective the freedom of the press and We’ve had so much free- he encourages the students dom and I would hate to have who chose journalism as a conflict between the members major just as he encourages of The Spartan and the admin- A different Castleton experience students pursuing other less istration. I have high hopes for By Jack Culpo make sure I hit all the bases. cover the men’s soccer team this fall for visible careers. the future and I have faith that Castleton Spartan So far, my “unique” experience has the Spartan, on top of anything else I write This is so important and I the committee will choose a been very positive, something I expected for it (like this column you’re reading right appreciate it so much. I feel so president who is supportive My freshman experience is a bit unique since I already knew how nice people on now). grateful that I have been given of students of all majors and when compared to the average experience. campus generally are. I enjoy all of my I’m also looking to do intramurals at the opportunity, through The will view The Spartan as a Why you may ask? Well it’s because both classes and I like my professors. My class- some point. I’d love to keep doing some- Spartan, to practice, grow and valuable asset, like Wolk has. of my parents have worked at Castleton mates seem really cool and I seriously thing athletic post high school. I do intend improve. I, along with Blow, and fellow for the last eight or so years and I have ac- hope I haven’t done anything stupid yet. to go to as many sporting events as pos- Dave Wolk is resigning in editor Briana Bocelli, and all cepted the campus as my second home. I probably did but I can still hope I didn’t. sible. I’m an avid sports fan so I’ll be try- December this year, and I fear the editors before us have built I know CU better than I know my own I’d love to get to know a lot of you bet- ing to watch as many games on campus that the next president won’t and shaped this paper. high school for god’s sake. Also, for those ter, but I am the biggest chicken when it as I can. be as supportive as he has We are so passionate about of you who are curious, my dad is the head comes to meeting new people. So if you’d The first 2 weeks of college have been been, especially considering it. I want to graduate this coach of the men’s basketball team and like to get to know me better or just have a great and I’m super excited to keep going. how some of our government December knowing that the my mom is a professor in the health and chat, feel free to stop whatever I’m doing I look forward to meeting even more new officials in office currently paper will continue to grow PE department...I think. I’m not sure what and start a conversation with me. people and making some new friends. So have given the media an even without fear of people trying she teaches exactly, but I apologize to ev- My outside of class experiences have make sure to come back next time to see if worse reputation than it al- to break us down. eryone who has her as a professor. She been just as positive. As a little shame- my positive outlook on life has died (hint: ready had. isn’t actually a bad professor, I just like to less self-advertising, I am super excited to it won’t). Is heroin vaccine a possible answer? By Donovan Thacker does not function as a cure for worse, even while using the Castleton Spartan addiction. Instead, the vaccine drug. Heroin withdrawals are immunizes the body against extremely severe, and in the In Vermont’s 2014 State getting high from using her- worst cases can be fatal. of the State Address, former oin. If it proves effective in Therefore, it stands to rea- Gov. Peter Shumlin said “we clinical trials in humans, it son that people would be im- have seen a more than 770% may some day become com- munized before they had any increase in treatment for all monplace for children to get chance to come into contact opiates” in the State since their heroin vaccine alongside with heroin; i.e. at a young 2000, in what he described as their hepatitis and polio vac- age. Provided it were proven “a full-blown heroin crisis.” cines. safe to administer to children, In recent years, Vermont But as with any innovation parents would almost certainly has frequently been referred in modern medicine, before elect to immunize their chil- to as the heroin capital of we can allow heroin vaccines dren from the dangers of a life the country as it continues to to become common practice, spent on heroin. But would it battle against its position as we must first assess the - eth be ethical? a trafficking route between ics of such a vaccination. Few Essentially, the vaccine Canada and the East Coast’s people today would argue that would alter the child’s im- large cities. addiction is a disease, and mune system in a way that That battle just might soon that those who are addicted would give them a “long-term see a substantial victory, as deserve and need help. But immunity to heroin.” They The Scripps Research Institute TSRI’s heroin vaccine doesn’t would be unable to get high, (TSRI) in California recently immunize against addiction not unable to get addicted. announced that a vaccine “to — it immunizes against the And what if the particular block the ‘high’ of heroin has high that heroin causes. “part of the heroin molecule’s proven effective in non-hu- To start with, there is no telltale structure” that their man primates.” reason to believe that this immune system is trained According to TSRI, the would help anyone who is to recognize is similar to the vaccine enables the immune already addicted to heroin. structure of any other mole- system to recognize the mo- Heroin users would stop get- cule which could be beneficial lecular structure of heroin and ting high from using heroin to a human being — such as produce antibodies that keep if the vaccine is successful, being used to actually combat the drug from causing eupho- but they would still experi- addiction. ence withdrawals if they were http://www.documentarytube.com/articles/19-addictive-facts-about-heroin ria in the brain of the user. In other words, the vaccine to stop using the drug — or Read us online at

Staff castletonspartan.com Managing Editors Reporters: Carly Trombley Brigitta Gough Wellness Panel!!! Briana Bocelli Nicole Webster Wednesday, October 18th Adam Cook Do you have a passion for living a healthy life style? Are you wondering how you could Myles Riley put your strengths to use? Come to the Health Education and Science Panel to learn how Page Designers Zach Castellini- you can help others lead a healthier life. Hear stories from alum and mingle with others Emma Truhan-Swanson Dow who share similar interests. Help us celebrate the variety of health-related majors Castle- ton has to offer! All students and staff are welcome, so grab a friend or come alone.

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Question: What are you looking for in a new president at Castleton

University? OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN ADAM COOK / CASTLETON SPARTAN Huden employee Denver Griswold, above, takes a smoke break just beyond the limits of campus on Glenbrook Road. A can for cigarette disposal, top right, is located just off campus. Student Erik Anderson, bottom right, walks in front of one of several smoke free signs across campus. Ban ignites controversy

Jacob Wood Some students say smokers should have a place on campus “A president who is By Adam Cook Baker is not alone. Castle- One of the places to smoke community enforcement… often times people will wait equally interested in Castleton Spartan ton senior Erik Andersen, a off campus is just beyond My office hasn’t received one until they really need to quit.” the barricade blocking off phone call about smoking on Bentley says that the new promoting sports, as non-smoker, says that while he recognizes that this policy Glenbrook Road. That is campus.” policy is not about convincing well as academics, to Every day, Castleton student Sadie Baker gets in is for all colleges, he is not where Birch and Alt now Molinari says he no longer people to stop smoking. the community.” her car and puts her key in the sure how effective it will be. go to smoke, disposing their smokes on campus, and plans “It’s not saying that you ignition. She shifts it into gear, “My main problem is that cigarette butts in empty coffee to utilize the cessation classes can’t smoke, or you can’t and pulls out of the parking it’s not going to stop people cans. the campus offers to stop chew,” Bentley said, “We space and makes her way from smoking,” he said, “It “I’m for it, but I think there smoking entirely. would just prefer you not do off campus. This is her new might stop people from smok- should be a couple designated “I just don’t do it,” he said, that here.” reality whenever she wants to ing outside of the buildings spots a little closer,” Alt said, “The director of public safety Bentley says the campus smoke. and in the designated areas, “It’s an inconvenience, and should be the last person intends to offer a “Tobacco In Aug. of this year, Castle- but you can’t just end smok- I understand some people smoking on campus. It’s a Free Ambassador” training ton University implemented ing like that.” don’t smoke, and don’t want struggle, but it’s not the end of session. a new tobacco free policy, a Sodexo employees Jim to smell it, but some of us do the world.” “(It is) a training on how move which Baker feels is Birch and Garrett Alt, both smoke.” The first cessation classes to approach people that might unfair. smokers, disagree, and say According to public for students was scheduled be using tobacco on campus,” “Having been a smoker that they understand the new safety director Keith Molinari, to take place in April, but ac- she said. Jayna Ryan on campus for over four policy. people have respected the new cording to wellness education Training for the Tobacco years, and now having that “I smoke, but the whole policy. coordinator Jamie Bentley, Free Ambassadors is on Sept. “Somebody with the right taken away feels really thing of it is, you got “We haven’t received nobody attended. 14, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. in the same qualities as Presi- unfair,” Baker said, “I under- them(smokers) in the build- a single call here to public “Neither of the cessation campus 1787 room. Any stu- ings,” Birch said, “They don’t safety to respond to any groups went last semester,” dents interested in taking part dent Wolk.” stand what the school was trying to do by creating this want to clean up. Down here, smoking incidents,” Molinari Bentley, a former smoker are welcome to attend. policy, but I feel that it was it’s all clean. Why? Because said, “But that’s not the plan herself, said, “which was un- poorly executed.” I’ve done it.” anyway. The plan is to be a derstandable in the sense that

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“Somebody that brings something new to the table and supports the arts. Not somebody who follows the usual tasks they’re supposed to do.”

SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN Kelsey Birdsey It was move-in day for new Soundings Coordinaor Sam Green, as she tacks up decorations in her new office. “I want someone with strong leadership skills and someone who really listens to what the Sam takes over Soundings student body wants.” By Myles Riley Green said she hopes to this and want to keep bring- Castleton Spartan make changes to the program ing the energy that she had.” so students want to attend Asked if there are any With the new school year events. events coming up in this se- underway at Castleton Uni- “Soundings is manda- mester’s Soundings event versity, many of the students tory,” she said. “I want to schedule to look forward to, will be attending required make it more enjoyable. A she was quick to answer. Soundings events. lot of kids don’t want to go to “A Star Has Burnt My What most of these stu- these events because they’re Eye,” she said. “It is a show dents won’t know, however, mandatory. They talk about it put together by Howard is that the Soundings pro- Soundings as they do about Fishman. The show features gram will have gone through their other required general songs written by Connie a slight shift in management. education courses. I want to Converse, which had been Samantha “Sam” Green is have Soundings be more of found after her death. Fish- Oliver Crawford the new Soundings manager something to look forward man turned the forgotten to, perhaps mandatory fun.” music into a show. It’s pretty “A president with a taking over for Jess Cowden. Green has worked as a video This past summer cool and I’m looking forward good balance between technician at the school for Cowden left Castleton to to it, so I hope students enjoy the arts, academics, the past five years. move to Colorado, which in it as well.” and athletics.” “I like it here,” she began. turn, opened the Soundings Green will still be work- “I could definitely see - my doors to Green. ing part-time as video techni- self retiring here. I think the “I understand that Jess cian out of Leavenworth Hall people here believe in what Cowden moved back to Col- in addition to her new Sound- they’re doing.” orado,” she said. “I support ings duties. SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 - 5

Photos by Olivia Maher My summer in the city By Olivia Maher chise, “In order to find The For each magical event, I Castleton Spartan One, you must become The dressed to impress. To blend in One.” I needed to stand out. Dresses On the Upper West Side For the second half of my and makeup and masks helped lives an apartment overlooking summer I lived and worked as enhance the intrigue of each Central Park. a production intern and social evening. Working behind the It’s a castle as far as New media strategist for the amaz- scenes and helping to make York City living spaces go. ing world and atmosphere cre- sure things flowed smoothly, I Three bedrooms, tall windows ated by Dr. Alex. On top of her could be found mingling, work- in the large living room, wash- work with “Never Sleep Alone” ing the guest list, making sure ing machine, kitchen and din- she runs GDGH Productions - a candles were where they were ing room turned art studio. company that puts on wild and supposed to be, ensuring pho- From this studio comes the inventive social events and tographers had all they needed, artwork that lives on every wall gathering all across the city that and running ahead in heels to and hangs from every corner of never sleeps. the next location to finishing the apartment. There’s “Masquerade on the setting up. Candles, plants, and musi- Town” – a masked, traveling I was able to hang cal instruments are scattered party through the Lower East with old friends who live in throughout this fourth floor Side featuring secret locations, the city and meet so many new masterpiece. live music and artistic wonders ones. In the short time I was Here you can meet Ros- at every turn. Or “Confidential” there, I lived a whole new, fab- lyn Hart. She’s better known the interactive game set in a ulous, hardworking, subway- around New York as Dr. Alex classic bar lounge built to make taking life. Schiller, the author and person- you talk and meet new people I ate dinner with a peacock ality of the highly praised book all night long in an effort to named Dexter. Watched a mov- “Never Sleep Alone” and the “find the spy” and win $100 ie by the light of sky scrapers mastermind behind the interac- and a bottle of champagne. on the lawn of Bryant Park. tive theatrical wonder that goes Behind the scenes, I helped Enjoyed tacos in the twists and by the same name. with the build-up to each. Plan- turns of Chelsea Market. Got A hilarious and downright ning and plotting alongside Dr. stuck in an elevator and waited real approach to dating and Alex in the fourth floor castle with six other people for fire- sex, the book is full of advice on the Upper West Side, there fighters to pry us out. Took a on how to better yourself and were social media posts and stupid number of sunset skyline fall in love with who you are so Mailchimp campaigns aplenty. photos from any rooftop I could fiercely that everyone else will We created invites built to in- make my way to. Watched a do the same. With some “scien- trigue and threw out all the friend perform sketch comedy tifically” proven tips and tricks stops to push these fantastical at the People’s Improve The- thrown into the mix from Dr. events to the public. atre. Assisted in a promotional Alex, you’ll be swimming in My days were spent drink- photo shoot and modeled for a potential lovers left and right. ing coffee, running the hot few shots. Ate wild food from At Joe’s Pub, her show puts summer New York streets to around the globe and drank the principals of the book to buy flowers, typing behind cocktails too expensive for work with a live audience and my computer, sorting through their own good. lucky participants. She ser- photos, planning social media It was a summer for the enades you and fascinates you posts, meeting actors and musi- books…well…Dr. Alex Schil- from the very first moment, all cians, linking various accounts ler’s book. under the tagline of the fran- and organizing any and everything.

LCD disappoints ‘It’ was scary - and funny a pretty big fan By Martin VanBuren III an extent. If you hate clowns, Castleton Spartan you’ll hate this one. However, "Emotional Haircut." if you take a moment to con- "Emotional Haircut" shows playful character that you’d Staring into my soul at sider more about the portrayal expect from the band by mak- 9:45 were two horrific choic- of the character, you’ll real- ing fun of ridiculous hairstyles es to make, what did I want to ize that Skarsgård somehow from the past with clever lyr- watch? managed to take Mike Myers’ ics that will make you go back Option A: The most ter- Cat in the Hat to a whole new and listen again. rifying movie currently in level. “It’s different from any of theaters, or Option B: The For instance, towards the the music you hear on the ra- funniest movie you’ll want to end of the film, Pennywise dio,” said Sadie Baker, a senior see with someone who doesn’t takes a bullet straight to the accounting major at Castleton. take kindly to thrillers. forehead which results in what She said she really enjoyed If you chose Option A, seems like a “standard rou- the “last few seconds that congratulations, you chose tine” for Pennywise. It’s like By Zach Castellini-Dow leave you on the edge of your Despicable Me 3, the most ter- his personal goal as a clown is Castleton Spartan seat. rifying movie on the market. to make his death as clown-ish John Barone, a senior mu- Those minions man, you’ll see as possible, and he definitely On Sept. 1 LCD Soundsys- sic major at Castleton, was not things that you will never be succeeded. tem released their new album, a fan at all. “It sounds like Joy able to un-see. And then Beyond the cast, I have to "American Dream," and it Division if they sucked. Oh there’s Option B: It (2017) mention the cinematography brings an interesting discus- wait, Joy Division does suck.” which to some, including my- and effects in the film. Each sion- What do you do when a Some publications, like self, was rather comical if you shot is it’s own story; in fact, band you really love releases The Advocate, scalded the aren’t afraid of clowns. the movie itself (with Penny- music that you really don’t new album, writing that, “If If you are, that’s a different the soul like... like thrown- an off-screen sound of the wise’s numerous disguises/ like? Murphy would get over him- story. You’ll soil yourself. away pizza. Yeah. You’re with event happening. forms) can be almost con- While I didn’t enjoy the self, his albums might be less Let’s start with one of the me now, aren’t you? But nope, that didn’t hap- sidered a collection of short whole journey, I think it’s im- bland,” while The Ithacan was most iconic scenes that most His eyes moved in uni- pen at all. I saw Pennywise, I monster-stories involving the portant to find what you like more modest and respectful people are going to recognize form from behind the sock- saw Georgie’s arm torn off as same monster, due to the fact about it. What I really appre- of their work, stating that the or know about once they glue ets right into place; while not he is dragged into the sewer that Pennywise is not the only ciate about this album is what album is, “Not quite good their bottom to the seat. The fear-inducing, it definitely crying for his father. This was form “It” takes. I like about LCD Soundsys- enough to recommend, but scene involves Georgie, his made my eyes hurt. But it’s followed by a whole lot of If you don’t find clowns tem’s music in general. It’s not bad enough to condemn.” paper boat rushing down a his teeth in this gutter scene “oh-ing” and “aaah-ing” from scary, you’ll definitely find just so fun to listen to for the I think that’s where this album pavement-stream right into a that made my head tilt as the the very few people also sit- moments in this movie to first time. sits for me too. gutter; right into Pennywise’s piranha-like daggers spiking ting through the screening. laugh at. My favorite songs by them Whether you’re into elec- lair…? (Spoiler? You’ll have out of Pennywise’s elongated Speaking of Pennywise, If you do find clowns are the ones you can tell that tronic or rock, or even if to find out.) mouth into Georgie’s shoulder let’s talk about Bill Skars- scary, you’ll definitely want they had fun with, like "Drunk you’re a fan of their previous Let’s start with Pennywise. that got me good. I was ex- gård’s portrayal of the clown. a change of underpants and to Girls" and "All My Friends." work, missing LCD Sound- Regardless of your fear or pecting the usual build-up of Man was it good. leave the lights on for a while. This album has two core tracks system’s new album isn’t that non-existent fear of clowns, suspense, followed by a mo- And not just “eh, it was al- that made me smile like a mad- big of a deal, just try to see the he’s terrifying. His eyes pierce ment of uncertainty, and then right,” it was phenomenal, to man while casually walking to good through all of the nega- class, which are "Tonite" and tive reviews. 6 - Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Com dept. welcomes new professor of design The race is on Continued from page 3 to use their classwork to Twix? Continued from page 1 dress their plans for Castleton that may be more hands-on make a difference before they A: (excitedly) I’m totally if chosen. and interesting for students. Q: Is there anything you’re graduate. The other thing I right Twix. LaBrie, for instance, taught Junior Gabrielle Coons said But Reilly Knipes, a sopho- not a fan of? There’s always a hope to do is help connect high Q: Pepsi or Coke? and was the former dean of that she thinks having a presi- more, believes candidates be- “but” school students with Castleton A: Pepsi with Lemon. Professional Studies at North- dent who is not familiar with ing unfamiliar with Castleton’s A: Here’s the thing, this for Graphic Design. Q: Xbox or Playstation? eastern University and cur- Castleton will be positive for campus puts them at a disad- isn’t so much a “but,” as it is Q: As a Graphic Designer, A: Let me put it this way: rently is the founding principal the school. vantage. that I’m learning to adjust to do you have a favorite font? Tetris, Super Mario, and I have at Northeastern University at “Castleton needs new per- “They have big shoes to the irregularity of my phone I know you won’t say Comic beat the mother-brain out of their newest campus in To- spective and I feel like the can- fill,” Knipes said. service. I’ve learned to be Sans Metroid. I’m classic Nintendo. ronto, the first International didates not being from Castle- After the campus visits, the more relaxed, there are times A: No I won’t, but I have Q: Tea or Coffee? regional campus. ton would give the school new committee will recommend when I’m just not going to A: Coffee. One cup a day, And in 2017, Scolforo perspective,” Coons Said. two or three of the candidates have access, and that is fine. but it’s endless. won Century Link’s Business James Wolfe, also a junior, to the Board of Trustees, which It’s so funny, I have it up to Q: Cats or Q: Pandora or Spotify? Woman of the Year Award. She seemed to agree and talked will make the final decision by 100 yards away from where I A: Pandora. And I’ve gotta also was president at Keiser about what he wants in the new the end of September, Spauld- live. I have three bars, and then Dogs? say this, algorithms for music College and other jobs have president. ing said. I have nothing. It’s a sign from A: Hit me where are making me a believer in included being a writer/jour- “I would like to see them He, like Knipes, alluded the universe I think. robot love. nalist for multiple publications bring about new changes that to how difficult it will be to Q: What are you teaching it hurts. Cats. Q: Cats or Dogs? and the executive director at make Castleton stand out,” replace a president like Wolk, this semester? A: Hit me where it hurts. Fortis College. Wolfe said. who has done so much for the A: I’m teaching Digital Charlie, he’s got Cats. Charlie, he’s got three Scolforo visited campus on Wolfe would like to see university and who most stu- Photography; I think we’re three legs, he’s legs, he’s beautiful. He’s my Tuesday and will wrap up her some changes in the way pro- dents and faculty treasure. all digital photographers al- guy. Came in through my visit today. fessors teach their students, “Dave Wolk is impossible ready, so it’s more about how beautiful. He’s kitchen window. All candidates are conduct- such as being more hands-on. to replace,” Spaulding said. we can take our images and Q: Cake or Pie? ing morning meetings with He hopes to see the president make them say more, do more, my guy. Came A: Pie! Berry Pie. faculty and afternoon sessions meet with the professors to dis- and be more. I’m teaching two Q: Any specific? with students and faculty to ad- cuss different ways of teaching sections of Graphic Design I, in through my A: If it ends in Berry I love Introduction to Graphic De- kitchen window. it. sign which I absolutely love, Q: Hulu, HBO, or Netflix? because it really shows how - Bill DeForest A: HBO. art and human interactions and Q: Photoshop or Illustrator? life as it is lived. How they A: (punched-in-the-gut re- come into play in a design, an obscene love of the font Im- action) Oh, I would say Illus- Candidate withdraws how they’re lived, how our pact, but this morning I decid- trator. I’ve become a lover of feels become reals is what I ed that I really love Avenir… flat, clean design. I think Illus- like to say. How expectations again. trator speaks more to the mo- from a client become affecta- Q: Is there anything in par- ment that we’re in these days. citing family emergency tions in a layout that we can ticular that you do to keep up Q: Do you have any guilty point to. I also teach a really with modern trends? Do you pleasures that you wouldn’t exciting hybrid class of Graph- pull a 30-rock and just Steve mind sharing with the entire Continued from page 1 DelSesto said. “It should be ing ties with Keene,” Belanger ic Design two, three, and four Buscemi it? (How do you do population of Castleton and made clear that there will be no said. “I don’t think she’ll come students and we’re using that fellow kids?) the internet? “Thursday afternoon Dr. restriction of the student press back after all of this, but I also as a design service agency. A: I do. Well, first of all I’m A: I’m hooked on the rail Anne Huot notified me that an ensuring an open dialogue on didn’t think she would be ap- We’re going to do actual proj- a member of the AIGA (The trail, it’s my jam. I walked to unexpected family event has campus.” plying as president somewhere ects; one project this semester American Institute for Graphic Poultney and back yesterday arisen requiring her to with- Huot, in a follow-up inter- else, so who knows.” has been from David Blow, Artists); I plan to attend their and almost destroyed my foot. draw from the presidential view interview after Spauld- Belanger said under interim who has kindly given us an op- conference, and I am a part of I can go bad on Ben & Jerry’s search,” Spaulding wrote in an ing’s announcement, said her Keene State President Melinda portunity to propose a make- AIGI Upstate in New York, so and I have to be careful. It’s email to the Castleton Univer- withdrawal had nothing to do Treadwell, students reporters over to the Spartan. I go to Upstate Creates. I read very close to my Kryptonite sity community two days later. with The Spartan’s inquiry are already enjoying easier Q: What do you hope to my news letters, I get feeds, here. I cannot wait to binge the Spaulding did, however, about her past at Keene. She access to college sources. She contribute to Castleton? and of course I have some of rest of Game of Thrones, but in ensure in a recent interview left the Keene State presidency said staff members met with A: I hope to contribute a remy favorites that I follow on this move I’ve sort of lost track that he expects Castleton’s to take an unpaid year off, cit- her telling her of the past prob- cord of career placement after social media. I want to join the of a lot of my shows. next president to continue to ing plans to return to the school lems and she was very recep- graduation. I hope to support Vermont version of the AIGA, Q: Are you prepared for support the freedom of the as a biology professor. tive. local economies and environ- but that’s on a bread-and-butter Vermont roads in the winter? press and allows The Spartan “I am surprised to hear she “And administration mem- mentally healthy projects and level of how I stay connected. A: I would say that I have “to print whatever the paper withdrew her application be- bers who are still here that initiatives. I hope to support Q: How do you feel about had a lot of classical training feels important.” cause she already went behind used to give us a hard time not-for-profits and do-good rapid fire questions? in driving in the snow. I think “Whomever is selected as Keene’s back to go through about access don't anymore,” organizations, and I hope that A: They make me breath- what I’m not prepared for is president, there should be a with this presidency, so you she said. students while they’re here less. mud season. clear policy regarding student would think that she would will have an opportunity Q: Left Twix or Right press and freedom of speech,” really want this if she’s break- Welcome back weekend The events of the 2017 student orientation were captured through pictures CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University SPORTS Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 - 7 Castleton men shut out by Clarkson, 2-0 By Jack Culpo a shot from inside the box in the 64th minute. Kingdon situations. Castleton Spartan that went just wide and Jack stepped up to take the shot, Clarkson was in control Kingdon looked to capitalize however Clarkson goalie Ian for much of the game, having The Castleton men’s soccer on a corner kick several Roeloffs made a diving save the advantage in shots at 15- team, after a deadlocked first minutes later. to halt Castleton’s momentum. 11, and 9-5 on goal. Parker half, gave up two early second It was the Golden Knights, Freshman forward Seraphin finished the game with seven half goals Friday night, losing however, that would draw Iradukunda continued to show saves on nine shots, while 2-0 to Clarkson. first blood in the 53rd minute. impressive footwork and ball Roeloffs had five saves and The defeat puts the Brandon Bahr took the ball to control as he dashed around the the shutout. Spartans at 1-3 on the season the Spartan goal line before Clarkson defense throughout The Spartans will be after dropping both games sending a cross in to Mack the game. This performance traveling to New Hampshire of the Huskey Challenge at Walton who put it right past followed a strong, two goal Wednesday to take on Keene Hannaford Field. Clarkson on the outstretched arms of goalie game on Tuesday in a 3-1 rout State. The Owls will enter the other hand, moves to 3-1. Aaron Parker. of SUNY Poly. Coach John the match looking to build off After a back-and-forth It took less than a minute O’Connor spoke about his their first win of the season last first half highlighted by for Clarkson to get their player after the game. Saturday under the guidance strong defensive play from second of two goals. Parker “Seraphin is great, although of their ten veteran seniors. both sides, Castleton came made two diving saves before he still has a lot to learn,” he Meanwhile the much younger out in the opening minutes the ball found itself at the feet said. Spartans will be looking to of the second half poised to of Drew Lewis who buried his He also mentioned how gain some forward momentum BAILEY CUMMINGS / CASTLETON SPARTAN strike. Jacob Godfrey gave shot in the back of the net. good it is for the team to have heading into the rest of the Castleton senior Derek Blouin sheilds a the opposing side a scare with A penalty kick was awarded a player who can dribble season. to the Spartans off a hand ball by defenders in one-on-one Clarkson defender in the game on Sept. 8. Lyons edge Spartans, 2-1 By Tim Brosnan Wheaton benefitted from a Freshman defender Castleton Spartan Castleton save attempt gone Mikayla Sullivan agreed with wrong within the first 30 her coach, calling the two The Castleton Spartans seconds of the second half goals “unlucky.” women’s soccer team fell putting the Lyons up 1-0. The “They were pretty good to the Wheaton Lyons in a Spartans, however, wasted no upfront, but I think we close 2-1 contest on Saturday time in retaliating. Less than handled their offense just as at home. Before the game, 30 seconds later, sophomore well as we would any others,” Coach Chris Chapdelaine said Makenzi Bellando converted she said. “They were quick, he anticipated this one would a penalty kick to tie the game but we stayed composed and be a tough matchup. at 1-1. when things got chaotic, we “They’re always good,” For a while it seemed as were still managing to get the he said. “But we like to get if the game was headed for ball out of our defensive third out there and play good teams overtime until a perfectly … Just like any game, we will because it’s an opportunity to placed shot from Wheaton’s defend until we can’t defend make mistakes and get better.” Kaylee Sye found the top right no more.” Yet not too many mistakes corner in the 80th minute. This Castleton’s strong defense were made by the Spartans. would prove to be the game is no doubt what kept them The first half of the winner making the final score in the game versus Wheaton game was a hard fought 2-1. throughout most of the game. defensive battle. Wheaton was After the game, The Lyons came into this aggressive, but the Spartans Chapdelaine said he was matchup averaging 3 goals held strong. By the half, the proud of how the defense per game, but were held to just score was 0-0 and Wheaton played but would like to see 2, which is an encouraging had only taken one more shot his team “generate more sign for the 0-2-1 Spartans. than Castleton, 5-4. Scoring scoring opportunities.” They will look to get their opportunities seemed hard to “Normally we’ve had a lot first victory of the season on find for both teams. of firepower in the past,” he Sept. 13 when they take on The second half was a said. “This year we’ve really the MCLA Trailblazers in different story. been prioritizing defense and I Massachusettes. OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN think it shows. If not for a few There was immediate Women’s soccer sophomore Makenzi Bellando receives a pass during the action right out of the gate as mental lapses, I don’t think they score those two goals.” Sept. 9 game against Wheaton College.

Spartan field hockey falls to Mt. Holyoke in home opener By Robby Pereau The Lyons controlled play The first half deficit proved Castleton Spartan for the majority of the first to be too much to overcome half, securing 12 penalty shots as the Spartans fell 3-1 to the A slow start did in the compared to the Spartans 1. Lyons. Castleton University field After weathering a barrage Kischko after the game said hockey team on Saturday. of shots, goal keeper Tashia she was proud of the second The Mt. Holyoke team Pashby-Rockwood recorded half adjustments her team came out strong, and secured seven saves, in a solid made. a 2-0 first half lead with goals showing. She just wishes it came a from Colby Newsham and Castleton came out little earlier. Sophie Perekslis. energized in the second half. “We need to bring intensity Castleton University’s But even the burst was not from the start,” Kischko said. squad could not match the enough to get the Spartans The loss drops the Spartan offensive intensity that Mt. on the board, and they were record to 1-3, with only a 5-2 Holyoke brought from the further slowed by another victory over Morrisville. The start. Newsham goal, her second of team suffered a close double- “We need to come ready the match, which extended the overtime 2-1 loss to Union in to play” said coach Jessica lead to 3-0. the season opener. Despite the big deficit, the The Spartans next play ROBBY PEREAU / CASTLETON SPARTAN Kischko after the game. The Spartans were getting Spartans would not go away, Westfield State at home on The Castleton defense looks to stop a penalty corner against Mt. Holyoke beat on offense – and defense helped by a Sarah Wells goal Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. – in the first half. with 9:31 left in the second half. CU grads continue hoops careers as coaches

By Casey McGraw landed one as a graduate Spartan Contributor assistant for Dale Wellman and Alfred University. Reality sank in faster At least that’s what he by the mile as I passed the thought. cornfields and state lines. With “Dale called me up and everything I own stuffed in asked if I submitted my my car, I made the move to paperwork to accept the job Nebraska. Yes, Nebraska. yet,” Ackley said. “When I Six days earlier, I accepted said ‘yes,’ he told me he took my third college coaching the Nebraska Wesleyan job job since graduating from and wants me to go with him.” Castleton in May, 2016. This Despite Alfred being in time, I am headed to Nebraska his native state of New York, Ackley said for some reason, Wesleyan University. COURTESY PHOTOS Moving to the unfamiliar he never second guessed it city of Lincoln came with a for a moment. He was going Castleton graduate Tyler Ackley, left, helped former teammate Casey McGraw, right, land his new leap of faith I haven’t taken to Nebraska. But that didn’t coaching job at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ackley is leaving NWU to coach at Colby College. before. Growing up, I rarely stop him from taking a step left New York. I spent four back and thinking “woah, this work the camp. In reality, anything half-ass,” he told Washington; none of which I won’t be at Spartan Stadium years at Castleton then lived coaching thing is a business my motivation for going was me. “Give it everything you have ever been to. for homecoming weekend. in Henniker, New Hampshire for real.” to create a relationship with have. You got this job for a Unfortunately for Ackley No, I won’t be home for last year while coaching at Similar to Ackley’s Coach Wellman because I reason so make the most of it.” and I, the opportunity to Thanksgiving, Christmas or New England College. experience, my first coaching knew I wanted to work at He also talked about some explore the country doesn’t Easter. Safe to say, I’ve never job didn’t go as planned. Two NWU someday. things he got to experience in come without a price. But I’ll be just fine. been one to stray too far from weeks after taking the assistant While I was in Lincoln, his three years in the Midwest. “It drives me nuts when So if you’re thinking about comfort. job at SUNY Adirondack in Ackley was offered a full-time “I never thought I would get people say ‘oh, well you must post-grad life, don’t be afraid So, why was I able to Queensbury, New York, I position at Colby College in to see the Rocky Mountains not be as close with your to take some chances. If you suddenly move my life to a received a call from Charlie Maine, and my trip paid off or drive through Wyoming or family as I am’,” he said. “No, want a job, don’t just apply state 19 hours from home and Mason at New England as I was asked to become his see the Cornhouse in South we miss our families everyday, for it; go get it. But most predominantly known for its College. Two days later I was replacement. Dakota – a basketball gym but in this industry, if you want importantly, when you’re not corn? packing my bags to move to Ackley helped me learn made entirely out of corn,” he to achieve anything, you’re sure if you have what it takes, Because of Tyler Ackley. Henniker for the 2016-2017 the city as well as the nation- said. going to have to make some Ackley has some advice for Ackley was my teammate season. leading offense he helped Traveling comes with the sacrifices.” you. at Castleton for two years This past August, I flew create, but what I took away territory here at NWU. In In a weird way, this made “Sometimes you have to before graduating in 2014. He out to Lincoln to work a most was his approach at my next two seasons, we will me more comfortable about bet on yourself. And when shares the same passion for NWU basketball camp with making the move. play games in Iowa, Texas, moving to Lincoln. He made nobody else believes in you, coaching and applied for Ackley. On the outside, my “There’s no sense in Minnesota, Washington D.C., me realize that yes, I’m going double down on it.” dozens of jobs. Finally, he purpose for the trip was to moving out here and doing Virginia, Wisconsin and to miss my family. No, I 8 -Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Special teams errors costly for CU Are you ready for some ing three times in the last 10 minutes through the air. “We came in with a game football? plan to kind of run the ball. They did a great job of taking the run away and really load- By Dylan Blowers ing the box and bringing pres- Castleton Spartan sure off the edge and really stifling the running game,” I am about to utter the three said Fitchburg St. head coach words better than “I love you” Pat Haverty. – Football. Is. Back. Castleton head coach Tony Finally, after 214 days of Volpone thought his defense waiting, we have competitive played well, but struggled to football to watch. Everyone make plays on special teams. starts at 0-0, and everyone has A bobbled snap in the third a chance at playing in Febru- quarter caused kicker Ryan ary – except the Browns and Payne to hit the cross bar from Jets of course. All “jokes” 22 yards out, then in the fourth aside, let’s get into some week quarter a dropped punt was one takeaways and season recovered by the Falcons who predictions. OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN were able to score and regain First things first: Don’t the lead. worry about the Pats. And The Castleton defense, led by Jakob Trautwein, second from right, looks to make a stop in “Playing hard is great, but opponent territory. if you absolutely hate them, you have to execute in all don’t get your hopes up. Sure, three phases of the game when By Jordan Lumsden down and was the go to re- knew the safety wouldn’t only 1.5 yards per carry. Jakob it was hard for me to watch it’s time to execute,” Volpone Kareem Hunt have a record Castleton Spartan ceiver for quarterback Nelson come over and help on the Trautwein tied his career high said. Valerio. Valerio was solid all short fade and we’ve been for tackles in a single game breaking debut, and for Tom Castleton will only have to Brady, aka the greatest quar- It has been 1,796 days night completing 19 of 26 practicing that all year,” Acos- with 18, just three shy of the wait seven more days to play pass attempts for 289 yards ta said about his touchdown. program record. terback of all time, to actually since the lights last shined under the lights again when look his age. It was almost as down on the green jerseys of and four touchdowns. Jevon Moe Harris was the pri- “I’m more concerned about they battle Norwich for the Brown-Simpson carried the mary source of offense for the us as team; us as a whole. I’m hard as it was to watch Julian the Castleton football team, Sap Bucket at Spartan Stadi- Edelman go down in the pre- but the Spartans were on the ball 16 times for 49 yards Spartans rushing for 89 yards not really too impressed with um on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. With 5:17 left in the sec- on 22 carries. Mitchell Caron the individual stats. It’s always season. losing side of last Saturday’s “I haven’t played under But consider this, the last night game at Spartan Sta- ond quarter Acosta was able completed seven of 20 pass cool to get your name in the lights since high school,” to beat his man on the left attempts for 37 yards and one paper… but the only stat I’m three times the Patriots lost dium falling to Fitchburg St. Trautwein said. “The crowd in week one, they hoisted the 31-10. sideline and Valerio found interception. worried about is in the win- was pumped. Everyone was him from 26 yards out to put Coming off a 31-7 loss loss column,” Trautwein said. Lombardi Trophy. And the Herbert Acosta was the getting rowdy and I just really last time they suffered a rout standout for the Falcons. the Falcons up 10-0 going into against Plymouth St. in week Although it was a close love that atmosphere.” halftime. one, the Castleton run defense game for most of the night, like this was in 2014 when Acosta tallied 155 yards on they lost 41-14 to the Jamaal eight catches with one touch- “It looked like they were proved tough, limiting the the Falcons were able to pull playing cover two, but we Fitchburg St. rushing attack to away in the forth quarter scor- Charles-led Chiefs. They then won seven straight, with Brady having 2,200 yards and 22 touchdown passes over that stretch. Oh, and they won the Super Bowl. Handling adversity is what they do best. As much as I – and any oth- Getting to know Bubba Collins er fan, even their most diehard followers – find it easy to pick on the Browns, they will actu- By Brendan Crowley A: Definitely the Q: What is one thing you ally win games this year. Take Castleton Spartan brotherhood, and coming would like to say to all the this as my bold prediction of from a rough family, this was incoming freshmen players? the year: The Browns will win Cody “Bubba” Collins is always my getaway and these A: Stick with it. Always four to six games this season. I excited to be back on the field guys I could always relate to. stay hungry, and never let a didn’t want to jump on the De- with the Castleton Spartans They always had my back no bad day get at you. We all will shone Kizer bandwagon, giv- football team. A senior out of matter what and nothing is have our bad days but we just en the Browns’ recent quar- Newport, Vermont, Collins like that. have to let it go, keep pushing terback history. And maybe played in all 10 games last forward, and always maintain now I’m not exactly jumping year, recording 55 tackles, Q: Who is your favorite a positive attitude. on, but I at least have a foot on including 10 for a loss, which NFL team? Who do you think it. Minus Antonio Brown’s 11 ranks third all-time in a single will win the Super Bowl? Q: What is your guilty catches and 182 yards, Kizer season at Castleton. He also A: Oh, hands down it’s the pleasure? would’ve outdueled Roethlis- forced two fumbles and New England Patriots. Not A: Oh, my guilty pleasure. berger in their 21-18 loss to recovered both of them. With only will they win the Super I love sour patch kids. the Steelers. They will at least a goal of leaving a legacy at Bowl but they’re going to go play spoiler this season, and Castleton University, he hopes undefeated, and watch out for Q: If you had to play won’t be a complete pushover. to further improve his game defensive end Justin Rivers, another sport, what would it OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN This looks like the perfect in the 2017-18 season. We he may be a Rookie of the Year be? Cody “Bubba” Collins poses for a picture before place for some postseason caught up with Bubba to learn contender. (Editor’s note: This A: I would get into mixed the game against Fitchburg St. on Sept. 9. predictions. On the AFC side, a little bit more about him. interview was done before the martial arts again. I did a short it’s just too hard not to go with Patriots’ season opening loss) boxing stint back in the day A: I’m not proud of the Patriots. If Father Time Q: Considering this is your and I’d love to get back to Q: Do you have a particular this. I was a two-time pizza has caught up to Brady, I’m senior year, what are your Q: You’re drafting a that. I love hitting people, so meal that you eat after a game? eating champion in my old not ready to admit it yet. But goals and expectations for the fantasy football team; who are it’s fun. A: After the game, my hometown of Newport and I for argument’s sake, let’s pick upcoming season? your top 3 picks? number one go-to meal is still hold the record. I had 14 the Raiders to represent the A: You know I’ve been A: Oh I just actually had Q: Do you have any definitely a nice steak. I’m a slices of pizza in 90 seconds, AFC. In their 25-16 opening playing college football since my fantasy football draft and I superstitions before a game? big New York strip guy. If we and I’m not proud of that. win versus the Titans, their 2012 and I’ve been all over, drafted Le’Veon Bell number A: Yes, I listen to two songs lose it’s Ramen noodles, if we offense ran smoothly, with so my goal right now is to be one overall, and then I drafted ever since 2009 before every win it’s a New York strip. Q: How would your best Marshawn Lynch, Derek Carr, better than I was last season. I Matt Ryan and Leonard single game, it’s something friend describe you? Amari Cooper leading the had a pretty solid 2016 season, Fournette. I have to do. Number one is Q: You get $1 million, what A: Funny. I’m a very funny way. Defense looked sharp as but I’m looking to be better, “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie is the first thing you do with guy, and I’m always talking. I well, with the only touchdown faster, and stronger. Q: Which professional Wonder and number two it? never know when to shut up, allowed being a Marcus Mari- football player is your role is “Any Given Sunday” by A: Take care of my mom. and that can get me in trouble ota rushing one. Q: What is it like in the model? Jamie Foxx. First thing I’m going to do sometimes. On the NFC side, I’m go- locker room? How is the A: Now this is untraditional. is pay off all her loans, all of ing to go with the Packers. team’s morale leading up to I’m a die hard Boston College Q: What is one interesting her expenses. You know she’s Q: What is your most They didn’t allow a touch- the start of the season? fan and growing up I always thing about yourself that not fought for a way to see me embarrassing moment? down in their 17-9 victory A: We’re great, we’re great. looked up to Mark Herzlich. many people know about you? get to where I am today so A: I peed my pants in over the Seahawks – another A lot of high energy, guys are He’s a linebacker for the New A: I’m a die hard fan I’m going to take care of her second grade, and then I tried NFC contender. Offensively, flying around, we’re having a York Giants, he overcame of smooth jazz. I love the first and then worry about the to cover it one time. I was they are led by one of the best good time, and a lot of good leukemia and he’s been such saxophone, and if anybody money after. walking around pretending I quarterbacks in the league, team chemistry right now. an inspiration to me, just the plays the saxophone I will poured water on my pants, and Aaron Rodgers. And he will battle that he went through to arguably fall in love with Q: You’re a big guy. What then it really started to smell. be the difference maker in the Q: What inspired you to get to where he is today. them, and yeah it’s a little is the most you have ever championship game, as I’m play football? weird. eaten in one sitting? going Packers over Raiders. Spartan sports at a glance By Jordan Lumsden Middlebury, VT on Sept. 16t Castleton Spartan and 17.

Women’s Tennis Volleyball The women’s tennis team Struggling to start the sea- is currently 3-2 and is led by son, the Castleton volleyball sophomore Megan Nadler team currently sits at 0-6 and and senior Ciara Bannister. has only recorded one set vic- Nadler has won all of her sin- tory. Shannon Manchester gles matches this season going leads the team in kills with a perfect 5-0, while Bannister 27. The Spartans are in action has recorded a singles victory next when they take on Old in every Spartan win this year. Westbury and Paul Smith’s The Spartans play at home College in back to back games next on Tues. Sept. 19 when on Sunday Sept. 17 starting at then take on MCLA at 4 p.m. 12 p.m. ad 2 p.m. respectively.

Men’s cross-country Rugby Grandon Smith leads the Coming off their inaugural charge for Castleton men’s season, the women’s rugby SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN cross-country. He has won team hasn’t been able to piece both races this season. First he Kaylyn Crompton, left, has set the pace for the women’s cross-country team. She finished in the it together and is currently 0-2 posted a time of 16:56 in the top two of both her races this season. Grandon Smith is no stranger to first place this season in 2017. The women lost 84- 5k Mountaineer Invitational winning both his races. The two race again at the UMass-Dartmouth Invitational on Sept. 16 in 10 against Sacred Heart on Sept. 1 and then were on the at Southern Vermont College North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. in Bennington, Vermont and wrong end of the result again Kaylyn Crompton paced The team placed second in men’s golf team. He shot a 90 Lake Placid, NY and finished followed it up with a finish- losing to LIU post 15-12. Castleton women’s cross- each of those races. at the Johnson St. Invitation- in a tie for fourth place. The ing time of 26:29 in the 8k country winning the moun- al at Rocky ridge Golf Course team won the Johnson St. In- Castleton invitational. The taineer Invitational with a time Men’s Golf in St. George, VT.to finish in a vitational and placed fourth at team placed second and third of 20:50 and then placed sec- Jacob Erwin has topped the tie for fifth. He followed that the Fall Classic. Erwin looks in those races respectively. ond at the 5k Castleton Invita- Castleton leaderboard to start performance by shooting a 74 to continue his steady play as tional with a time of 20:34 just the season posting two top- at the Middlebury Fall Clas- the Spartans compete in the Women’s Cross Country 42 seconds behind the leader. 5 finishes for the Castleton sic at the Lake Placid Club in Duke Nelson Invitational in Wednesday September 27, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont CU Sophomores no longer have a choice group By Briana Bocelli Proulx said one of Castle- Castleton Spartan ton’s philosophies is that it is important for students to learn joins The recent expansion of how to live with someone and housing options on campus build relationships, and he be- and a decline in admissions lieves that’s a crucial part of national means new housing policies what it means to be a college for all second-year students at educated person. Castleton University. According to President Da- University officials -an vid Wolk, Castleton used to be effort nounced that in addition to one of the only schools in the freshman being required to Vermont State College System live on campus, sophomores that didn’t require second-year By Jacob Peet will now be required to do the students to live on campus. “This has been the prac- Spartan Contributor same starting immediately. Dean of Students Dennis tice for decades at other in- Proulx said that with the dip stitutions such as UVM and It all started with a Google Johnson. Middlebury and St. Doc proposing a daring plan. in enrollment, Castleton has spaces that need to be filled Michael’s require students to Two million views later, “In- live on campus for four years,” divisible” is a rapidly growing in residence halls, so they are capitalizing on that opportu- Wolk said. political movement taking the But Castleton doesn’t need world by storm. nity. OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN Since the dorm expansion Sophomores are now required to live on campus, but they do have more to take it that far, yet. Initially founded as a re- “I don’t see us in the near sponse to the election of Don- in Rutland, 75 rooms were options with the new apartments in Rutland and extra single rooms. added and 45 singles were future demanding four years ald Trump, Indivisible is a proof living on campus. We’re made available. Due to low Rutland apartment if they want they’re going to pay rent, how gressive grassroots network of “We’re down because of the talking about having room for enrollment, someone needed to have that sense of indepen- to pay electricity, that sort of people organized locally who freshman class.” first and second years,” Proulx to fill those spaces. dence. thing,” Proulx said. “So de- work for a more equitable, Proulx said though the poli- said. democratic, safe and free “Up until this year, we’ve cy requires sophomores to live “When a student moves velopmentally, it doesn’t force world. A total of 5,800 groups had 100 percent occupancy on campus, they still have the off campus, they have to start someone to kind of premature- have been formed across the and at some times 104 per- option of living in a single or a taking into consideration how ly have to deal with that.” See ‘Residential’ on page 6 nation, including two in every cent occupancy,” Proulx said. congressional district. Now the small town of Castleton is among them. Mary Droege, adjunct biology professor and greenhouse manager at Castleton Univer- sity, is the driving force behind the group. “I realized after this election that what I was doing wasn’t enough, and I needed to step up and do more to help with the causes I believe strongly in,” Droege said. Droege stands for multiple social justice issues, such as equal protection under the law and voting rights, but admits her main focus lies in the field of science. “If push came to shove and you asked me what I think is the most important issue right now, I would have to say climate change because it effects the entire planet,” Droege said. Erik Kindestin, a freshman at Castleton University majoring in biology, echoes that no- tion. “If we keep on the path OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN we’re going, not only will the CARLY TROMBLEY / CASTLETON SPARTAN earth suffer, but we as humans Artist, Persi Narvaez paints a mural for the side of Haskell Hall to be revealed after October break. He has painted murals in will too,” Kindestin said. Rutland, Vermont and is now bringing his creativity and talent to Castleton. Castleton Indivisible has a private Facebook group with about 150 members, but Droege says she would like to see more involvement from students. “It’s your future,” she said, Painting a message addressing the student body. Kindestin, however, is By Carly Trombley And after October break, nounced because it is unknown one (a mural by Navárez) dalas to his art, which repre- skeptical of the prospect. Castleton Spartan his work – a mural on the side exactly when the painting will on campus all the time! He’s sent the, “elevation of spiritu- “I just don’t know how of Haskell Hall – will be un- be finished. got such a vibrant color pal- ality and the harmony between veiled. Narváez has painted murals ette and style to his art that people and oneself.” many are willing to participate Editor’s Note: given that there’s so many that The painter is Peruvian in Rutland, Vermont, as well as really catches the eye while “When I was learning art claim they don’t believe it or See related column on artist Persí Narváez who will Boston, New York and count- still so realistically represent- and starting to work I was just don’t care,” he said. page 2 . speak at the unveiling about less other locations. ing the structures he paints,” trying to find myself. After his work and what drives him. Workers in the Fine Arts said Soundings Manager Sam I make mistakes, I keep that Tucked in the back of Ca- “Vermont inspires me, as Center, where his work is be- Green. art,” Narváez said. See ‘Castleton’ on page 6 sella theater these days a man everything does. I love the his- ing carried out, say the can’t Narváez went to art school with a long graying ponytail tory here, the people, and all of wait to see the finished prod- in Lima, Perú, where he is See ‘Artist’ on page 6 has been feverishly painting – the green.” uct. from. He says he likes to paint on a grand scale. The exact date is to be an- “I’m excited to get to see architecture, and to add man- Scolforo’s approach sways the committee By Brigitta Gough Each candidate at the re- more support for faculty to be thinks that our carbon foot- Castleton Spartan spective colloquiums was re- innovative in their teaching print is usually just an item on sponsible for informing the methods and help them de- a checklist that many do not re- The Presidential Search community of their vision for velop professionally through ally consider to be important. Committee has unanimously the university if selected to be workshops. To achieve this, “We need to wake up and recommended Karen Scolforo the next president of Castleton she said she wants to hear pay attention to this and she to the Vermont State Colleges University. what the Castleton community understands where the wind System Board of Trustees to Scolforo spoke about her thinks we can do better and blows,” Lalor said, referencing be the next president of Castle- plans for the university as be- how we can improve it. a Bob Dylan’s song, Blowin in ton University. ing very collaborative. She “Faculty is the student the Wind. The Board of Trustees is said she wants to hear sug- learning experience,” Scolforo Anne Slonaker, a professor scheduled to conduct a final gestions from students and said. in the Education Department, interview with Scolforo dur- faculty before making any big Scolforo said she believes said she believes that Scolforo ing the last week of September changes. it is important to work on our is a great choice for president and will make its final decision Talking about her approach carbon footprint as well. She because she has previous expe- shortly after according to the when she became president at admitted in her colloquium rience as a president of Central e-mail sent out to the Castleton Central Penn College, she said that she did not have a lot of Penn College and will further Community. that this was her first course of knowledge about sustainabili- President Dave Wolk’s work. Over the past two weeks, action. ty and how she plans to change And she liked her persona. the final three candidates, John Scolforo said one of the our carbon footprint but wants “She encompassed such LaBrie, Steven Sicinolfi and first things she said when she to hear from students and fac- great energy,” Slonaker said. Karen Scolforo visited campus started at Central Penn College ulty on their thoughts of how In his community collo- to meet with the committee is “You will be heard.” we can improve sustainable quium, LaBrie said he would and campus community. She said she wants Castle- practices. work to expand the number of Each of the candidates out- ton University to be the pre- Philosophy Professor Bren- students, improve undergradu- lined plans for the university in ferred choice for high school dan Lalor, in a follow-up inter- ate and graduate programs by SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN separate afternoon meetings. graduates and wants to im- view, said this is what made changing our curriculum to prove student support and re- Scolforo his favorite candi- meet the demands in each de- Karen Scolforo won the recommendadtion of Student presence at the The Presidential Search Committee and will now meetings was sparse, with no tention programs to increase date. He said he believed she partment, and expand the in- more than a few at each mean- enrollment numbers and reten- understood the responsibility ternational student population. undergo a final interview before the Vermont ing the audience was mostly tion rates. we have as a campus to the State Colleges System Board of Trustees makes faculty. She also wants to create environment. He said that he See ‘Presidential’ page 6 their decision to hire.

Editorial Editorial wPage wPage 2 s News2 s News wPages wPages 3 & 43 s & A&E 4 s wA&EPage wPage 5 s Front 5 s Front & Back & wBackPage w Page6 s Sports 6 s Sports wPage w 7Page s Sports 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Editorial CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University An empowering interview done in his language 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, I realize that’s a bit of a stretch. Because it was the most unconventional interview I’ve ever had. Maybe that’s because it was entirely in Spanish, but I don’t think so. He first showed up in my Spanish art class to share some of his works with us and answer our questions. I had no idea he would be there and I had just been assigned the story for The Spartan an hour before. So as he spoke to my class, while the others twiddled their thumbs and prayed to god they wouldn’t be called on to ask him a question in Spanish, I scribbled notes as fast as I could trying to capture everything he said. Now, if you think taking lecture notes is hard, try having to hear what someone is saying in another language, translate it all in your head as he is speaking, and write that down before you miss the next important thing. No one would understand my notes expect me. Part Spanish, part English, part shorthand. I scheduled an interview with Narávez a few days later to see his mural and hear his message. I didn’t know he didn’t speak English until we started talking. He greeted me with a single kiss on the cheek and then I asked him my first question, in Spanish, which prompted him just start running. He told me about his mural, and had me help him bring over the five or six large canvases to the center of the mural so we could see everything together. He talked me through every single one and I was captivated. It was hard for me, don’t get me wrong. I was surrounded by so many distractions like Spanish music in Should we be destroying history? the background, students speaking English together and some weird loud garage door in the FAC that kept opening and closing. I was sweating from the energy it took to focus on just him and ments. They believe that the This, to me, is like a sibling others similarly, it’s your civic understand his words. For years at Castleton, Civil War was fought over playing a movie in your living duty to bring it to the atten- Literally sweating. I’ve studied the words of men slavery and only slavery. I un- room that reminds you of a tion of the town, not to topple I could tell he was so excited to share his work and what he is who have made impressions derstand that thinking about hard time. So instead of telling it over and destroy it like it’s trying to communicate through art with someone who understood on history. I’ve studied dates this time period makes a lot them to take it out of the com- a statue of Saddam Hussein in what he was saying. He lit up, laughing, smiling, pointing to cer- and events, the people that in- of people angry, and if not an- mon space in your house, you 2003. tain parts of his work while he spoke about it. He doesn’t have a fluenced them and the things gry, it makes most others feel take the movie, paint hateful These people who do this translator here like he has had in the past, so the people who actu- they’ve written. I realize that ashamed of what happened. things on it and then eventual- don’t see the irony of what ally understand what he is saying verbally are few. I’m very fortunate for my abil- With that being said, we ly throw it into a woodchipper. they’re doing. They’re so But me, I was able to show him that I understood because of ity to see all sides of history. can’t do things like we have Now your sibling is up- caught up in the moment. They the years of Spanish classes I’ve taken. I am the only person who This is why I hate to see been. set with you because you de- don’t understand that while writes for the newspaper who would have been able to do the monuments and statues being According to the Boston stroyed their movie that was doing what they think is right, story. No one else could interview him. I was able to make him defaced, destroyed and some- Globe, last month nearly 20 left in the living room for the they’re destroying the statues feel like he was heard and that what he was saying meant sometimes removed by the city it re- statues and monuments were family to watch, but you tell of people who did what they thing to me. sides in for fear of future con- defaced or even toppled by them that it’s for the best be- thought was right at the time. And it did. flict. It seems as though we’re vandals. Most of them were cause the movie made you feel The only difference is that in The message behind his art and the choices he makes when eager to get rid of the history spray-painted with slogans bad about the past, ashamed, the future, people aren’t going painting convey a message that resonates with me so intensely. we have, simply because we like, “Black Lives Matter,” or someone on Twitter told to learn the names of the peo- He talked about internal peace and confrontation and how peo- can’t stand to look at it. and a few were hit with ham- you to do it. ple who deface statues. ple need to look inside themselves and decide what their purpose Do the statues need to be mers and one was even tarred I know that this analogy is is instead of constantly looking outward at others with criticism removed? Probably. and feathered. ridiculous, but it’s sound. If - Zach Castellini-Dow and judgment. How when your body is aligned and you recognize I understand what a lot of Does anybody see the point you see something in a pub- yourself as important you will find happiness and all will fall into people see in these monu- in this? lic space that offends you and place. This is something that I have been trying to work on. When he explained that was his message, I realized that I didn’t just understand his Spanish words, I understood what is most important to him; his art, and by extent, himself. I still don’t know if he knows how much our conversation af- Wanting a propaganda-free media fected me. I didn’t have enough words in Spanish to explain to him just how much I relate to his art and how it changed me. It just The United States’ current marginally in our presidential makes me want to practice my Spanish even more. political climate is stricken election, Russia stands ac- It’s crazy how much an inability to communicate can change with slander and outrage, as Ideally, the media would not only cused of using propaganda someone’s view of you as a person. How will they ever know who the media urges “he said, she to sway its results. Facebook you are if they can’t understand when you tell them? said.” be free of bias, it would be free of has confirmed that they have I’ll tell you how, and this is exactly how he inspires me. Sadly, the poster child for closed hundreds of fake ac- Narváez uses his art to show the world who he is and how he feels our division is our president. ulterior motives. counts created by a Russian no matter what language they speak. Even though we couldn’t And whether you like Donald company with ties to the talk freely, and he can’t tell the Castleton community who he is, Trump or not, his victory in Kremlin. All told, these fake his art can. I understand why he paints. the 2016 Presidential Election accounts spent $100,000 on was a direct result of master- Facebook ads designed to in- And now, I get to use writing, journalism, and my understand- been publishing pro-Re- ber, part of playing the ing of Spanish to communicate his message to Castleton for him. ful manipulation of the media, fluence public opinion and both mass and social. publican propaganda. game well is remaining in the sway the 2016 election. I can’t tell him how much I appreciate his work and what it As recently as Aug. 30, public eye. The only reason means to me, but I can show him by writing these articles. I can One can hardly expect to be Ideally, the media would elected into any office without there was no information any- any politician would wish not only be free of bias, it show him by sharing his message with all of you. It is an absolute where on the site that could to remain incognito is be- honor and I will never forget it. existing within the scope of would be free of ulterior mo- the public eye. Anything short attribute its operations to the cause they expect outrage in tives. A media with no money Republican Party. However, response to their actions. In - Carly Trombley of the best use of the media flowing in from politicians and would result in a loss in any after an inquiry from The As- other words, they’re feeling no stake in their re-election election. It’s as simple as this; sociated Press, the site now guilty. would be a media which could if your opponent outplays you, has a disclaimer: In this age of information, be trusted to provide informa- then you lose. But should the “Paid for by Republican we should ask ourselves; is tion beneficial to the common media be a tool for elected of- Governors Association.” there any moral compass to citizen. In democracy, we all ficials? Should we judge them Somewhat suspiciously, be considered when using get a say. But how can you Read us online at according to the Associated information? Is it ethical for on their ability to garner sup- help decide something if you port, or on their effectiveness Press, the website was reg- our elected officials to spend haven’t been given the infor- in office? istered through Domains By taxpayer money on choosing mation concerning it? Castletonspartan.com Beginning in July of this Proxy — a company that hides what information be presented year, the Free Telegraph has the identity of the people be- to those same taxpayers? - Donovan Thacker hind their domains. 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PHOTOS COURTESY TEGAN WAITE Four CU students Jessica Chase, Mikayla Dambrackas, Tegan Waite, Jaime Nolan, left to right, traveled to Kenya to care for children at an orphanage. Healing Kenya one child at a time By Sarah Liell The Rapha children’s home cares, feeds, and stroyed the Rapha Center’s main food sources dance and hopes to someday become a journal- Spartan Contributor provides shelter for 45 children while the Rapha including maize and bean plants. ist. HEAL: Kenya will be providing for Anne’s Secondary School educates over 80 children The most memorable moment of the trip for basic needs including food, education and hous- Four Castleton University students spent 10 from the surrounding villages, according to the Waite was when the skies opened up and it fi- ing. An upcoming fund-raising event is a 5k fun days of their summer at a children’s home 10 organizations web site. nally rained. run in Rutland in October. miles away from Nyahururu, Kenya. Wright is grateful to have the support of the “It was one of those moments that is hard When told about the club’s efforts in Kenya, Three of those students are a part of HEAL: HEAL: Kenya club at Castleton. to put into words,” said Waite, president of the a senior who asked to remain anonymous said, Kenya, a club that supports and fund-raises “I love to work with young people who are HEAL Kenya Club. “Why don’t they help the kids in our own com- for the non-profit organization called HEAL: driven to make a positive impact in the world. It was an incredible experience for all. The munity?” Raising Our World, One Child at a Time. This The students in HEAL: Kenya have recognized drought had been long and destroyed most of Waite was quick with a response. organization was founded in 2007 by Wagner a need in our world, and they are taking action the crops at the Community Center. The four “The United States has resources for chil- College graduate and Rutland native, Jennifer to make a difference for our children in Kenya. Castleton students were inside, Waite explained, dren that have been displaced or orphaned, Musick Wright. Through raising awareness, planning fund- when it suddenly started to rain and they ran such as afterschool programs and foster care. After taking a trip to an orphanage in Zim- raisers and even volunteering at our children’s outside and the children followed. Programs like these are not implemented in Ke- babwe, Wright said she had a desire to continue home, the students in HEAL: Kenya are really “I’ll never forget the way they looked at us nya,” she said. her work in Africa and help empower and care making a difference for our children,” she said. when we ran out into the rain, they thought HEAL: Kenya also strives to promote posi- for the children. Tegan Waite, one of the students to travel to we were crazy but then joined in,” said Jessica tive messages throughout campus and hopes “I was shocked by the appalling conditions I the Rapha Community Center, has been there Chase, another Castleton student who went on that students join the club for the right reasons. witnessed. It broke my heart to see the children once before, a year earlier. Upon arriving the the trip. “Especially in the political climate that we suffering... My dream was to build an orphan- second time, she noticed some apparent differ- It was a trip filled with fun and excitement. are living in, it’s very important that we are not age in Kenya where children would be nurtured ences. The four volunteers from Castleton painted fac- feeding into ideas that put one race or one per- and given the opportunity to realize their hopes “On my first trip, there was lush greenery es, colored, set up a library and played with and son from another country above another. When and dreams for the future” said Wright in a re- everywhere, but on my most recent trip the area tutored the children. During this school year, the it comes down to it we are all humans. We all cent phone interview. was brown. All the crops except one were gone HEAL: Kenya club plans to keep fund-raising are equal,” Waite said. HEAL’s mission is to develop children’s and the green grass that was between buildings and supporting the HEAL foundation and the If you would like to join the club or volunteer homes all over the world. So far, HEAL has was no longer there,” she said. Rapha Community Center. The club is for the HEAL: Raising our World, One Child at developed one children’s home and secondary This disastrous loss of crops was a direct sponsoring a child from the home named a Time foundation please e-mail Tegan Waite at school called the Rapha Community Center. result of a seven-month long drought that de- Anne. Club members said that she loves to [email protected]. The man in the red Mazda By Cody Collins Doton who lives on Main Street. Spartan Contributor Another student over heard the interview and jumped in with fury You may not know who Noah Re- preaching out of his voice. pole is, but you surely have heard his “I can honestly hear it coming car. from a mile away,” Owen Tretter His red Mazda that cruises around said. campus throughout the day and night Soon a crowd gathered to talk is causing some controversy within about the hated Mazda. Multiple stu- the community. dents are shouting out how much they “I want something fast. Grow- despise his car and how they wish it ing up I’ve always had a passion for would go away. sports cars and honestly it wasn’t that “Dude, it’s so damn annoying!” loud when I bought it,” Repole said said Justin Nolan, clenching his teeth when asked why his car is so loud. while telling the crowd “my morning Castleton senior Shane Hurley, bull farts sound better than his car.” puts his head down and slowly takes The car has become such a men- off his hat while looking back up ace on campus even some staff mem- CODY COLLINS / SPARTAN CONTRIBUTOR when asked his thoughts about Re- bers are speaking up. Noah Repole washes off his prized Mazda, left. A strongly worded note was left on Re- pole’s car. “Every time I hear his car I cringe. pole’s Mazda from a Castleton resident complaining about the noise, right. “It’s not bothering me enough to Why at 8 a.m. do you want to show the world this? There’s a time and ask him to stop but I have been stuck When asked if the sound of his “Originally the plan was to put a said he fears that someone will take behind him before and that’s the place for everything,” said the staff member who asked not to be named. vehicle came manufactured or self- muffler on it during the winter time, the fury out on his car. worst,” he said. built, he said “I bought the car with but now it will come much sooner,” “Personally, I don’t get scared of In addition to the loud exhaust, On multiple occasions, Repole said he has been flipped off and an aftermarket cat-back exhaust and he said. people touching me, I fear people students say Repole’s car releases then did some slight modifications to Some students on campus seem to touching my car. The first thing I this stench similar of a locker room yelled at. But the students might be even more patient than the commu- it myself,” Repole said. support his right to be loud though. would do is go straight to the chief of that hasn’t been cleaned for weeks. Repole has been contacted with by As Repole makes his way around police,” he said. Hurley’s face slightly turned as he nity members. “I got chased down the other day the police department about potential campus, he said he sees just as many Then Repole struck a defiant tone. was explaining about the smell of his consequences if he does not silence people cheering him on as flipping I’m not hurting anyone. exhaust. on Main Street from a lady at the local farmers’ market,” Repole said. his car. him off. Don’t flip me off. Nearly every morning at roughly 8 “He’s a super nice guy. He gave “Honestly, it’s just a car who even Don’t call the police. a.m., Repole rolls into campus awak- She was franticly chasing him down with a face as red as a ripe to- me another chance and I firmly -be cares. My dad has a similar car to his GET USE TO IT! Repole said ening and angering countless people. lieve we left on a good note,” Repole and we have a blast driving around with attitude. “His car wakes me up every morn- mato. With a wide grin on his face, Repole said the lady left a strongly says with an ear to ear smile. our neighborhood. If you don’t like it But Castleton Police Chief Peter ing. I never knew a car could have He added, however, that he has then oh well,” said student Brad Pray. Mantello has a different thought. such a negative effect on the Castle- worded letter complaining about his vehicle. received two tickets because of the But because of the amount of at- “He will learn…Trust Me,” Man- ton community,” said commuter Ed volume his car produces. tention throughout campus, Repole tello said. 4 - Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Campus News CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Word Giving blood for a variety of reasons

By Adam Cook At 1:30 p.m., the Red sophomore Dara Davison, the on the Castleton Spartan Cross collected 21 pints of reason she gave blood was blood, having started at 10:30 specifically because of her Judy Green moved swiftly that morning. The drive was blood type. Street from chair to chair, each scheduled to go on until 4:00 “I found that (I have the) one seated with a different that afternoon. second rarest blood type, and donor. Before long, her name “On average, we’ll prob- that makes me want to give By Bailey would again be called out by ably get somewhere between even more,” Davison said. a person clothed in red and 45 and 50 pints,” Green said. Davison has B- type black, drawing her attention “We’re aiming for 64.” blood, which according to the to another chair with another According to an article Red Cross’ website, only 4.4 Cummings donor in it. This process re- posted on the Red Cross web- percent of Americans have. peated over the course of site from July 5 2017, there The rarest blood type is AB-, almost six hours as students, were 61,000 fewer donations which only 1.6 percent of the faculty, and community in May and June, resulting in population has. members came forward to a shortage of blood. “I’m a nursing student, so donate blood. “Typically, the summer I really love doing everything On Sept. 18, Castleton is always a tough season, I can,” Raegan Kobbe, a University hosted the Ameri- because everyone’s on sophomore nursing student can Red Cross in the Campus vacation,” Green said. “We said. “I’ve given one time in Center. Students, faculty, and always are at critical need the past.” community members turned in the summer, but more so Though she has attempted, out to donate blood to the now with Irma and Harvey, Kobbe has not been able to organization. because those states aren’t donate a few times in the “The turnout has been able to collect blood.” past, and has been turned actually quite good,” Green But according to Green, away because of low iron in said, who is a collections because of two devastat- her blood. technician for the Red Cross. ing hurricanes Harvey and “I still try every time,” Question: “We have sixty-two appoint- Irma, the Red Cross has been she said. ments today. Only about three able to go over their goal on The next blood drive How do you haven’t shown up, and we several occasions. at Castleton University is OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN feel about had three more walk-ins, so Castleton commu- scheduled for Dec. 20 2017 Red Cross volunteers, students and faculty work nity members had multiple from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. sophomores that has kept us right where together to donate blood. now being we need to be,” she said. reasons to give blood that Appointments can be made at required to live afternoon. According to redcrossblood.org. on campus? Critters invade homecoming nature; animals, people, and By Matt Stefanowicz earth,” he said. Spartan Contributor The organization travels all over to mostly schools, to help inform others about what It’s homecoming weekend, they do and how they can and the sweet scents of the help. Animals are often sent beginning of fall start to fill Nate Hinson from closing zoos and rescue the air. “It’s for economic shelters as well. You can feel the energy on reasons more than Small said they do presen- campus as students and their anything. On the part of tations all across New Eng- families, alums and faculty the school, it’s probably land, but this was their first they get ready to watch their a good move economi- time at Castleton University. cally, but it limits the Spartans play Norwich for the With the event also came choice of the consumer, Sap Bucket. a 45-minute presentation dis- which is the student. The sweet smell of park- playing what the organization Who wants that?” ing lot barbeque fills the air calls “ambassador animals.” with dozens of grills sizzling. The stars of the show were Surrounding the pavilion are showcased with some of their a plethora of activities, from unique abilities on display. bounce houses to human sized And while some may have hamster balls. a concern about safety at an But looking into the event like this with animals pavilion, you notice a herd normally found in the wild of families and students all brought to a completely dif- hovering around a tent labeled ferent setting, organizers said “Wildlife Encounters.” they have a bigger concern. In this tent are several Sydney Small, daughter of exotic animals that many have Erik Andersen Derek Small who also works never seen before: a superson- for the organization said, tried “A lot of schools have ic screeching cockatoo, an al- to put it into perspective. the requirement of un- ligator saved by law enforce- “We always run a risk derclassmen living on ment from New Hampshire, a campus. In a city set- when bringing the wildlife normally nocturnal porcupine, ting, that makes sense out of the wild, but we find an energetic arctic fox and but in Castleton, living that humans are more of a an baby albino reticulated off campus is part of danger to the animals than MATT STEFANOWICZ / SPARTAN CONTRIBUTOR python. the freedom of living the animals are to us. Usually in a small community. Children are reluctantly Derek Small from Wildlife Encounters shows off two of his stars during when someone sees a snake There is a lot of hous- creeping up to the cages homecoming weekend. in their backyard for example, ing around here and it clutching on the pant leg of their first reaction is to run it teaches responsibility their mothers, simply to get over with a lawnmower, when and time management a glimpse at these foreign faster than living on often times the snake itself animals. campus.” is just as scared as you,” she Wildlife Encounters is a said. educational organization that The event seemed to be a helps animals that cannot take big hit. care of themselves, whether “I’m loving this event, it’s that be from improperly available for everyone and it’s becoming a house pet or not so great to see the campus, being able to properly adapt to meet new people, and see their natural wildlife setting. some crazy animals!” said Derek Small, owner and Marsha Sherma, grandmother educator of Wildlife Encoun- of a Castleton student. ters, said the motive of the group is simple. Carlie Reen “Our main goal is to create “I don’t think students a harmony between the three should be forced to live in most important balances in dorms. If they are living in apartments near campus it could be because it is cheaper than living on campus. Also, dorm life is not for everyone so living off campus might be more suitable for them.” They come for the treats, and the deals

By Jenn Dorr fect match for her. Spartan Contributor “On my birthday, they knew how much I loved As customers walked in, éclairs, so I bought six and a ringing bell filled the cozy they gave me two for free … café. The comforting atmo- eight éclairs! I only live five sphere was punctuated by miles from the Depot Café, warm natural wooden walls and by the time I was home I and inviting scents of maple had finished all eight,” Ghosh and hazelnut from the dark- said with a laugh. Katie Saunders roasted coffee. “Michelle’s Sweet Cre- Customers sat on shiny ations are my favorite, because “I feel like they’re tak- vintage chairs while sifting everyone knows I have an in- ing away some of our credible sweet tooth … I’m responsibility and our through local newspapers, as they waited for their orders. stuck at the pastry section,” freedom by making us Ghosh said, adding that it’s a stay on campus for our “Hey there,” a local cus- second year.” tomer said as she walked to- nice walk to get there too. ward the counter greeting the The Depot Café and Bake co-owner, Bill Hieber. She Shop is also a great spot for was picking up her salad order students. she had placed on the phone Sabrina Easton, who com- earlier. mutes to Castleton University, The Depot Café is just a visits at least once a week. JENN DORR / SPARTAN CONTRIBUTOR short walk or drive down Main “They have really good Street welcoming anyone in The Depot Cafe on Main Street has become a favorite among Castleton coffee flavors and prices,” search of a delicious indulging University students and faculty. Easton said. treat, with New England Cof- Hieber said he hopes to fee and fresh sandwiches and You can often see Michael Grilled Cheese, of course on vorite. expand the space, and create soups. And it’s actually three Talbott, chair of the Commu- sourdough. Michelle’s Sweet Creations longer business hours in the Rachel Keefer businesses in one: The Depot nication Department, walking Hieber said that customers makes up the irresistible pas- future. Café and Bake Shop, Mi- there in between classes. like his food, but love the low tries and treats for the busi- The Depot Café and Bake “I don’t think it’s Shop is located at 266 Main very fair because it is chelle’s Sweet Creations, and “They have great salads prices the most. ness. cheaper to live off cam- Feastivities Catering Service. and sandwiches … and al- “The big thing is the break- Communication profes- St. It is open for customers pus. I feel it will change It has become a fan favorite ways have great specials,” fast sandwich, with a free sor Sanjukta Ghosh loves her Monday through Saturday some people’s decision among many Castleton Uni- Talbott said. His favorite is by small coffee,” he said, when sweet tooth and Michelle’s from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to go here.” versity faculty and students. far the Bacon Apple Cheddar asked to name a customer fa- Sweet Creations are the per- CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 - 5 Stoked to be out on the trails By Michael Buonocore Being married with two made me love the sport. The Castleton Spartan kids, riding in his back yard is more time I spent out on the also very convenient. trails by my house, the more Getting to great mountain “It’s just easier,” Freund I wanted to be involved with bike trails from Castleton is said. “I can run out of the the laid-back, yet fast-paced not a hard task; in fact there house quickly and squeeze in lifestyle that goes along with are many great trails to ride in a quick ride without having mountain biking. I have made town. to drive to Rutland up to Kil- my best friends while climb- Castleton alumnus Nate lington.” ing grueling mountains and Freund even took it upon him- And his kids are also rid- ripping down single track,” self to carve trails on his own ers, so they love these trails said senior Keara Kresser. property. in their back yard and it also Kresser is a Vermont na- “I wasn’t using the land makes bringing them out to tive from East Burke, and area for anything,” said Freund. ride much easier, he said. known around the world for Freund is a passionate “Bringing the kids up to mountain biking. East Burke mountain biker, a family man, Killington to ride for a day is features a vast network of and a co-owner of two very a big process, so having trails trails known as the Kingdom successful businesses. His first that they can ride in the back Trails. These trails have won business, which he opened yard is really nice,” he said. many awards because of the very soon after he graduated Current Castleton students high quality of riding they Castleton is the well known like to get outside and ride offer. Kresser works at King- Sushi Yoshi restaurant, which their bikes too. dom trails, serving many roles has locations in Killington and “A very important part of ranging from working in the Stowe, Vermont, and Lake my day is getting outside, tak- welcome center to being an George, New York. ing a break from school work, instructor at the kids’ camps. “We like building the trails exercising, and breathing For Castleton students, if just as much as we like riding fresh air,” said senior Patrick they can get their hands on them,” Freund said. Goulet. “It’s hard not to smile any sort of mountain bike, He does a lot of work on when going down a hill at there are many trails in the the trails himself with his mini high speeds on a bike.” surrounding area. Two trail CAT excavator, but when he Goulet isn’t the only centers close by are located needs extra help he calls up Castleton student who is in to at Pine Hill Park in the same his friends who are also pas- mountain biking. parking lot as the Giorgetti MICHAEL BUONOCORE / CASTLETON SPARTAN sionate mountain bikers. “I believe that the commu- Arena, and the Slate Valley nity of mountain bikers is what Trails in Poultney. Pat Goulet tosses his bike sideways on Killington’s well-known Cable Trail. ‘Rhinoceros’ still relevant By Martin VanBuren III Castleton Spartan

If you left Castleton’s performance of Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoc- eros and you were very confused, I don’t blame you. I was too. But then I went and saw the show again, and it made more sense the second time around. However, I suppose another main factor that caused confusion was the amount of phone usage and talking from audience members. Re- ally making us proud, Castleton. In case you didn’t know, the show was written in 1959 and can be considered a response to the upsurge of Nazism and Fascism post WWII, which explains the explicit themes of MARTIN VANBUREN III / CASTLETON SPARTAN conformity in the show. Sure, it was The sound of a rhinoceros stampede diverts the attention a bit confusing, but the show wasn’t of Tess Webber (Daisy) and Garret Robin (Berenger). without its humorous moments. Such as the scene when the Logi- on stage as a main character was for vious performances have not adapted cian, played by Thomas Tifft, is ex- her portrayal of Jessica in Hand to or changed their style or delivery of plaining the correct way to pose the God, and that was for a younger role acting. I saw characters being por- question they are seeking an answer in comparison. Hats off to you. trayed the same way as previous for. Starting with Berenger, played There were a few things that may performances. This left me feeling by Garret Robin who executes per- have flown under the audience’s ra- a little uninterested at times, and I fect comedic timing alongside his dar if they weren’t playing close at- knew exactly what to expect from fellow cast members as they play tention to detail. For starters, a con- some people. musical chairs with themselves siderable number of cast members In addition to this, the quality of around the stage. You had to see it to were wearing some sort of green in the performances from the support- know what I’m talking about. the show, which meshes perfectly ing cast were lackluster in compari- One thing that caught my atten- to the sea of green light that illumi- son to the main characters. tion during the performance was nates the second half of the show. In Some of you killed it. Others... MARTIN VANBUREN III / CASTLETON SPARTAN regards to hair, Kit Hudson, who por- might just need some more stage one line that was always followed Garret Robin (Berenger) attempts to channel his inner by the same action. “I will not stand trayed Dudard, had hair that swept time. Maybe you were just as con- for this,” was always followed by the upwards like a -- you guessed it -- fused as the audience. rhinoceros. individual standing up as they voiced Rhinoceros horn. I’ll see you at the next show. Blast

their line. A few audience members One of the coolest aspects of the my socks off. caught onto it pretty quick and snick- show was the integration of a second ered through the whole show. perspective (arguably the Rhinocer- Laughter erupted following the os’ perspective) through the eyes of a “flattening” of a cat and the reveal camera lens. It’s definitely in my top (which was pulled from offstage 5 for most innovative methods used from a very clever and covert posi- during a Castleton performance. An- tion). Poor puss. other that may land itself on the same Let’s talk about acting for a mo- list was the utilization of Rhinoceros ment. paper and light puppets/projections I should start off by saying that I used near the conclusion of the show. have never seen Nathaniel Hinson, Upon my first screening of the who played Jean, perform in Casella show during their final dress rehears- before, but I can say he’s no rookie. al, I was given a little inside infor- His performance of Jean was fierce mation regarding the sound design and to the point; and there were mo- of the show, which was structured ments where I said to myself “He around two vital pieces of sound: could definitely do a Ted Talk,” just the Rhinoceros’ trumpeting, and based off of his stage presence. the stampede/walking. When I first Garret Robin, who portrayed heard them, I assumed the trumpet- Bérenger, knocked my socks off ing and stampeding were both sound as usual, and I have to note that his clips taken from somewhere else. adaptability in the past few shows But after a little bird, *cough cough* that I have seen him in has impressed Sound Designer Matt Eckler, let me me the most. I’ve seen him por- know that the sounds were all made tray Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, at home with a trumpet and a drum Richard in Fuddy Meers, and now set, I was floored. Literally. You can Bérenger. Three characters that differ ask Matt; I sat on the ground for a in character traits and performances. good chunk of the rehearsal. While we’re on the subject of With all of this being said, the MARTIN VANBUREN III / CASTLETON SPARTAN adaptability, I would also like to note show had its pitfalls. For starters, ac- A dust cloud forms after a rhinoceros meets a wooden staircase. that the last time I saw Tess Webber tors that I have seen perform in pre- Fresh perspective: From ‘tourist-trap’ to college-town By Brendan Crowley mont, five hours from my However, I do miss home. on Wikipedia, scroll down a In Castleton, there’s about Castleton Spartan home. I couldn’t tell if I was And I really miss my family lot and you’ll see “Stoning- three houses. And they’re all I love Vermont, and I love excited or nervous for about and friends (and my cat who is ton vs. Westerly.” I’m also college houses. Okay, maybe Castleton. I feel like I fit right Before I left home, I took three weeks. And now that the still alive as of now.) 20 minutes away from Rhode that’s exaggerated, but that’s into this community. It was one last look at the salty wa- day had finally come, my mind In fact, the biggest transi- Island’s beaches, which is cer- what it’s like compared to weird at first, especially when ter that I knew I would come was completely jumbled. tion I’ve experienced over tainly a major sacrifice when Pawcatuck. There are trees ev- it seemed like almost every- to miss. I said goodbye to my Now, I find myself three these few weeks is the change leaving for Vermont. erywhere. It’s shocking to me one knew someone from high friends and family, knowing weeks into my time here at in setting. My hometown is My town is also a tourist that I can turn onto a different school except me. It’s just that I would not see them for Castleton. much different than this town trap. AKA, in the summer- street and not have to wait five such a different atmosphere. five weeks. I thought to- my I feel lucky to say that my of Castleton. I come from time, it is super busy. A small minutes every time. There’s Nevertheless, It’s the perfect self, “will my cat even be alive transition has been generally Pawcatuck, a small village in town plus thousands of tour- diners, which is crazy. I never home away from home. But when I get back?” easy. The workload is not as Stonington, Connecticut in the ists is never a good sum. There thought I’d see grocery stores let this be clear, I will AL- “Tomorrow” was the day much as I expected, I’ve made Southeast corner of the state. are small businesses and shops that sell liquor. I didn’t know WAYS call it soft serve. that my parents and I (along some great friends, and I must It is home to one of the old- everywhere, many neighbor- that a bumper sticker could with my six tons of luggage) add that it is very nice to have est Thanksgiving Day high hoods filled with nice houses, be so important. And most packed into two cars for the relatives about five minutes school football rivalries in the and of course, the beach. importantly, what the hell is a drive to a small town in Ver- down the road in Bomoseen. country. Seriously, look it up “creemee?” 6 - Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Residential change on campus could improve academics Continued from page 1 policy while only four agreed. and agrees with Saunders that A total of 14 freshman had living off campus can affect Director of Residence Life plans to live off campus, and your academic performance. Michael Robilotto thinks the only one plans to commute “I agree with this policy. I new policy is a step forward from home. think that it helps with the so- PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARY DROEGE in the right direction and will Alyssa Saunders is one of cialization aspect! Being off benefit students academically the few students screened who campus could affect you in a Mary Droege, far right, organizes a vigil in light of events in Charlottsville. as well as preparing them for agrees with the new policy. negative way and the levels independence in the future. “I think a huge part of col- of procrastination would in- “A majority of our sopho- lege is living where you go crease,” Larocque said. Castleton Indivisible group and mores live on campus anyway, to school,” Saunders said. “I Mariah Jollie thinks stu- so we know that sophomores definitely think living off cam- dents shouldn’t be forced to living on campus do better pus can affect your grades in a live somewhere against their Generation Action collaborate academically. Then they can negative way.” will. “I don’t agree with it. Tu- decide to live off campus their Shane Centerbar, on the ition can cost a lot of money Contiinued from page 1 lottesville, Virginia. Thirty- said. “If I could wave a magic junior or senior year when other hand, believes that col- that many Vermonters don’t five people attended the event, wand and say one thing it they’re fully adjusted to being lege students are adults who have,” Jollie said. In order to spark more stu- including Droege. would be ‘believe that you can at college,” Robilotto said. are capable of keeping track Jollie had plans to live off dent interest, Droege reached “It was really heartwarm- make a difference,’ because He said that the Rutland of their own school work, and campus with her teammates out to Sarah Liell, a sophomore ing, and what was really cool collectively when we work to- apartments give students the living off campus shouldn’t af- next year, but team houses at Castleton and president of is it was all walks of life in gether, we can be quite power- luxury and freedom of living fect that. count as off campus, so now the Generation Action Student Castleton,” Droege said, add- ful.” off campus, with the safety and “I think that if you are re- she’s reconsidering. Voice of Planned Parenthood ing that the attendees were all Castleton Indivisible meets resources of being on campus. ally here to learn and make a “It is something I wanted to Club on campus, to propose a ages and ranged from town once a month at numerous lo- Thirty-seven Castleton name and living for your fu- decide with my fellow team- collaboration. residents to people who just cations around the area and freshman were screened on ture self, then you should have mates. I would like to have the “I’m really excited for a happened to be vacationing on is open to everyone who has their thoughts about the new no problem getting your stuff freedom to decide whether I group like this to get more the lake. a desire to work with others policy and the results were not done,” Centerbar said. live on or off campus,” Jollie student attention, because I Castleton Indivisible has to strengthen our democracy. shocking. Kati Larocque planned to said. think it’s really important to members from all around Rut- For more information, you can Of the 37 freshman stu- live on campus for the duration have a group on campus that land County, including Castle- contact Castleton Indivisible dents, 33 disagreed with the of her four years at Castleton, looks at social justice issues,” ton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, at castletonindivisible@gmail. said Liell, also mentioning Poultney, West Haven and com. how her group and Indivisible Pittsford. However, Droege Droege referenced a quote have “values and ideals that continues to encourage more that stood out to her from Jana aligned.” college students to get in- Stanfield, a musical artist. Presidential search results in Liell first heard about Cas- volved. “You cannot do all the good tleton Indivisible because of “I think it’s easy to feel like that the world needs. But the a candlelight vigil the group what you do does not make world needs all the good you successful recomendation held in response to the White a difference, and I think a lot can do.” Supremacist Rallies in Char- of students feel that way,” she Continued from page 1 said that he thought the events thought having the candidates the search committee put to- on campus was a success. He Sicinolfi said that he- en gether were well organized said they all had something CU hosts white cane celebration visioned implementing more and informative. different they could bring to experiential learning through “If we could combine all our campus. Castleton will celebrate this people. This year’s celebra- what it is like to make their internships, practicums and three of them we might have “I think it went very well. year’s 53rd annual White Cane tion, which begins at 11:30 way in the world as a blind or clinical programs. He also the perfect candidate,” The campus community re- Safety Awareness Day on Oct. a.m., will include an experien- visually-impaired person. The talked about how he would Roper said when asked ally appreciated the time that 13 at the Castleton University tial walk. walk will be followed by a re- like to create more relevant which candidate he preferred. they were able to spend with Campus Center 1787 Room. Participants will be able to ception in the 1787 Room of graduate programs. Search committee member the candidates and I think we The white cane is a symbol use the white cane as they walk the Campus Center. In a separate interview, ge- and Faculty Assembly Chair- got to know them a lot better,” of strength and independence through Castleton University ography professor Scott Roper man Andre Fleche said he Fleche said. for blind and visually impaired Campus, learning first-hand Homecoming weekend via pics

Photos by Olivia Maher Mini golf brings major fun to the library By Tim Brosnan fun and hopefully see what the like stools and toy snakes. HOLE IN ONE!” shouted an Spartan Contributor library has to offer,” she said. Several people, includ- unidentified toddler in the dis- About halfway through ing children accompanied by tance. This past weekend was the course it was clear that their families could be seen All in all, the final result homecoming for Castleton the envisioned result was be- and heard laughing, botching and initial goal of the course University, which meant sev- ing accomplished. Not only putts off the course, candidly seemed to match up in the eral alumni events and stu- were alumni, family, and cur- playing them as lie, and excit- end. A few Castleton freshman dent-family activities taking rent students all enjoying the edly reading aloud the names guys were enjoying the course place around campus. course; they were getting a of books and magazines that and said it was actually an ed- Perhaps the most inter- good feel for the library as they found interesting as they ucational process. esting, however, was an 18- well. passed them by. “I learned where the fiction hole mini golf course set up The course stretched all The course ended with section is, which is good be- throughout the campus library. the way around the library. It a surprise 19th hole that, as cause I like fiction and I didn’t Before the event, Library started upstairs with four holes long as you shot a hole in know where it was before,” Director Jami Yazdani, said winding around several book- one, awarded you with a free said Alden Krawczyk. she hoped the event would be shelves. A fun transition hole stuffed animal. “There are actually way fun, and informative. was even incorporated on the Yet, holes in one on this more books than I thought,” “The hope is that the library staircase, probably intended to challenging but fun course said Alex Blaiklock. “It defi- can become more of a destina- provide players with an easy were not exactly easy to come nitely turned the library into tion than a stop for students, hole in one (although some by. However, whenever one a more fun and friendly envi- families, and alumni this managed not to). was made, it was clear by the ronment for me. I hope they do TIM BROSNAN / SPARTAN CONTRIBUTOR weekend. We’re happy to host Downstairs, the course ecstatic outbursts in a library this next year.” The library staff sets up a golf course to attract weaved through tables, more that is otherwise quiet. a cool event and have alumni families on homecoming weekend. and their families come have shelves, and several obstacles “MOMMY MADE A Artist shows his style in mural for Castleton Continued from page 1 and then I add a little of me. set of stairs and pointed before smaller, but still large, paint- ‘why did this person do that,’ should love all just as broth- Life, for me, is color.” he spoke. ings of Castleton architecture when really we should be ers.” “Our mistakes are what According to Narváez, he “Let’s say I am on the fourth that will live on campus too. asking ourselves, ‘why am I Although his art has show how authentic we are as paints to communicate with step from the bottom,” he said, All of these have mandalas, at university?’ and ‘why am changed over the years to re- people.” people who he is and what he “Some people are on the top which is a geometric figure I studying this?,’ and ‘what flect how he changes and feels He said his art could only believes in. Although he paints step and some people are on representing the universe, and is my purpose here in this and what is going on in his life, improve after he improved as mainly architecture, his paint- the bottom step. It makes sense many of them have the same world.’” now he uses it to communicate a person. ings always have a personal that the people on the bottom message. According to Narváez and his message of positivity to the “Everything is a process,” message relevant to humans. step would only be able to un- One of his paintings was the message he tries to convey world, and now to Castleton. Narváez said, “like art, life “I really hope the students derstand those who are also on two versions of The Old Cha- through his paintings, only According to art profes- will be ugly before it is some- appreciate it. I think especially the bottom step. And it makes pel on campus facing each when people look inside them- sor Oliver Schemm, Narvaez’ thing beautiful.” in winter after we get over that sense that I would only be able other, with a mandala in the selves and have that internal work is being paid for from Narváez uses a lot of differ- initial burst of the beauty of to communicate with those on background. confrontation does peace and donations primarily from Fred ent colors in his works, includ- the snow and it starts to feel my step,” he said. “This represents internal harmony come for you, which and Jennifer Bagley, alumni ing the mural he is painting monochromatic and dreary By that, he means that only confrontation, and the man- you will then be able to share Lauren A. Lovell, Bob Gibson for Castleton. That’s part of outside, this mural will be those who are on the same dala represents the peace that with others positively. and Ted and Martha Molnar, the cultural identity of Perú, an enduring burst of color,” level as he emotionally, and comes from internal evalua- “This life is the only one, Myrmidon Consulting LLC, he said. The people there, es- Green said. mentally will be able to under- tion,” Narváez said. “People so we shouldn’t hate,” he said. and Sherwin Williams Paint pecially women, wear very Asked how he feels about stand what he is trying to say look too much outside them- “We must find what is impor- Store.” bright colors. the fact that not all will be able through his paintings. selves criticizing other people tant and then there will be har- “This was all funded by do- “I interpret, I don’t copy,” to understand the message of Along with the mural, and wondering, ‘why is this mony. We love ourselves and nations,” he said. he said. “I identify an object his art, he turned and faced a Narváez also painted several person wearing that?’ and despite politics, religion, we CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University SPORTS Wednesday, Sept, 27, 2017 - 7 The home stretch By Dylan Blowers Castleton Spartan

Home runs being hit at a record pace, Chris Sale reaching a historic strikeout mark an the reigning American League Champion Indians getting hot at just the right time. These were highlights from the 2017 MLB regular season. The American League seems to be dominated by two teams – the Astros and Indians. Both have clinched their divisions and hold the top-two seeds as of right now. Boston will hold off the young Yankees for the AL East title, and Judge, Gary Sanchez and company will end up hosting OLIVIA MAHER / CASTELTON SPARTAN the Twins in the AL Wild Card Junior Running back, Moe Harris, runs into the endzone untouched for the first of four Spartan touchdowns. game. By the time you read this the Dodgers will have locked up the AL West crown, beating out Arizona and Colo- rado. Washington has clinched their division, and the Cubs Bring back the bucket will win the Central. Rockies and Diamondbacks, led by Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Castleton claims third sap bucket trophy in four years Arenado, will face off in the NL Wild Card game. By Tim Brosnan touchdown. Cadets starting locker room at halftime with If first half Aaron Judge Castleton Spartan quarterback Phillip Bazinet their heads hung low down (.329 BA, 1.139 OPS, 30 finished the game with 8 rushes 21-0. home runs and 66 RBIs) had This past homecoming for just 12 yards averaging 1.5 The Spartans mostly took showed up the second half, he weekend saw Castleton yards per carry. The ‘force a conservative approach by would be the easy lock for AL reclaim the Sap Bucket trophy them to throw’ approach running the ball in the second MVP. He’s still the Rookie of by defeating Norwich 28-14 worked beautifully as Bazinet half to kill the clock and sit the Year. But the award will be in the Maple Sugar Bowl at completed only 4 out of 15 on their 21-0 lead. After a hard to take away from Jose Spartan Stadium. pass attempts for a completion Norwich fumble, Harris was Altuve. He’s got the stats (.346 It was no secret both teams percentage of just 26 percent able to punch it in from the BA, 104 runs and 24 home were desperate for a victory with zero touchdowns and one yard line and increase runs) and team success. When both entering the matchup one interception. Matthew Castleton’s lead to 28 with 5 it comes to AL Cy Young, it with identical 0-2 records. Chaffee took snaps in the minutes left in the game. comes down to whether you The game was expected to be fourth quarter for the cadets The Cadets managed to want someone who’s been a battle. completing 8 out of 24 pass OLIVIA MAHER / CASTLETON SPARTAN score two quick touchdowns consistently great all year and “It is always a tough game attempts for 148 yards and one Jermaine Coggins completes a pass from Mitch against the Spartan’s second has recently gotten hot. The against them,” said Castleton touchdown. Carron in the Maple Sugar Bowl on Sept. 23. team defense in the final first AL pitcher since 1999 to head coach, Tony Volpone Volpone also shared the minutes of the fourth quarter reach 300 strikeouts in Chris beforehand. key points he wanted the senior running back, Moe to catch a break on a 46-yard to spoil what looked like a Sale? Or someone who has But don’t let the final Spartans to emphasize on the Harris, who shined as usual. gain through the air. However, shutout. But by then, the game been even better for the last score fool you; this was a offensive side of the ball. Harris churned out 149 yards they failed to translate it into was already out of reach. four months in Corey Kluber? dominating victory by the “We need to sustain drives averaging 4.3 yards per carry points as Castleton’s special Afterwards, fans, families, I’ll give the nod to Sale for Spartans. and finish when we are in on 35 attempts. He also teams blocked what would and alumni flooded the field consistency. While preparing to face the the red zone. We can’t turn snatched one pass for 16 yards have been a 27-yard field goal. to congratulate players and Clayton Kershaw will edge Cadets, Volpone stressed the the ball over and give them a and threw a pass for an 11- A few drives later, the coaches on reclaiming the Max Scherzer in the NL Cy importance of defense. short field. We have to create yard gain. The opening drive Spartans increased their Sap Bucket trophy. Castleton Young race. NL MVP is tough “We need to stop their opportunities within the also featured a key fourth lead to 14-0 with an 11-yard improves 4-2 in the last six however. Should Stanton, running game and force them special teams as well,” he said. down conversion. hookup by Mitch Caron to Maple Sugar Bowl games and who has is nearing 60 home to throw the football, we have Once again, things went On fourth and five, junior Jermaine Coggins. has a 4-5 record all time. runs; win despite the Marlins to get them behind the sticks.” swimmingly. The Spartans quarterback Mitch Caron “It was one of the best When asked what it meant struggles? Or should it go to he said, “We also must stop converted every time delivered a perfect pass to feelings of my life to actually to bring the Sap Bucket other worthy candidates play- or contain? their quarterback they entered the red zone sophomore wideout Jermaine score a touchdown, and have back to Castleton, senior ing for playoff contenders like from running the football capitalizing 4 times and Coggins for a gain of 24 yards. a good performance in the Sap linebacker Shane Hurley said, Zimmerman, Goldschmidt because he makes plays with finished with zero turnovers, Harris capped off the drive Bucket as a sophomore. I’m “It means the world to me. and Arenado? I’m going with his feet.” while adding a blocked punt with a three-yard touchdown thanking the man upstairs.” I’m very grateful to have an Goldschmidt. The proof was in the [on special teams] early in the run, and the Spartans never Coggins said about scoring his outstanding supporting cast, With Cleveland surging pudding and things seemed to second quarter. looked back. first collegiate touchdown. and I’m blessed to be a part of and coming together at just the go according to plan for the The momentum seemed to The Cadets struggled to Shortly after, a Cadets this team.” right time – fresh off an AL Spartans. be with Castleton right out of find a rhythm offensively. three and out resulted in a long “It was a lot of hard work record 22-game win streak – I No player for Norwich, the gate. After a quick three The very next possession for Spartan drive. A one-yard by players and coaches,” [he] don’t see anyone from the AL with more than two rushing and out by the Spartan defense, the Cadets ended abruptly touchdown run from Mitch Volpone said as he kissed his beating them this October. But attempts, averaged more than no time was wasted getting the after Spartan freshman, Zak Caron capped off an eight son, “It is an experience to be Cleveland, will be heartbro- 2.6 yards per carry all day. ball in the end zone. Pollicino, intercepted one play, 70 yard drive just before shared by not just players and ken for the second straight Oc- Connor Bourque was the The Spartans opening of Bazinet’s passes on third the half. alumni, but by everyone in the tober, as Kershaw, Bellinger, Cadets leading rusher with drive was highlighted by down. While Spartan Stadium community.” Yu Darvish and company will 37 yards on 14 carries with a a 41-yard run on the first After several scoreless erupted with excitement, the bring the title to Los Angeles. play from scrimmage from possessions, Norwich seemed Cadets jogged back to the

CU grad Bart Moran finds playing career in Iceland By Brendan Crowley teams retracted their offers. he was told that everyone in “He put in a lot of work Castleton Spartan Moran thought that he would Iceland knows how to speak and (going overseas) was have to retire before his career English. The Akureyrars something he really wanted When asked if he could even started. have won 17 championships to do. One of the hardest pronounce his new team’s Then an offer was extended and are arch rivals with the working kids I’ve ever seen. name, the answer was a from a team in Iceland. Skautafelag Reykjavikur. Really good leader, the guys shocking yes. “I had actually thought Since Moran is in a followed him. He was a great Bart Moran, former co- that playing overseas wasn’t European hockey league, the captain here and he deserved captain of the Castleton going to happen, but then style of play is a little different it,” Silengo continued. “Any men’s hockey team and this contract came up out of than what we are used to in the time we needed a big goal or 2017 graduate, has signed the blue,” explained Moran. NHL. The season consists of we needed a big hit, you could a professional hockey “Contract talks were pretty only 25 games, and the games always count on him.” contract with the Skautafelag straight forward, everything are less physical. The rinks A former teammate, co- Akureyrar of the Icelandic was fair so there wasn’t even are international sized, so the captain Ryan Mulder, also much negotiation.” players are more dependent on praised Moran. Hockey League. COURTESY OF CASTLETONSPORTS.COM After Moran graduated Moran left his hometown speed than physicality. “He has worked hard to last year, he knew that he of Calgary on Sept. 18 and Moran is upset by the fewer reach the pro hockey and CU grad, Bart Moran takes his talents to Iceland. wanted to continue playing arrived the in Iceland the next number of games in a season, I know he’ll have success day. but said he is excited for the there… I know he’ll represent co-captain, and he was named being outdoors so I’m looking hockey overseas. He wanted to the NEHC All-Academic forward to explore the nature to experience a different His first game was that competition. Castleton hockey with the best night. “One of my favorite parts of his abilities,” he said. Team. Moran finished his there,” he said before he left. culture while playing the career with the third most After making an impact on game he loves. He expressed The Icelandic Hockey of any sport is being able to Moran ended his career at League is a very small league build up a rivalry and have Castleton with a bang. In his games played in Spartan the men’s hockey team here at his interest to his head coach, history (103), along with Castleton, he hopes to make Bill Silengo, who used his consisting of only seven teams competition with the same senior season, he recorded and only located in Iceland. opponents. I find that’s when it a team-leading 10 goals 26 goals, 25 assists, and 12 an impact in the pros. connections to ultimately set power-play goals. And his message for this up Moran with an agent. There are mostly Icelandic gets intense and fun,” he said. along with seven assists. players with some imports, Second-year head coach His numbers included eight “Definitely excited to get year’s Castleton team is There were initial offers over there and start playing simple: “Enjoy it and have from a couple of teams in mainly from Scandinavian Bill Silengo described Moran power-play goals, which was countries. Luckily for Moran, as the ultimate competitor. third in Division III. He was a hockey. I know the landscape fun. Oh, and also win.” France, but both of those is very unique and I love Spartans sweep weekend versus Chargers and Hawks By Robby Pereau half. With an early goal from playing field,” and allowed her Traill notched another goal exactly what the Spartans did. Castleton Spartan the Chargers, Castleton went girls to take advantage of shot in the second half. She ended “When multiple of our girls into the first half down 1-0. opportunities in the second the game with two goals as score, it makes us more of an On Saturday, Sept. 23, three The Spartans didn’t let half. well, as the Spartans finished overall threat,” said Kischko.” goals in the second half by the heat get the best of them One day after the big with 10 total goals, the most It was a huge week for us, to Emily Lowell, Mariah Linnett though, coming out firing on win against Colby-Sawyer, scored by the team in over a roll over after RPI and play and Casey Traill spurred the all cylinders to start the second Castleton returned home year. like we did. We deserved it and Castleton Spartans to victory half. to face Becker in a non- Both teams took multiple we showed great hustle.” over the Colby-Sawyer Lowell scored her team- conference matchup beating water breaks to try and combat Leah Holland and Mikayla Chargers, 3-1, in their North leading sixth goal of the them easily, 10-0. the late September heat, Hull split time in the cage, Atlantic Conference home season on a penalty shot that The Spartans wasted no which reached upwards of 90 making one save combined in ROBBY PEREAU / opener at Spartan Stadium. resulted from a scrum in front time jumping out to a 7-0 first- degrees at Spartan stadium. 70 minutes of playing time. of the goal. She sent it past half lead, including two goals Leah Holland and Mikayla Field hockey returns CASTLETON SPARTAN To open the game, Colby- Sawyer came out fast and the Chargers keeper high and a piece from Cydney Jeffrey Hull split time in the cage, to action for an important Eloise Donner lunges furious, attacking the Spartans to the left to get the scoring and Allison Lowell. The making one save combined conference matchup travelling at a Colby-Sawyer defense. Castleton could not started for the green and white. second half was much of the in 70 minutes of playing time. to the University of Maine defender in a game convert on two fast break Spartan head coach Jessica same as Castleton continued to Kischko talked with her team at Farmington at 11 a.m. on on Sept. 23. opportunities heading into the Kischko stated after the game dominate Becker on both sides before the game about coming Saturday Sept. 30. that “the heat leveled the of the ball. out strong early and that is 8 -Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Van Gundy, Werner highlight 2017 HOF class By Jac Culpo Castleton Spartan

The pavilion was packed full on Saturday morning of homecoming weekend as Castleton University inducted four new members into its hall of fame. The excitement was so strong you could probably hear the chatter and laughter from the crowd all the way in Glenbrook. Four Castleton greats: soccer standout Erin Zapata ‘06, baseball record holder Chad Phillips ‘05, basketball coach Stan Van Gundy, and soccer-softball coach John Werner are now immortalized in CU’s Hall of Fame room. And while Van Gundy, current coach of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, was clearly the focal point for many, it was Werner – who is battling cancer – that may have left the SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN biggest impact. David Wolk congratulates John Werner before Chrispin White sits with former basketball coach at Castelton, Stan Van He talked about how he Gundy. Van Gundy coached at Castleton from 1983-86. ended up at Castleton and Werner’s Hall of Fame induction speech. about his cancer awareness motto LINAO (Losing Is Not family. In an interview after For those who are unaware, leagues. the softball team for three also had some professional An Option). This motto can the event she discussed one a power hour is a drinking Ted Shipley, head baseball seasons starting in 2009. coaching jobs with the Miami be found on bumper stickers of her most fond memories of game friends can play together coach, introduced the next Van Gundy was last, and Heat, Orlando Magic, and online and all proceeds go CU. –and she assured all were over inductee, Chad Phillips. one of his former players, currently the Detroit Pistons to cancer awareness and “There was one night 21 when they played. Phillips holds several records Chrispin White, was there to and while many would research. where we snuck onto the field Zapata, now married with including both single season introduce him. Van Gundy, assume his favorite coaching “I’m tremendously and we did a power hour on two children, is a home-care and career home run records. despite only coaching for experiences and teams would honored today. I’m a proud the soccer field, like in the medical social worker. She He was named 2004 NAC three seasons, is one of the be in the NBA, he says Oneonta Red Dragon, I’m a middle of the night, just like a still remains involved with Player of the Year and finished most successful coaches in Castleton is his favorite team proud Arlington Eagle, and few of us from the team,” she soccer though, both as a youth his career with a .357 batting school history. He led the team he’s coached. especially today I’m a very said. coach and playing in adult average. to a Mayflower Conference His love of Castleton, as a proud Castleton Spartan,” he Baseball hasn’t been a big Title and the final of the NAIA town and university, exuded in said, choking up with emotion. part of his life since leaving District 5 playoffs. That team every aspect of his speech. As he left the podium the Castleton, though. To begin raked in so many wins it “I think that what makes crowd gave him a standing his speech, he even mentioned finished with the second-best this place special, when I was ovation. how he hadn’t thought about record in all of D3 hoops that here in the eighties, was the Brunch was served baseball in a number of years. year. heart,” he said. “There was a compliments of Huden He currently produces maple Despite Van Gundy’s heart and soul to this place.” Dining Hall and everyone was syrup with his father and runs success, he was humble in his When the induction chatting and socializing before his property maintenance speech and gave a fair amount ended, the chatter started up the speakers were called up. business in the summer. of credit to the previous head again. The four inductees Head women’s soccer coach To introduce Werner, coaches, stating how many got their plaques and a quick Chris Chapdelaine kicked Castleton President Dave of the players on his teams group photo was snapped. things off by introducing Wolk was called up to speak. were recruited by the previous Otherwise they were caught Zapata, who had an illustrious Werner was a long-time men’s coaches. up in conversations with old career here at CU capped off soccer coach here on campus. “I watched 30 minutes of a friends or fans. At the end of by the women’s team’s first He led the team to a .597 pick-up game and I said, holy the day though, everyone went ever NCAA tournament bid winning percentage including shit,” he said. “We’re good.” home with a full stomach and during her senior year. SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN two NAC Tournament titles Since leaving Castleton probably a picture with Stan Zapata kept her speech Chad Phillips and Erin Zapata talk about their and two NAC Coach of the he has had several college V short, thanking her friends and time at Castleton. Year awards. He also coached coaching positions. He has a n My connection to basketball’s elite

By Jac Culpo the Van Gundy’s I had to In fact, they get anniversary on multiple occasions. sideline. As he so eloquently watch film for hours, he Castleton Spartan request the help of my parents. cards from Bill and his wife Of course, my dad then put it, “I am not a joy bringer, babysat me, and he almost Although, to be fair to them, every year, and always right started coaching under him I know that.” always had a toothpick in his In case you weren’t they are the entire reason I on time. My dad jokes that at GCC as well. In fact, my So, it’s a safe bet that they mouth. paying attention, this past have a connection to begin they remember the important parents actually met for the both got it from a similar Now Adam is working homecoming weekend with. dates in our life better than we first time ever at Genesee, so source (looking at you Bill). under Stan as almost a second Castleton had a professional For those of you who don’t do, and it might be true. you could almost thank the I could probably fill 30 in command type of position basketball coach on campus know, my dad is the current I receive birthday cards, Van Gundy family in a way pages or more of just stories in Detroit. We still see him for a hall of fame induction. head basketball coach for the and recently I got a card for for my parents’ marriage. about Bill, but I’d rather move every now and then and it’s Don’t worry, I’m not here to men’s basketball team here at graduating high school. I, like many others, have on to my connection to Stan great to hear about the NBA tell you about the induction, I CU (as a disclaimer my dad My mom will always make wondered where my dad specifically. My dad was an from the inside. think I covered that pretty well is as sarcastic as someone can sure to tell you she knew Bill developed his habit of being assistant coach at UMass Yeah, I have a few odd in the adjacent article I wrote. be when he isn’t coaching). before my dad did. She was colorful (I could use a different Amherst when I was super connections to the Van Gundy Instead I’m going to write My mom is here too, a health an athletic trainer at Genesee word, but it wouldn’t be paper young. family and I couldn’t be about my connection to the education professor and much Community College in New friendly) on the sidelines of There was this one happier about it. Van Gundy family. less sarcastic than my dad. York at the same time that Bill games. And as it would turn workaholic of a student In order to find out as much Both of them actually know was the head basketball coach out, Stan Van Gundy is also a manager for the team. His information as I could about Stan’s dad, Bill Van Gundy. there, so they had interacted VERY colorful person on the name was Adam. He would Spartan sports at a glance By Jordan Lumsden The Spartans return to the Women’s Castleton Spartan pitch to face Bowdoin Satur- day Sept. 30 at 11:15 a.m. Volleyball The Spartans have won Men’s Golf three of their last four matches Women’s Soccer and look to remain hot headed Castleton men’s golf held The Spartans have now into October. The women cur- the top spot at the Castleton won four of its last five games, rently sit at 3-8 and have yet to Invitational through Saturday, including posting two shutouts play any conference matches. but finished in second place, in that time with the only loss The team is led by senior/ unable to hold off SUNY Co- being to Eastern Connecticut freshman duo Kimberly Jack- bleskill from surging up the State in overtime. The women son and Shannon Manchester. leaderboard to win the two- currently sit at 4-3-1 and 3-0 Jackson has 60 kills on the day event. in North Atlantic Conference season and Manchester leads Jon Benson and Jacob Er- Play after starting the season the team with 70. The two, win were the top finishers for 0-2-1. Rylee Nichols leads the combined, account for nearly the Spartans. Benson shot an Spartan scoring attack. She half of the teams total kills this 87 on Saturday and an 81 on currently is on a four game season. Each also has 39 total Sunday to land him a sixth point streak, including five saves, which is tied for the place finish. Erwin would goals in a three game span. team lead this season. Castle- shoot an 88 and an 81 on Sat- The women return home to ton will travel to Henniker, urday and Sunday respective- SELDON HILL / CASTLETON SPARTAN face Colby-Sawyer on Satur- New Hampshire to face Col- ly to grab the seventh position. Jacob Erwin, left, and Jon Benson, right, wind up for a tee shot at Rutland day Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. by-Sawyer in their next match Castleton is back in action on Sept. 30 starting at 12 p.m. Country Club on Sept. 23. for the Southern Maine Fall classic at the Gorham Country Women’s Tennis Club on Oct. 8. Currently sitting at 7-4 and 4-1 in NAC play the Spartans Women’s Rugby look to continue their steady play. Castleton currently has Castleton jumped out of the a three-match winning streak gate quickly but were unable beating conference opponents to hold off Molloy on Sept. 17 MCLA, Husson and Thomas falling 58-19. all at home. Emily Nadler con- Sierra Ostrow-Remy led tinues her impressive singles the charge for the Spartans play. She’s 10-1 on the season scoring two quick tries in the and 9-1 in her last 10 matches. first half, including a 50-yard The Spartans wrap up their score with help from team- regular season at Johnson mate Savanah Graves. The State on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. COURTESY OF score was 19-5 Castleton CASTLETONSPORTS.COM headed into the half, but Mol- Emily Nadler returns a loy was able to flex its muscles COURTESY OF CASTLETONSPORTS.COM in the second frame and cruise shot in a match earlier to the victory. this season. Castleton women’s rugby looks to turn around a slow start to the season. Wednesday October 18, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont Scolforo is psyched to start at CU By Carly Trombley Scolforo, in a recent phone ences, her genuine enthusiasm Castleton Spartan interview, said she believes for Castleton, Rutland, and she’ll be able to fall into the Vermont, her commitment to Starting early December, Castleton community seam- student success, her unbridled Castleton University’s new lessly and is a big fan of col- energy, collaborative style, president Karen Scolforo will laborative leadership. and the overwhelming sup- finally take office. And she’s “I really appreciate the port shown by every group excited. family-based atmosphere, surveyed.” At her current school, she the relationship-based teach- Scolforo made sure to men- followed a 43-year family ing and learning models that tion that she appreciates all of reign of presidents. She’s no showed up under Dave Wolk’s the hard work that Wolk has stranger to stepping in after legacy,” Scolforo said. “I also put in to make Castleton what long-term leadership. After all, really love the student access it is today, and that drastic President Dave Wolk has been to extracurriculars, athletics things won’t change right off at CU for 17 years now. and service.” the bat. “I am confident she is going According to Spaulding, “I see an alignment in terms to be a great president, build- these ideas aren’t the only rea- of leadership approach too ing on the strong foundation son why Scolforo was the cho- (between her and Wolk), sen candidate. put in place by Dave Wolk,” Courtesy of Karen Scolforo “It was the complete pack- said Jeb Spaulding, chancellor Soon-to-be Castleton University President Karen Scolforo poses with of Vermont State Colleges. age,” he said. “Her lifetime See ‘Wolk’ on page 6 and higher education experi- students from her former Cental Penn College. It’s now free to ski Pico

By Mike Buonocore Castleton Spartan

Skiing for just a day at Kil- lington is going to cost most people over $100. An adult day ticket, purchased at the ticket window at the resort is $115, and if you don’t own equipment, you’ll have to pay to rent as well. To solve this issue, the company that owns Killington and Pico mountains has teamed up with the Castleton University Student Government Associa- tion to offer full-time under- grad students at Castleton a Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan free pass to Pico. “I came to Castleton because of it’s proximity to the mountains,” said sophomore and life-long Pico skier An- drew Borden. Borden and his family grew up skiing Pico and prefer it to Killington for the more laid-back experience. Students from far away could be the ones who benefit most from the opportunity. “I live in British Columbia when I’m not as Castleton, so bringing ski equipment here would be difficult. I also have athletic commitments during the winter so I can’t really go skiing enough for the full ski pass to make sense for me to buy,” said junior Jocelyn For- Martin Vanburen iii / castleton Spartan Olivia Maher / castleton spartan rest. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders came to speak at Castleton University about his College For All campaign. He even took time to take Forrest likes to ski but plays hockey. With practice selfies with students, top, and answer questions from student reporters, bottom left. His plan is to grant all Americans free and games virtually every day, tuition nationwide. His passionate speech led to standing ovation from the packed Glenbrook gymnasium, bottom right. there isn’t much free time for her to go skiing. For her, it makes so much sense to take advantage of the free pass to Bri and Bern Pico. On top of skiing for free, Bernie unveils rental equipment will be dis- counted. Students are not the only reunited ones that will benefit from this College For All pass. “I thought it would be a Why is it that 1 percent of cisco tuition is now free, and want to get higher paying jobs By Briana Bocelli good way for the school to By Brigitta Gough the country holds the most they have seen a 51% increase so they can afford to pay off Castleton Spartan market itself,” said Student Castleton Spartan wealth? Why is it that other in enrollment since making the their student debt. Government Association sec- I was a senior in high countries see healthcare as a Student debt in the United change. This not only affects the retary Mitchell LaFlam. “I school, just 17 years old when right and the U.S. sees it as States is higher than credit “Hundreds of thousands of students, Sanders said, it af- think down the line it’ll be very I first had the opportunity to privilege? Why are we such an card and automobile debt. bright young Americans are fects the economy as well. beneficial to bring students in meet Sen. Bernie Sanders. I assbackwards country? Forty-three million Americans unable to go to college for one There is a need for more peo- to the school.” remember thinking to myself, One word: Elitists. But we combined owe $1.3 trillion in reason and one reason alone, ple as early education teach- The Student Government “who the hell is Bernie Sand- won’t get into that today. student loans. and that is their family’s lack ers, primary care doctors, and helped make the free passes ers and why do we care?” When he was done, I Many of these Americans of money to send them to col- public defenders, but students possible through financial sup- It was 2014 and he came to wasn’t. I wanted to hear more. and future generations plan- lege,” Sanders said. do not want to do these jobs port. my high school in Newport, I wanted to pick his brain ning to go to college may not The United States used to because they will not be able Another aspect of the pass Vermont to announce his plans about another topic that I felt be able to afford to live in a be the most educated nation to pay off their student loans. is attractive to students is it to run for presidency. I had (and still feel) needs to be ad- house, to buy a car or even in the world but it has dropped “It destroys dreams,” Sand- doesn’t limit students to skiing never heard of him in my en- dressed. have children because of the to 11th place, Sanders said. He ers said. Although there are only Pico. With a $150 add on, tire life, but thinking back, I’m I wasn’t alone, but nobody huge amount of debts owed in said the United States used to people who want to have these students will be able to ski at glad I was at school that day. seemed to have the guts to student loans. have the highest college grad- jobs, they simply can’t afford Killington and enjoy other sea- We crammed into the au- ask the senator such a “blunt” These are some of the facts uation rates but now, the high to do them and are forced to sonal activities there. ditorium that fit about 200 or question. that Senator Bernie Sanders school dropout rates are rising choose a job that pays well. “There’s going to be a 300 people; I’m not great with So, me being the unre- reported at his College For All and college graduation rates Grace Adamson, one of the mountain biking pass and a estimates. I was with my then strained person that I am, I Rally at Castleton University are falling fast. panelists at the event talked mountain biking lesson on the field hockey teammate, my walked right up to the senator on Tuesday. “11th place is not the place about her own student debt. pass, and you’ll also be able to now college roommate and (with a group of around six “It is time to make our col- for a great place, for a great She owes $390,000 in student take the gondola up and down closest friend. people following me) to ask leges and universities tuition nation like the United States. loans, without interest. She is the mountain as well,” said We sat through a 30-minute him about the legalization of free for the working families 11th place is not the place to 41 years old and is currently LaFlam. speech given by the senator. recreational marijuana in Ver- of our country,” Sanders said. be if we want to be a prosper- attending medical school to Students say the new deal He spoke to us about income mont. The legislation Sanders ous nation and this has got to become a primary care doctor. will allow students to enjoy inequality, actually many But the only thing is, he proposed would make all pub- change,” he said. “It is a source of great anxi- the mountains and keep their types in inequalities in our beat ME to it. lic colleges and universities Sanders attributes this to ety to me,” Adamson said. money in their pockets. country, healthcare and most Is this guy a mind reader? free to attend for anyone in this the idea that many students be- Adamson had to take all the “I think this pass will be importantly, affordable college Did I look stoned? country. It is an idea that many lieve they can’t go to college money out her retirement fund awesome for people who ski for ALL. Was I stoned? states, and individual colleges because their parents can’t af- to pay for some of her educa- multiple times a week and all I had never been more in- Who knows. and universities have begun ford it. tion and does not have any the way to people who only get spired by anything than I was to explore and it has had great Sanders said that the idea money for her children to go out a few times a season,” said when listening to Bernie talk. See ‘Bocelli’ on page 6 success. of student debt scares students to college. senior and Okemo Mountain Everything he was saying According to Sanders, at pursuing a profession they are School ski coach Ryder Hatha- just seemed to make sense. the City College of San Fran- passionate about because they See ‘College’ on page 6 way.

Editorial wPage 2 s News wPages 3 & 4 s A&E wPage 5 s Front & Back wPage 6 s Sports wPage 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Editorial CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University 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 from bullet wounds. For some reason, U.S. citizens seem more prone to shooting one another than citizens of other countries. Maybe it’s because everyone’s so mad at one another about differences in opinion regarding gun control. Many people think we should just require everyone purchasing a firearm to first acquire an appropriate license and to undergo a background check. Many countries that have a more strict process for acquiring guns, such as the U.K., have far fewer shootings per capita than we do. Of course, the focal point of the counterargument is the second amendment. And frankly, quoting the constitution is a pretty strong argument. But while many conservatives quote their right to bear arms, the amendment also states that a well regulated militia is “necessary to the security of a free state.” With Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump trading threats via Twitter, most U.S. citizens aren’t completely confident that they won’t see another war in their lifetime. However, thanks to our second amendment, most of them feel fairly secure within their own homes. It is commonly said that Americans simply have too many guns to make invading the United States a real possibility. The thing is, we don’t really have militias anymore. In the event of an invasion, an enemy army would likely be stocked with heavier weaponry than is currently legal for most citizens to own. Would we be a safer country if we could all threaten to bring our tanks out of the garage in the event of an invasion? Would we be safer if we were allowed to have a well regulated militia? Or would arming every other civilian with assault rifles pose a risk to our domestic well being? In light of recent events, it’s fairly clear that allowing the general populace to look like the professional military wouldn’t be a great idea. We haven’t been invaded since the War of 1812. Chances are that with the public less well-armed than the invading force, the likelihood of any real militia emerging, and the chances Bernie visit made me proud of a repulsion of enemy forces by civilians are both very low. So is there really any point, beyond sport, for the general popu- As the senator descended journalistic encounter that had moments. nights don’t get much better. lace to have so many guns? Are gun sports enough of a reason the stairs, a group of profes- her so fired up. And after shooting count- I got to see a group of soon- to justify keeping them legal? Would we be willing to relinquish sionally dressed students Also in the mix was the less photos during his speech, to-be graduates practicing a whatever independent capability of defense we can lay claim to? wheeled back toward the hall- other Spartan editor, Carly fellow Spartan photographer craft that I have preached to These are the questions we have to ask. Not, “how can we stop way. Trombley, who for the past Olivia Maher was seen in the them for a few years now – mass shootings,” but, “what are we willing to sacrifice to stop One of The Spartan editors, hour and 10 minutes stood on middle of a Bernie Sanders and do it masterfully. mass shootings?” Briana Bocelli, turned to the a platform, troubleshooting scrum of students – still shoot- The photograph by Martin - Donovan Thacker others and was overhead ex- technical problems to live feed ing pictures, but this time can- Van Buren III showing Bocelli citedly saying something like the senator’s launch of his bill dids of students seeking some and Gough taking notes along- “isn’t journalism fun?” to provide free tuition to basi- Bernie time. side Sanders with me in the She had just asked U.S. cally all Americans. After Bocelli had broken background says it all. Help Wanted Sen. Bernie Sanders a ques- As she recorded Sanders’ from the group of us to head I felt like a proud pop, in tion about whether the current passionate plea to ease student back to her dorm room, Trom- the background, watching my U.S. administration is essen- debt and improve the country’s bley relayed another comment “kids” blossom and excel in a Store Clerk tially normalizing hate, while 11th-most-educated-nation she made after her “isn’t-jour- world that I have always loved walking along side him with ranking, Spartan reporter Bri- nalism-fun” comment. and still love. her recorder out to capture his gitta Gough was in the crowd “She said this event made It makes journalism – and Deli Workers answer. meticulously scribbling page her realize this is what she teaching journalism – fun. Steps ahead of her, stood after page of notes, clutching a wants to do with her life,” Spartan photographer Martin recorder and jotting down time Trombley said. - David Blow Dishwashers Van Buren III, capturing the stamps of especially powerful As a journalism professor, Short Order Cook Letter to the editor: Walk to Work, Flexible Hours Meals on wheels needs your help Apply at Castleton Village When the Trump admin- were full of outrage over the nutrition that they otherwise small university while we pro- istration released its budget possibility that the Meals on would not have. vide a valuable service to the Store proposal for the coming fed- Wheels program would be To paraphrase Castleton broader community. eral fiscal year, many journal- victim to an austere budget. President Dave Wolk, this is Meals on Wheels is Cas- ists and activists focused in on Meanwhile in Castleton, another opportunity for stu- tleton’s longest, continuous potential cuts to the Meals on the local Meals on Wheels dents to make a difference in community partner; in 2017, Wheels program, a program program faces a threat of an- our community as they pre- Castleton gave the Commu- that brings hot meals to elderly other sort. The challenge to pare to make a difference in nity Partner Award to Meals residents. An online publica- the program in Castleton is a the world. For faculty and on Wheels, as our former tion cited US Senator Bernie dwindling team of volunteers. staff, it is an opportunity to academic dean, Joe Mark, Sanders’ (VT-I) strong op- We deliver three days each make a big difference with a talked about the long history position to the proposed cuts. week—Mondays, Wednes- fixed and limited commitment we share. Please keep this “You’re going to throw seniors days, and Thursdays—and of time. Additionally, when partnership alive with a con- in the state of Wyoming or the when we are operating with a we have a sufficient number tribution of your time; many state of Vermont off the Meals full team of volunteers, each of volunteers, you get to know hands make light work. Con- Read us online at on Wheels program, maybe volunteer will participate once someone new in the Castleton tact Chrispin White (Chrispin. the one nutritious program that each month. The time commit- community. Through Meals [email protected]), Direc- they get a day,” Sanders was ment on the days we deliver is on Wheels, I have personally tor of Community Engage- quoted as saying to budget 90 minutes to 2 hours. In that shared several wonderful con- ment, if you want to learn Castletonspartan.com director Mick Mulvaney (Niv short time, you can brighten versations with people at Cas- more. 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*The Spartan is the official student newspaper of Castleton. It functions to inform, educate and entertain readers accurately and responsibly. The University, its administration, faculty, student body and staff are not responsible for the content of the newspaper. CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University News Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 - 3 Third Place opening adjacent lounge By Briana Bocelli menu will have creations like “We have our business, class. He asked if I would help Castleton Spartan a maple pork belly BLT, pa- he’ll have his business. It’s him and I said absolutely,” ninis, soup and even cheese not a zero sum game,” Rehlen Lamy said. Castleton students who boards with drink pairing sug- said. Lamy said he goes to Third are 21 or older will have a gestions. He added though, as a resi- Place at least two or three new place to wet their whistle Breting said the bar itself dent, he would have concerns times a week because he loves when they come back from will seat anywhere from 16 for any late night business and the thin style pizza and the December break. to 20 people, with additional how that can affect the “qual- “Brotherly Love” cheesesteak. Third Place Pizzeria has table seating with servers and ity of life in the village.” His wife owns a cracker announced that it will soon personal lounge areas to create He said it comes down to company that was purchased be opening a beer and wine a laidback environment. who’s running the show, and by a Vermont cheese compa- lounge in the vacant building He said right now, Third the type of clientele being at- ny, so the cheese boards being next door. Place doesn’t have much for tracted. served will be coming directly Owner of Third Place, seating, so he wants people “This has been an issue for from his wife’s business. Andrew Breting, said “The to be able to make themselves as long as the college has been Lamy remembers Breting Lounge” will have a brand comfortable at “The Lounge.” here, and so as a resident liv- as a “great guy, smart kid, new menu, eight taps, and a Breting reiterated that he ing down the street knowing great participant in class.” classy variety of wine. He said does not want people to think most of the people that live “I hope they’re really suc- there will also always be a ge- this will be a rowdy college here, that would be a con- cessful and I think they have neric beer and a cider on tap, joint. cern,” Rehlen said. been. It’s very exciting for ev- and the rest will be all Ver- “It’s not gonna be your typ- But Breting plans to have erybody here,” Lamy said. mont craft beers. ical college bar that you would a very tight grip on how “The Lamy isn’t the only one “We’ll have Switchback, think of. We’re not looking to Lounge” will be operated. He who’s excited about the ex- Fiddlehead, Long Trail and be a wild crazy hangout,” he wants it to embody the idea of pansion either. others. If there’s a seasonal said. the “third place” and make it Andy Coffin, 21, said he’s All of the necessary per- a friendly welcoming environ- not a fan of the surrounding Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan beer, we’ll have that line al- Third Place owner Andrew Breting, left, looks ways changing,” Breting said. mits have gone through and ment to everyone. competition and was excited His plan is to have the most “The Lounge” is officially Professor of sociology to hear about the new bar op- over plans for “The Lounge” he is opening affordable, quality drinks in under construction. He’s even Philip Lamy teaches about the tion coming to town. next door. town. making plans for an outdoor idea of the “third place” and “I love Third Place and ev- “Craft beer is for people go over with college students, “Prices are not gonna be “lounge” in the summer. feels inspirationally responsi- erything they stand for. I think who can’t admit they don’t wine and cheese, but we could what’s the norm for the area, “We’ll have a patio outside ble for Third Place emerging. the IPAs definitely fit in with know how to taste the flavors become sophisticated,” Cicak but I know there’s steep prices with a fireplace, firepits and Breting was a student all the funky stuff he has out in wines so they look to some- said. around here, and they are gon- stuff like that, and that prob- in Lamy’s Community and there too,” Coffin said. thing more obvious,” Robin Allison Cragin, 21, has na be targeted toward being a ably won’t be ready until sum- American Society class where Garrett Robin, 21, doesn’t said. never tried Third Place and little bit cheaper,” he said. mer,” Breting said. he learned about the “third mind the idea of another place Vedad Cicak, 23, loves the had no idea that they were ex- He also plans to do daily Local business owner John place” concept. to drink coming to town, but idea of having local craft beers panding. specials, like half-price appe- Rehlen said he doesn’t really “He said he was thinking thinks bars being so close to on tap, but is not so sure about “I’d love to check that out, tizers or drafts. have any feelings about the of opening up a restaurant or a campus can still come with is- the wine and cheese aspect. I’d even try the beer too,” Cra- The high-end pub style expansion, and to him it’s a ‘third place’ because he loved sues. “I don’t know how that will gin said. “nonevent.” the idea that we studied in He also hates craft beer. Accident fosters Leavenworth love By Zach Castellini-Dow text that can lose your attention from Castleton Spartan time-to-time. In her African History course this Casltleton University history pro- semester, junior Noah Richer is one fessor Trish van der Spuy is fiercely who has stepped up. independent, and all of her col- “There is a good group of five leagues will tell you that.But on Sept. or six of us helping her,” he recalls 6, all that changed. “I was taking my about the first class he had after she two little, ancient, geriatric dogs out, returned, “and you can tell on her after it had rained and was distract- face that her admiration is real.” ed,” she says. “I slipped on the top He smiled as he said, “This is step and landed three steps down on kinda like our way of giving back the ground.” to her,” and the look of appreciation As she narrates the fall, something in his eyes was clear. “How much about her changes. The disappoint- the professors put into their classes ment that comes through her voice shows us they go out of their way to and across her face is starkly differ- show us they want us to benefit.” ent from the way she normally smiles The outpouring of help she has and greets you in her peppy South enjoyed is characterized by van der African accent. Hints like this give Spuy as this sense of the “Leaven- away how much of a toll this ordeal worth community.” She has had ran- has taken on her. dom professors stop in to help her to “I landed on my left side,” she her next class, familiar students who says, layering her hands on one an- she can count on to fetch her a refill other trying to give a visual of the of water from the fountain and even way it occurred. “I knew that my an- random students who have seen her kle was sore - and then I saw my right struggling. leg come down and my right foot hit Everyone has been helping. the ground at a really weird angle and What does this term “Leaven- I heard a click. worth Community” mean to the “I sat there on the ground with my students? Aside from helping their dog for about 10 minutes, managed professor in any way shape or form, somehow to get up the stairs.” the students seem to agree that it’s the She didn’t know it at the time, but open-door policy that every professor she had broken not just one, but both seems to follow. of her ankles, coupled with ligament Joshua Lake, a senior political damage in her left for good measure. science and history student, claims Her only real option now is to it’s what drove him to come here use a wheelchair, which leaves her in the first place. On his first trip to incredibly dependent on the help of Castleton, then still the state college, others. he noticed something different about What was the typical scene in and Leavenworth. around her office plays out very dif- “Every door in the department was open,” he said with pride in his ferently these days. Zach Castellini-Dow / Castleton Spartan department, before adding, “I ditched A new routine has van der Spuy History professor Adam Chill has frequently been seen helping Professor Patricia van frequently being seen being pushed my tour and I talked to Professor in her chair by global studies profes- der Spuy get to class. Fleche.” sor Adam Chill. They come down the Chill recounted his involvement imaginable to help her. They’ve driv- want to impose on anyone.” Really, it boiled-down to a very hallway, excusing themselves past with van der Spuy in the days follow- en van der Spuy to and from work ev- But professors aren’t the only simple comparison for him. students and faculty, smiling as they ing her accident. ery day, brought her fresh vegetables ones helping her out. Much like “Do I want to go to a university chat. “I saw her in her office, and I was from the farmer’s market and have her sense of independence, van der where I’m just a number on a roster Chill stops at her office door as taking her home that day because she even offered to take care of her dogs. Spuy’s classroom has also changed. or do I want to go somewhere where she lets herself in, looking her door- couldn’t drive,” he said. “She tried to Melisse Pinto, a political science She still commands the classroom, everyone knows my name and has knob directly in the eye from the new walk to the elevator and she made it professor, has been one of her bigger but from a new level – approximately this open-door policy,” he ques- vantage point her wheelchair offers. 10 feet. helpers. half the height she normally stands tioned, knowing the answer. “Did you get my message about “She was in real pain,” he says “It just seemed natural,” Pinto at. Students now weave their heads When professors weigh in on what 3:30?” van der Spuy asks. with clear concern,” and on the way said offering that she’s glad to help around those of students in front of they think really drives this sense of “I did. I can’t, unfortunately,” home I told her she had to get to the her be, “devoted to her students.” them trying to engage in discussion. a Leavenworth Community, their an- Chill says almost wincing because hospital and in the morning she sent She also reiterated that van der Now a single student typically swers all seem to be focused on their he doesn’t want to let her down. ”Did me a text saying ‘Alright, let’s go to Spuy, like the rest of the professors stands at the podium, working the colleagues. you try Melisse?” the ER.’” at Castleton likes her independence, images and maps she’s compiled “I will,” she says, still smiling. Since the incident, her fellow pro- and she thinks that because of this on her Moodle page for each class See ‘Leavenworth’ on page 6 “Be sure to take your books.” fessors have stepped-up every way she thinks that van der Spuy, “doesn’t to bring a sense of imagery into the Etiquette issues between students and faculty dents may leave. “If a professor is continuously late for class, This is merely a rumor and wait times vary that is disrespectful to the class,” Wiles said. based on whom you ask. Students said that they get annoyed with pro- Three professors were asked about what fessors being late. they thought about this “rule” and all had very “I did have one professor last semester who different opinions. would show up five to 10 minutes late, which “I don’t care about the rule; professors was irritating because then she tried to keep us should be on time. This is a profession; we are five to 10 minutes later when the class is over,” the role models,” said Sanjukta Ghosh, coordi- said junior Curstin Hemple. nator of the women and gender studies program But while some students are quick to bail af- and communication professor. She said profes- ter 10 minutes, Emily Sweeney, a senior, says sors have just as much responsibility to be on she never does. time as the students do. “I’d rather err on the side of caution and wait English professor Bill Wiles said the 10-15 because I pay a lot of money to come here so I minute rule was a rumor when he was in col- would rather sit and wait on the off chance that lege as well. the professor is going to come,” Sweeney said. “We had professor who was notoriously Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan scatter-brained and absent-minded and we The Informal E-mail Students place their phones on notecards with their name on them at would purposefully wait (10 minutes). We Other common interactions between stu- the beginning of Professor Sanjukta Ghosh’s class. would even see him coming and we would go dents and professors have unspoken rules to fol- out the other door, this particular classroom had low as well; including is how to communicate By Brigitta Gough As 10 minutes roll by, and still no profes- another exit,” Wiles said. with each other through technology. Castleton Spartan sor, the student happily said, “ok we can leave But Wiles doesn’t condone this in all cases Junior Katelyn Ireland said some professors now,” and the rest of the students joined in an because sometimes professors do have reasons are too informal. Class had started, but the professor hadn’t excited mass-exodus. for being late. As a probation officer, when he was in court he would sometimes run late. This arrived yet. But for the record, there is no rule in the See ‘Students’ on page 6 “Okay, she has 10 minutes,” a student an- Castleton University Handbook or anywhere would cause him to be late to class, but he al- nounced to a sea of students mindlessly scroll- else that might be considered a reliable source ways called the office ahead to let the students ing on their phones. that states if a professor is 10 minutes late, stu- know. 4 - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Campus News CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Word Alumns help health majors find work after graduation What it’s like? By Adam Cook tion major, and it’s a really small pro- on the gram,” she said. “It’s fairly new, and Castleton Spartan most of the health education students Castleton University is hosting an are school health, so they’re going to Street event Oct. 18 featuring four alumni be licensed health educators.” who will return to their alma mater Wallace said her program only has By Bailey to help health education and health two students who are seniors and that science majors find out what jobs are is part of the reason why this event is Cummings available post-graduation. essential. “This is a premiere event, and it is “We’re thinking this event will student initiated,” career services di- also be a good way to not recruit stu- rector Renée Beaupré White said in a dents from other majors, but to draw phone interview. “There’s a panel dis- interest from students who might not cussion and there’s also going to be an know what they want to do,” Wallace opportunity for students to network said. with the professionals who are on the “Many associate health education panel.” with only teaching in schools,” Culpo The student who started this event said. “There’s so much more.” is health education major Rosa Wal- According to Culpo, the goal of the lace. She said the idea from this pro- event is to help students learn how to gram stemmed from a conversation combine majors and minors that the with White while working with her. program offers. Culpo said communi- “Last year, I was at a nursing event ty health education focuses on health Question: in the nursing department,” Wallace promotion. said. “Rutland Regional was there. The program will consist of four They were trying to recruit students panelists, a substance abuse preven- How do you feel to work at the hospital. I was talking tion consultant for the Vermont De- about Bernie to Renee, and she told me about how partment of Health, a clinical research a student came up to her and broke coordinator at the University of Ver- Sanders’ plan down in tears.” mont and an education coordinator for free tuition? Wallace said that student was a with the local hospital’s community senior health science major, who did health team. not know her options when she graduated. There will also be a coordinator “I heard that story a few times from for tobacco treatment and a clinical different students, kind of having that scribe at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medi- reaction, and feeling that way when cal Center. The four panelists will they were about to graduate, which is spend the evening answering ques- obviously not good,” Wallace said. tions students may have and helping She said that student’s story is them network. what made her decide, with help from The event will take place in the White and other faculty members, 1787 room in the Campus Center at Seldon Hill / Castleton Spartan including her program’s coordinator 7:00 p.m. Refreshments and prizes Kathleen Culpo, to create this event will be offered, and the event is open Participants in the White Cane Safety Awareness Day walk Molly Marcy for health education and health sci- to all students who wish to attend and around campus blindfolded with white canes to simulate what learn more about health education and ence majors. it’s like to be blind and to raise awareness. “I think he is wise in “I’m a community health educa- health sciences. making this act and it will benefit small towns like here, where not everybody has opportunities, and most people are mid to lower class and not as for- Puppies; good for the soul tunate financially as some. Some dogs, like Castleton student Everyone should have the Zach Dow’s, have other ways of deal- chance to go to college.” ing with when one of their favorite people leave the house for an extended period of time. “My dog gets stressed out and gains weight when I’m at school,” Dow said with a chuckle and a grin on his face. Students get dogs while at college for a variety of reasons from missing their dog at home to just wanting another friend. Or, just because! “I didn’t get Gunner because I was Toné Sawyer missing my dog at home, I just wanted “I think it’s a good idea, a dog, Mahoney said. “I don’t regret the but I don’t think it could be decision at all, I like him better than I implemented as free im- like my friends” he said with a laugh. mediately. First, I think we For Reck, though, the separation from her dog at home led to the deci- need to start with reduced sion. tuition, see how that goes, “I was really missing Augie (Reck’s and then move from there dog at home) when I started thinking to free if it is successful.” about getting a dog. I knew getting a dog here wouldn’t replace my dog at Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan home, but it helped out a lot,” Reck A Castleton student spends quality time with a therapy dog in the library. said. awesome,” he said. It’s usually the people who left dogs People who have grown up with dogs usually tend to show their soft side By Michael Buonocore Mahoney’s chocolate lab is young so at home with their parents who are the most emotional when you raise the sub- when a dog appears in their field of vi- Castleton Spartan it needs lots of exercise, which is also good for him. A study by the National ject. Many say they miss their dogs as sion. When a student leaves for school Institute of Health found that people much, sometimes more, than people in and doesn’t see their dog for a while, There truly is nothing like interact- with dogs are generally more active be- their lives. interacting with one helps to cope with ing with a dog to brighten your day cause they are not only forced to bring “When I get into my car to drive the sadness of not having their dog in - and the dog doesn’t even have to be their dog outside but it also gives them home the first thing I think about is my their life. yours. motivation to be active whether they two dogs,” said graduate student Con- “I’ve had dogs forever,” senior Ry- As long as that dog is leaning in to Tess Webber take their dog for a walk, hike, bike ride nor Kelly. “I get so excited to see them der Hathaway said. “Two golden re- be pet, licking your face and showing or swim. and can’t wait for them to freak out trievers, and my current chocolate lab.” you true unconditional love, you will “I think it is very important “Since my dog is young, he has a ton when I get home.” Hathaway is notorious for Snapchat- feel it, and your day will be brought to that he is coming out with of energy. I take him outside and throw Not only are dogs the best greeters, ting everything he sees, and he doesn’t a new level. this act because there are a the toy for him a few times a day,” said they’re also the first greeters whenever pass up the opportunity to take a video It’s scientifically proven. lot of very smart individuals Mahoney. someone walks through the door. of a dog, usually titled, “woofer” for his “Playing with your pet increases out there that may not get Having a dog is a good way to teach “My dogs come running to the door Snapchat story. the levels of the feel-good chemicals the chance or opportunity to a college-aged person responsibility, the second I get home,” Kelly said. “I just love seeing dogs,” Hathaway serotonin and dopamine in your brain. attend college. But with this, because it is pretty much like having a “I’m petting them for a few minutes said. “Whether my day is going good or Maybe that’s why people recover from they will have the opportuni- child. before I even say hi to my parents and bad, seeing a dog only makes it better.” a stressful situation more quickly when ty, making better individuals “You can’t leave food out. He will my brother.” On Thursdays at 1 o’clock, you can they’re with their pets,” according to an in the work force.” eat anything we leave out, and I mean But it’s not only the humans who get solve your dog-deprived issues by at- animal therapy article on humana.com. anything,” senior Lauren Reck said sad when they become separated from tending the therapy dogs session in the College can be a tough place some- with a slight laugh, talking about her their pets. Although it is proven that student lounge in the library. times. Students go through serious 1-year-old rescue dog named Bodie. dogs cannot tell time, they can certainly “I knew this was a good idea,” Ab- stages of stress due to schoolwork, de- Reck is a nursing student at Castle- tell when people in their house leave. bie Batchelder said with a close-to-cry- pression from missing people or pets, ton, so with all the stress of being in- They suffer from separation anxiety ing smile on her face as soon as she saw break-ups, and countless other not-so- volved in such an intense major, having when their owners leave them. the two yellow labs that were waiting good situations that can bring them a dog helps to cope with that. An article on petplace.com states in the library to brighten student’s days. down. “It’s so nice coming home from a dogs may become destructive when left Every student in the room was on However, these issues vanish upon long shift at the hospital to a dog. It’s alone for an extended period of time, the ground, rolling around with the seeing a dog, and even more so if it’s hard not to smile and pet him when I but contrary to popular belief, it’s not dogs, and enjoying every moment of a puppy. come home from work,” Reck said. because the dog is upset or mad that being smothered by the dogs. Everyone “For me there aren’t any drawbacks And in a college town, dog sitters it’s owner left, it has to do with anxi- there, the dog’s owners included, was of having a dog at school” said senior are abundant when needed. ety. Dogs often become anxious when having a good time and enjoying the David Mahoney. “Gunner (his dog) has Thomas Tifft “It’s not very hard to find someone their owner leaves, and with nothing to session. so many different talents and he’s su- to watch your dog around here because do they turn to destroying their owner’s “I’m definitely coming again,” per smart so having him at my house is “I think it is great and that everyone wants a dog,” Reck said. stuff. Sophomore Kianna Frost said with a implementing it would mean a lot more people would be able to go to college who might not usually Fitness club comes to Four Corners get the opportunity to.” By Lauren Fabian students, with Greenman as known each other for over 20 center, lined from wall to wall university, did not know about Spartan Contributor the certified instructor. The years. with Herbalife shakes and the new business at first, but fitness club recently had its Robertucci has lived in merchandise, is meant to help was excited for a new fitness A new fitness club and ad- grand opening, offering sam- Benson for a few years after people get on a better track opportunity in the area. jacent nutrition center have ple Zumba classes that will moving to Vermont from Day- with their health and lifestyle. “It seems somewhat inter- been introduced to Castleton be taking place on Mondays, tona, Florida, where the busi- “The purpose is that we esting and could be fun. I don’t Corners, just a short drive Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 ness partners already own four want to teach people proper see why I wouldn’t check it from Castleton University. p.m. other fitness clubs. Greenman nutrition,” said Robertucci. “If out,” Musaefendic said. As you walk into the bright- It will also be offering aer- followed him saying she was you put the right oil in your The Castleton business ly colored Total Fitness studio, obics and toning classes, and looking for a change of scen- car, it’ll run forever.” owners are excited about their you can hear the music play- Greenman hopes to offer day ery. All-Star Nutrition offers new endeavors, and hope to ing loudly over the speaker as classes starting in October. “When I say change of over 50 different Herbalife make a positive impact on the Ryder Hathaway Elanit Greenman prepares to “I’m 67 years old, so for scenery I’m talking change of shakes, as well as access to community. With over five teach a Zumba class, one of me this is really an exciting scenery, I don’t fool around, ” many of the other products years working in fitness and “I think it’s a really great the many classes offered. thing. I mean what would I do, she said with a laugh. “I went provided by the multi-level nutrition, they are passionate idea. Like he was saying, “Everyone calls me Mama sit around in a rocking chair!” from 114 above to 114 below marketing company, guided and eager to continue. it obviously won’t affect E, that’s the easy part,” says Greenman said. in temperature!” by the help of the business “We’re looking forward Next to the fitness club, is All-Star Nutrition, although owners. The business of- to it becoming a commu- me right now but I think for Greenman, one of the own- All-Star Nutrition, the other technically a separate business fers wellness evaluations and nity center. A place to have a future generations it will be ers of the two new businesses in the building that formerly business owned and newly from the fitness studio, is in weight loss challenges with all good time, have a shake, and a tremendous benefit and housed a tattoo parlor. opened by Greenman and the same building and open fitness levels welcome. just kind of be together!” said it will ultimately benefit the Total Fitness offers free Mike Robertucci, business Monday through Friday from Castleton student Deni Mu- Greenman. country as a whole.” Zumba classes to college partners and friends who have 7a.m. to 2 p.m. The nutrition saefendic, a sophomore at the CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 - 5 Grab some popcorn and prepare to binge By Zach Castellini- same plot devices like con- izing the nature of true-crime it the best when they claim the The only thing that the se- Dow structing a timeline step-by- dramas,” said Tyler Strong, the series, “can’t help but suc- ries kind of falls short with step and the use of audio dis- a recent graduate of Castle- ceed in a strong investment in is timing. Toward the end of Castleton Spartan positions that gives it the same ton University. “It’s about the its’ mystery.” the show, I found myself just feel. most trivial thing ever- draw- The other thing American wanting to finish it. It gets to American Vandal is a new What really makes Ameri- ing dicks,” he says through a Vandal does well is cinema- the point where the novelty of Netflix original series that ev- can Vandal a classic is the way smile,“I can’t help but be en- tography. All of the shots in the show wears off and I knew eryone has binged or is plan- evidence is presented. The tertained, though.” the show are intentionally that if the series could have ning to. While parts of this students’ whereabouts and ac- This is what he show is all dark. The establishing shots just been two episodes shorter, show are somewhat unrelat- tions are archived through In- about. It’s the dumbest thing are lit beautifully, while the it could have been flawless. able, this series is as entertain- stagram, YouTube and Snap- in the world, drawing dicks, archive footage taken from Overall- you need to sit ing as it sounds. mentarian who is determined chat, which are used as this yet there I sat, for hours, try- students’ Snapchat and Ins- down and watch. Find your The series is a satirical take to find the truth. B-roll footage while the nar- ing to figure out, “Who did the tagram accounts is intention- friends, your significant other on true-crime series, with the The whole series kind of rative drives on. It’s amazing Dicks?” It’s the most aggres- ally poor. “Whoever did the or put on some headphones by focus being on 18 year-old shadows the Serial podcast how the series captures covers sive shot anyone can take at a post-production- they did an yourself and give it a go. Sure, Dylan Maxwell, a high school from 2014, hosted by Sarah how public the lives of these genre, essentially stating that amazing job with this,” said sometimes the show can get a student from Oceanside, CA, Koenig from This American students are, while showing the true-crime genre is the la- Vincent Guerrera, another little fatigued with high school who’s accused of vandalizing Life, where she follows the YouTube pranks that you can’t ziest there is. If you can make graduate from CU majoring in hook-up culture, but it’s so 27 cars in the faculty parking conviction of Adnan Syed af- help but smile at- it gives a someone drawing dicks so in- photography. “The way they well-put together that you’ll lot with… phallic images. Pe- ter the court found him guilty glimpse into how satirical the teresting then you can make lay-out situations and set it up find yourself invested in the ter Moldonado is another stu- of murdering his ex-girlfriend show is. anything interesting. An arti- with students filming it is next- characters and the case. dent who leads the narrative, on circumstantial evidence. “The whole thing is trivial- cle from Vulture truly phrases level.” playing the part of the docu- American Vandal uses the Fright Fest haunting ‘That’s why Rhinoceros’ for some Charlottesville deaths prompted director to change shows By Vincent Tatro By Jac Culpo Spartan Contributor Castleton Spartan It was the end of the Spring A group of Castleton stu- 2017 semester and the Castle- dents took a trip to The Great ton Theatre Department’s Escape in Lake George, New 2017-18 season was all select- York for the Fright Fest event ed, scheduled and announced. on Saturday. They arrived And then something hap- roughly at 2 p.m. and were set pened. loose in the theme park. He likes the play, but that’s The walls were all deco- not the only reason Castleton rated with spider webs, plastic Threatre Arts professor Harry spiders. Fog machines were McEnerny decided to change on full blast to get people plans and direct Eugène Io- in the mood for Halloween. nesco’s “Rhinoceros,” an ab- Even the music, which is surdist play from the WWII usually a mix of 2000’s pop, era, this past September at was getting in on the action Castleton University. with songs like Spooky Scary As a group, while consider- Skeletons and Monster Mash. ing student feedback, theatre Classic rides like the arts faculty get together every “Comet” and the “Flashback” spring to discuss and announce were attracting large groups the upcoming season. For the of people waiting for the 2017-2018 season, Castle- real festivities to start. Little ton was going to produce the kids and even some adults shows “Moon Over Buffalo,” Courtesy of STEVEN GROSS could be seen walking around The Liar,” and “Guys and Theater professor Harry McEnerny directs a scene from ‘Rhinoceros.’ dressed up in costumes. Dolls.” and paused, “equated white the beginning of WWII. The had a lot of affects on my po- Fright Fest’s scary events “We decided as a group that CU is not alone supremacists with anti-racist war brought along an uprise litical views.” don’t start until 5 p.m. so all this what were going to do. McEnerny isn’t the only protestors. In this administra- of leftist/fascist movements. Robin’s favorite part of this of the students went ahead Then something happened,” one directing “Rhinoceros” tion’s eyes, those are the same He was surprised to see how production wasn’t the acting or and tried as many rides as McEnerny said with a look of this season. According to the thing.” easily and quickly his friends, directing; he enjoyed in-depth they could. Although for seriousness. Samuel French website, one of After a good five-second who he considered intellec- conversations with McEnerny some the lines came as a bit Charlottesville. the main play publishing com- pause, he said “That’s why tuals, moved into those ide- while working on establishing of a surprise. “It was fun but I McEnerny said the events panies, 16 other schools across ‘Rhinoceros.’” ologies, “the ideologies of his character. forgot about the lines,” Gabby in Charlottesville made him go the nation, as well as globally, hate, and superiority, and su- “A lot of the times Harry’s Coons said. “uhh?!” performed or plan to perform premacy. Ionesco called them and my interpretation would Once the clock struck 5, “So Charlottesville, um, it’s Making a statement Ionesco’s play. demi-intellectuals after that,” differ, and we would battle it the real fun began. The haunt- a… it’s a big deal in the south. “Theatre should be — the- One school is Southern McEnerny said. out until we found a middle ed houses opened their doors It’s a big deal nationally, that atre is powerful,” McEnerny Arkansas University. Tif- To Ionesco, intellectuals ground,” he said. and the actors and actresses monuments are being taken said. “Theatre can be relevant fany Antone, professor in the were those individuals who Becoming a rhinoceros, descended upon the park. down; monuments to civil war in ways that other medias can- theatre and mass communi- stayed away from the upris- according to Robin, meant a “The actors were really heroes, not my word,” he said. not be: the imitation of an ac- cation department, plans to ing ideologies. “A generation loss of individuality, “joining scary because the make-up The monuments were taken tion.” He also mentioned the direct the show this month of people thought it was a the “bandwagon in a sense.” was really well done,” Maris- down at night, in the cover importance of the immediacy at the school’s campus. Like good idea, not just something McEnerny’s production in- sa Benson said. To help keep of darkness. In Baltimore, of seeing a play, something McEnerny, current events led to think about, but a good idea cluded similar hairstyles and the park child friendly, there they were taken down within you can’t get from a movie. Antone to ultimately choose to to round up as many Jewish costume colors among the cast were specific scare zones on minutes overnight; there one When you watch a mov- direct the play. people as we can and anni- to give the sense of collective- the map where the actors and day and gone the next. But in ie, McEnerny said, you can “I was absolutely inspired hilate them, for the… uhh,” ness. actresses would be waiting. Charlottesville, the town coun- choose how you watch it. You to work on ‘Rhinoceros’ after McEnerny said coming to a McEnerny also used tech- The lines for rides sud- cil voted to remove a statue of can go see a movie when it this past election season. The loss of words. “I don’t know. nical elements in this produc- denly began to evaporate as Robert E. Lee. comes out in theaters, or you growing divisiveness and trib- I don’t know why. I mean, I tion to echo the over-stimu- well since everyone wanted to “White supremacist groups can wait until it comes out on alism currently at play in our don’t know why.” lating world of media that we try the many different haunt- didn’t like that decision be- DVD and rent it. When you nation, and others, is so art- McEnerny believes Iones- live in today. He used live-feed ed houses scattered about cause they felt it as an attack watch a movie at home, you fully explored in ‘Rhinoceros’ co’s play seems more relevant cameras, held by stage crew the park. One haunted house on their heritage,” McEnerny can sit on your couch and have that is seemed a necessary than it has ever been since it right on stage, to film different peaked at a 90-minute wait said, followed by a pause. a conversation while eating piece,” Antone said. was written, due to the grow- perspectives of the scene the time. The news reported that popcorn. It also presented an oppor- ing movement of hate and fear audience would be currently The houses seemed to at- white supremacist groups When you see something tunity for college-age students in our own country that seems watching. tract most of the students as went to Charlottesville to pro- in the movie that sparks your to be exposed to the absurdist to be top-driven. Katy Albert, a senior the- well, although some were test the decision to remove the attention, you can pause the styles of theatre, she said. “That’s why I wanted to do atre arts major, worked on satisfied with just riding rides monument, without masks and movie and talk about it. Ionesco’s character, Daisy, this play — two reasons why I makeup and costumes for the and avoiding most scary carrying torches. “You… can’t do that with a says in the play, “There are wanted to do this play… three production. During a scene things. “It’s not like the KKK any- play. You have to choose, you many sides to reality. Choose reasons,” laughed McEnerny. where one of the characters, Freshman Carolyn Laird more, this is all of a sudden have to go there; so you buy the one that’s best for you. Es- The other two reasons he was Jean, transformed into a rhi- said one of the haunted wide open out in the public,” into it,” McEnerny said. “The- cape into the world of imagi- referring to were subject mat- noceros, Albert was backstage houses, Skull Manor, was not he said. atre is temporal, it happens in nation.” ter and the power of theatre. being filmed live, while apply- pleasing to say the least. The event resulted in the space and time, and then it’s Like most absurdist plays, ing stage makeup to the actor “Fun wasn’t the word I murder of two Virginia State gone.” Ionesco wrote “Rhinoceros” for the audience to see. would use,” she laughed. Troopers and a woman from McEnerny said, “Rhinoc- The actors’ take to ask a question that wouldn’t “This production allowed “Someone pulled my weave Ohio, a peaceful protestor. It eros” is “an anti-fascist play, Garrett Robin, a Castleton necessarily be answered; he the audience to choose their out.” took the current U.S. admin- it’s an anti-leftist play, it’s an senior theatre arts and politi- wanted to explore the mindset own perspective by looking at As the night ended and istration two days to respond anti—um… it’s an anti-hate cal science major from Pitts- of someone who would essen- the universe on stage or seeing the park closed, the many ex- to the situation and in a public play.” Ionesco was born in ford, played the lead role of tially give up their humanity. what’s really happening back- hausted students headed back statement, President Donald 1909 in France. He grew up Berenger in “Rhinoceros.” “If our audience leaves ask- stage,” Albert said. “However, out to be taken home. Trump said there was wrong around the time that France “This play meant a lot to ing themselves what it means it did feel weird doing tech “I really enjoyed the trip, committed on both sides. was decimated after the end of me because it combined two to be human, I’ll be happy, be- backstage and knowing you’re although I wish there were “By doing that, they es- WWI, during the recovery. of my passions in a broad way: cause it means they’re examin- being watched.” less people,” Izzy Gogarty sentially, no, not essentially, Ionesco was in his thirties acting and politics,” Robin ing their own humanity in the chuckled as she boarded the actually,” McEnerny sighed and away at academia during said. “This year especially has face of all the animalistic trib- van to go home. alism we’re seeing right now,” Not your mother’s Meatloaf at Fireside Karaoke

By Mike Buonocore And while events like ka- rious for a while. Makes the long song, and Crowley was Castleton Spartan raoke night supply fun and night go by a little faster too,” well prepared to sing the humor for many students, it she said with a chuckle. whole song. The tempo of this At about 7:50 p.m. on Sept. also gives an opportunity for Some students see an event song varies a lot, and Crowley 28, students began to shuffle some to practice in their field like this as a way to show off didn’t miss a beat. It was clear into Fireside Cafe, socializing of study. their talents. he was well prepared. and contemplating if they’d “It helps me because I want “Leading up to it, that “Right before that night, actually get the courage to step to be a tech theater major, so whole week I probably sang it I went in the shower and just on stage to perform. it’s a lot of good experience,” like 20 times in my car,” said nailed it, I think everybody in Many students arrived said Alex Messier. karaoke participant Brendan suite heard me singing it,” he at the first karaoke night of And helping out at these Crowley. said. the year and saw how many events makes Messier feel Crowley sang the 1977 Karaoke doesn’t happen people were there and quickly good, too. rock song by Meatloaf titled very often, so make sure that if decided that tonight wasn’t the “I enjoy doing these things “Paradise By The Dashboard you want to get up on the stage night. because I get to see people Light” and did a great job. and show off your talent, you However, as the night went having fun, so it always puts He was belting out the notes keep your eyes peeled for any on, nerves became less of an a smile on my face,” said perfectly and had the crowd advertisements. issue and having a good time Messier. cheering, clapping, laughing, “We have set activities was at the forefront of their Fireside employees get a and loving it. so it probably won’t happen minds. kick out of events like this as “It’s weird because I’ve again until next semester, but “I love making a complete well, with workers saying it never done that and I never this was a pretty big hit so fool of myself,” said Carolyn offers something different in really pictured myself do- we might add another event,” Laird, secretary of the Campus their day. ing that, but at the same time Laird said. Activities Board, which host- “It’s entertaining,” said em- I wasn’t super nervous,” said Seldon Hill / Castleton Spartan ed the event. “I think it’s great ployee Jill Davis, “I think it’s Crowley. Castleton freshman Brendan Crowley sings that all the activities we do great that the kids get on stage “Paradise By The Dash- and take things a little less se- board Light” is an 8-minute “Paradise by the dashboard lights” at Karaoke brings the campus together.” hosted at Fireside. 6 - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Bocelli, Bernie and back rubs? Continued from page 1 moron. we want as president, not the “Do you think the president Anyway, Bernie said to me bag of Cheetos we have in of- and his current administration As I took a deep, confident and I quote, “do you really fice now. has exposed and normalized a breath, I was quickly inter- want everyone in school to be So when I heard he was side of the country that has al- rupted by Bernie who said, stoned all the time?” Also, I coming to the school to an- ways lurked in the shadows?” “You’re not going to ask me feel inclined to add that I was nounce his free tuition plan, I This is a question that has about marijuana are you?” given a full backrub by the knew I had to get another word been burning inside of me I was dumbfounded. I truly senator as he made his point. with the Bern Man, this time as since Trump announced his didn’t know how to respond I felt like saying “they’re a professional. campaign. in that moment. I just started going to be stoned regardless I sat through another speech He replied by saying “I laughing, and responded with if their education is funded by and was again awed by his think that’s a very good ques- “Yes, actually I was.” weed money.” love and passion for the people tion. I think what he is doing He said, “Why do you think I guess he wasn’t feeling in this country. I waited for my is reaching, in a very terrible legalizing marijuana would be the “burn.” peers to take photos with him way, trying to appeal to preju- a good idea?” Nonetheless, I respected and thank him for advocating dices that I had hoped were Colorado had just legalized Bernie. Even though he to- for our generation. long behind us. I think his recreational marijuana at this tally deflected my question. I nearly peed myself. I re- presidency is trying to exacer- point and made roughly $60.7 In retrospect, he was about to hearsed my question over and bate his prejudices and I think million in taxes and fees in the run for president. He probably over again to make absolutely that is an awful thing.” first SIX MONTHS. didn’t want to go on the record certain it was compelling and If he didn’t already have my Imagine how a plant can endorsing marijuana. most importantly made sense. heart, he would have won it 10 boost an economy to the point But I did what a lot of I was reassured countless times over in that moment. where they’re practically giv- young people my age did and times it sounded good. This was an experience that ing the money away. supported Bernie until the bit- When the time came, I I will never forget. I am so “Colorado has made so ter end. choked up. I’m not sure why, grateful to have been given the much money that they’re fun- To this day, he’s still fight- but it was very nerve wrack- opportunity to talk to Bernie neling it back into schools and ing for our civil liberties and ing for me. I mustered up the again and hear his wisdom. courtesy orleans county record rights. Since he was a young courage to get his attention and If I continue down this path it’s helping rebuild the state’s Briana Bocelli was able to ask Sen. Sanders a infrastructure,” is along the man, he fought, and I believe finally the words came out. as a journalist, I’m certain I’ll lines of what I said. But of he will fight, until he takes his “Senator Sanders, I also have the chance interview him question when he came to her high school at 17 course I was paraphrased in last breath on earth. have a question for you.” again. Maybe one day as our years old. She interviewed him again last week at the local paper to look like a That’s the kind of person He was all ears. president? One can only hope. Castleton University, this time as a professional. Wolk to Scolforo, College debt makes higher a seamless transition education impossible for many Continued from page 1 going to apply because I Continued from page 1 an option.” possible. Castleton University, believes wasn’t planning on leaving Sanders discussed the im- “I don’t think that the po- that it is a policy that everyone so I think that this commu- Central Penn,” Scolforo said. “I have less money in the portance of education in terms litical climate is such that it is should support. nity will hopefully feel com- “I don’t think I applied until bank now than I did when I of the future of this country as likely to happen now,” Clark “I think the policies he fortable with a more seamless right at the end because if I ap- was 21,” Adamson said. well. He said that more jobs said. supports would be almost transition because my leader- plied I needed to be ready to Monica Keith, another will require education beyond English Professor Burnham universally beneficial to the ship approach is very similar,” go, because I knew I was go- panelist, told a similar story high school in the United Holmes was more optimistic. American people,” Blair said, Scolforo said. ing to want to go.” of huge debts, but of her three States, an estimated two thirds “It is a noble project and I specifically in reference to the According to Scolforo, Ver- Scolforo’s selection was children. of them by 2020. think he is inspiring and mak- proposed legislation. mont has been where she saw also made despite an anony- Two of her children have The jobs that students can ing us believe that we can One high school stu- her final destination in life. She mous letter received by The graduated from college, and get with a degree pay more, make it happen,” Holmes said. dent who attended the event is from New England original- Spartan and Spaulding de- the third is currently enrolled. close to one million dollars He also spoke about how he was shocked that Bernie’s leg- ly and raised kids here. When tailing why she is unfit to be Her first two sons’ college more in a lifetime if you have believed that this speech will islation is not a new idea. she heard about the opening at Caslteton’s president education put her $100,000 in a bachelor’s degree Sanders inspire a movement on campus “What he said about how Castleton, she thought this was “Although the sender de- debt with student loans. And said. to try to make this happen be- we used to have free college, her chance. clined to identify him or her- she will have about the same Sanders reported that some cause it affects so many. that just sounded crazy that When she learned more self, and our own process had amount of debt in student loans students are going abroad to High school students who that ever happened,” Madison about Castleton and how car- shown Dr. Scolforo to be the when her daughter graduates. countries that offer free tuition attended the event were espe- Coombs, a high school senior ing and thoughtful the campus right choice, we decided to When her first son went to like Germany, where 11,000 cially excited about the event from Otter Valley said. is, she said she “felt like they check out the assertions care- college, they were awarded no United States students have and the proposal. President Dave Wolk spoke were calling out to me.” fully,” Spaulding said. financial aid because they in- chosen to get their college edu- “I absolutely loved it, I’m about Sanders during the event “I wasn’t even sure I was creased the inventory of their cation. all for it. Anything that takes and he praised his work over family owned convenience “This is not a radical idea,” a couple dollars off of college the years. store by $30,000. Sanders said. is definitely my sort of thing,” “The message you hear to- This still was not enough to He spoke of the GI bill that Jacob Miner, a high school night and the message senator Fresh Perspective: afford her son’s college educa- allowed World War II veterans senior at Otter Valley Union Sanders gives wherever he is, tion. to go to college for free and he High School said. no matter the odds, in public “I wrote an impassioned said it was one of the most suc- He is currently a participant or private conversations is this, Loving the CU life letter to his chosen school, ex- cessful pieces of legislation in in Castleton’s early college consistency. His message has plaining our situation in detail our country. program and wants to save as never changed,” Wolk said. By Brendan Crowley only like three people from my and begging for more help. It “We created the biggest much as he can. He said that Sanders always economy boom the country “Being able to hear what is thought of how he could help Castleton Spartan high school went to a state col- left me feeling humiliated and lege in Vermont, which means inadequate,” Keith said. has ever seen and it’s not coin- going to be happening in the people through his policies, She is concerned about her cidental,” Rich Clark, political upcoming years for us (high and now Bernie asks us to help For those of you who read that I was one of the very few retirement much like Adam- science coordinator and pro- school students) was definitely him make this legislation hap- my Fresh Perspective from the people who was home from son. fessor said. eye opening,” Gabby Poalino, pen. previous issue, I am very hap- college that week. I think this “We are fortunate to have Clark, although supportive a high school senior also from “Tonight I am asking all of py to announce that my cat is is the only state that has the good jobs that we enjoy be- of the idea because of its suc- Otter Valley, said. you to act,” Sanders said. alive and well. five week rule. So everyone cause retirement may never be cess did not think it is currently Dylan Blair, a senior at So is the rest of my family. who saw me home probably Which is good. thought I was a college drop- I hadn’t been home in five out. weeks. Before that, the lon- Anyway, on a completely gest time I’ve been away from different note, this whole home is like five days. So it newspaper thing is completely Leavenworth is a family was a little … weird. I was brand new to me. Before this, very happy to be home, that I have never had any journal- Continued from page 3 staff. was awesome. But there was ism experience at all. I got an “It’s really, really cool for a new house in my neighbor- email from Dave Blow, and I They all say that the level us to feel valued like that – to hood and the road that was saw something about sports of respect that they give one- make us feel important,” says under construction for about writing. Now I love sports, so another and receive is the cor- Chill, adding that her efforts a year was finally done. I was I thought I’d try it out. nerstone of their community, help to alleviate stress and only away for a month. It’s especially insane be- but something else also seems boost “morale.” Plus, just the thought of go- cause if you see my sports fea- to be gluing them together. The stories don’t stop there, ing on vacation in my home- ture in this addition, I went to “We have a group of not and they even include Leav- town is crazy. I had to pack to the ESPN campus in Bristol, just professors, but students,” enworth’s longtime custodian, go home. It’s something I’ve Connecticut. I just randomly says geography professor the always smiling Tita An- never experienced anymore. join the Spartan and then a few Scott Roper, “who help each nis. Leavenworth dwellers say I also realized that I really weeks later I’m at ESPN. It’s other and appreciate each it would be impossible to get missed my high school. When awesome. other.” down all of the people who I was a student there, I wasn’t We went into the studios, He also points to Leaven- have helped van der Spuy, I watched NFL Live live, and worth Administrative Assis- detail all of the ways students a big fan of that place. When I Zach Castellini-dow / castleton spartan graduated, I was pretty happy I saw Herm Edwards. When I tant Pam Alexander. appreciate the community in that I was out of there. But was in high school I’d watch Alexander is someone ev- Administrative Assistant Pam Alexander is a big Leavenworth and describe when I walked back onto Ston- SportsCenter on ESPN all ery single professor mentions part of the Leavenworth Hall family. the effort that Pam Alexander morning. And then when it when faced with this ques- builds on to help the commu- ington High School grounds, a drawer – a list of the birth- upstairs. switched to ESPN News I’d tion. Her office is tucked into nity and keep it together. I was actually very happy to days of every faculty member When asked what her col- also switch to ESPN News. I’d a corner right at the entrance to Perhaps van der Spuy be back. It was all familiar to in the building. Every month, leagues mean to her, Alexan- basically have the order of the the English Department. Her summed it up the best when me. And I saw a bunch of my Pam bakes some sort of des- der said, “They’re the most show memorized. So going to award on the wall reads “Out- she said, “Tita and I agree, high school friends and some sert and makes up a colorful considerate and respectful Bristol was super surreal. standing New Faculty and both of us coming from other didn’t even recognize me. My list of each member of the group I’ve worked with here Overall, college is still go- Staff, “and it is decidedly too countries with no relatives in hair has never been as long as faculty whose birthday falls in Castleton,” adding it’s that, ing great. I love it here. Shout small for the reasons it exists. the U.S. – the Leavenworth it is now. in that month and leaves the “consideration” that grants her out to Audet 102. Alexander has this list that community is our family.” In addition to all of that, spread in the faculty lounge this energy to do things for the she keeps neatly filed away in Students, profs. debate classroom rules Continued from page 3 and spoke of her policy on Ireland and Hemple, both one copied in it after asking if She admits, however, it thing to stop it. how to construct an e-mail. agreed sometimes professors they had gotten it originally. does not always work. She “My position is students “We took the time to for- It says that students must take too long, but their defini- She got a reply a half hour said one time, when students like to tell me they’re adults mally write a good response state their name, what class tions of “too long” varied. later. were meeting in groups she so I take them at their word and they are like ‘yeah it’s fine, they are in and then state the “At three hours I would Professors interviewed said was walking around the class- and if they want to spend the lol,’” Ireland said reason for their e-mail. probably give up,” Ireland they do their best to reply as room and speaking to each time that we have in class fid- Sweeney said that she puts She does not reply to stu- said. She said usually her e- quickly as possible. group and one girl had her dling with their cell phone, go a lot of time into e-mails to dents who ask a question that mails are about assignments so Ghosh said that she makes phone out. She was speaking ahead,” Wiles said. professors and many times she is answered in the syllabus. she needs a quick response. sure to respond to e-mails at directly to the student and the But the distraction is not gets short responses that are Other professors do not Hemple said she has waited the end of the day when she student was texting inside the limited to professors. more informal. mind students being informal as long as a full week for a re- gets home. Dansereau checks opening of her backpack and “I get annoyed when they “I am very polite, very for- in their communications, they sponse. and replies to e-mails twice a ignoring Ghosh. use their phones or laptops for mal and then I get a response just want them to be polite. “Enough time for me to day. “It’s that automatic for stu- non-schoolwork because I get that says ‘From my iPhone, “I do wish people would go back into the classroom to The last major college dents,” Ghosh said, meaning distracted by it too,” Ireland Hi,’” Sweeney said. use the conventions of the say ‘hey, I sent you an e-mail; etiquette complaint common they are always texting. said. But Ghosh said a majority language. I’m not one for text I don’t know if you go it, but among professors and even Other professors allow stu- But junior Elisa Covey said of students aren’t very formal speak in e-mails,” Wiles said. I still haven’t gotten anything some students, is cell phone dents to use their phones in students should be allowed to in their e-mails. She said they Some, like business profes- back.’ Most often than not they usage in the classroom. class. use their phone if they want. often do not identify the class sor Ed Dansereau, even give say ‘I haven’t gotten a chance Ghosh has a rule in her “I’ve given up. I used to “If a teacher gets mad at me they are asking about and ask students his cell phone num- to read it and write back yet,’ classroom that students must have policies. I used to say no for being on my phone, they questions that could be an- ber to contact him if it is just which is kind of frustrating put their phones on the table at electronic devices,” Dansereau might think I am being disre- swered by looking at the syl- a quick question that needs a when it comes to academics,” the front of the classroom on a said. He said people ignored spectful, but I am going to be labus. quick response. Hemple said. flashcard that says their name. the rules and still used their the one getting a bad grade for “I put a lot of time into my Of the students interviewed, Sweeney said that she once “Students have later told phones. missing something,” Covey syllabus and it still doesn’t however, all agreed that it was waited four days for a reply. me that it freed them from Wiles said that he does not said. work,” Ghosh said. frustrating how long some pro- Her response was to send an- having to respond to text mes- like cell phone use in the class- Ghosh shared her syllabus fessors take to respond. other e-mail with the previous sages,” Ghosh said. room, but he does not do any- CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University sports Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 - 7 Spartans fall to Eagles on senior day, 4-2 By Robby Pereau changed in the 20th minute of some momentum and pushed would stay. Castleton Spartan the game when Sadie Royer two goals past the staunch “The growth from the start of Husson broke away, and Husson D of their career, their constant Coming off of a loss at had the Spartan keeper one on In the 48th minute of and continuous improvement Keene state, the Spartans one, she knocked it through play Casey Trail broke away and the way they play the returned to the field on and started the scoring for the and ripped a one timer past game” is what Spartan coach Saturday for the squad’s visiting Eagles the Husson goalie, and the Jessica Kishcko is most proud senior game. The Eagles notched two momentum began to build. 10 about when thinking back Despite a late push, more goals, in the 31st and minutes later Castleton found on the last four years she has Castleton could not get it done 35th minute to take a 3-0 lead the back of the net again on a spent with her seniors. and fell to the Husson, 4-2, on into the half but the Spartans goal from Emily Lowell which Field hockey falls to 8-8 a warm October afternoon at would not go away quietly. narrowed the lead to one. overall and 2-2 in league play Spartan stadium Despite a Great defensive The late push from the The Spartans return to the Neater side could get a goal showing from the Eagles, green and white was not quite pitch Wednesday night as they Robby Pereau / Castleton Spartan through in the first 20 minutes which included eight saves enough, and Husson notched take on Fitchburg state under Mariah Linnett, right, pushes the ball up the of play, despite breakaways from their goalie Anne Marie one more in the 67th minute to the lights at Spartan Stadium. field against Husson at Spartan Stadium. from both teams. That Provencal, Castleton found make the score 4 -2 where it Not so unreachable dream job Castleton Alum Jay Sullivan has enjoyed a 29-year career at ESPN

By Brendan Crowley Castleton Spartan

As I reached the city of Bristol, Connecticut, and took the left off of route 72 onto Middle Road, I saw the large, beautiful building staring into my eyes. Facing the road was a gray and red sign. Four letters were printed on the front. I got out of my car to find the visitor’s center, but a very helpful employee gave me the shocking news. I was not even at the main campus. A couple miles further down Middle Road was where all the magic happens. Accompanied by numerous buildings and plenty of satellites, I reached the 87-acre ESPN Bristol Campus, home to 4,000 employees. One of them, a Castleton graduate from the Class of 1988, has worked there for almost 30 years. On September 7, 1979, Jay Sullivan watched the first ever television broadcast of Sportscenter. His love for ESPN began there, and now he will reach the 30-year milestone at ESPN in July of 2018. Through those years, he has had quite the experience, Courtesy of Jay Sullivan meeting countless stars, Jay Sullivan poses for a picture with Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, above. Sullivan, top right, Stands in front of the watching the ESPN retro ESPN sign. Trey Wingo talks about Damien Woody’s ‘dumpster fire” teams while hostsing NFL Live on ESPN. corporation grow, and building his career off of an entry level job in the mailroom. learn from on things like that. ESPN called his house to working on SportsCenter. everybody has to work really Auriemma were all included Deeming himself a He was definitely hard on inform him of two interview After that, he transitioned closely together.” As he took on his list. He’s also met “sportsaholic,” the current you, he expected the most, he opportunities for entry-level to a remote productions me on a tour of the ESPN some notable actors, including member of an ESPN was really preparing us. We positions: either a productions assistant working on the NFL campus, I was able to witness Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. marketing/promotion group didn’t really know it at the assistant or a driver messenger draft, PGA and senior PGA what he was talking about. We Jackson, Will Ferrell, and Ben summed up his love for sports time, but he was preparing in the mailroom. Sullivan was Tour, kickboxing, soccer, the watched a live show that was Stiller. Imagine having a job with a strong and passionate us for what it was going to shocked, “I was like beside College World Series, and currently on-air, NFL Live, where meeting famous people statement, one that all huge be when we went to get those myself, like ‘what?’” He other college sports. Then, he and all of the productions becomes normal. sports fans can relate to. jobs in the field of TV.” was convinced that he would began working in a marketing/ workers were very in-sync. He even has a memorable “Sometimes fantasy Gershon had similar praise get the productions assistant promotion group. But not just Everything was smooth, story with Chris Berman. [sports], like when I get on the about Sullivan as a student. opening, but a week later, he any group, the same group relaxed, and scripted perfectly When Sullivan became a computer and I start looking at “Jay was a … great student was offered a new job, a driver that was responsible for the right to the second. production assistant working fantasy, I literally think I get in the kinds of work we did messenger for ESPN. famous “This is SportsCenter” Sullivan has worked with, on SportsCenter, he was high.” in production classes. He was Sullivan’s job was to commercials. and developed friendships, operating the teleprompter. Sullivan majored in a good producer, director and shuttle people to and from Now, Sullivan is in the with some notable people, as At that time, everything was communication at Castleton ‘shooter,’” he said. “Jay was the campus, as well as driving promotions department. “I well. copied on paper, and taped University. He wrote for the a great guy -- always there to airports around the area to write all the copy for all the He writes his promotions down to the conveyer belt. Spartan, which looked much for the other guy, always with pick up tapes, with video from talent, whether it’s a game for anchors like Trey Wingo, About five minutes away different back then, and he a supporting comment, and all over the country, that were on the road, an event, or in- Bob Ley, Lisa Kearney, Sage from air, Chris Berman even had his own radio show particularly with a kind of being sent to ESPN. Packages studio, for every game we Steele, and about 50 others. realized he left his copy in the on WIUV. With a goal of being sideways sense of humor.” were flown in, and he had to have on our air,” he explained. He was once close with Dan newsroom. Sullivan flew up a sportscaster on camera, he “I’m so happy he’s at go pick them up and bring it In other words, for example, Patrick back in the day, going two flights of stairs, grabbed did everything he needed at ESPN,” Gershon said. back. whenever ESPN is airing to dinner with him after work. his papers, and ran it back Castleton to prepare himself Sullivan networked his way On his first day of work, an event, such as an MLB He used to play hockey with down. To this day, Chris for television. into his career. His mother, he picked up a man named playoff game, and an anchor Mike Tirico, Chris Myers, and Berman remembers that day He credits his strong who worked at a hospital, had Jim Kaat. At the time, he reads a promotion during a of course, Barry Melrose. clearly. preparations to his old worked with a woman whose was one of the few people to show for that game, Sullivan Then, there’s the athletes As a person who would communications professor, son worked at ESPN. play baseball in four different is responsible for writing and coaches. Jay Sullivan watch ESPN all day, it was a Bob Gershon, who retired After years of waiting, decades. He was a baseball those mini promotions. He has met so many athletes and surreal experience touring the last year. Sullivan praised Sullivan was finally able announcer and analyst for also maintains a website that coaches in his time at ESPN. ESPN campus. At one point, Gershon for his dedication to to meet with the ESPN ESPN. has information about those David Ortiz, Roger Clemens, I was sitting in the ESPN the program. employee, Ray Stenso, in Sullivan was appalled. games or events. Peyton and Eli Manning, Drew parking lot, while listening “He was in charge of all the Meriden, Connecticut while “Here I am, I’m driving with Over a 29-year period Brees, Tony Romo, Jimmie to ESPN radio, and watching TV work, he maintained the he was doing a radio show. this guy next to me in the car! of working there, Sullivan Johnson, Brad Keselowski, ESPN’s snapchat story. It was equipment, he did everything After the show, Sullivan was We’re talking baseball, I’m discussed how teamwork is Kyle Busch, Gordie Howe, insane. For Jay Sullivan, this in terms of that TV studio, and able to give his resume to like this is the greatest job an important part of working Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, is his career. basically he was like a genius, Stenso, who then forwarded it ever.” behind the scenes at ESPN. LeBron James, and Dwyane he was brilliant. I couldn’t to hiring. About a month later, From there, he eventually “It’s literally like a baseball Wade, Breanna Stewart, have had a better person to the phone rang. became a production assistant team or a football team, where Pat Summitt, and Geno Many say punt, others say go for it

By Dylan Blowers If you’ve ever played a alive the second half and was clutch field goal when you You might think that since the hands the Ravens the ball at Castleton Spartan game of Madden, I’m sure down 23-21 with two and a could FALL with the ball and game was scoreless, the Bears the seven. This would’ve been you’ve come upon this half minutes left and facing a get a first down, get closer for made the logical move taking the worst-case scenario. Make Go For It! situation. You would be fourth and inches. INCHES! an attempt, burn some clock the sure thing three points. the Baltimore offense, which In the year that I have facing a 4th and 10 from your Commentators described the and force Auburn to use some There are a few logical had gained 31 total yards on known men’s head basketball own twenty-five-yard line 3 first down marker as being, of their three timeouts? LSU results, however, that could their three first drives, drive 90 coach Paul Culpo, there are a minutes into the game, when “less than the length of a easily could have lost the happen should Chicago had plus yards down the field for a few things that I’ve learned you would run a dinky screen football away”. Instead of game on this decision. lined up to go for it, and none touchdown, or even 60 yards he believes in: Lebron James play or throw a deep ball that going for it, they put freshman Want a recent example of them are particularly bad, for a field goal. The reward is the best player to ever play, was tipped and caught for kicker Connor Culp at the from Sunday that happens (and one is great). A) They line (a highly likely touchdown) Lonzo Ball may someday a first down, leading your line for a 42-yard field goal. all the time? Take Chicago up, hoping to draw Baltimore heavily outweighs the risk surpass him, and going for opponent to almost send his Thankfully, he nailed the field and Baltimore this past offsides for a free first down, here. it on fourth down makes the controller through the screen. goal, Auburn turned the ball week. The game is scoreless end up taking a timeout and There are too many most sense. While my opinion Let me clarify by saying that over on a 4th down the next four minutes into the second kick the field goal anyways. instances like the Bears- on the Jordan-James debate this cocky, irrational, video drive and LSU came out with quarter, and Mitchell Trubisky Same three points, and all you Ravens one that occur. Head may hold less weight because game logic is not smart, real the upset over their SEC rival. in his second career start is lose is a timeout. It doesn’t coaches need to learn to start I never saw MJ play, and I life 4th down management. Kicker blunders are famous driving the Bears inside the hurt to try. B) First down is risking it on logical fourth don’t want to believe the Ball But neither are any of the even in the NFL however – if Ravens’ ten-yard line. After gotten, and they end up scoring downs. Valuable points are hype, I agree completely with following instances. you’re a Bills fan, you might an incomplete pass, Chicago a touchdown, four more points being left on the board. fourth downs, and I will tell Unranked LSU, who was at painfully know the term “wide faced a 4th and 3 from the five- than the field goal. C) Defense you why. one point down 20-0 to tenth right”. So why put a freshman yard line. And out came the holds strong, and let’s say ranked Auburn, had come kicker on the line for a long field goal unit immediately. Chicago loses two yards and 8 -Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Husson ends Castleton’s winning streak

By Tim Brosnan after he appeared to suffer a Spartans team. from their rushing offense. Castleton Spartan concussion. Tests later came “Their offensive line The Spartans were clearly back negative but the coaching played really well,” said senior convinced they could not The Spartans suffered a staff elected to hold him out of linebacker Cam McHale, “It beat the Eagles through the 49-0 defeat on the road this the rest of the game regardless. obviously helps when you air. They attempted just seven past Saturday against the “I felt helpless,” said Harris, have an outstanding player like pass plays in the second half Husson Eagles. Despite riding “There’s nothing like watching John Smith who has the speed as opposed to nineteen rush high after a three game stretch, your brothers go to war and vision to bounce runs to attempts. Castleton’s win streak was knowing you cant do anything the outside like he was.” On a positive note, the abruptly halted. This matchup but watch it happen. It’s like Eagles star running back Spartans defense allowed was expected to be difficult, my hands were tied behind my John Smith rushed 18 times just 7 points in the second but nobody could have back. There’s nothing I wanted for 96 yards and scored 3 half. McHale cited personnel predicted the Spartans would to do more than go out, play, touchdowns. He went over changes, for Husson as well as be shutout after averaging 30 and help them keep going and 1,000 rush yards for the Castleton, as one of the major points per game these past put some points up.” season in this game, which reasons the Spartans were able three weeks. After Husson scored on is particularly impressive to slow the Eagles scoring “We knew it was going to their first drive, it was evident considering this was just onslaught. be a tough one,” said senior from the Eagles confidence Husson’s sixth game of the “It definitely helped for linebacker turned fullback, and the Spartans body season. us to get some fresh legs in Chris Oettinger, “Husson was language that this was going to Eagles quarterback Corey the game. I mean, we were the best team in the conference be an uphill battle. But this was Brandon had more touchdown playing against their second coming into this game and just as much a story of Husson passes than he did incomplete team offense for most of the they always give us a hard playing exceptionally well, passes (4 to 2) and as a second half, but I still think time when we play them. That as it was a story of Castleton result sat most of the second we did a good job not allowing being said, I expected us to playing bad. half. Meanwhile, Spartans them to score or move the ball play a lot better than we did.” The Eagles seemed to be quarterback Mitch Caron had very much.” The first quarter could asserting their will on almost a much less fruitful evening. The Spartans will look to not have gone worse for the every play, as well as playing He followed up his best game get back on track Saturday as lights out on defense (150 total of the season with possibly his they host the Dean College Seldon Hill / Castleton spartan Spartans as they turned the ball over twice, gave up 21 points, yards allowed). They forced ugliest career performance (6- Bulldogs. Wyatt Prue makes a tackle near the line of scrim- and lost powerhouse running 6 three and outs and racked 19, 53 yards, 3 interceptions, “These things happen,” said mage in Castleton’s 35-31 victory against Mount back Moe Harris for the game up 42 points in the first half 0 touchdowns). Roughly 65% Oettinger, “All we can do now Ida on Oct. 7 at Spartan Stadium. against a clearly outmatched of Castleton’s total yards came is look forward to next week.” Chasing the checkers Young talent Cam Gadue shines at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

By Brendan Crowley explained the decision. Castleton Spartan “The most successful years were when it was a dirt In his rookie season track, and that’s what the clear racing in the Portland Glass majority of fans and drivers Mini Stock division, Cam want. Our asphalt track had a Gadue exceeded everyone’s good run for a while, but dirt expectations, including his racing is trending upward in a own. big way right now across the The 18-year-old freshman country and it’s no different at Castleton University here in Vermont,” St. Louis shocked the Devil’s Bowl said. He added that there is a fans, finishing second in bigger financial burden on the his division. He took the drivers for asphalt tracks. checkered flag in the final race Conversely, Gadue prefers of the season on September asphalt tracks because they are 2nd, solidifying his spot as the more predictable and easier runner-up. to control. Plus, he states that It was his second win of the cars go faster on asphalt. “I season, not to mention his six like going fast.” top-3 finishes. The driver of the #23 Gadue was not expecting car, a modified 1998 Chevy this immediate success. Cavalier “mini stock” racecar, “Going into the year, I just can now say that one of his expected to basically ride biggest accomplishments was around in the back and not winning one of the last races really be a contender,” he on that asphalt track. explained. “I ended up doing a He bought his beloved Courtesy of Cam Gadue lot better throughout the year car from Dale O’Neil, who Cam Gadue poses next to his car after winning a race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. than what I thought. won a championship with the For most of Gadue’s first same car at Airborne Park St. Louis said. “Cam and excitement she felt watching can get quite loud. “That for his final asphalt race, the race ever, he ran in the middle Speedway in Plattsburgh, his dad are great people, too, a longtime friend leave it all part can actually be kind realization of his dream come of the pack. However, with New York in 2016. But Gadue and that made them a lot of fun out on the track. “It was really of intimidating,” he said. true hit him. five laps to go, he wrecked his credits his surprising success to have around.” thrilling to watch, especially “When you’re side by side And just to add one last car and finished in 10th place. to confidence. “I got better Roo Forrest, who raced because him and another guy with someone and their car is exclamation point to his That ended up being his worst and better at driving the car. I alongside Cam and finished were neck in neck. It was so screaming in your left ear.” season, Cam travelled to New finish in the entire season. learned how to drive it faster, 3rd in the division standings, exciting to see him win it.” As his first season at York to do one last race at And not only did Gadue I learned how to make my praised Gadue as well. After Cam Gadue described the Devil’s Bowl came to an end, the Airborne Park Speedway win his final race of the entrance into the corner a lot some tight battles on the experience inside the race the runner-up reflected on his dirt track. Gadue, a young season. That race was the final smoother.” track, Forrest believes that car as very hot. The heat is accomplishments. Motivated man from Vermont, showed race for his division on Devil’s St. Louis added his thoughts he actually made him better. unnoticeable while driving, he by his love for racing and up at that track and took first Bowl’s asphalt track. After on Gadue’s growth, saying “Cam pushed me each week to explained, because all of the his favorite NASCAR driver place. All he had to say was, this past season, Devil’s Bowl that “He drove one of the best become better because I knew focus is on racing, but once Bobby Labonte, Cam Gadue “Unbelievable!” Gadue ended Speedway will transition to a cars in the region as far as the that he was going to be better there is a caution, the heat fulfilled his childhood dream his year with three wins, all dirt track. Justin St. Louis, the Mini Stock division goes, and each race,” he said. catches up. Volume is also a of driving a race car. It took which came in the middle to Media/Marketing Director and I think that accelerated his Mikayla Hull, a friend and factor, as the noise from the him the whole season to ending stages of the racing announcer at the speedway, learning curve,” fan of Gadue, talked about the exhaust of his competitors realize it, but as he practiced season. Spartan sports at a glance By Jordan Lumsden Castleton Spartan Golf Two Spartans ended the Men’s Cross Country first day inside the top 25 of Two Spartans the NAC Championships at grabbed top-5 finishes at Berkshire Country Club in the Western New England Pittsfield, Massachuttes. Jon Invitational on Oct. 14 in benson posted an 11 over par Springfield, Massachusetts. score of 83 to end his day tied Grandon Smith led the for 18th place. Jordan Ayer charge for Castleton posting ended the first day two strokes a time of 25:52 to capture the behind Benson shooting a individual meet title — his 13 over par 85 to land him fourth in five races. Smith in 23rd place. The Spartans finished 36 seconds in front of competed in the second day of his nearest competitor in the the NAC Championships on 8k race. Gannon McKearin Monday but due to publication deadlines The Spartan is crossed the finish line in robby pereau / castleton spartan Seldon hill / castleton spartan unable to report the final fifth place with a time of Bronwen Hopwood makes a defensive play on Cam Rossi-Crete makes a move past SUNY 27:32. The team was able to scores. to see final results, visit capture a fifth place finish. castletonsports.com. Middlebury’s Emma Shumway in their game on Canton defender Maurizio Paniconi in their 6-0 The Spartans race next when Oct. 11 at Spartan Stadium. win on Oct.14 at Spartan Stadium. they head up to University Men’s Soccer conference play to lead the New England at 6 pm on Oct. 12 pm at Spartan Stadium. Volleyball of Maine-Farmington for the After starting the season NAC in goals and in points 21 in Portland, Maine. The women’s team has North Atlantic Conference 1-5-1 the Spartans have been with 14. Aaron Parker has Tennis struggled to string together Championships on Oct. 28. able to turn it around in the posted a goals against average Women’s Soccer The women’s tennis team wins this season They’re second half of the season. of 0.71 with an .867 save After a tough loss to instate finished with an impressive currently 5-13 and 1-4 in NAC Women’s Cross Country Castleton is now 6-1-1 in its percentage in six NAC games. rival Middlebury, 3-0, the 9-5 this season and 6-1 in the play. Freshman, Shannon Kaylyn Crompton paced last eight games and looks Spartans look to bounce back NAC but fell to Husson in the Manchester has shined this the Spartans at the Western to carry that momentum into Rugby and finish the season strong NAC playoffs on Oct. 7 at year, recording 92 kills to lead New England Invitational the playoffs. Currently sitting The women’s rugby team against NAC competition. Colby-Sawyer. Megan Nadler her team with only 62 errors. on Oct. 28 posting a fifth at 7-6-2, the Spartans have a has struggled to put together a Castleton is currently 6-7-1 had a breakout freshman Manchester also leads the place finish with a time of pair of games on Oct. 22 and win this season. Currently the behind a strong defense and season going 13-1, winning Spartans with a 1.59 kill/save 26:25. Miranda Messeck was Oct. 23 to close out the regular team sits at 0-5-1. After losing solid goaltending. The team her final eight singles matches. ratio. The Spartans return to the next Castleton finisher, season against conference foes to LIU Post 15-12 early in the has a 1.46 GAA and Kiley Three Spartans also finished action next when they travel to crossing the line in 22nd place Maine-Maritime and Husson season. The women were able Baran has come off of two their collegiate careers, as Lyndon St. on Oct. 21 to face with a time of 28:22 in the 6k respectively. Castleton sits at to bounce back, however, and shut performances, earning Castleton will graduate Ciara Lyndon and Johnson St. back- race. The Spartans race next second place in the NAC at tied LIU Post 10-10 in their her NAC defensive player of Bannister, Lauren Reck and to-back at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the NAC Championships 5-0-1 behind the offense of second meeting on Oct. 15. the week honors. The Spartans Kayla Zsido. respectively. at the University of Maine- Serphin Iradukunda, who has The Spartans take the field take the field next against Farmington on Oct 28. six goals and two assists in next against the University of Maine-Maritime on Oct. 21 at Wednesday November 1, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont ‘Me Too’ campaign sweeps the nation, CU

By Sarah Liell turbing and eye opening.” of Justice defines sexual as- Castleton Spartan Sexual harassment happens sault as, “sexual activities everywhere. The workplace, such as forced sexual inter- #MeToo is powerful. It is college campuses, bars, on course, forcible sodomy, child important. It is brave. It is real. the street, and on Capitol Hill, molestation, incest, fondling In light of recent allega- with our current president hav- and attempted rape.” tions in Hollywood against ing even bragged about it. Some people feel that defi- Harvey Weinstein, the state- According to a study done nition is far too limiting. ment, “Me Too” has been by Cosmopolitan Maga- “It’s is not just back-alley posted on social media by mil- zine, one in three women campus rape. It’s not always lions of women to show that have been sexually harassed at Brock Turner. It’s when sexual assault is everywhere, work. you wake up in the morn- and it happens to the people Sexual harassment is de- ing and don’t want to be closest to us. fined by the American As- with the person lying next The “Me Too” hashtag was sociation of Women as, “un- to you. That is rape. That a response to a call to action welcome sexual advances, is sexual assault,” said Kars- by Alyssa Milano, an actress requests for sexual favors, or en Woods, a recent Castle- and activist, who tweeted other verbal or physical con- ton graduate, who posted that this social media cam- duct of a sexual nature.” This “Me Too” on her various paign, “might give people a type of sexual abuse occurs social media accounts. Af- sarah liell / spartan contributor sense of the magnitude of the frequently when there is a ter noticing a few “Me Too” The #MeToo social media campaign has gained momentum across the na- power differential between posts, Woods said she wanted problem.” tion since the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal surfaced online. And it has. people, according to Castleton to, “make a quiet but bold “Lots of women and lots of University Dean of Students stance.” received something very ment a platform to share their paign really does, and what Ta- really close friends were post- Dennis Proulx “My position in the world alarming. stories. The statement gives rana Burke has really enabled ing and sharing that they had Many celebrities includ- gives me a voice that I should Her assaulter liked her a fresh voice to an old prob- us to do, is put the focus back been sexually assaulted or ha- ing Lady Gaga, Reese With- use to lift other voices,” she Facebook post. lem. It’s a problem that Ta- on the victims,” said Mila- rassed. It was saddening to see erspoon, Gabrielle Union and said. Woods founded the Cas- “I genuinely think that rana Burke was trying to ad- no, in an interview on Good that this is happening on such Terry Crews have all shared tleton University chapter of he did not realize that he as- dress over 10 years ago. Burke Morning America. a wide scale,” said Ryder Ha- their stories about being sexu- Planned Parenthood Genera- saulted me because that type is the creator of the “Me Too” thaway, a senior at Castleton ally harassed or assaulted, usu- tion Action. of behavior is so normal- movement and her ideas were University. ally by a director or a wealthy, In response to her post, ized,” Woods said. the inspiration for Milano’s so- After witnessing nu- powerful man in the movie Woods received a lot of love “Me Too” has given victims cial media campaign. merous people posting the business. and compassion. But along See ‘Dating’ on page 6 of sexual assault and harass- “What the #Me Too cam- hashtag, he said it was, “dis- The U.S. Department with the kind words, she also Kid saves mom from abuse

By Jac Culpo Castleton Spartan

Abuse can happen to anyone. That was the point that freshman Zachary Pollicino tried to make when he got up in front of the whole freshman class to give a speech on Olivia Maher / castleton spartan abuse as part of a PAC (Peer Lover of art and design, Adam “Chewy” Chouinard, revamps sneakers out of his dorm room for CU students. He’s a graphic Advocates for CHANGE) pre- design major who hopes to one day open his own design company to use his skills in the real world. sentation. But this wasn’t just your average speech, this was a speech about his own personal experience with abuse. He began by setting the scene. He’s a 6-year-old boy at the time living with his at the time alcoholic mother and her abusive boyfriend, Reese, in Pheonix, Arizona. “I remember one day in particular, better CustomBy Mike Buonocore “Growing up I was always – my love for sneakers and art, aboutkicks his company using skills “I use Instagram as sort of than any high school football into sneakers, art, and design,” and started working with it,” he has learned through classes. my main way of posting my Castleton Spartan game, any party, any prom, said Chouinard, who started he said. “Being a graphic design work and getting feedback,” it is the clearest day in my college at Burlington College, He has put all sorts of art- major I’ve had the opportunity Chouinard said. “I get a lot Having a hobby that can memory,” Pollicino said dur- a school smaller than most work on shoes, from loafers to learn Photoshop and other of love and a lot of inquiries make you money sounds ing his speech. He had angered high schools. with tigers and snakes to leop- programs that have allowed through Instagram, and recent- good, right? Being able to still his mother’s abusive boyfriend It was there Chouinard met ard print Nike Airs. me to make my own advertise- ly I just made my own Face- perform that hobby at college and Reese exploded. His mom a lot of people who influenced And his major, graphic ments,” he said. book strictly for my custom and making money at it? Even was dragged to the bathroom him in pursuing his love of art. design, is helping his goal of His go-to mode of adver- shoe business.” better. and locked inside. Pollicino Spurred on even further by being an entrepreneur when tising these days, however, is Adam “Chewy” Chouinard was thrown against the wall in shoe painters he found on so- he gets out of college, maybe Instagram. Most college-aged is running a business out of his his bedroom as if he weighed cial media, Chouinard decided even starting his own large- students have an Instagram ac- dorm room tricking out stu- nothing. to start doing it himself. scale design company. And count, so it is a very effective dents’ sneakers and shoes into See ‘Chew’ on page 6 “All I wanted to do was get “I put two and two together he already gets the word out way to market, he said. literal works of art. my mom out of the bathroom,” Pollicino said in his speech. He snuck down the hallway, let his mom out of the bathroom and Woods recognized as Choice Champ brought her back to his bedroom. Using a little flip phone, he called 911 while consoling By Adam Cook and it was during the fall se- said she received complaints his crying mother. The two of Castleton Spartan mester of last year, so a lot of from other professors that them snuck out into the hall to politically charged messages Woods spent her time in class leave but standing at the other Castleton alumnus Kars- were in the media,” Woods using her cell phone instead of end was Reese screaming and en Woods was honored by said. “We were in the midst focusing on class work. holding a gun. Without think- Planned Parenthood on Oct. 24 of an election. Sanjukta, who “I talked to her, and that being, Pollicino, at the age of six, as one of two Choice Champi- knows me very well, knew that gan the change in her,” Ghosh shielded his mother with his ons for her efforts in founding this would be something that I said, “I told her, ‘Never do I own body. Luckily the police the Generation Action team at would want to do.” ever want to get a complaint arrived before any shots were Castleton. That was where it began. like this about you,’ and she fired. The award was announced According to Woods, the task kept her promise. That was The auditorium was dead at the Planned Parenthood Vt. was to organize an event under the start of the blossoming of silent when he finished. As Action Fund “Sex, Politics, various nationally recognized Karsen.” he walked off the stage, the and Cocktails” event. organizations. For her, this was Ghosh said Woods did not crowd of freshman erupted in “I am kind of speechless,” in the form of a club. use notes or any usual filler applause. Those who listened Woods said in a recent phone “I think I was the only stu- ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ that find their were caught off guard by his interview. “I was really excit- dent that actually went forward way into public speeches. story and the message that ed, obviously, when they told with student government, and “She was a fabulous speak- came with it. “Zach as a per- me.” the student body, and imple- er,” Ghosh said. son seems like he’s outgoing Choice Champion awards mented this as a sustainable According to current club and everything’s been normal, courtesy of karsen woods club,” Woods said. president Sarah Liell, Gen- but when you hear his story honor the work of individuals Alumna Karsen Woods was named a Choice who have helped protect and Ghosh said Woods trans- eration Action is involved in it’s kinda shocking,” Isabelle expand access to sexual and Champion for creating the Generation Action formed herself over the course social issues such as reproduc- Nichols said, one of the fresh- reproductive health care in Club during her time at CU. of her college career. tive rights, transsexual rights, man in the audience. Vermont. “The first time I met her, and equal rights for women. The rest of the PAC presen- she had a lot of spirit, a lot tation continued and if people “The process for choosing zation. “These awardees really a class that Woods took with recipients for these awards is of energy,” Ghosh said. “Her weren’t paying attention before are our shining stars.” Castleton professor Sanjukta work was not that great, but I his speech, they were listening rigorous,” said Creston Lea, The idea for bringing Gen- Ghosh, Woods’ advisor. See ‘Woods’ on page 6 chair of the independent ex- just loved her personality.” after. eration Action to Castleton’s “The course title was ‘So- In that first semester, Ghosh See ‘PAC’ on page 6 penditure board for the organi- campus, however, came from cial Activism in the Media,’

Editorial wPage 2 s News wPages 3 & 4 s A&E wPage 5 s Front & Back wPage 6 s Sports wPage 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 Editorial CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University I am learning more outside the classroom I have a lot on my plate right now, and I don’t mean a mountain of vegetables (although that certainly wouldn’t hurt us college kids), but now I sound too much like your parents. At the beginning of my time here at Castleton, President Dave Wolk told us that we should treat our education like a job; partly because we are all adults and need to be professional, but also because we were expected to push 40 hours a week. That’s a lot to take in your freshmen year. I was used to finishing most of — if not all — of my coursework at school in high school. My free time was astronomical in high school. I wish I had that leisure now. This semester I’m tackling 18.5 credits with an internship in my field, numerous on-campus jobs, working as the Web Editor and a page designer for The Spartan (while also writing the oc- casional piece or two, wink wink) on top of being booked for por- Stressed, but without regrets traits, headshots, engagement sessions, weddings, and maternity photos all the way through December. This is senior year and I school on Sunday’s for god’s I don’t think I’ll regret it Approximately 60-80 hours later, this is my week. I’ll be honest, I have never still have a lot of credits, I am sake. Who does that? I’ll ad- though. Despite all the stress Because of the amount of outside-the-classroom work, my been so stressed out! Ever. I now the editor of The Spartan mit, I go back and forth in my and the crying and the lack of motivation has waned in the classroom while I divert all of my have two months left in my and the only thing changing head trying to figure out if I’m sleep, for some reason I feel energy and drive to real-world work experience. That’s not to say senior semester and it just in the job world is that I now committed, or just crazy. like I’ll be okay. For some rea- that classroom education is not important, rather this semester doesn’t seem like I’m going to have two of them and work 45 Two jobs, full-time student, son I feel like I’ve done col- I’m learning far more outside of the classroom. And I think ev- have enough time to get every- hours a week. extracurriculars, and preparing lege right. I have really learned ery student should run into this situation prior to graduating; not thing done. When do I sleep you might to apply for jobs? Too much of how to maximize my time, just for the work experience, but for the pre-graduation mental Yes, I said senior semester ask? Rarely. Did I mention I that is enough to give anyone plan ahead, manage money, preparation. and that’s because I’m gradu- studied abroad? I spent an en- a breakdown. And believe me, sort out my priorities, and my We’re on our own after we graduate. We don’t get the luxury of ating early! Let me just give tire semester in Malaga, Spain, I’ve had them. And yes, fomo resume is chock full of profes- taking on internships or apprenticeships that pay little to nothing you the quick low-down of taking only Spanish language is a real thing when you’re sional experience. I think those after we graduate. Of course, these options ARE available, but what I’ve been up to the past classes and I STILL am some- stuck scanning groceries and skills are more important and at the cost of having to work full-time elsewhere in a position or 3.5 years … (insert flashback how managing to graduate everyone you know, even your useful than being Flip Cup field we aren’t as passionate about. noise!) early. professors, are out having fun Champion or learning how At the end of the day, our degree gets us the interview, but hav- It all started freshman Keep in mind it’s senior on a Friday night. I get jealous. to DIY an entire wall of left ing work experience and the ability to communicate what we have year. I started Castleton right year. That means there is an I get mad. I get sad. I feel left over beer boxes. Besides, how done in these positions lands us the job. off with a double major and unbearable weight of pres- out. important is getting drunk for My internship this semester is with B. Farnum Photography, knew I was going to have to sure to put together my senior We can’t all be as fortunate three days on “Halloweekend” and I couldn’t have found a more fitting professional mentor than work hella hard to finish in portfolio, write a bunch of re- I guess. anyway? Brian. While I have the knowledge and ability to rival other pro- time. So, I never had a semes- sumes and cover letters for po- All this work and I’m still I know there will be a pay- fessional photographers in the area, I do not have a great under- ter here where I had less than tential jobs, and gather every not going to finish this semes- off to nearly drowning myself standing of the business-marketing side of the industry. I do pick 18 credits. For two of them I relevant thing I’ve ever done ter with a job secured. How in work. I know I’ll get a great up small bits of useful information during a session; although I even overloaded. I had a job, ever in one big, impressive, discouraging is that? Knowing job that I love, where I am also often pick up the most simply discussing how various photogra- where I worked 15-plus hours award-winning pile to show you spent your entire college using my degree. I know I will phers run their business. a week. And I wrote for The the world. career grinding so hard just be able to pay back my loans One idea that should be mentioned is that of classroom tests Spartan. Once I got used to be- What do you do for fun? to have to spend months after quickly, and quizzes vs. out-in-the-field work. You could say that you nev- ing that busy, any less amount Do you go out? No. There’s graduation applying for jobs er have to take a sit-down test out in the workforce, but to some of work would always make no time for that. There’s not because you didn’t have time - Carly Trombley degree, you are constantly being presented with quizzes and tests me feel guilty, like I could be even enough time to do all of to during the semester because in the shape of work. doing more. the things I have to do let alone you were so busy with every- For example, for photographers, knowing the various angles That was freshman year. things I want to do. I go to thing else. and strength of off-camera lighting is crucial to achieving the best shot possible. This is a skill that is relatively repetitive, but changes from location to location; in other words, you are quizzed constantly on your ability to remember crucial bits of information regarding your equipment. The “tests” come in the form of scenarios that you are not prepared for, or when you encounter something that you aren’t We saved each other used to dealing with. These are the types of things that we have to study for, and while it may not be the most enjoyable thing to do in the classroom, it is relatable to work you will be doing post As I entered college a few he was all I had thought about graduation. years ago, I became a con- for weeks. He had snapped me stantly anxious person who out of a panic attack the day - Martin Van Buren III sometimes couldn’t even get we found him and I knew it out of bed because of the crip- meant something. I was the pling anxiety that overtook most excited I had ever been me. in my life signing the adoption Help Wanted I’ve always had some papers. When he came into the anxiety, but it was never as room he leapt into my arms. extreme. My animals at home Any stress I had once again Store Clerk had always been my relief melted away. I couldn’t stop from the anxiety. But up here, smiling and I knew everything I didn’t have that. I tried my was about to change for me. 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They have Apply at Castleton Village malnourished. himself to distract me. that makes me happier than brought me out of dark times We took him to the Hu- When I walk in the door, Max, he changed my life. He and they make me feel secure Store mane Society. I constantly he comes scrambling across saved me from going into a in who I am, which I think is checked their website until he the room and dances on his dark mental state and gives me what we all want in life. finally went up for adoption two hind feet. As he gets more a sense of purpose. weeks later. excited he scratches my leg as If getting Max taught me -Brigitta Gough I knew I had to adopt him, he whines, begging for my at- anything, it is that animals Renovated Apartments Staff Managing Editor Reporters: Renovated apartments include new cabinets, counter tops, Carly Trombley Brigitta Gough flooring, and more. Call for details. 802-373-0482. 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James Wolfe “I appreciate that people are spreading awareness of these types of things through the use of #MeToo. I found it pretty surprising that there are so many people out there that have gone through such things.” Courtesy of Harry Tianjiao

Mariah O’Hara “I think that the #MeToo campaign really gives people who have gone through sexual harassment or sexual violence a voice that they may not have had before. It also makes people aware of how prevalent it is. It is especially important to the people that may not have ever spoken up about it courtesy of Ella Alinova before.” International students from the UGRAD program visit Boston, top and bottom left. The students enjoy a day at the home of friend, Erik Anderson, bottom right. Converging at CU Castleton UGRAD program allows international students to pursue studies in America By Carly Trombley doing homework, many are involved in clubs and ac- some rough times,” he said. Castleton Spartan tivities on campus. They are each a part of the mentor They said they love their professors who have Kaylee Boutin program where Castleton University students meet helped them so much with classes and general campus “I think it is nice to see It was clear from the moment they walked in the and spend time with kids in the area. knowledge. They mentioned how they experienced people being able to share room that these students trust each other, rely on each “I was so disappointed because I didn’t get a schol- culture shock when they first arrived but are adapting their stories, but I also think other, and for the time that they will be here, they are arship from my own university. I promised myself well. Tianjiao said that the United States compared to it’s really sad to see how each other’s family. that I would get this UGRAD scholarship and I will China is completely different. many people have been sexu- Elnura Alinova (aka Ella) from Kyrgyzstan, He show my previous university that I can do it,” Alinova “The language, the people here, the characters of ally harassed or assaulted over Tianjiao (aka Harry) from China, Anais Silva Vizcaya said. “I was so surprised, I was like ‘I did it!’ I was them, behavior, the work view, many things. The en- the years.” from Venezuela, and Aarif Badarny from Israel are really happy. vironment and the studying is also different,” he said. four of the five Global UGRAD students at Castleton Alinova was the only one from her university to In China, Tianjiao said, there are no grades for University this semester. The fifth is Mia Villa from get the scholarship. There are limited spaces in the things like participation and attendance. Their grades Philippines who wasn’t able to make the group inter- program, with only five at CU. are primarily based on the epic final exam. So during view. Vizcaya heard about the program from one of her the semester, most students wouldn’t go to class and According to Deborah Singiser, director of Inter- friends who was in it too. just study to pass the final exam. national Student Services at Castleton, the UGRAD “This is like a dream, because in my country all of “We are not very busy,” he said. program is a federally funded program that places un- your dreams and expectations and goals are getting Compared to the United States, where students are dergraduate scholarship students from other countries blocked because of the humanitarian crisis that we required to do well, in China, they leave it up to the in colleges and universities in the United States for have and the corrupt government. So to have this, it’s students to decide if they are going to pass or not. one semester. an experience that I knew would be so difficult to do “I have to admit, at the beginning, we were in- “This is the only program that we (U.S. taxpayers) myself. When I got this scholarship I was like, ‘wow, teracting with other international students. But what have that brings international students to the United this is a gift God has given to me.’ A lot of people about the United States students? It was difficult to were dreaming about this, and I got it.” make those friends,” Vizcaya said. Shaun Williams States as undergraduates. Usually you have to be a graduate student to come and benefit from this kind of Her next goal is to go back to Venezuela and fight “It was easier for me to make American friends “The #MeToo movement cultural exchange,” Singiser said. to finish her degree, then apply for a masters scholar- in my country,” Badarny said. “I studied at an inter- has been going on and I A company called World Learning is responsible ship. national school and met many American friends, but think it’s really amazing and for placing the students, supporting them, checking Tianjiao said his father’s friend told him about the here, it’s harder.” empowering for women to in on them, and providing each student an advisor to program – and he almost missed the deadline. Badarny plans to visit the American friends he be able to share their stories answer any questions they might have. “I didn’t know if i could successfully apply for this made in Israel during his time here in the U.S. and make the connections. I “There are certain requirements, like they must scholarship for this program, but in the end, I,” Tian- “There’s like, a lack of diversity here. And people think that it is definitely chal- have a roommate that is not from their own country, jiao said as the others joined in and said, “you got it!” are not open to learning about other cultures,” Badar- lenging to live in a society they must do 20 hours of community service a se- Badarny learned about UGRAD from one of his ny said. “You know, I obviously look at it like, I’m that criticizes or undermines mester,” Singiser said. “This is all done intentionally high school teachers who was involved with the U.S. coming to this place I’ve never seen and I want to women. I wish that we would I think to push the students outside of their comfort embassy. like, teach them more about my people but, they’re see more support for women zone and force them to go meet people that they oth- “He knows how much I like English and I’ve al- not really open to, I guess, expand their knowledge. and their health in a society erwise might not meet.” ways wanted to visit the states. I didn’t care where Especially coming where I come from.” that is supposed to be leading The UGRAD students are inspired, and goal driv- they placed me because I knew that I could visit plac- See ‘UGRAD’ on page 6 the world.” en. While they spend most of their time in classes and es on my own. I feel honored, even though I’ve had CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 - 5 Stretching the stress away Music just By Dominique Gatto Spartan Contributor Church bells ring the tune isn’t what it of Castleton Universitiy’s Alma Mater and what was just a calm campus becomes a jungle of students heading to and from class. used to be Some mozy their way to class, while others skip off to By Brendan Crowley listened to classic rock songs lunch or back to their rooms Castleton Spartan where the lyrics have made for a quick catnap. me cry, and I’m a grown man. But members of a select The best songs are those Those are the best songs, the group carry vibrant yoga mats of which the lyrics can tell a songs that can bring out true a walk eagerly to put their wor- story. Lyrics that can relate to emotions. ries at ease. one’s life, bring emotion upon Now I’m not saying that That’s right, Castleton someone, or create nostalgia is every other genre sucks. I like gives students the opportunity true artwork. other music too. And I’m not to calm themselves down, and In 1974, Harry Chapin saying that all music nowadays put the anxiety of college in wrote a vengeful song about have no meaning, because I their back pocket for an hour. a son and his father. It was know there are still some deep “It’s just a lot of fun and I named “Cats in the Cradle.” songs. I just think that almost like doing it. It’s once a week As the son grows up, his father every classic rock song goes so it’s easy to fit into my sched- is missing in his life because beyond just the music. ule,” says freshman Leanna he is too busy with work. In Music nowadays is just not Weisse as she set up her yoga the end, once the son had be- the same. Rap songs tend to be mat on the hardwood floors come a man, his father needed about just drugs, sex, and vio- of the Fine Arts Center fitness him. However, the man was lence. And it is written in the studio. Weisse started taking too busy working. most vulgar ways. Music vid- advantage of the Castleton “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeez- eos are filled with half-naked yoga program just a few weeks in’” written by Journey in 1979 women being exposed and ago when the fall semester be- is another revenge song. A girl used as a sex figures. There is gan. Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan cheats on her boyfriend. Then, an F-bomb and an N-word in Down in the hallways of Members of Castleton’s yoga program pose in the Fine Arts Center. in a fortunate turn of events, every line. To me, it’s just hard Haskell Hall and the Casella “You don’t have to already doesn’t wander, and you have moving soulfully through the the man who she cheated with to listen to. Fine Arts Center, faculty, stu- be flexible to do it. It helps energy.” stretches and poses. cheats on her. Country music does not dents, and community mem- increase flexibility, focus, bal- Since the building of the “The women and men that In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd have much meaning at all. Yes, bers are offered these yoga ance, and stress reduction,” downtown Castleton apart- come often do remark on how released a little song called there are some country songs classes three times a week. she said with a smile. ments, Paulsen has noticed the they need it, and it helps them “Freebird.” It is about a guy that do. But what do you think “It keeps me calm dur- When Brown starts talk- number of students that prac- with their stress,” says Bentley and a girl, a love story in of when you think of coun- ing the week,” Weisse says as ing about yoga, her face lights tice at Bikram Yoga Mendon in a calming voice. which the guy must leave the try music? Trucks, beer, and faculty members start piling up. Her beige and white mat has increased. Both Brown and Bentley girl. However, the interpreta- women. Most country songs into the class, turning the hard decorated with swirls of flow- Reports presented by the emphasized on the fact that tion of it varies. The frontman all focus on the same thing. wood floors into a sea of color- ers is set up at the front of the Anxiety and Depression Asso- having a consistent yoga prac- of the band, Johnny Van Zant, There is no deep interpretation ful yoga mats. room. As students and faculty ciation of America found that tice is truly for anyone. was told by fans that they used involved with that. Studies conducted by Har- enter the room, she greets them practicing yoga lowers levels “The more you practice, the “Freebird” as a graduation I think this is all tied to the vard University find that yoga warmly and lays down to relax of cortisol, a stress hormone more focused you become,” song, or a song at a funeral. It’s change in songwriting. Back provides satisfaction in re- on her mat. She has been in- that can cause many mental says Bentley all about moving on. in the day, the band or singer ducing the heart rate, lower- structing for about 12 years, health problems. The instructors at Bikram Bob Dylan is known for actually wrote their own mu- ing blood pressure and easing and even teaches a one-credit “Often times we choose ex- Yoga Mendon reiterated the writing protest songs in the sic. Shocking, right? Now, respiration. It was also found yoga class. ercise as the first thing to cross message. You don’t have to be 60s about the war in Vietnam singers are handed a sheet of that yoga increases heart rate Instructors at Bikram Yoga off the list when we’re feeling super fit, super flexible, or su- and the civil rights movement. lyrics from songwriters, and variability, an indicator of the Mendon, a local hot yoga stu- stressed ... when it can actu- per young to practice this form Songs like “Blowin’ In the all they have to do is sing it. body’s ability to respond to dio just two towns over from ally be very beneficial,” says of physical activity. Wind” and “The Times They Singers are no longer lyricists stress more flexibly. Castleton, believe that every Jamie Bentley, who works in “The worst class is the one Are A-Changin’” highlights who write their own music And instructors say you time you leave yoga you have the Health & Wellness center you didn’t show up to,” says his poetic masterpieces which from the heart. That is true tal- don’t need to be physically fit an extra skip in your step. at the University. Bentley has Paulsen. “Just show up,” she earned him a Nobel Peace ent. MANY people can sing. or have any particular body “When you do Bikram been instructing yoga at Cas- says with a smile. Prize in literature! Not many can produce mean- type to give yoga a try. yoga,you become really cen- tleton for about four years. To find the Castleton Uni- The point is, I am a huge ingful writing to go along with “I would like people to tered and focused,” said Erin Bentley’s class was full versity yoga/fitness schedule, supporter of classic rock mu- it. I wish we could get the know that yoga is good for Paulsen, an instructor there. before fall break, with a mix visit http://www.castleton. sic because of its meaning. REAL music back. I miss it. anyone,” says Tammy Brown, “And when you leave here of faculty and staff, men and edu/calendars/category/health- The lyrics are what matters. I a physical education professor and have to study for a test women. The age range of the wellness/. will proudly admit that I have for the university and an in- you can completely focus on class went from fresh college structor for the yoga program. what you’re doing. Your mind students to an older crowd, Mentoring program continues to thrive

By Adam Cook someone’s undivided one-on- mentees on the teeter totter. Castleton Spartan one attention, and this pro- According to Kilbourne, gram gives them that gift,” she the program has had a positive Armed with pens and pa- said. influence on the elementary pers, students shuffled to the The program is headed by a school students. front of Castleton University’s mentorship leader team, com- “They love it. It’s fantas- Jeffords Auditorium to sign in prised of students Nick Alek- tic,” she said. “If their mentors and find their seats. The room sonis, Sammy MacEachron don’t show up, they’re really soon fell quiet as the training and Morgan Demers. disappointed. They really look for the Castleton Elementary “It’s a really great experi- forward to it. Our attendance School mentoring program ence, especially if you’re an rates are better, the nurse re- began. athlete or an educator, because ferrals go down, behavior re- Since 2004, CU students you get to work with kids,” ferrals go down. It’s a really have gone to spend one hour said MachEachron, an educa- special time for them… It’s per week, on a day of their tion major. the highlight of their week.” choosing, with students at Aleksonis, a business man- According to Castleton the local elementary school. agement and marketing major, University senior staff assis- They spend lunch and recess agreed. tant Katharine Spaulding, who with their mentee - a fourth “It’s really fun showing up helps run the program, it has or fifth grader - and accord- there,” he said. “All the kids been a success on the side of ing to Kathleen Kilbourne, know whose mentor you are the university as well. the principal of the school, the … so, they really love it. It’s “We actually had a stu- program has been beneficial just an hour a week, but it re- dent email me saying that she for the elementary school stu- ally is a lot more than that to was a mentee, and was men- dents. them, because they really love tored, and now she wants to “It’s an opportunity to have seeing you and it makes an im- give back and be a mentor,” another role model and see life pact on their lives.” Spaulding said. “You don’t Seldon hill / Castleton spartan through the eyes of someone Demers, a fellow educa- hear that often, but when you Castleton University mentors work with Castleton Elementary students. tion major, said the program is do it touches your heart be- who knows how to set goals,” Student mentors will also Castleton Elementary School. beneficial for the college stu- cause you’re like, they were a part of that process is to send Kilbourne said. “I think it pro- receive an email at the end of “It’s critical,” she said. “We dents as well. mentee at one time, and now out a survey at the end of the vides an opportunity for them the year, so that they may offer do a good job at schools with “I’d say it’s a really re- they’re going to give back and year to the mentees to find out to talk to someone closer to their own input as well. academics, and teaching math warding program,” the fellow be a mentor.” what worked. their own age.” One of the students new to and reading, but now we also education major said. “You According to Spaulding, “I love the mentoring pro- The program matches up the program, Harry He, a so- definitely see the smiles on the only changes in the program because the college need to be teaching social a university student with a cial work major from China, children’s faces. It’s just a gram over 13 years have been students that sign up for the emotional wellness, and the mentee based on like interests. feels that this program can great experience.” certain policies. program are very nice kids ability to work with all dif- For the time that the student help his major. The number of playground “We try to make sure we and my mentor is an awesome ferent kinds of people, and spends with their mentee, the “I think this program is activities students partake in include everything in the train- mentor,” one of the mentees the ability to communicate interaction is one-on-one. Ac- very interesting,” he said, “In with their mentees is ending so the students don’t go in wrote in the survey. effectively. This program recording to Kilbourne, for the China, it’s different, the school less. Some play “knockout,” blindsided,” Spaulding said, “I like the mentoring pro- ally allows kids to continue to elementary students, this is life. I think this will be a good a game utilizing a basketball also noting that the university gram because my mentor develop their social emotional important. memory for me.” that hones free-throw and re- ensures that the mentors are plays with me and listens to wellness right alongside their “I think in the pace of our According to Kilbourne, bounding skills. Some climb aware of what is expected of me all the time. I wish they academic progress.” society and life, when every- this program has been an im- on the jungle gyms with their them. could come more often,” an- thing is going by so quickly, other mentee wrote. portant asset to the students at sometimes it’s hard to get mentees. Others join their According to Spaulding, CAB enjoys increase in student attendance By Shudder Hurd- her first college venue, Scotti tors during the two hours, and have been so popular this year. he said. “It’s convenient to have Burnell broke CAB’s record for at- many stayed and participated. “One in particular is that Overall, CU students are something to do that’s on cam- tendance at a single-performer Karaoke is one of four regular- there’s obviously not a lot finding a lot of reasons to ap- pus that isn’t partying or what- Spartan Contributor event with a crowd of around ly held “homegrown” events to do around here,” he said. preciate CAB’s work on cam- ever,” said Amanda Harris. “It 75 people, according to CAB that happens Thursday nights “Places that were busy three pus. just gives me something fun Castleton’s Campus Activi- officials. in Fireside Cafe. years ago are now shut down, “I think that CAB is a re- and easy to do that I can do ties Board is seeing a record- “That was definitely one Students are also impressed like Fishtail, and there’s some ally great program that we with my friends or sometimes breaking upturn in attendance of our major successes,” said by the amount of work CAB’s other places. So that’s bring- have here because it’s a way by myself that gets me out of and participation at events James Wolfe, vice president members are able to get done ing in and just keeping people for us to have events that don’t my room and not studying all since the start of the new year. of Campus Activities. “It was while also handling their aca- on campus and they’re like, include alcohol,” said Audrey the time.” In the past month, CAB really awesome to go out and demics. ‘Well what do I do now?’ Well Phillip. “As someone who CAB’s members have leaders say they have seen support that.” “I think CAB is even more come to an event and have fun doesn’t drink, I really enjoy been receiving a lot of posi- a huge spike in attendance “We’ve also had great suc- impressive though, just be- and then if you desire to go that because I don’t like to tive feedback on their recent compared to previous semes- cess with Karaoke night,” he cause it’s like only student run have fun somewhere else you be in situations with a lot of events, as well as suggestions ters, not only in their special said. “I believe that was our and organized … and they do can go do that.” people who’re belligerently for the future. Wolfe said events, but in the regular highest-attended event of the so good with what little they He then suggested another drunk.” they’re looking into bringing events as well. year so far and we’ve only had were given. They’re doing so possibility. Other students feel simi- back new and old favorites in Comedian and “America’s one of them.” much better this semester,” “But it could just be that the larly, and agree that the events the spring, such as archery tag Got Talent” quarter-finalist The event, covered in the said student Lyss Eaton. freshmen class is really inter- help offer something more and maybe another paint party. Julia Scotti hit it out of the previous issue of Castleton Wolfe suspects there’s a ested in new kinds of things interesting to do around the park on Oct. 18. Performing at Spartan, had over 100 visi- variety of reasons why events and they’re taking advantage,” Castleton area. 6 - Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University PAC members inspired Dating violence at CU has by student’s story increased since ‘14, Continued from page 1 less my own peers and do that football team. Pollicino was story,” Ashlee Brady-Kelly happy to say that his team- “I love how he set the stage said, a member of PAC. mates were extremely sup- making campaign hit home for taking it seriously and how As far as Pollicino’s portive and understanding. “A people can also put on a false thoughts on being part of PAC, lot of guys came and gave me Continued from page 1 in 2016. Bremel offers her services front,” Amy Bremel said, one he feels it’s a way of giving hugs or shook my hand and The university has many to anybody who is struggling of the faculty members in back. “I’ve had a lot of people said that it was something that The stories that arose from programs in place to educate with assault or harassment, charge of PAC. in my life who were there for took a lot of courage... and I the “Me Too” campaign have the community about sexual and she spends most of her Other PAC members were me... the least I could do is really feel that they got the started a much-needed conver- abuse, and takes its role in vic- time on campus either being an impressed with his courage give it back and try to help message and got where I was sation about sexual assault. In tim advocacy very seriously. advocate for victims of sexual since he stood up in front of somebody that I don’t know coming from,” Pollicino said. order to fix this normalized be- Amy Bremel is the Coordina- abuse or educating people on not only his fellow freshman, as well or somebody that I do Although it was a trauma- havior, Castleton senior, Ashlee what we can all do to dismantle but also all of the student ath- know as well, and joining PAC tizing experience for both Pol- Brady-Kelly said, “we need to rape culture. letes on campus. “I think that gave me the opportunity to licino and his mother, he said start having a dialogue and Anna Foster, a Castle- all the testimonials and all the use my knowledge and to help she is doing a lot better. “My we need to start changing that ton transfer student, hoped people that wrote them were people,” Pollicino said. mom’s a beast, my mom’s a dialogue. It’s happening so we “It is to inspire others to speak out incredibly brave... My per- He also had to give the savage. My mom actually runs need to educate and we need to by posting “Me Too” on her sonal distinction with Zach is speech a second time in front her own nursing home in Or- advocate.” Facebook page. Foster experi- I couldn’t imagine standing up of all the student athletes, in- ange, Connecticut,” he said. Education and advocacy unacceptable enced sexual assault as a col- there in front of people much cluding his teammates on the seems to be the answer to a lege freshman, a time when lot of social issues that our many other young women will society is facing, and Castle- and it is not encounter some form of sexual ton University is well aware harassment or assault. Fos- CU becomes a home for of the much-needed change to tolerated” ter offers some helpful solu- how we address sexual assault. tions to those who are looking In recent years, reports to make a positive difference fall ‘17 UGRAD students of sexual assault have been -Janet Hazelton, CU’s after witnessing their friends on the rise at Castleton Uni- director of human and family share their “Me Continued from page 4 12 years old and my next do his project here. His major versity. In reaction to the Too” stories on social media. dream is; I saw here many sec- is social work. recent release of the Cam- resourcees “You can speak up for your Although it has been hard ond hand stores and I want to “I want to investigate so- pus Safety and Security Re- female friends more often in for him at times, he said “If open this kind of store in my cial workers here and try to port, Proulx said, “The num- public settings, or when guys I didn’t like the country and country and all the money I find their influence factors that bers have steadily increased, tor of Advocacy, Activism and do make inappropriate jokes I didn’t like the people, I want to donate to orphanages, pushed them into social work and we don’t know whether Non-Violence Education. She or insinuations, you can jump wouldn’t have come.” to elderly homes, to homeless professions,” he said. that is because there are more works with victims of sexual in and change that harmful be- As the students are past the people,” Alinova said. Vizcaya wants to go back to assaults happening or if more abuse on campus and ensures havior,” Foster said. halfway point of their inten- She gets to write a project Venezuela and fight to improve people are reporting instances that nobody has to go through Janet Hazelton, the direc- sive U.S. experience, there are when she gets back home to the state of her country. She of assault.” their experience alone. tor of Human Resources at a few things that the students apply for a grant to make this feels a responsibility to. In 2014, there were nine re- “Most people who have CU, sends a message out to all learned here that they hope to dream come true. “My family founded the ports of dating violence. In been victims of assault are qui- Castleton students, faculty and bring back home. Tianjao has to do a final city that I live in. I feel like I 2015 the number rose to 15 ac- et and do not speak up. They staff. “I have a really good idea. research project for his senior have to fight to make it better.” cording to the Campus Safety are afraid of not being be- “It is unacceptable, and it is It’s my next dream. My dream year in China. However, be- and Security report, and to 20 lieved,” she said. not tolerated,” she said. to study in America was from cause he is not there, he has to Liell continues Woods’ legacy in Gen. Action

Continued from page 1 and she provided wonderful al right to access abortions. ing an article from the Castle- I was young, I suffered from my partner was or wasn’t,” leadership,” Liell said, “She This time, 31 representatives ton Spartan in April of 2017, severe depression and anxiety. Woods said, “They asked me To do this, they use events sparks interest in everyone. that voted no. which revealed that the local I was borderline really sui- questions with a smile. They such as movie screenings, and She really sparks passion, and “What they do is a roll call hospital, Rutland Regional cidal.” helped me engage in healthy bake sales. For example, their fire, and she’s really incred- vote, so we can have on record Medical Center, does not ac- She went to her pediatri- conversation.” recent “Cake Pop Boobs Bake ible, just the way she speaks.” which Vt. representatives from cept the university’s insurance cian, and told them during her Ghosh said she is proud of Sale,”in which the proceeds In January of this year, what towns and what counties plan. physical of those thoughts. Woods for being honored as a went to Planned Parenthood. Woods and other members support Planned Parenthood,” “Castleton needs to be tell- “I instantly regretted it,” Choice Champion. “I joined midway through of Generation Action went she said, “I was expecting a lot ing its students that they can she said, “I was met with “I am bursting with pride,” last semester,” Liell said, “It to the Vt. State House for the of yesses, and a lot of positive receive care at the Planned judgement.” she said, “I feel I’m her moth- was a small group…but it’s anniversary of Roe v. Wade- engagement, and I was really Parenthood that is also locat- When she went to Planned er, I’m her father, I’m her always been a small group of the Supreme Court decision shocked by the nasty, cruel, ed in Rutland,” Woods said, Parenthood a couple of years older sister, not just her profes- passionate individuals who are that justified a woman’s right and very small-minded things “They can receive essential later to get tested, she was sor. I’m just bursting with that looking to make a positive dif- to seek an abortion. The trip that some of our representa- health care there.” scared. She didn’t want to an- maternal pride, because she’s ference in their communities, was rewarding, but also disap- tives had to say.” To Woods, Planned Parent- swer any questions truthfully. my child, my sister, my daugh- especially regarding women’s pointing. According to Woods, According to Woods, it is hood is a health care center, But there, her experience was ter that I don’t have. I’m just health.” Planned Parenthood introduc- important for students to be one that won’t turn anyone different. bursting with pride.” Liell said Woods has be- es every year a ‘Roe v. Wade’ aware of Planned Parenthood, away. “I was met with such come a role model for her. resolution, asking if they will which is located 25 minutes “It’s a safe and comfortable compassion and open arms. “She’s a very strong leader, support women’s constitution- away from campus, referenc- place,” Woods said, “When Nobody ever assumed who CU, Lion’s Club host Halloween bash

By Jac Culpo “It’s just a great collabora- The stations themselves Castleton Spartan tive event for Castleton Uni- offered various challenges for versity and the Castleton com- the kids. If they succeeded, Little kids dressed as ev- munity,” said Katy Culpo, lead they got to take a piece of erything from zombies to organizer for the event. candy including Snickers and brides were standing outside Parents in the gymnasium Lifesavers. the doors of Castleton Uni- were enjoying the event as One little girl dressed as versity’s Shape Gymnasium well. With such a safe and Wonder Woman could be Sunday waiting for the clock fun environment, they could heard yelling “I got a strike” to strike 1 p.m. sit back and drink some cider over at the bowling station. A As soon as the doors were while their kids enjoyed them- small group of kids were run- opened, the families began selves. ning from station to station flooding in. Some children “It’s something fun for the competing to see who could rushed toward the face paint- kids to do on Halloween ... win more. Even some parents ing station. Others went right They keep them out of trou- were getting in on the action, to the golf putting game to try ble, and it’s free so it gives trying to beat their children. to win some candy. them something to do,” said Events like these are great Castleton University Tearsa Brannock, a parent at for the college students who Jac Culpo / Castleton spartan teamed up with the Castleton the event. Her child could be work them as well. They get Castelton area children enjoy a Halloween party in the S.H.A.P.E gym. Lions Club to host a Hallow- seen running around dressed community service hours and een Party for local elementary as a lion. simply have a good time. with children, and it allows us ready to go home and eat their could have stepped up the schoolers. The event is orga- With party music playing One of the CU student vol- to develop those skills and it’s winnings from the previous haunted house,” said a laugh- nized by the Health and Physi- and kids laughing and yelling unteers, Kaylee Boutin, said just a lot of fun to be around two hours of play. By 3:30 ing Ella Kuehn, one of the cal Education Department at in excitement, the gym quickly the college students may get them,” Boutin said. you wouldn’t have known the local grade schoolers in atten- Castleton, but any club or team became so loud you had to be more out of it than the kids do. The event began to wrap event took place. dance. was welcome to host a station within a few feet of a person to “We get a chance to expe- up around 3 p.m., and by that “It was fun and there was for the kids to enjoy. have a conversation. rience what it’s like working time most of the kids were a lot of activities… but they ‘Chew Customs’ creates sweet sneaks for students

Continued from page 1 comes from the factory, so you which are the national flower use an acetone base to break of Scotland, a country whose Castleton students are well down the finish and make a nationality my bloodline aware of his shoe painting ex- porous surface, kind of like a shares,” she said. “Without a pertise. Elizabeth Boutin had a canvas,” he said. doubt I will come to him again pair of shoes she was thinking After using a specific type for some great designs.” about throwing away, then de- of paint, the finish, which is And while the work is intri- cided to let Chouinard do his similar to the factory finish, cate and time consuming, the magic on them. has to be put back on to protect price really doesn’t reflect that. Chouinard took an old pair the art. “I usually charge 50 bucks,” of Boutin’s beat up Nike Rosh- “It’s nice to know that Chouinard said. “That’s kind es, cleaned them up and gave there’s someone in Castleton of my flat rate. Depending on them a starry night look with that could fix up a pair of old the intricacy of the design, a black background and white shoes or just switch up the you know, if someone wants stars. style of a pair of shoes I have,” a portrait or something really “I gave him a pair of sneak- said senior shoe guru Rohin intense on the shoe, obviously ers and told him to make them Saini. I gotta charge a little bit more cool. He went above and be- Saini can always be seen because it takes more time. yond exceeding my expec- sporting a new looking, fresh, “I know my audience and tations. It’s awesome to see clean pair of shoes. my customer base here at Cas- someone that uses his interests “Sometimes I get sick of tleton and back home is mostly and talents in a unique way. As wearing a pair of shoes and I younger kids who don’t have someone who loves sneakers, want something different, so the money to pay for $150 dol- it was awesome to add some- knowing that someone can add lar customization on shoes that thing a little different to my some style to a pair of shoes they already paid 100 bucks collection without breaking the I’ve had for a while is awe- for.” bank,” Boutin said. some,” he said. Chouinard can be reached Olivia Maher / castleton spartan Chouinard does all of his Student Mary Cate Franks from on Instagram at @chew- painstaking shoe art by hand. is another happy customer. customs, or on his Chew Cus- ‘Chew Customs’ tricks out sneakers at 50 bucks a pop for college stu- “With leather, you have to “What he made for me was toms Facebook page. dents. He says he knows his audience and what the kids here like when it take off the normal finish that far more beautiful than I imag- comes to the coolest shoes. ined, he even added thistles, CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University sports Wednesday, October, 19, 2016 - 7 My NBA Film room added to Spartan Arena prediction By Brendan Crowley to review game film. The the help from a significant By Dylan Blowers Castleton Spartan former Blue Line Club Room donation from Cutting Edge, a Castleton Spartan was chosen to become the recreational women’s hockey The Castleton Blue Line video room. league, the Blue Line Club President of the Blue Line was also able to renovate the The NBA season tipped off Club, the sports booster club Club Bill Wiles, who is now coaches offices overlooking Oct. 17, and just six minutes for Castleton men’s and a part-time English Professor the ice. into it, a horrific stomach- women’s hockey, was able here at Castleton, stated that, Silengo expressed his turning injury dropped Celtics’ to raise a significant amount “No other Division 3 school utmost gratitude for the Blue big offseason addition, Gordon of money this past season in has something like this. It’s a Line Club. “We are thankful Hayward, and is likely to end memorial donations for Phil great recruiting tool.” for the Blue Line Club and his season. Varney. The video room includes Phil and Janet Varney’s Since then, reigning MVP Varney, who passed green chairs designed with generous donation that allows Russell Westbrook has been away last November, was the Spartan logo, whiteboards us to have a state of the art putting up triple doubles, Gi- instrumental in building for diagramming plays, and a video room. What the Blue annis Antekokounmpo has Spartan Arena before brand new large monitor that Line Club members do for made an early case for this Castleton University bought can be used as a telestrator. our team is invaluable and we year’s MVP award, and the it. He and his wife, Janet, Most importantly, it’s a place cannot thank them enough.” Cavs and Warriors have looked have been strong supporters where the hockey team can As the 2017-18 season beatable. of Castleton hockey. all gather together as a team begins for both teams, the Antekokounmpo, more With that money, Men’s besides the locker room. Blue Line video room will commonly known as the Hockey Head Coach Bill “The key feature is that be very helpful towards “Greek Freak” (mainly because Silengo worked with the everyone can fit in their at their adjustments and hardly anyone can spell or pro- Blue Line Club in order to once,” explained Wiles. improvements. nounce his name), has led the transform one of the spaces Silengo stated that the room Bucks to a 4-2 start with a very in Spartan Arena to a state-of- will mainly be used for the impressive all around stat line the-art video room. Olivia Maher / castleton spartan breakdown and presentation of 39.2 points, 10.6 rebounds The room is a revised of game film to the team. and 5.6 assists per game, all The women’s hockey team enjoys the new film space for both hockey teams In addition to that, with while creating highlight reel room in Spartan Arena. plays. Watch out for these Bucks should he keep putting up numbers like these. The Cavs (3-4) and War- riors (4-3) are both off to slow starts, with the former currently on a three-game losing streak after losing by almost 20 to the Knicks. Lebron has had to make starts at point guard, No.1 and it feels so good and of course he dominated. It seems like with any Lebron-led team, the regular season is like preseason – he’ll mess around Spartans claim top seed in NAC playoffs for the first time since 2013 putting up a great stat line, and then get into the playoffs and By Jordan Lumsden kick it up another level to help Castleton Spartan his team. The Warriors three losses Coming off four straight have come to the Rockets, Pis- shutouts the Castleton men’s tons and Grizzlies, who have soccer team won’t have to a combined 15-5 record so far. worry about playing a road The point is, there is no rea- playoff game, claiming the son to panic if you are a fan No. 1 seed in the North of Cleveland or Golden State. Atlantic Conference playoffs. Both teams will still easily be After three consecutive 6-0 top seeds in their respective victories over SUNY Canton, conferences come playoff time. Johnson St. and Maine As for other contenders, the Maritime followed by a 4-0 Rockets are off to a 5-2 start, win against Husson, Castleton including a come from behind found themselves 9-1-2 in opening night win over the its last 12 games and 10-6-2 Warriors, without the services overall. of Chris Paul. The new big three “It’s a lot of not giving silly in Oklahoma City has shown fouls,” said senior goalkeeper, great potential, and although Aaron Parker, on the recent only off to a 3-3 start, look for streak of shutouts. “In a the wins to be coming as the couple games we’ve given up season progresses and George, some fouls at the top of the Anthony and Westbrook get box and they’ve had some free more playing time together. The kick shots.” Clippers seem not to be missing Parker has a save Chris Paul at all, as they are 5-1 percentage of .784 with 76 and have the best defense in the saves which ranks him fourth league (92.4 points per game al- in the NAC in each of those lowed) and own the best points categories, while also posting differential (+13.8). a 1.24 goals against average The Celtics are still a strong which is second in the league. 4-2 even after the loss of Hay- This is the first time since ward, thanks in large part to 2013 that the Spartans have Kyrie Irving. Jayson Tatum has grabbed the top seed for the also stepped up with the ab- NAC playoffs. sence of Hayward, averaging “The defense is good 15 points and 6 rebounds. enough to keep the offense Speaking of rookies, let’s away from coming in the talk about Lonzo Ball. After a middle and they don’t get a poor debut against one of the good enough shot,” Parker league’s best defensive point said about the team’s victories seldon hill / castleton spartan guards in Patrick Beverly, he to secure the top spot. Thomas Kirk evades a defender in the 6-0 shutout win against SUNY Canton on Oct. 14. has shown flashes of greatness, But there were some including excellent court vision. bumps in the road. The He played very well defensive- Spartans started the season 1-5 Kirk. behind whether it’s getting the agree that the mindset going going to try and have three ly against John Wall, one of and tensions were high. After The team has turned it ball at his feet and dribbling into their semifinal match is in the first half then when the better guards in the game. losing to Potsdam 4-1 on Sept. around in the second half of people,” O’Connor said. one game at a time. he takes me out I’ll at least Fellow rookie guard De’Aaron 10 the team cam together to the season behind the offense O’Connor also mentioned “(We) can’t overlook already have three.” Fox put up good numbers com- try and reverse their losing of freshman forward Seraphin how Iradukunda and Kingdon anybody and it showed With an 8-0-1 conference ing off the bench behind veter- skid. Iradukunda. have meshed during the last year, got upset in the record the Spartans earned a an George Hill, but struggled to “We just had a respect “He’s one of the most second half of the season semifinals by (New England first-round bye and will face find his shot Sunday in his first issue and we discussed it as skillful players I’ve ever contributing to such a fluid College). They were hot New England College in the career start against the Rockets. a team… I think that really played with,” Kirk said offensive attack. Kingdon was and we just took them for semifinal match on Nov. 1 at I think it’s prediction time. helped the team aspect on and Head coach John O’Connor last season’s rookie of the year granted,” Kirk said. 6pm at Spartan Stadium. It’s hard to bet against Lebron, off the field,” said sophomore said that Iradukunda adds and is third in the NAC for Kingdon also added that “We have to set the tempo especially with the Celtics not midfielder, Jack Kingdon. another dimension to their assists with nine. if the team stays calm and we have to show them that we having Hayward. Teams like The Spartans would lose offense. Iradukunda is “At the beginning it was stays composed they’ll be mean business and that they the Bucks and Wizards could the following game to Keene currently tied for the league like we were playing two where they want to be - NAC have no chance of scoring on make some noise, but I fore- St. 2-1, but Kingdon said it lead in goals with 13 and third different games.” Iradukunda Champions. us, playing with us, they don’t see the Eastern Conference be- was the “turning point.” in points with 30. said about he and Kingdon’s But Iradukunda has a belong on the same field as us. ing represented by Lebron yet “I think it was a little “He can break down disconnection. different mindset. We have to set that tone the again. Who comes out of the bit of a chemistry issue, we players individually. We have He added that both have “Five goals probably. first five minutes,” Iradukunda crowded Western Conference? weren’t really gelling to players that can do that but good footwork so with some Maybe six, I don’t know. said. How about three superstars all well and getting used to new that’s kind of his consistency help from coaches they were Sometimes coach doesn’t let chasing their first ring? Thun- personalities,” said junior that he gives us is he’s always able to combine their attacks. me have my hat trick but it’s der over Cavs in seven games, defender and captain, Thomas a threat. Whether it’s getting Both Kingdon and Kirk okay,”Iradukunda said. “I’m Giannis for MVP and Ball for Rookie of the Year. Jason Kratky joins men’s basketball coaching staff

By Jac Culpo Culpo when asked about what between the players. gonna bring a new energy and Castleton Spartan drew him to Castleton. “The main thing I’m a new vibe to the team and “He just seemed the most going to bring this year to I’m excited to get started,” The Castleton men’s up front, honest, you know this team is true togetherness, O’Brien said. basketball team has a fresh blunt ... so I related to that brotherhood, and trust in each The players aren’t the only face on the bench this year. immediately,” Kratky says other to win games,” he said. ones excited to get started No, it’s not a new recruit or of his first interaction with He also said his focus on either. Kratky said he has been walk-on, it’s assistant coach Culpo. He also gave praise defense as a coach could help getting himself pumped up for Jason Kratky. to the Castleton University the team get out on the break practices all week. Coming into this season, website. more and play the high tempo The basketball side of head men’s basketball coach This will be Kratky’s first offense Culpo likes to run. being here isn’t the only thing Paul Culpo knew he needed coaching job since graduating The players seem to agree exciting him either. Being in to add some staff members from Kent State in December as well. Sophomore guard the Castleton area and meeting after losing assistant coach of last year. His lack of Taurian Archie said, “I like all new people has been one of Mike Shewmaker to a head experience is also a strength him. I think he’ll be really his favorite parts of making coaching job at Norwich. though, according to Culpo. good for our team and I think the 600-mile trek east. “I put an ad out online, “He brings a fresh set of he’ll bring something to the “You can’t get through life and after sometime it became eyes,” Culpo said of Kratky’s table to help us.” by yourself so I think meeting clear that he was the guy,” said strengths as a coach. “I feel Transfer guard Chris people is the biggest thing. that’s always a good thing to O’Brian had similar thoughts That has opened my eyes to Culpo, who also added former Courtesy of Paul culpo player Keith Schneider to have.” on the new coach stating. Vermont,” he said the coaching staff earlier this Kratky himself feels he can “He seems like an The men’s basketball team New men’s basketball assistant coach Jason month. bring something new to the interesting character, but in a season opener is Nov. 15 at Kratky comes to Castleton after graduating Kratky was quick to credit staff in how he creates bonds good way. He seems like he is home against Skidmore. from Kent State University in December. 8 -Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Lady Spartans draw with Keene St., 1-1 By Jac Culpo the first half, taking 10 shots to Despite the tie, Keene State made the ultimate sacrifice,” Castleton Spartan Castleton’s one, and managed was in control for most of it, Chapdelaine said. “And she’s to get one back 25 minutes in. boasting 27 shots (11 on goal) been terrific.” The Spartans women’s Taylor Fargland snuck it past to Castleton’s five shots (three The Spartans finished 9-7- soccer team played its last Castleton goalie Kylie Baran on goal). 2 overall with a strong 8-1 regular season game against after a free kick by Katie Offord finished with NAC conference record. For Keene State, ending in a Silegy found its way to her two saves for the Owls. Chapdelaine the season was a hard fought 1-1 draw last feet. Meanwhile, Baran finished success. Wednesday. The second half was a with a career high 10 saves. “I think we’ve had a pretty Both teams found the back defensive battle that saw When asked about how good season. We lost 16 of the net in the first half, but neither team able to score. important Baran, a senior players from last season ... I’m that was the end of the scoring. Nichols found an opportunity who had played no games in really proud of our work ethic Castleton forward Makenzi late in the half on a break goal prior to this season, has and how these girls bring it Bellando blasted the Spartans away, but the Owl’s goalie been to the season, head coach every day,” he said. to an early lead five minutes Shelby Offord made the save. Chris Chapdelaine was all Up next for the Spartans are into the game. Rylee Nichols Baran was equally stout, smiles. the NAC playoffs and they’re lofted a pass over the Keene making four saves in the half. “It’s been awesome, who looking to make a deep run as State defense and Bellando The overtime periods would’ve thought that’s what the second seed. were more of the same as would have happened or seldon hill / castleton spartan buried the first shot of the both teams found cracks in that’s what we’d have seen, Makenzie Bellando makes a play on the ball in game into the left post for the goal. the exhausted defenses but but you know, she’s stepped their game against Keene St. on Oct. 25. But Keene State dominated couldn’t capitalize. up in her senior year and CU crushed by Maritime By Tim Brosnan Castleton Spartan

The Spartans suffered a crushing defeat to the SUNY Maritime Privateers this weekend, to the tune of 61-7. Coming off an exciting victory at home, Castleton was blown out on the road for the second time in three weeks. Yet, some had high hopes coming into this game. “I hope this game can bring us closer, not just as a team but as a family,” said senior linebacker Joel Antoine. “A victory would be a good way to send the seniors on the team off, and a good tempo setter for the young bucks of the team.” A noble thought, no doubt, but clearly this game did not go according to plan for the Spartans. It was an entertaining game to watch – if you were a fan of the Privateers. But for Castleton fans, this one was simply unwatchable. A beautiful view of the Freedom Tower and Empire State Building across the water on a bright and sunny day did not translate to a beautiful outing for the Castleton. Seldon hill / castleton spartan Facing a Privateers defense that came into this Moe Harris makes a run behind the block of teammate Nick Boles in the Spartans 17-14 win over Dean on Oct. 21 at Spartan one allowing just 18 points Stadium. per game, the Spartans for a 1.4 yards per carry special teams faired equally as season that the Privateers were by a fumble recovery on the what we expected but we’re struggled to move the ball. average. The first half saw bad, giving up 35 first quarter able to score over 50 points, opponent’s five-yard-line. just going to have to keep They accumulated just 211 them turn the ball over three points, although the turnovers but their previous season high “I’m glad we were able to grinding.” total yards, while going 0-5 times with one interception, certainly didn’t help. At the was 59. put some points on the board Castleton’s record now on fourth down conversions one fumble and one blocked end of the day, they had given Later in the game, the at least,” said senior fullback falls to 4-4 on the season. and 3-15 on third down punt. Miscommunications up 61 points to the Privateers, Spartans were able to salvage Chris Oettinger. “We have They will now shift their conversions. and drops by the Spartans which is a season high, both what was left of their dignity to be better though. It isn’t focus to their home finale next Forty-three rushing receiving core plagued the for Castleton’s defense and with a 5-yard touchdown just the defense; a lot of the week versus the 3-5 Gallaudet attempts for Castleton resulted offense for most of the game. SUNY Maritime’s offense. plunge by star running back blame falls on us as well (the Bisons. in just 61 yards on the ground The Spartans defense and This game was the third this Moe Harris, which was helped offense). Obviously this isn’t Spartan sports at a glance

By Jordan Lumsden Castleton Spartan

Men’s Ice Hockey

Seven different Spartans scored in all three frames to help Castleton cruise past Wentworth, 7-2, in their 2017-18 season opener. Glenn Wiswell, Troy Taylor, Ryan O’Malley, Kurt Johnson, and Mark Shroyer each had one goal while Caleb Fizer and Otis Goldman recorded a goal and an assist. Ryan Smith tallied 3 assists. Goaltender Ryan Mulder, recorded 31 saves and Castleton outshot Wentworth 41-33. The Spartans were 2-7 on the power play. The team returns to the ice next when they face conference opponent Babson at Spartan Arena on Nov. 3 at Courtesy of castletonsports.com Seldon hill / Castleton spartan 7 p.m. Savanah Graves breaks away from an LIU Post Jade Remillard takes a low angle shot in their home opener against defender in their second meeting of the season Becker on Oct. 27, which they won 7-2. Women’s Ice Hockey on Oct. 15. The Castleton women’s in the game to force an extra were in straight sets. The III New England Regional in the Semifinals of the NAC hockey team currently sits period. Oswego St. outshot Spartans finished the season Gorham, Maine on Nov. 11 Golf East playoffs on Oct.27th in at 1-1 after a 7-2 win against Castleton 39-16. Alexis Kalm 7-16 and 3-4 in the NAC. Bangor, Maine. The Spartans Becker on Oct.27, followed made 36 saves in net for the The mens team placed finish their season 11-9 and by a 3-2 overtime loss to Castleton. Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country 18th in the NEIGA division 3-2 in conference play. Oswego St. the next day. Lisa The Spartans play at home III championships at The Kilroy led the Spartans with next when they take on New Grandon Smith captured Two Spartans finished in Captains Course in Brewster, Rugby two goals in the win against England College on Nov. 10 his second straight individual the top 10 to help Castleton Massachusettes on Oct. 23. Becker, while goaltender at 7 p.m. NAC title, and Castleton secure a third place team finish Thomas Kingsley had the The women’s rugby team Rylie Wills made 11 saves. was able to grab a second at the NAC Championships. lowest score for the Spartans has yet to come out on the Castleton outshot Becker 40- Volleyball place team finish at the NAC Kaylyn Crompton ran a time posting a two day score of winning side of a match this 13. Championships on Oct. 28 in of 20:39.4 to grab the fourth 163 landing him in the 54th season. Currently sitting Goals from Nicole Trivino After back-to-back Farmington, Maine. With the place position, and Miranda position individually. with a record of 0-7-1 The and Ali Stevens allowed the victories against Johnson St. win, Smith now has five race Messeck posted a time of Spartans face in state rival Spartans to force overtime but and Lyndon St., on Nov. 21 wins this season. He posted a 21:37.9 to land in seventh Field Hockey norwich to close out the they were unable to complete Castleton was defeated by time of 26:24.9 in the eight- place. The team will travel to season. Veronica Arnone is the comeback. Stevens scored Norwich to finish the regular kilometer race. Freshman, Gorham, Maine to compete in After winning their final the lone Spartan senior this early in the third period to cut season, followed by a loss Gannon McKearin finished the Division III New England three regular season games of season and leads the team the Oswego St. lead in half to New England College in in fourth position with a time Regional on Nov. 11. the season Castleton ended in tackles with 92. Castleton and Trivino was able to tie the first round in the NAC of 27:09.3. The Spartans up falling to University of plays next when they travel to it up with just a second left playoffs both of those matches compete next at the Division Maine-Farmington, 4-3 in Norwich on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Wednesday November 15, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont DACA panel hopes to educate By Carly Trombley and tell their stories about wanted one person to be an Castleton Spartan what worked, and didn’t work academic, who could tell us with DACA. what this is. And she wanted The Deferred Action for “He (Obama) did it because one person to be a legislator. Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, congress wouldn’t even take it One of the panelists, Eloisa was an immigration policy that up to vote, so that’s why he did Romero, was in the DACA protected undocumented mi- it as an executive action, and I program, which helped her nors from deportation as long don’t think that can be carried get through university. She is as they renewed their DACA over from one administration a student in the human affairs membership every two years. to another,” said Professor master’s program at Universi- DACA also provided un- Sanjukta Ghosh, who agrees ty of Vermont, and an activist. documented citizens work with the general idea of the “I’m not coming to change permits, and financial opportu- DACA program, but didn’t minds,” Romero said. “But I nities for students nationwide like the way it came about. want to share a personal story.” looking to get a higher educa- “Executive actions are Romero is originally from tion at a public university. often reversed, that’s why I México, but she calls Califor- This temporary protection think it should go through con- nia her home. She has lived policy was implemented by gress,” she said. “Debate it. If there since she was nine and the Obama administration in it doesn’t, it doesn’t pass, but courtesy of sanjukta ghosh did all of her schooling there, June 2012 and was rescinded debate it at least. Bring it up. On Nov. 16 in Jeffords auditorium, a panel consisting of a legislator, a including her undergraduate by the Trump Administration For me, that’s important.” DACA recipient, and an immigration historian, will tell their stories and years. In December of this Ghosh believes that the year, she will finally be able to in Sept. 2017. discuss the need for support for undocumented student. On Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in best way to reach students and return to México for the first Jeffords Auditorium, the chair audience members at the panel “My students are very sen- jail or something, and many of but I really want them to vote time in 18 years. of the Vermont Democratic event, and encourage change, sitive. Young people are. So if them are, they’re going to be with their minds.” Party, an immigration histori- is to reach out to their intel- you just tell them stories about moved to tears,” she said. “But She said that’s how she an, and a DACA recipient will lectual side, rather than their young people who’ve come to I’m an academic. I do want chose the panelists. She want- See ‘Gonzales’ on page 6 sit behind the microphones emotional side. get a better life and are now in them to vote with their hearts, ed a DACA recipient. She Commitee formed to 20 bucks well spent By Mike Buonocore rod bike.” improve Castleton Spartan Rentumis isn’t the only student who has noticed the bike Walking to class is no fun ripping around campus. and everyone knows it. On this “I was walking to class Huden campus, it’s usually a mini- earlier this year and heard mum five-to-10-minute trek something with a motor com- to class, depending on where ing up behind me and honestly Briana Bocelli thought it was just a weed Castleton Spartan you live. Cameron Wilks solved that whacker,” said student Olivia issue in a unique way. DeCell, “Then a kid on a bike Castleton University’s din- “It didn’t run when I bought came flying by me.” ing facilities are facing major it,” said Wilks, a freshman at This isn’t the only motor- backlash from students for Castleton. ized vehicle Wilks owns. what they claim are minimal He rides his old school “I own a 2003 KTM 200 nutritional options and de- Cannondale mountain bike to SX,” he said. creasing food quality. class daily. But this isn’t your That is a full on dirt bike, The Student Government normal bike that you bring to which would be even more Association Food Commit- school to get around campus. amusing for him and other tee had a meeting on Monday His bike has a motor mounted students if he were to ride it to open to all students and fac- on it to spin the tires instead of class. ulty to discuss ways in which using his legs. “We ride two-up on it all Huden and other dining facili- “I just look over and I’m the time,” he said, referring ties can be improved. like, yeah you wish you had to having two people on the James Wolfe, vice presi- this,” Wilks said when describ- bike. “It’s basically just two dent of Campus Activities, ing his journeys to class. He bolts with nuts on the ends,” said the food committee was said the bike reaches speeds of he added, describing what he formed last year, but made up to 30 miles per hour under calls “redneck foot pegs.” little to no progress and was the right circumstances. With winter approaching, quickly disbanded. “It runs better when it’s Wilks began talking about rid- He said this year the com- cold,” he said. ing the bike when it’s cold. mittee is looking for more He bought the bike this “It gets really cold while input from students and fac- summer from someone who riding it, like going fast, espe- ulty with examples and ex- just really needed the money. cially with no wind breaker. planation of what needs to be “The guy wanted $40, I It’s just straight through the changed and why. walked up to him and said well sweatshirt,” he said. “If you go and complain it doesn’t run. I’ll give you 20 But he plans to winterize about something, you’ve gotta bucks right now. And he goes, the bike with some studded have proof. I want people to ‘all I wanted was a pack of cig- snow tires so that the cold win- document what’s happening arettes and some gas so that’ll ter months don’t stop his quick when, what meal is it, and fig- work,’” Wilks said. commutes to class. ure out a way we can improve With those 20 bucks, he’s “I have 20 bucks in to it. If what we have,” Wolfe said. made quite the name for him- someone steals it, if someone He said Sodexo is easy to self on campus. breaks my lock, oh well, have work with and the goal is to “As a car enthusiast, I love fun, but they couldn’t really get more student input to im- the crap out of that thing,” ride it around. I’m the only prove what we already have. said student Manny Rentumis. person here with one,” he said The Monday meeting Mike Buonocore / castleton spartan “Not all heroes wear capes. with a smile. heard discussion about how to Castleton University student Cameron Wilks shows off mountain bike Some are lazy and smarter “It’s the best 20 bucks I improve food quality and the tricked out with a motor and a gas tank. Now, he rides around campus than others who just walk. ever spent.” way food is delivered and pre- zooming past kids walking to class. Some ride a jimmy-rigged hot sented to students. From there, Wolfe said the plan is to take everyone’s input and form a list of exactly what people want in their dining halls and bring them to Mural unveiled Sodexo to implement changes. Politics on WIUV He said even if the food was top quality, there would Myles Riley size the frequency of people he said the conversations have still be a need for a food com- Spartan Contributor rapping on the windows of always been calm and committee for students to be a part the WIUV office, followed by pletely understanding of dif- of in order to keep it up to par If you are a conservative a middle finger aimed at the fering viewpoints. Only when or make changes as needed. on a college campus, you may Republican Club during live ignorant people start making “Food is a requirement for want to keep your mouth shut broadcasts. He said students obscene gestures from outside living, so making that food ed- about it, especially while on can hear the broadcast in build- the station does the atmosphere ible and quality is really what the air. ings on campus, and they walk become less so. I’m going for. I’m not saying After only a few minutes over to the office to show their But Lake said this behavior it’s not already, but how can it with Josh Lake, an honors intolerance of what’s being dis- is not native to actual liberal be better?” Wolfe said. history and political science cussed. intellectuals, nor conservative Izzy Gogarty, president of major, as well as the found- Lake summed up this be- intellectuals, but rather from SGA, listed some of the main ing member of the Democratic havior as “disgusting.” people who dismiss the idea concerns that students have Leadership Club and frequent So here we have Lake, a that there is more than one way frequently brought up to her. guest on WIUV Radio, it be- founder of a liberal club, de- of thinking. The people who She said she hears a lot of came very clear just how in- fending republicans. He said bashed Obama are the same complaints about Huden serv- tolerant and divided students at this sort of intolerant behavior sorts of people who are now ing chicken and pasta nearly Castleton University really are. “is the big issue I see on col- bashing Trump, the only dif- every night. Not only that, Lake tried to describe the lege campuses.” ference being their supposed but tacos seem to be common political conflict among stu- “Students don’t want to talk political stance, he said. for lunch, sometimes being dents at the university. about what they feel is impor- “If you ask them why they served twice a week. “There are so many memes tant because they think some- hate Donald Trump, what piece “I couldn’t say exactly out there that say, ‘if you’re a body is going to disagree with of legislation of his they don’t what food we’ll see, but defi- conservative on a college cam- them,” he said. like, what it is about him they nitely more of a variety of pus, you’re fighting a war,’” The discussion then turned don’t like, they have no answer food. Including more protein; Lake said. “You’re going to be to the relationship between the other than the typical ad hom- steak, beef, fish,” Gogarty looking at a population which radio station and the politics on inin insults,” he said. Martin Vanburen iii / castleton spartan said. campus. Asked what it is like is mostly democrats or liberals, The mural of Castleton done by Peruvian artist rather.” to talk about political issues See ‘Lake’ on page 6 See ‘SGA’ on page 6 He then went on to empha- with republicans on the radio, Persi Narvaez is displayed on Babcock Hall.

Editorial wPage 2 s News wPages 3 & 4 s A&E wPage 5 s Front & Back wPage 6 s Sports wPage 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 Editorial CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Is it worth the risk?

The United States has a real possibility. gun control problem. Whether The thing is, we don’t re- you believe that “guns kill ally have militias anymore. In people,” or “people kill peo- the event of an invasion, an ple,” in either case, people enemy army would likely be are dying from bullet wounds. stocked with heavier weap- For some reason, U.S. citizens onry than is currently legal for seem more prone to shooting most citizens to own. Would one another than citizens of we be a safer country if we other countries. Maybe it’s could all threaten to bring our because everyone’s so mad at tanks out of the garage in the one another about differences event of an invasion? Would in opinion regarding gun con- we be safer if we were al- trol. lowed to have a well regulated Sick of hearing ‘I don’t care’ Many people think we militia? Or would arming ev- should just require everyone ery other civilian with assault purchasing a firearm to first rifles pose a risk to our domes- I am a white woman, at- presents the disturbing evi- acquire an appropriate license tic well being? tending a largely white univer- dence that the enslavement of and to undergo a background In light of recent events, sity, in the second whitest state black people in America did check. Many countries that it’s fairly clear that allowing in the United States. not stop with the 13th Amend- have a more strict process for the general populace to look I have the luxury and ment. Instead, slavery has acquiring guns, such as the like the professional military the privilege of questioning just taken on different forms UK, have far fewer shootings wouldn’t be a great idea. We and talking about race – and throughout American history. per capita than we do. haven’t been invaded since then I get to move on and go The mass incarceration of Of course, the focal point the War of 1812. Chances are throughout my day. black men is the present-day of the counterargument is that with the public less well- Racism is not my experi- form of slavery. White people the second amendment. And armed than the invading force, ence nor my life, because I have criminalized and de- frankly, quoting the constitu- the likelihood of any real mili- am not a person of color. I humanized our brothers and tion is a pretty strong argu- tia emerging, and the chances am lucky enough to be able sisters of color. ment. But while many con- of a repulsion of enemy forces to question the institutional There is no place for this servatives quote their right by civilians are both very low. racism that is allowed in our insidious discrimination any- to bear arms, the amendment So is there really any point, country without having to fear where. also states that a well regulat- beyond sport, for the general repercussions upon speaking I was one of the two mod- ed militia is “necessary to the populace to have so many out. erators for the discussion fol- security of a free state.” guns? Are gun sports enough I am white and therefore I lowing the showing of “13th.” With Kim Jong Un and of a reason to justify keep- don’t have to fear for my life As a student activist and a Donald Trump trading threats ing them legal? Would we be during an encounter with po- feminist, I hoped that the dis- via Twitter, most U.S. citizens willing to relinquish whatever lice. I don’t have to endure cussion would inspire (or in- aren’t completely confident independent capability of de- discrimination because of my furiate) my fellow students to that they won’t see another fense we can lay claim to? skin color or a higher rate of make the world a better place war in their lifetime. How- These are the questions we incarceration. for ALL. ever, thanks to our second have to ask. Not, “how can At this moment, 2.2 million Far too often I have heard people are incarcerated in the on this campus, “I don’t care” amendment, most of them we stop mass shootings,” but, real difference in our country. United States, and black men or “That doesn’t affect me, men at the hands of police of- feel fairly secure within their “what are we willing to sacri- However, we can all do more have the highest likelihood of so why should I do anything ficers. There was not a dry eye own homes. It is commonly fice to stop mass shootings?” right now to end this vicious going to prison, according to about it?” in the room as we all watched said that Americans simply cycle of enslavement, incar- The Sentencing Project. That type of thinking is the killing of Philando Castile, have too many guns to make -Brendan Crowley ceration, murder and discrimi- The lifetime likelihood of harmful and ignorant. As stu- Michael Brown, Eric Garner, invading the United States a nation. imprisonment for black men is dents, friends and humans, we Trayvon Martin and many If you weren’t able to at- one in three, compared to the need to take it upon ourselves more who were murdered as tend the showing of the doc- lifetime likelihood of one in 17 to make positive social chang- a result of being black in our umentary film “13th”, it is for white men. es in this world, or just on our society. available on Netflix, and it’s Ava DuVernay directed a campus. As students, we are the powerful. Check us out documentary called “13th.” One of the most powerful next generation of politicians, The film was shown at Castle- parts in the film is a montage police officers and educators -Sarah Liell online! ton University on Nov. 2. It of the recent murders of black who have the power to make a

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It’s that time of the year again. You But I get it, thanking someone for am still in contact with. I really dedicated know, the time when Vermont starts to being in your life sounds a little weird, myself to learning the clarinet (that mo- get cold, but Thanksgiving and Christmas as does thanking yourself for taking no tivation didn’t last very long afterwards). are right around the corner so it’s hard to Monday classes this semester. Fortunate- The thing I remember most, is the school actually be upset about it. ly, there are more ways than just saying it play where I killed it and my teacher told It’s also a time when everyone and out loud to show people and things you me to remember her when I end up on everything seems to be telling you to be appreciate having them around. Broadway. thankful. Be thankful you have this. Be For example, the summer before I en- As you can probably tell from reading thankful you can do that. Or my favorite, tered fifth grade, my parents pulled me this article I am not on Broadway yet, and www.castletonspartan.com be thankful you DON’T have to do that. aside during a family barbeque to tell me don’t plan to be for a while. So naturally I am here to double down that after I graduated fifth grade we would I spent that last year appreciating and on that message and tell all of you readers be moving three hours away to a town in being thankful for the time I had left with to be thankful and appreciate the people the middle of nowhere called Castleton. my friends and the town I called home. and things in your life. Thank your par- I remember I cried for hours that day, Not only by saying to everyone and ev- Alumni Association ents, significant others, friends, even your I didn’t want to leave all of my friends or erything that I loved them, and I was hap- pets. the town I had spent the last seven years py to have them there, but also by show- you are invited to join the castleton alumni association at its Whatever it is that keeps you going in. I also cried the day we left because I ing it in my actions. annual senior class social, honoring december and may graduates. throughout the day, thank them or it for had so many fond memories in that town. We all have something to be thankful Senior Class Social being there. It doesn’t even have to big But for all the tears I shed that last year for, make sure to show that thing how Thursday, November 16, 2017 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. stuff like family members, pets, or your I spent there. It was the best year of the thankful you really are. After all, you car. It could just be the amount of free seven I had lived in Otego, New York. never know when you may lose it. 1787 Room, Campus Center time you have on a Monday, or being able I became closer friends with all of my to breathe through your nose. classmates and teachers, some of which I -Jac Culpo Renovated Apartments Staff Managing Editor Reporters: Renovated apartments include new cabinets, counter tops, Carly Trombley Brigitta Gough flooring, and more. Call for details.802-373-0482. Nicole Webster Corner of South Street and Meadow Lane Copy Editor Briana Bocelli Adam Cook Walk in Closet Zach Castellini- Dow Brick Buildings Mike Buonocore Page Designers 2 Bedrooms Emma Truhan-Swanson Heat Included Adam Cook Sports Reporters: Laundry Facility Martin VanBuren III Jac Culpo Brigitta Gough Brendan Crowley Carly Trombley Robby Pereau Briana Bocelli castletonapartments.com Tim Brosnan Jordan Lumsden Tim Brosnan

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By Mike Buonocore Castleton Spartan

On Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria, a category four storm, made direct landfall in Puerto Rico and devastated the surrounding areas. Thousands of people there are still without power, still lacking food and water, and are also deprived of various other supplies needed for daily life. “We just lost power, a bunch of us, for a couple of days,” said Molly Perkins, a Lisa’s holistic life psychology graduate student By Brigitta Gough the link to listen to reiki music and it’s here at Castleton. “So I think Castleton Spartan supposed to help with your mind and that helps us recognize how soothing. I gave it a try. I was in lying awful it is to lose power, and Lisa Donohue was practicing for in bed and you play with your energy they’ve been out of power her senior ski patrol exam in Buffalo, and it helped,” Elrick said. for 42 or 43 days, so that just New York at Kissing Bridge Mountain. She believes that it helped her get gives us a little glimmer in to Her sister said that she should date one better quicker. She noticed the differ- how it feels for them so I think of the workers on the mountain named ence as soon as the day after practicing it’ll feel good to help out.” Joe. One night, Donohue was there it once. Castleton’s psychology de- practicing with her sister and she point- After watching a student presen- partment is holding a drive to ed him out. tation, Elrick then decided to try an- collect goods to send to Puerto Donohue raced him down the slope. other aspect of holistic health to help Rico to aid them in rebuilding “I smoked him down the hill,” the her hospitalized grandmother: music what was demolished. Castleton University adjunct professor therapy. This is the first time that of health said with a laugh. “She was unconscious for, I think these psychology students They got onto the ski lift together it was like 12 hours and then we had have done anything of this and as they went up the lift they talked. some of her favorite music come in nature. When she asked him to remove his and we started singing with her and she “I’d imagine it’ll feel pretty goggles, Donohue realized she had al- woke up,” she said with a big smile. gratifying. It’s a good feeling ready met him. Elrick quickly told Donohue about to help out,” said graduate stu- They had met seven years ago, both experiences and was amazed at dent Corey Brimmer. briefly, but he didn’t remember her. how well they had worked. “Our professor, Dr. Newell, Donohue decided to ask him on a date “She’s very connected with her she’s a school psychologist, so – but in a unique way. students. She’s incredibly passionate she’s been kind of helping us “If you were going to eat Spaghet- about her work,” said Director of Ca- figure out how to make School tiOs, would you eat them with a spoon reer Services Renee Beaupre White, a Psychology Awareness Week or fork? Don’t answer all at once. I will frequent guest speaker in Donohue’s something prominent on cam- have my people contact your people if class. pus. She has a friend who lives you get the answer right and I might Junior Brianna Heading described in Puerto Rico, so she made just let you take me out,” Donohue her teaching style as very hands-on and that connection about how we said, recalling the moment. not lecture heavy. can give throughout this week He answered “spoon” and three “The first part of the semester, we and that can be our focus,” years later they were married. talked a lot about mindfulness and Perkins said. Before their wedding, she told Joe meditation so she brought us outside Courtesy of Lisa Donohue If it weren’t for School Psy- that he had to bring something with and we just practiced it and stuff like chology Awareness Week, the him if he wanted to marry her. Lisa Donohue is more than just a professor of health. She that,” Heading said. psychology students would “She said ‘On our wedding day you stays active and operates her own alternative medicine During her classes, she is very posi- still feel the need to help out a must bring a white rose,’” Joe said. tive and high energy. She has students country in need, they said. But on that wedding day, it was ing staying in good health, but she was Joe said it’s really frustrating for bring snacks to class for presentations “Our school is already do- Donohue who brought the rose. always more interested in the holistic Donohue when she can’t work. and she jumps in at the end of their ing fund-raisers for Puerto “In my family, a single white rose side of things. This interest caused But before her accident, Joe was presentation to give them feedback and Rico. I think the reason we’re means love,” Donohue said. her to make the change to the holistic diagnosed with cancer on tax day of more information on the topic. getting on board is because Dr. She explained that she worried health field and later open the clinic. 2005. He and Donohue had started “I think it’s fun and it makes the Newell thought of the idea and he would forget the rose because he their practice five years before this. three hours go by quick,” Heading had a personal connection with hadn’t even known where he was go- Not all roses They were going back and forth be- said. someone who’s there without ing to stay the night before their wed- In 2012, Donohue fell off a horse. tween Boston and their home in Wall- After one student’s presentation on power,” said Brimmer. ding. She hurt her back so severely that she ingford. They did not solely rely on music appreciation, she played a song There is some healthy com- Donohue pays attention to every couldn’t stand straight for months de- the doctors for his treatment either. that she said was one of her favorites, petition between fundraisers detail in life so she remains organized spite numerous visits to different doc- Donohue did energy work on him and “No Matter What” by Badfinger. She and donation drives on cam- and things are done the way she likes. tors to seek help. changed his nutrition plan. danced along to it and encouraging stu- pus. Students know her as a professor at “It was like someone threw gas on “We went from working with Sha- dents to do the same. “The nursing students and Castleton, but outside of the classroom me and lit me on fire. I was in a heap of manic healers to working with his or- thopedic oncologist surgeon in Boston, the athletic department both Donohue loves to be outside in nature, pain,” she said. Her Mantras have a competition going on horseback riding, skiing, sailing, writ- She did energy work on herself, who little did we know was in like the top three in the nation,” Donohue said. Donohue believes in many for Puerto Rico and Hondu- ing and decorating. She tries to incor- used apple cider vinegar, flaxseed oil things, including the mantras and ras. They’re collecting things porate her love of nature and decorat- and fish oil for the inflammation and If it hadn’t been for the Rutland Regional Medical Foley Center, they sayings that she says and uses as deco- those countries need, we’re ing into her second job, as co-owner Joe did chiropractic work on her until rations in her clinic. Above the door trying to get involved with that and practitioner at her holistic health she got surgery on Valentine’s Day in would have had to close their practice altogether, but they made it work by frame of her massage room she has and kind of spread it out a little clinic in Wallingford, called Thrive 2013. printed on the wall ‘I have enough, I bit more,” Brimmer said. Center of the Green Mountains. Less than a year later she fell in her bringing work on their trips to Boston and working as much as they could do enough, I am enough!’ The psychology students She has elements of nature placed garage. She has sayings that she tells her will have a table set up at most or hung throughout the building in- “I body slammed so hard that I while they were home. Now, Donohue only takes a break students, one of which resonated with of the home basketball games cluding a pheasant in her massage didn’t know where I was,” Donohue Elrick. The saying is ‘everybody has a in order to stretch out the ef- room, an end table with tree branches said grimacing at the memory. from her work once a year. She teaches at Castleton and works full time in the story and every BODY has a story.’ fort to get Puerto Rico back on for legs and a clock on her wall framed She had to get another surgery with- “That really resonates with me be- track, Perkins said. in tree bark and small sticks. in a year and two weeks of the first one. clinic but still makes time for her favorite activities on the weekend with cause you never know what someone A van will also be set up Donohue and her husband opened “It was by far one of the hardest is going through and that’s kind of outside of Jeffords Hall for the clinic 17 years ago. He is a practic- segments of my life,” Donohue said. her family. “People will say to me all the time what she’s all about,” Elrick said. the whole duration of School ing chiropractor and she practices over She struggled with the pain. She She uses quotes like these to add to Psychology Awareness Week, 12 modalities of holistic health includ- had to throw her 5-year-old son Myles’ ‘Lisa how do you do it all?’ and I’d say ‘I don’t’ because you give up one thing the good energy of the classroom be- which is Nov. 13-17. ing massage, reiki and acupuncture. clothes up the stairs in the morning so fore starting class. She creates the same Items needed include She got into holistic medicine because he could get ready for school because to get another. You can do anything but you can’t do everything,” she said. good energy throughout the clinic with bottled water, non-perishable of her grandmother, who was always the pain was so severe she couldn’t decorations, which have a calming ef- food, baby food, over the making different concoctions using climb the stairs. fect the second you walk in the door. counter medications, first aid plants while working on her dairy “I still kept pushing through, work- Her Castleton life “She’s genuine and she’s very car- supplies, diapers, wipes and farm. ing and doing everything, but I would As a professor, Donohue inspires ing. She always wants to be sure she batteries. There will also be a It had always interested her. feel like a sitting duck,” she said. her students to take care of themselves does a good job. She goes above and collection box in the psychol- She did not begin her career in Now she can move normally again, and has even helped one student use beyond her time,” said Becky Johnson, ogy department of the Jeffords holistic health, however. She studied but it was not easy for her to get to this holistic medicine on her own. a patient at the clinic for more than 12 building. marketing at Canisius College of Buf- point. Junior Meg Elrick, who is in Dono- years. The first game they will be falo and got a dual Master’s degree in “It taught me a lot about resilience. hue’s Alternative Medicine class, used collecting at will be Nov. 17, Health Promotion and Marketing from I didn’t sleep for years. Every night I reiki to help herself and music therapy and instead of paying to get in, Ohio State University. would be up on the hour. I never had a to help her grandmother in the hospital. attendees can enter by bring- After college, she worked in health scenario where I didn’t have this pain,” “I was sick for a little while and had ing one of the above items. promotion in the workplace, advocat- she said. to miss one of the classes. She sent me Alum trades Vt. for NYC ad job By Brigitta Gough “Your car will get towed to a place on 12th Avenue you never Castleton Spartan want to go,” Barsch said. She also had to adjust to how close everyone was to each During the first snow of the season, 36-year-old Castleton other all the time as well, especially on the subway. University alumna Sky Barsch started sobbing on 9th Avenue in “When I first started commuting on the subway, I was like New York City. Someone approached her and bought her a cup ‘I’m doing this wrong, like I keep getting bruised. People just of coffee to help calm her down. Now he is her “Instagram BFF.” like shoved past you,” Barsch said. This is a rite of passage in New York city. She loved what she had been doing in Vermont, but she want- “Apparently everyone in New York has their first public cry ed to work for a bigger publication, which is what prompted the because you can’t hide anywhere here,” Barsch said with a laugh. move to the city. Now, at The Nation, she works in advertising, Moving to New York after living in Vermont for 17 years was which she had some knowledge of from her time as owner of an adjustment for Barsch. In Vermont she worked for multiple Vermont Sports Magazine and associate publisher of Vermont publications as a writer. She was a reporter for the Barre-Mont- Life. pelier Times Argus, Burlington Free Press, and was a freelance “I kind of just had a knack for it,” she said. writer for publications like the New York Times and Cleveland She said it’s different than reporting, but in some ways it’s Magazine. She later owned Vermont Sports Magazine and be- similar. came a publisher for Vermont Life. “There are a lot of reportorial skills that are involved in adver- In Vermont, she lived a very outdoorsy and active lifestyle tising. It still uses that part of my brain, just kind of in a different that included mountain biking, skiing and hiking – none of which way,” she said. can be found in New York City. She still has to research a lot and match the advertisers to her She still remains active with her dog Siena, however, taking audience at The Nation. her on an hour-long walk every morning before going to work “By coming to them with at least a general understanding of at her current position at The Nation magazine, as advertising their organization, what their goals might be, you can offer that director. service or help them,” Barsch said. “You also walk so much here that you stay in good shape. I She said she struggled to fit in at The Nation at first because probably walk four to six miles a day just commuting,” she said. she was used to knowing everyone in Vermont and knowing the people she worked with. She’s now tight with her co-workers, Courtesy of Sky barsch And she still goes back to Vermont twice a month to see her boyfriend and go mountain biking. but said she wasn’t at first. Castleton alumna Sky Barsch moved to New When Barsch moved to New York, she learned some hard life York to work for The Nation as a reporter. lessons – like don’t park within 17 feet of a fire hydrant. See ‘Father’ on Page 6 4 - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 Campus News CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Storm damages WIUV tower, Haskell

By Nicole Webster He also had to go back to the station to see Haskell and took a picture of it. Castleton Spartan what he could get running. It was only a few None of the members currently know how hours before they were back online. much the damage will cost the club or the school When the windstorm whipped through cam- The tower being gone was definitely notice- because they haven’t had a board meeting yet. pus on Monday, Oct. 30, the roof of Haskell was able for other members of the WIUV board as On Nov. 9, WIUV was taken off the air be- damaged along with the WIUV tower getting well. cause some new issues came up. knocked out. “It was weird. I haven’t been up to look at the “They were on the air until yesterday. Yester- Toné Sawyer was the first person to notice tower. I don’t think any of us have been on the day with the roof repairs they had to unplug the the tower was gone. The power was down, so roof of Haskell. Usually the tower is pretty vis- antenna,” Dean of Students Dennis Proulx said. he went to the station to get everything back up ible and it wasn’t there. I knew it was down but The extent of damage is unknown to the an- and running. On the walk back to his dorm, he I was like ‘that isn’t normal.’ It didn’t look right. tenna because they need an engineer to deter- looked up and noticed the tower was missing. Haskell doesn’t look right without that tower,” mine whether or not it is okay. The station can Sawyer was shocked to see that the tower secretary for WIUV Adam Cook said. be off the air for up to 30 days before needing was no longer standing atop Haskell Hall. The general manager for the station, William to let the FCC know, but they would like to get “Bad words. So many thoughts were running Chmielewski, expected the worst when he heard up and running soon since they are part of the through my head. Who’s going to pay for this? about the tower being down. Emergency Activation System, according to What’s is going to cost?” Sawyer said. “I was concerned about the station and what Proulx. He knew he had to tell someone, so he took would need to be done to fix the issue. I was Sawyer heard rumors of around $70,000 in hoping it wasn’t bad, but was expecting the damage to the roof alone, but that’s just a rumor, action. Adam Cook/ Castleton Spartan “I texted the general manager, then Sam worst,” Chmielewski said. so they’re hoping to find out exactly the cost at Green, then Mariah O’Hara and the rest of the Sawyer was getting the station as far out as the next meeting. Maintenance crew members survey executive board for the station and ran to see the Dollar General in Castleton, but they haven’t Proulx doesn’t yet have an estimate for the the damage done to Haskell Hall Dean Proulx in a span of five minutes,” Sawyer really tested it since the damage. damage to Haskell either. and the WIUV tower after a major said. Cook saw people working on the top of windstorm earlier this month.

Too scared to talk gun control? By Bailey Cummings Castleton Spartan

What normally appears in this space is the Word on photo courtesy molly demellier the Street column. A column in which I ask students a dif- Castleton University Alumnus Nick Johnas, right, and his father-in-law, Bob Mulkern, pose with shirts signifying a life-saving ferent question each week liver transplant. Because of Johnas’ selfless act, Mulkern was able to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. pertaining to what is going on around campus and in the world. But, this week was different. The question posed was, “What do you think about our The best wedding gift country’s gun laws?” By Molly DeMellier if his blood and tissues were compatible but also if he Despite approaching and Spartan Contributor was healthy enough to donate. asking seven different people, It was a perfect match. no one wanted to weigh in on It was the perfect match. In more ways than one. Exactly 75 days before the ‘I do’s’ both men went the issue of gun control in our Amanda Mulkern and Nick Johnas met at Castle- under the knife. country and how they feel we ton in 2010, began dating that November, were en- After eight hours on the operating table, 24 hours should be dealing with trag- gaged October 10, 2015, and one month and one day in the intensive care unit, and four days in general edies caused by gun violence. later learned that Mulkern’s father, Bob, may not live recovery, the former defender for the Spartans left When asked the ques- to walk her down the aisle. Massachusetts General Hospital with only 40% of his tion, one student responded, “My dad was diagnosed with liver cancer and original liver and a 7 and a half inch incision along his “I can’t answer that. It’s too end stage liver disease,” said Mulkern. “He needed abdomen. His soon to be father-in-law followed him touchy of a subject.” a lifesaving liver transplant or a live-liver donor to six days later with a full life ahead of him. Another simply said, “I survive.” “They took 60% of Nick’s liver and completely don’t feel comfortable an- Because of where he was on the transplant list, removed my dad’s bad liver,” Mulkern said. “So Nick swering.” a live-liver donor was the best chance for survival. got the brunt of it initially.” The issue of gun control However, Mulkern, her mother, and two brothers As Johnas’ body fought to repair itself after the and laws in our country is a proved not to be matches to save her father who be- invasive procedure, Mulkern’s dad quickly began to heavy topic, but it’s one that gan to rapidly decline, but refused to let them cancel feel rejuvenated with the unhealthy organ removed is very important. It’s a dis- the wedding. from his body. cussion that must be had in “We went through the ups and downs of what was “Within hours of the surgery Bob was doing amaz- order to create change for our going to happen,” Mulkern said of the blend of wed- ing,” said Johnas. “It was an uphill battle for about a country now and in the future. ding planning and hospital visits. month and a half but to know that everything went In hopes of getting an- While waiting to move up the transplant list it was that well made it all worth it.” swers to this relevant ques- decided to begin attacking the cancer and after a year In that span, both men’s bodies had almost fully tion, I would love to hear of radiation treatments the tumor shrunk. regenerated their livers back to normal size and are what you have to say. “Thankfully that took,” Mulkern said. “But we expected to make a full recovery. Your answer may be used kind of got to a standstill last fall and my dad just kept On May 6, 2017 Mulkern walked down the aisle in the next issue. getting sicker.” on her father’s arm and said ‘I do’ to their perfect All answers will be read As the wedding date neared, it became increas- match. and greatly appreciated. ingly clear that Mulkern may not share the day with “As much pain as Bob was in, he was so motivated If you would like to answer her father. to get to the wedding,” Johnas said. “It wasn’t until the question, “What are your seeing him walk her down the aisle that it really set Photo courtesy molly demellier Amanda Mulkern and her father dance thoughts on our country’s gun “I couldn’t imagine getting there without my dad,” in, everything’s going to be fine.” laws?” you may send me an she said. togther at her wedding. email at bec02210@castle- That winter Johnas asked to undergo testing, This story originally appeared on castletonsports. ton.edu which included blood work, a physical examination, com written by Molly DeMellier, ‘14, assistant direc- and detailed imaging of his liver to determine not only tor of the Castleton Fund and Donor Relations. Spanish TA adjusting to Vt. life Shudder Hurd-Burnell guage classes, a tutor, and the ently. different,” Wood said. “When Spartan Contributor advisor of the Spanish Club. “I think, like obviously you go abroad you realize She also lives, eats and studies sometimes it gets hard or there’s much more to learn From Sara Gonzalez’s here on campus. whatever, but overall I think and to practice.” well-heated dorm room, dress- Like all international com- she speaks really good Eng- After graduating college ing for the day is less of a rou- munity members, Gonzalez lish,” said Kathryn Callahan. in 2014, Gonzalez has taken a tine and more of a guessing deals with a number of ob- “At the beginning of the year number of courses to improve game. When she looks out her stacles on a daily basis, the she told us, ‘The same diffi- her English and her teaching window for clues on what to weather being only a minor culties that you have in Span- techniques. She said these wear, she sees outfits ranging example. ish is what I have in English,’ classes were totally differ- from winter jackets to shorts “It’s the first time I’m so like it really helped us out ent from being at a university and T-shirts. abroad and it’s my first time and everyone understands that again, yet another thing she’s For Vermonters, this speaking English in real situ- there’s going to be difficulties getting accustomed to. Cur- sounds like business as usual, ations, so I’m getting used to either way.” rently she’s taking two classes, but for Castleton’s new Span- that,” she said. Delma Wood, a Castleton both outside the language de- ish teaching assistant, the up- Although she was an Eng- Spanish professor and fel- partment. coming winter is just the tip of lish teacher in her own coun- low native of Argentina, un- “Yeah, it’s dealing with a the icicle. try, she often worries that in derstands the difficulties of new educational system. It’s Gonzalez, of Cachi, Argen- America her English isn’t adjusting to life abroad and hard to adapt,” she said. “And tina, is spending her first time good enough. After years speaking a foreign language. it’s the language barrier … Shudder Hurd-Burnell / Spartan Contributor in the United States as a new teaching at the primary and “Well, this is a very chal- we have to work much harder teacher and student at Castle- secondary school level, she lenging thing for her. Even probably.” Spanish TA Sara Gonzalez, left, works on a feels that she comes across as though she learned English pinata with Spanish Club students for the Day of ton University. She works as the primary too bookish. as a second language in her See ‘TA’ on page 6 the Dead celebration. teacher of two Spanish lan- But her students feel differ- native country, of course it is CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 - 5 The You’ve got mail...and a painting Adam Cook the seasons. I have no painting of the campus center said she legacy of Castleton Spartan skills, Emily does.” appreciates the paintings and According to Benoit, she what they add to the space. For most students, the started doing artwork with her “I think she’s added a nice, Sparty mailroom in the Campus father when she was five years warm, welcoming touch to Center serves as a place to old. Her father taught her how what could otherwise be a pick up mail and maybe a care to draw bunnies, but she says pretty sterile area,” Angis said. continues package or two from home. her father is not an artist. “She’s very talented and it’s a But for Castleton senior “I always liked to draw, so pleasure to see what she comes Brendan Crowley Emily Benoit, the window of he would draw with me when up with each season.” Castleton Spartan the mailroom is her canvas. I was little,” she said. Benoit said her favorite Every season, she turns the Benoit works in the reaction came from a student Courtesy of Heidi Cole Being Sparty isn’t just any- glass into a work of art, mailroom three times a week, who was convinced that a thing. It’s a big deal. creating the changing seasons Emily Benoit’s mailroom painting for March. each shift for two hours. The professional had done the It also holds great responsi- with each stroke of her paintings take four hours to painting. For her, however, Students enter the mailroom said. complete. She said her next she enjoys seeing the reactions bility and passion. Those who paintbrush. after seeing the paintings on Heidi Cole, supervisor of put themselves in the costume “I want to be an elementary painting is going to be a turkey, from people who appreciate the glass, always curious as the mailroom said she enjoys but her favorite is the one her work. must bleed 343 Green. teacher, so I have a lot of to who made the paintings, the images on the glass and Two former Spartys’ shared creativity,” Benoit said. “I that she recently completed “I really like when people Benoit said. that she and Benoit comes up featuring a scarecrow and a walk by and they just stop and their experiences, and they really like the seasons, and I “It’s really nice. It’s a big with the ideas for them. were not all that pleasant. But enjoy painting them.” jack-o-lantern. stare at the window,” she said. window, so a lot of people can “I love what she does,” Associate Dean of Students “I just get a lot of compliments. it’s the spirit and joy that the The efforts are appreciated. see, just for everybody,” she Cole said. “We go according to costume can bring out that Victoria Angis who works out It’s really nice.” makes it worth it. Due to the secrecy of the bodies inside, those interviewed will remain unnamed. First of all, the suit consists of pants, a body suit, gloves, big shoes, and the head. The Fantastic Fabricator There are certain rules that must be followed as Sparty. timed and executed. You can’t talk. You must wear Nicole Jane, who portrayed the Klogs, not your own shoes. Clarice was phenomenal. And of course, you must keep She had me laughing an the headgear on the whole uncountable times during the time. show; but if I’m being honest, On hot days, there is a five the whole cast had me doing minute break every 20 min- that the whole time. The entire utes. Ice packs are used to night sequence where Katy keep cool. And the costume (Lucrece) whispered what to certainly is hot. say to Dorante had me dying. One Sparty who wore it “My god you’re sexy” was during homecoming weekend delivered perfectly, alongside when the temperature reached several other lines that the 90s claimed that it was “90 showcased the hilarious duo of degrees outside and probably the two. 1000 degrees inside the suit.” Rebecca Russell (Isabelle/ The second Sparty, who Sabine) couldn’t have been wore it at a football game con- cast more perfectly. The tinued on this point. “That suit combination of stone-cold fury sucks when it’s hot out. I was (Sabine) and the adorable/flirty sweating in 45 degree weather. (Isabelle) were both portrayed Even when it’s cold, you’re in a manner where even the sweating in that suit.” physical movement of each The no-talking rule can Martin VanBuren III / Castleton Spartan character was unique. You sometimes be costly. On Dorante (Vinny Tatro) meets Clarice (Nicole Jane) for the first time. knew when Sabine was on her homecoming weekend, Sparty way. But both characters had was approached by NBA Head Martin VanBuren III before it even took place. The a representation of their own, Coach and Castleton Hall of Castleton Spartan scene where you puppeteer and were portrayed beautifully. Famer Stan Van Gundy. Van Clinton (Anders Bright) Kyle McCarthy (Philiste) Gundy wanted a picture. In my last review, I critiqued was genius and hysterical. projected some of the Unfortunately for the per- “Rhinoceros” (perhaps a little “Thou Bastard” was one of seriousness of the show, as his son inside, he or she could not harsher than I should’ve) but I the highlights of the show for character was one of the more say a word to the famed coach. want the individuals involved laughter, which prompted the straight-forward and earnest of Still, he or she sort of met Stan in every show — both cast and entire audience to respond. the bunch. I can’t say a whole Van Gundy. crew — to be able to reflect on The one line that woke lot, as his onstage time was Other times, children might their contribution and improve EVERYONE up though, was limited in comparison to other avoid Sparty at all costs. One upon it. “Amazing Tits.” I’m sitting characters. little girl would not give a With “The Liar,” I cannot here continuing to chuckle, but And lastly Virgil Van high-five, fist bump, or even compare the performances of maybe that’s my immaturity. Guilder, sorry for saving you a quick glance at the mascot. the actors simply because this Speaking of Bright, his for last! The physical acting You have to be able to handle was a completely different cast physical acting and inflection had everyone laughing as being ignored. from “Rhinoceros.” I ended paired perfectly with Tatro. I you exited with your joyful Then of course, you have to my last review asking to have have to say, I saw a little Charlie hop twice. After both times, I entertain. One Sparty danced my socks blown off, and to be Chaplin in his movement. The was expecting you to exit like at halftime of a football game. honest, I couldn’t find them vocal sounds you made while that EVERY time. I felt a bit The other took fake pictures after seeing the show for the Tatro was puppeteering you, in of a Gandalf vibe from your with a crowd and of himself. second time. addition to “Are you my dad/ character, but I think it fit quite One of them even got to cruise Let’s talk lighting, shall father?” both got me good. well. You hit both emotions as around on a hover-board. we? Holy smokes. I honestly One scene in particular that Dorante’s father; pure joy, and He or she must be a comic thought during an evening caused laughter to erupt from raw fear-inducing power. and a crowd pleaser. It’s all scene at first glance that the audience was the Mission If I had anything negative about making the families video projections were being Impossible entrance. I have a to say about the performance, laugh. utilized to achieve the desired feeling that wasn’t scripted, it would be the premature exit And that right there is what “moonlight through the trees” and I think it was a fantastic of the audience prior to curtain makes it fun. The smiles and look. Even if it wasn’t meant inclusion. call. Holy shit Castleton, this laughs are the best part of it all. to represent moonlight, it Katy Albert (Lucrece) was is the second performance in a “I like putting a smile on still made my jaw drop; Martin VanBuren III / Castleton Spartan right in the mix in prompting row that I have attended where the little kids’ faces. I didn’t and from a photographer- Brandon Bailey and Vinny Tatro are hilt-to-hilt laughter from the audience. the student audience has been know how much the commu- unbelievably disrespectful. perspective, I could see myself during a duel in “The Liar.” Notable moments for me nity enjoyed seeing Sparty,” photoshopping some pretty were the letter opening, the I get it — everybody in the said one Sparty. spooky things in there. Next “coaching” of Clarice (Nicole back — you were there from “It’s fun, it is. It’s fun be- time! automatic 10/10. Well, except Vinny Tatro. Holy shit. Jane), and any scene where she 6:45ish-9:30, it’s a long cause seeing all the kids smile, Even the intermission for the leafy vine on the left- I don’t think anyone else was fierce and showcasing her show. But it’s also a long and even parents and grand- lighting was fascinating! If hand side, but it proved to be a could’ve played the role of own loveable style of humor, PERFORMANCE for the cast parents, it’s fun. It’s something I had one complaint, it was perfect set for the production. Dorante better than you. You which was every scene. And I and crew, who have worked that, a lot of people don’t re- that the lighting during the I wasn’t the biggest fan of were cunning, swift, and loved them all. very hard to put the show alize, it’s a big deal around night scene was too dark for the sound utilized for the show, danced through motions and It took audiences a little bit together. You got in for free. here,” said the other Sparty. my camera, but otherwise, it but maybe that’s my already- lines as if everything was to warm up to the Dr. Seuss- They’re unpaid. And fellow Although the suit may be works great for an audience! negative bias against the natural. Your physical and like writing and costuming, but students. heavy and hot, bringing upon a Ok, so I don’t even really have songs; they’re the type that get vocal acting was superb; I it wasn’t long after Brandon Now that I’ve taken care of major physical toll on the body a legit complaint about the stuck in your head REALLY have to say I laughed an equal Bailey (who played Alcippe) that, Vinny, Nicole, and Katy; inside, being Sparty is a huge lighting. fast. And they don’t get out. number of times on the delivery entered when the audience I have photographed the three honor here at Castleton. You The set for me was very I did appreciate that the of dialogue AND the timing started to giggle a little more. of you (I should probably have the ability to bring out reminiscent of the “Romeo songs were all string (or of your movement. The duel The secret handshake got me include Garrett if we include happiness to all ages, to make and Juliet” stage from a few orchestral) covers of the with Alcippe (Brandon Bailey) good, but “Would you speak “Rhinoceros,” so four) the an entire crowd get involved in years ago. Maybe it was the pieces. I think that definitely was not only magnificently lower” and the procession of most on stage while I’ve been something. That experience is building and street design matched the tone of the show, choreographed, but was one of literally speaking in a lower here at Castleton, and I’ve an amazing feeling. combined with the foliage, but and I appreciate the connection my favorite standout moments pitch got quite a few laughs. photographed some of my Then of course, one can I loved every bit of it. I think between the seriousness of the from the show. Brandon’s comedic timing was favorite characters that each of forever say that they were once the highlight for me was the show and the seriousness of And you didn’t even duel! on point. you have portrayed. I’m going THE Castleton Spartan. fountain/statue in the middle, the songs used. They were But you did. I definitely got a “I will say two words: to miss all of you on stage after as well as the curly little plants both serious, and not serious. little bit of a Sherlock Holmes pomegranate,” also received you graduate. scattered around the set. And it Now let’s get into the good vibe (with Robert Doweny Jr.) an eruption of laughter from I’ll see you next semester. was symmetrical! So that’s an stuff. where you described the duel the audience, and was perfectly The fun of berating bad movies Zach Castellini-Dow senior music major here at Castleton, pointed ridiculous delivery from a supporting actress friend in a public place and both yell something Castleton Spartan out all of the cheesy music changes. Our other that somehow stayed in the movie, or even stupid in unison like, “MOOOOSE!” Then, a friends imposed their knowledge of writing, the absolute garbage fire of a track that some year later you or a friend will pick that reference The hit TV show, “Community”, tells about english and photography, and it becomes a unknown musician put together for the credits. out of nowhere and the cycle starts all over an experience we’re all familiar with - watching melting-pot of comical criticism. What upsets me about engaging movies is again. intentionally bad movies with your college There’s a sort of mysticism that comes along that I feel like it’s my social responsibility to “There’s something about wasting time roommates. They define it as a, “Purely college with a bad movie. It’s almost exciting. be quiet. I’ll take it upon myself to sometimes watching a movie that totally sucks that’s just experience.” When I sit down to watch the 6th “Nightmare shush someone next to me if they’re being too awesome,” says Doug Jeffery, a Business In my experience, this tradition was one on Elm Street” film, I know I’m not going to disruptive. student here at CU. of the building blocks of the most important be moved - this film isn’t going to make me That goes out the window when I’m He really nailed the therapeutic aspect of friendships I made throughout my time at reevaluate myself. wearing pajamas, drinking beers and watching watching bad movies. Even though you don’t Castleton. When I started in Ellis Hall in 2013, “Sometimes it’s better to watch a bad movie a terribly-great series like “Pumpkinhead”, or have to be totally engaged, it helps to take we still had cable in every room. This led to our with your friends than a really good movie,” the standalone juggernaut that is “Spiders 3D.” the edge off when you’ve been reading and forced-triple room being tuned into channels Barone said, then adding, “When everyone I think the best thing about watching these studying all day. like BET and the Sci Fi networks constantly, is watching a good movie, they’re typically movies is the memories it creates. It starts with If it’s not bad movies, then grab your best hoping for a bad movie that we could all stop engaged and not talking.” a single joke someone makes, and it’ll make a friend and watch a completely new series and and joke about. He sheds light on the beauty of bad cinema few appearances during the movie. In the next get lost for a little bit; If it’s not any good then at As we matured through our college in the sense that we’re not looking for minute few days, we’ll be somewhere - in public, at least you’ll have something to laugh at. experiences, we all gained our own areas of details - not picking through each scene. We’re dinner, or even walking down the hall, and expertise. I, of course, imposed my knowledge waiting for that dramatic cut that makes us something will spark that reference. of history on the films, while John Barone, a almost cough-up whatever we’re drinking. That The best moment is when you look and your 6 - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Romero Lake defends Republicans’ radio rights reunites Continued from page 1 Vermont State College System the wide range of opinions and has adopted freedom of speech voices found on Castleton Uni- Lake uses this sort of ques- policy that allows them to say versity’s campus. with her tion to gauge how “into” poli- anything that falls inside FCC Political science professor tics someone is. regulations.” Rich Clark also discussed the “If all you can tell me is According to Lake, how- need for political debate and the worst thing about Donald ever, the political divide on free speech, even if the val- family Trump as a person, and not campus may be less about ues may seem in the minority. Donald Trump as a president, politics and more about virtue He also cited a Pew poll in it’s not worth having a political signaling. which 51 percent of republi- Continued from page 1 conversation with you,” Lake “It’s less of a political di- can college students said they explained. vide and more of a divide felt “coldly” about professors She will reunite with fam- He went on, describing among those who are invested whereas on 5 percent of demo- ily members she once had to the lack of support his liberal in politics and those who pre- crat students do. leave behind. Unfortunately, a friends give him when he says tend to be,” he said. Clark offered several links cousin she was very close to, this sort of thing. This doesn’t William Chmielewski, the to stories showing how repub- died three weeks ago. bother him, though, because he general manager of WIUV, licans and conservatives on Because of her inability to said he wants to talk policy. does not see a big problem college campuses are treated return home and her family’s “The Republican Club and among students at Castleton differently than democrats. inability to come to the U.S., I talk policy and political phi- regarding political debate on “In an academic environ- she won’t get to reunite with losophy on the radio,” he said. the air. ment, conservative views can him. Lake doesn’t like Donald “There is some negative often be underrepresented, so “There is hope,” she said. Trump as a person, nor as a stigma around the Republi- the existence of a student club “Damage will be done under president, but “what makes can Club, as we are at a Lib- that promotes conservative the Trump Administration, me dislike Donald Trump, the eral Arts University. But for the viewpoints can be an impor- but things will get better.” man, shouldn’t make me dis- most part it is not shown very tant contribution to ideological “It’s painful, and it’s hurts, like Donald Trump, the presi- much by most of the student diversity on our campus,” he and it’s frustrating, but at the dent.” body, other than a few prank wrote in an email response. courtesy of myles riley same time, it’s okay. We’re Toné Sawyer, a leader at calls,” he explained. Democratic Club member Joshua Lake talked going to make it through,” she And he said opposing views WIUV, stressed that political recently about a lack of political knowledge and said. debate is good and he said “the are noteworthy, demonstrating She hopes to remind audi- civility on campus. ence members of a few things. One, according to Romero, is that there will always be someone who is supportive of you and your dreams. That not all undocumented immi- SGA: Offer solutions, not complaints grants are people of color, and that, to her, the word “illegal” in relation to immigrants, is Continued from page 1 here on campus. no nutritional value there.” diminutive and insulting, be- “Students at other schools like Johnson and Lyn- Young goes to church every Sunday and usually cause they didn’t do anything She mentioned that last year Huden had two panini don, the freshmen are only required to have a meal finds herself buying breakfast because Huden isn’t illegal. presses, this year they have none and students are still plan,” Gogarty said. open until 10 a.m. on the weekends. She thinks the Another panelist is Faisal paying the same amount in their meal plans. She feels if students don’t want to eat at Huden, hours of operation can be improved and should oper- Gill, the chair of the Vermont Gogarty said students want to see more gluten they shouldn’t be forced to pay for food they’re not ate as advertised. Democratic Party. He came to free, lactose intolerant and vegan/vegetarian options, going to eat. Gogarty added every residence hall has a “I went into dinner the other night at 6:30 p.m. America as an 8-year-old boy instead of a daily serving of different variations of kitchen, so there should be no reason students should They had nothing at the grill, nothing at the pizza sta- who left his school, friends quinoa. be forced to pay for a meal plan they don’t need or tion, the vegetarian section was gone, they had the and language. As a child, he She said personally, she eats a salad almost every- want. main course open and only half of the salad bar, and didn’t want to come to the day. What she feels should be available for students is “For students, I want to hear what you really want, they’re open until 9 p.m,” Young said. “I think it’s United States. Now, he said, grilled chicken and bacon bits to add that healthy pro- not ‘I hate the food, fix it.’ Like if you really are an- gone too far, they’ve gotten away with too much.” “If I had to return, I don’t tein, instead of processed deli meats or a boiled egg. noyed with a certain food, let me know. If you really She has high hopes that the committee and Sodexo know if I would have sur- Besides discussion of how the food and service want a certain food, let me know,” she said. can work together to make the necessary changes vived.” can be improved, there was also discussion about Community Advisor Rebekah Young is especially needed to accommodate everyone’s dietary needs, “He has three things going changing the hours of Huden, Coffee Cottage, and the fed-up with the food services on campus. and also provide more of a variety for people who are for him,” said Ghosh, “He’s possibility of meal exchanges at Coffee Cottage. When Young came to Castleton, she was gluten tired of the same thing being served. a labor lawyer. He has been “We can be talking about early birds, or athletes free. Due to the lack of variety and protein in the main Rob MacFarlane, general manager of Huden, said an immigration lawyer. And who have practice late at night who just need a little dishes, she had to switch her diet entirely. a committee like this is exactly what is needed to keep then, he’s Pakistani-American snack after 9:30 p.m. and you even have like 7:30 “I think that they don’t supply a well balanced students happy with the food services. and Muslim-American. He p.m. close on the weekends. It’s the weekend, people meal for lunch, like the other day we had corn dogs, He said having a committee that meets on a daily will give us so many perspec- are up late,” she said. mashed potatoes and corn for the main meal,” Young basis is more effective than online surveys or com- tives.” Gogarty said the rumors about changing food ser- said. ment cards. Gill hopes to share his vices are not true, as Castleton has just signed another She said that Huden advertises well balanced He thinks if students are talking to other students, ideas and goals for a new bill four year contract with Sodexo. meals with food from all of the major food groups, the feedback will be more organic, but if they’re talk- he plans to get passed, ensur- She said although they signed on for four more yet the everyday options available tell a much differ- ing to him, they might not be fully honest about how ing that all Vermonters have years doesn’t mean they can’t make changes from ent story. they feel. the right to a public defender within. Young is also a vegetarian, but due to the lack of “It’s not my dining program, it’s the students din- if arrested, including those Another concern brought up to Gogarty by stu- vegetarian/vegan proteins available, she sometimes ing program ... if that’s what the student body wants, who are undocumented. dents is the fact that if you live on campus, you must has to eat meat for obvious health reasons. then we got to figure out a way to do it. The only way He feels it is horrible for have some sort of meal plan. “Quinoa is not a sufficient source of protein. Beans we can do that is be with the students and be a part people to be going after the She said other schools in the VSC don’t require are fine, but beans everyday of the week? No. Health- of those conversations when they’re having them,” “dreamers” because they are students who live on campus to have a meal plan, so wise, that’s not good for your system,” she said. “Tofu MacFarlane said. productive and beneficial it’s definitely possible to implement those changes is an okay supplement, but when it’s deep fried there’s members of the economy and society. “I think congress needs to solidify their status immediately because the Trump Father’s death rekindled love of writing Administration keeps coming back with, ‘it’s the law. It’s the law. We have to do it.’ Continued from page 3 She hadn’t spoken to him in years because of their “complicated” relationship, But there are some laws that but she knew she had to write about him when she visited the spot where he taught we know are not for the good “It’s much quieter, it’s much more serious. Everybody’s heads are down and her to fish. of the public. I don’t see any they’re doing their work. It took a long time to kind of make friends here, but now Emotions flooded her and the words came easily when she went to write. benefit in enforcing this law,” that I have and I’ve gotten to know people, they’re amazing,” Barsch said. “I felt like I had honored him in a way that was honest and truthful and mostly Gill said. In her time as a reporter, she wrote some pieces she easily recalls. One was positive. I think he would have liked it,” Barsch said. He also said that he feels it about a woman who was breastfeeding her infant before take-off on a Delta Airline This experience made her realize that she wants to get back into writing more. is a huge waste of resources plane. “That’s what I feel is in my heart, it’s what I want to do with my life and maybe trying to round up the undoc- She was asked to cover up, but she refused and was kicked off the plane. She this was a way to bring that to the forefront again,” she said. umented citizens to get them then sued the airline and won because it violated a Vermont civil right that allowed Professors who worked with her recognized her talent as a writer. deported. her to breastfeed in public. “The thing about Sky that set her apart from other students of the time is that “It’s like sending all the Barsch wrote the story and was shocked by the responses. she actually CARED about things. She went to that first anti-Bush rally when he Vermont State Police on “I didn’t expect there to be so much push back. There were some really nasty won by Supreme Court, not by election. Did a great story about it too,” said Robert Route 89 and saying stop comments,” she said. Gershon, one of Barsch’s professors. every single person who’s She also spoke of how difficult it was to write about the funerals of soldiers who After only teaching Barsch in one class, News Media Ethics, Professor David speeding,” Gill said, “Or go- had died in the Iraq war. She said the families were grateful that she put the time in Blow recognized how much potential Barsch had to excel in the journalism field. ing after everyone who’s ever to write about the deceased in ways other than their time in the war. “She’s truly a star and someone students and faculty at CU can look up to,” jaywalked.” Recently she wrote about her own loss, of her father who passed away suddenly Blow said. He hopes that by getting to a few weeks ago. He had been in the Air Force in Vietnam and when he came back, speak on the 16th, that people he wasn’t ever the same. really start to understand what the issue is. And according to Gill, yes, being a nation of laws and following the law is a valid point, but to enforce that law and take someone Gonzales is thankful Laying a who was brought here when they were a baby, who is now a young adult and productive member of society, and send Castleton chose her them to a country that they foundation Continued from page 4 “My cat! I haven’t seen a choice, but it wasn’t from lack never knew, does no good for cat in like two months,” she of interest. society. Like her food and housing, said. “I’m here in the states for “I didn’t expect to be “I think everyone should courses are fully covered by two months now and I haven’t matched with Castleton. It be writing to a congressman the Fulbright program. Even seen one. So yeah, I miss hug- seemed kind of impossible for and saying, ‘we need to re- though they add an additional ging my cat. me. I saw the profile and I was solve this issue,’” he said. workload, she says the classes “This past week has been really interested in the univer- “And another thing we need are purely for learning some- awful,” she said. “I have got sity. But I thought that they, the to do is make sure that every thing new. really homesick.” university, was never going to single person who’s going to And that’s exactly what Even though she misses her pick me.” legal proceedings have legal she’s been doing every day home, Gonzalez has found that Though she misses her cat, representation.” since coming to America: she’s not quite as sad as she her car, her family, and the The final panelist will be learning. expected. food, she doesn’t regret com- Kevin Scott Wong, a profes- “From Fahrenheit to Cel- “It’s like I miss, but at the ing here at all. She’s grateful to sor at Williams College and sius or from ounces to kilo- same time I’m glad I’m here have been picked by Castleton an immigration historian. grams, everything is new. I feel and that I have this opportunity and feels that a small commu- Gill, Romero, and Ghosh like I am a child again. Like a for personal and professional nity like this is where she can seem to all be on the same 5-year-old child, trying to learn enrichment,” she said. “So I stand out and really make an page when it comes to the everything again,” she said. miss lots of things of my coun- impact. At Castleton, she feels impact they want this panel Even grocery shopping has try, but at the same time I en- like she’s part of something. to have on the audience. They become an adventure for her. joy this experience I’m having “I’m glad that I am here. I hope to inform, and educate, The size of the stores and the right now.” really love the university. It’s rather than break hearts and number of options for every As an international TA, like I have felt this many times, invoke tears. product keep her in the super- Gonzalez found her way to that there was no better place “I’m not going to tell them market all day long trying to Castleton through the Ful- for me than being here. I really that we are giving them facts. decide what to pick. bright program. The program enjoy it. It’s like the people, the We are giving them accurate All these things can make uses a matching process to warm environment that you information. Information that a person miss how simple life assign TAs to their preferred can feel here. And well also the can be backed up. Not fake could be before going abroad. universities and vice versa. landscapes. Everything. It’s news,” Ghosh said. “After But what does she miss the The candidates are given five just, it’s perfect. It fits me.” that, do what you want with Frankie Dolney / spartan contributor most from back home in Ar- choices of colleges to rank, that information. And go gentina? She says her family, then the universities are giv- Castleton students and faculty work on the away armed with that infor- of course, but she can’t forget en five candidates to rank as foundation for a new greenhouse. mation.” about her cat. well. Castleton wasn’t her top CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University sports Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 - 7 Spartan women take home NAC championship By Jac Culpo the half, but the header by from Hopwood. in,” Chapdelaine said. Castleton Spartan Taylor Fortin was stopped by The crowd erupted as Baran was named NAC Spartan goalie, Kylie Baran. the team, including head Tournament MVP after The Castleton University Soon after Castleton forward coach Chris Chapdelaine, her stellar performances women’s soccer team took Makenzi Bellando had a stormed the field to celebrate. throughout the tournament. home the NAC championship breakaway, but her shot sailed The crowd wouldn’t quiet Joining her on the All in a double overtime thriller just right of the goal. down for several minutes Tournament Team were versus Husson on Nov. 4. The second half would as everyone continued to Bellando, Rylee Nichols, The win gave the team continue the back and forth celebrate the women’s first Kaitie Sanders, and Hopwood an 11-7-2 record and an battle. Hopwood had a shot NAC title since 2012. from Castleton. Hibbad, Kylie automatic bid into the NCAA halfway through the second “It feels awesome. I don’t O’Connell, and Alex Speed tournament. Husson’s season half that looked promising, even know what to say,” said from Husson. Kayla Pugliese came to an end with a record but Ireland managed to get Chapdelaine after the win, and Jaycie Triandafilou from of 9-7-1. her hands on it. Husson “I’m just so impressed with New England College. Lastly, Bronwen Hopwood would attempt to strike back our team. I thought we stole Abbie Sansoucy and Corrie collected a through ball at her as they approached the end this game from them, but Hoyt of Colby Sawyer were feet and maneuvered her way of regulation, but Baran and that’s who we’ve been this named to the All-Tournament past several Eagle defenders the Spartan defense stood tall, year, we’ve been opportunistic Team. before sliding the shot by holding off all efforts. and clingy.” Hopwood was full of pride Seldon Hill / Castleton Spartan Husson goalie, Sami Ireland, As the first overtime The goal itself was a ride after being named to the All- Julia Carone advances the ball upfield while and into the left corner of the began, the tension in the arena for Chapdelaine as well. Tournament Team, but not being pursued by a Husson defender in the was rising quickly. Neither “Bronwen is such a snake she just pride in herself. “It means net for the win. NAC Championship game on Nov. 4. The first half was a tense team was able to gain a real is all over the place I thought everything, we have worked edge, and only Baran made she was going to fall, she so hard over the past couple back and forth for 45 minutes. up against MIT, ranked second came to an end. Despite being a save throughout, off a shot got her balance had a little of months and we did what While both defenses stood in the New England Region, the first team to score two from Husson’s Leah Hibbad. cutback this way, it seemed we needed to do. And now strong, neither team was in the first round of the NCAA goals against MIT in the first Castleton controlled the like eternity, the keeper was that we’re leaving the NAC, short of scoring opportunities tournament this past weekend. half, the Engineers would ball for much of the second coming, and honestly, she we finally leave with a win throughout. MIT advanced to the second go on to score 5 unanswered overtime, eventually leading shot and I just ran on the field. and the chip.” The Eagles had a great round, and Castleton’s season goals. The final score was 7-2. opportunity midway through to the game winning goal I didn’t even know if it went The Spartans were matched Former CU star takes talents to Austria

By Brendan Crowley Player of the Year for Center Al Jean, he trained hard to Castleton Spartan Field in 2012. His team won learn how to train like a ‘pro- the NAC tournament that level athlete.’ Because he was Dave Brandt, a same year, capping off his a speed athlete, he always had Contoocook, New Hampshire impressive senior season. the potential to develop into a native and 2012 Castleton “The one thing I was higher level baseball player.” graduate, was a star baseball really learning how to do at Cameron Curler built player as a Spartan. He is now Castleton was to work hard on Coach Shipley’s points. playing the game he loves and create a good work ethic. “The thing most fun to watch for a small baseball league in That’s definitely been a huge is how he has taken his Austria, the Austrian Baseball part of creating my baseball biggest strength, speed, and Federation. opportunities,” he said. worked really hard to make Brandt, who is a player He also has an inside-the- that strength even stronger and coach for the Attnang- park grand slam, according as his playing career has Puchheim Athletics, is coming to former teammate Cameron progressed,” Curler said. off of a brilliant season which Curler, which proves Brandt’s He has now taken that includes many accolades. extraordinary speed. training, and his speed, to He won the league’s Most “I can say without a doubt further his baseball career Valuable Player award, he is the fastest player to ever overseas. leading the league in batting wear a Castleton uniform, The Austrian Baseball average. and it’s not likely you’ll ever Federation is a much different He also won Coach of see anybody who will take baseball league compared the Year. Finally, the “icing that away from him,” added to what we see in the United on the cake” was leading his Curler, who also praised States. The game itself is the team to a second-consecutive Brandt’s defense, “I saw him same, but the league was not. championship in his second get to balls and make plays Rather than baseball being year on the team. that I haven’t seen made by a profession, it is more like a Courtesy Photo “I had a great year anybody else in my years of recreational league. Dave Brandt watches ball sail after making contact in an Austrian playing and coaching.” Brandt has a separate personally, I played shortstop Baseball Federation game. and leadoff [my lineup], and I Brandt worked extremely full-time job in Austria, and had a lot of fun doing that. I hard to improve his speed baseball is a separate activity. experience in Austria gorgeous. It’s mountainous. them. really just had a good feel, and throughout college. It is not taken as seriously. is incredible for him. It’s really green. It’s clean, Coming to Castleton to I had a lot of confidence that Castleton baseball Head There were only about 2-3 Economically, Brandt has and the food is absolutely play baseball, his hardwork kept going through the whole Coach Ted Shipley, who also practices during the week, been exposed to socialism as delicious. The health standards and dedication led him to year,” Brandt said. coached Brandt throughout and games are played as opposed to capitalism, which are very high, so the food is this opportunity in Austria. He currently holds the his three seasons as a Spartan, doubleheaders every Saturday. is a much different economy. not only very good but it’s From that, he has been able single-season steals record explained that, “David Brandt “It’s like a glorified men’s People go about their lives healthy.” to experience a whole new at Castleton with 47. He had was a very special player for league,” Brandt said. There are much differently there than Living in the countryside country. Brandt is looking to a batting average of .299 in Castleton University baseball. mostly volunteers, and only they do in the United States. of Austria, Brandt lives near continue his success overseas his final year, and he won the He did work very hard on his the managers and imported He also describes Austria as a two lakes with his family. He in the upcoming seasons. NAC Conference Defensive fitness and in conjunction with players like himself get paid. beautiful country. said that they are so clean and our strength coach at the time, Overall, the entire “Austria as a whole is just clear that one could drink from

The greatest of all time Getting to know Pavin Parrish By Robby Pereau By Dylan Blowers me, the thing that stands out Castleton Spartan Castleton Spartan about my first meeting with Grandon were his attitude Pavin Parrish has his eyes Cross-country running is and quiet confidence,” Klein set on a NAC championship a sport where you push your reminisced. “At Castleton, this year. The 5’10 senior body across different terrains I had the opportunity to guard from Rochester, to get the best possible time. coach a number of many Vermont, is no stranger to But it is also much more talented runners, but by any winning big. He leads all of a mental sport than it is measure, I’ve had none with scorers in Vermont state physical, and that’s what Grandon’s combination of history with 2,479 points. This interests Grandon Smith, star perseverance.” year, Parrish hopes to bring a senior cross-country runner According to Smith, the NAC championship home to for Castleton. technical part of his running CU. The Spartan caught up “I think it (running) is has been something that with Parrish to learn a little eighty, ninety percent mental, has changed and improved more about him. because there’s always drastically. After two injury that point where you say plagued years in high school, Q: What is the feeling to yourself ‘hey, I can stop he put in the time to study around this year’s basketball running now’,” Smith said. professional running styles, team? What should the fans Since coming to Castleton, shifting his own to try and expect to see? Courtesy of CastletonSports.com stopping is something he avoid injury. A:“Energy and excitement, His sophomore year, he Pavin Parrish dribbles the ball in a game against has not done, starting his the way we play is just that. I Green Mountain College last season. freshman year when he won was the Spartan’s top finisher think the fans are really going NAC Rookie of the Week in all nine races, and was to enjoy watching us play. named NAC First-Team A: “If luck is a young which is so close, has been six times. He ended that year And, we are young. There mother in Oklahoma having one of my favorite lakes to by placing 14th at the NAC after a runner-up finish at the are 7 or 8 news guys that NAC Championship. Last the awareness to put their own fish, and I’ve caught both Championships, earning Castleton hasn’t even seen child up for adoption, because my biggest largemouth and him a Second-Team All- season, the accolades and Courtesy of play yet.” achievements kept coming as she knew she couldn’t provide smallmouth there.” Conference nod. CastletonSports.com Q: You are the leading he was named NAC Runner the life he deserved. Then Q: You have had a Coming highly recruited Grandon Smith scorer in Vermont High having the two most caring decorated career as a from Newtown, Connecticut of the year for the first time celebrates after School Basketball history, and genuine people I could basketball player, winning Mr. by former head coach John in his career. He finished first how have you been able to at the ECAC Championship, winning a race earlier have ever imagined pick me Basketball, as well as many Klein. Smith has only translate that success to the up all the way in Vermont, and other honors throughout your improved since his first year. and recorded a career best this season. college level. time at the NCAA Regionals give me a dream childhood, college career. Which is most And Coach Dave Heitkamp, A: “Just hard work. Day yeah. I would say I’m a very important to you? who has been Smith’s coach in the 8K with a time of compete in the New England in and day out, being able to 25:26.13, which roughly lucky person.” A: “To date, it would be since his sophomore year, has Regionals. He also finished manage your time. It can’t all Q: I know you are a big winning a state championship. nothing but praise for him. translates into a little over the year with five individual be just about basketball. Being five minutes a mile. fisherman, what is your It was a great team award. “He puts in the work, does titles in six meets - on his way able to manage your time favorite type of fish to catch? The personal awards, they’re all the miles, every summer,” When asked what to to winning NAC Runner of outside of basketball gives his goals were for the A: “Bass, by far, nice tokens to your hard Heitkamp said multiple times the Year again. you the freedom to put more largemouth and smallmouth. work, but they don’t feel as during our interview. upcoming season, his answer “Becoming a great runner time into what you really do was simple. “The NAC For me it’s more the science of good as bringing a town and Smith’s leadership ability is such a chiseling line that enjoy. Both hard work and it, like where they are, when community together. I feel also impresses his head Championship I’m definitely it makes your character so time management have been looking to win. There has they are going to be there and like a NAC championship coach. much more resilient,” Smith keys to me being successful.” what they want when they get could have that same affect, so “He’s the type of teammate also been talk within my states. I think it’s fair to say Q: What was the toughest inner circle about Nationals, there. And then the reward hopefully we get to experience that will hold your feet to the he is a great runner. As he moment of your College for the correct thinking, it’s a that.” fire, but at the same time, he which is the crème de crème. graduates Castleton this year career so far? It is the end of the road.” good feeling.” Q: What is your favorite will be standing in the fire and heads off to graduate A:” Dealing with the Q: How about a favorite throwback to jam out too? himself.” Consider one goal school, he will be leaving injury’s I’ve had. The physical accomplished, as he won place to catch them…. or is Klein, who retired after behind quite the legacy as demands from college are that privileged information? Smith’s freshman season, his second straight NAC the most decorated runner in much different than high Championship last week, A: “I can’t tell you my See ‘Parrish on page 8 saw many things in him to school history. school.” favorite spot, I’d have to kill warrant recruitment. “For finishing with a time of Q: Are you a lucky person? 26:24.9 and will next you. But, Lake Bomoseen 8 -Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Castleton claims championship in its last year in the NAC By Jordan Lumsden deflected off a Chargers de- Castleton’s defense led quickest he has ever played. Castleton Spartan fender and found the foot by Goalkeeper Aaron Parker The Spartans had to settle of Godfrey who was able to made if hard for two time down in the second half and With just one second left in squeeze the ball just inside the NAC player of the year Denali get back to playing their style the first half Castleton forward right post. Sexton to get anything going. of soccer Kirk said. Jacob Godfrey was able to get “We always talk about “You have Thomas Kirk “They do a good job of his foot on Fidele Rutasyire’s how one second can change who is two-time defensive clogging that middle up and corner kick and past Colby- a game and it literally did to- player of the year and their applying pressure,” said Sawyer goalkeeper Shane night,” said Spartan captain goalie who just got MVP so Colby-Sawyer head coach Sacks to secure the 1-0 win Thomas Kirk. “I think for that he had an outstanding play- Charles Metz. split second we just had them. off. That just goes to show With help from Kirk and and claim the North Atlantic Courtesy of castletonsports.com Conference Championship at We caught them off guard, that they don’t just hand out friends Parker was able to Spartan Stadium on Nov. 4. they were snoozing a little bit, those awards, they give them make the four save he needed The Spartans pose with their NAC title after With less than 15 seconds Fidele busted his ass to get to people who deserve them,” in order to record his sixth beating Colby-Sawyer 1-0 on Nov. 4. in the first half Godfrey fired over there and every second Sexton said. straight shutout. Sacks made show that you have to play 45 in the contest thanks to Parker a shot that deflected wide off counted.” The high tempo and physi- one save for the Chargers. minutes and not 44 minutes virtually standing on his head a Colby-Sawyer defender for With the win marks the cal game was something that “I would never want to go and 59 seconds.” and making nearly every save corner kick. But with just 10 first time since 2008 that the both teams expected. to war with any other group The Spartans faced Mes- he needed to. Parker finished seconds remaining Rutasyire Spartans have captured the “It wasn’t pretty today, but of men. They just play with siah in the first round of the the game with an impressive was able to get the ball in play. NAC title and also the last it was about grit,” said Spartan so much heart and its two bad NCAA Division III tourna- 13 saves. With chaos in front of the as Castleton will move to the head coach John O’Connor. that that’s the goal we had to ment but fell 1-0. The Spar- The Spartans finish the net Spartans Sean Springer Little East conference for the Kirk agreed and added that end our year and my career,” tans were on the defensive for season 12-7-2 going 8-0-1 in controlled the ball. His shot 2018 season. the first half was one of the Sexton said. “It just goes to most of the game but stayed conference play.

Seldon Hill / castleton spartan Courtesy of Castletonsports.com Kiley Baran, left, and Aaron Parker, right, both claimed MVP honors for the North Atlantic Conference playoffs and helped their team win the title. Castleton sweeps MVP honors By Jac Culpo coaches told him he needed him he needs to do something into well-seasoned players, current goalie coach for the time in the off season to really Castleton Spartan to work on his kicking be- he’ll do it right away, you although their coaches have men’s team, has been a heavy develop himself. When we fore his junior year and his don’t need to ask him twice,” played a large part as well. influence with Parker. told him his kicking had to get Kiley Baran stood in the response was practice, prac- said Amir Pasic, the men’s “She’s helped a lot,” said “I credit Amir and I credit better, he took a bag of balls team huddle before the first tice, practice. It worked, and team’s grad assistant who also Baran about her goalie coach, Aaron particularly. I think and kicked every single day,” overtime. Her coaches were in his junior season, he earned played with Parker two years Jamie Trayer “Whether it be being able to train with Amir said coach O’Connor. trying to figure out who was a starting spot. Now in his se- ago, “He’s a really good per- just boosting my confidence, and all the things that Amir Baran and Parker both had going to go in goal after both nior year, Parker has become a son to be around in general, or just telling me you got the is really good at, Aaron has very successful college ca- of their goalies went down force in goal for the Spartans a real team first kind of guy, next save or we’re not going become really good at,” said reers and are elated to be able with injuries. Baran decided as they won the NAC. He was never toots his own horn, and to try and change everything head coach John O’Connor. to finish off their careers here that she would step in as the named the NAC Tournament always gives somebody else about you, we’re going to Parker himself attributes a at CU with a NAC conference emergency sub. She proceed- MVP. credit before himself.” work with what you bring to lot of his success this season victory. The NAC tourna- ed to hold the game to a draw While their journeys to this As for Baran, her coach- the table and fine tune what to being able to work with ment MVP was just icing on in her first time playing goal point may seem drastically ing staff has nothing but posi- you can do naturally.” Pasic on a regular basis. “It’s the cake. But when people since her sophomore year of different, what has allowed tive remarks on her character Trayer said she had to work crazy honestly to think how remember the two of them in high school. Baran was named them to succeed on those jour- as well. “She’s like a general with Baran more on getting far we’ve come being players the future, they’re going to the starter for the rest of the neys is the same. Quality char- back there, directs the game comfortable and learning the together and him now being remember a lot more than just season and after winning the acter, good coaching, and a lot really well, she just a tremen- fundamentals than anything my coach, and it’s really re- their victories on the field. NAC, was named the NAC of hard work, has enabled the dous kid overall too. Great else. “Once she got the hang markable working with him,” “I’ve worked with a ton of Tournament MVP. two of them to be the MVP’s student. Just a great human of the footwork it all started Parker said. goal keepers throughout my Aaron Parker spent the that they are today. being. You couldn’t really to fall in place, again, she’s He also praised his backup, career, but I’ve never had a offseason between his sopho- If you talk to anyone who ask for more,” women’s head naturally athletic so catching a freshman Alex Fernald, for player have as much of an im- more and junior year practic- has ever worked with Parker, coach Chris Chapdelaine said. ball was never the issue, it was pushing him every day. pact on me,” Trayer said. ing his kicking and punts on you’re going to hear a lot of Those qualities have increasing her reaction time,” Although much of the suc- a baseball field at home. The the same stuff. played a large part in help- Trayer said. cess needs to be attributed to “He’s a guy that if you tell ing to mold Parker and Baran Similarly, Pasic, who is the Parker himself. “He took the Parrish gears up Spartan sports at a glance for 2017-18 season By Jordan Lumsden over her consistent play from Castleton Spartan last season. She currently has a .908 save percentage while want to talk basketball, and Continued from page 7 Men’s Hockey only allowing 1.64 goals per that’s boring to me, it’s what game. I do every day.” A: “Ghetto Gospel by After starting the season The Spartans are in Q: What are you planning Tupac. My dad. He doesn’t with a convincing 7-2 win action next when they take on to do after college? listen to rap music much, but against Wentworth, Castleton University of New England at A: “I’ll have double con- he loves Elton John’s part in has lost three of its last four all 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Spartan centration in Marketing and that. And my siblings and I, against conference opponents. Arena. Management. Ultimately we all love the Tupac part, Losing to Hobart and Babson I’d like to get my MBA and Seldon Hill / Castleton spartan so we always played that in 6-1 and UMass-Boston 5-0, Wrestling work on the operations side the car.” Castleton was able to break Jade Remillard takes a shot in the game against of things.” Q: A quick google search the losing skid with a 4-1 win Becker C earlier this season Castelton men’s wrestling Q: What has been the will tell me all about Pavin against Skidmore on Nov. 11. competed at the Journeymen most important thing you at 7 p.m. for Armed Forces but will face arguably their the basketball player. What’s Caleb Fizer leads the North Eastern Duals in have taken away from your Appreciation night at Spartan toughest opponent this year in something that you want scoring for Castleton this Shenendehowa High School time at CU? Arena. Norwich University. people to know about your- season with six points on two East in Clifton Park, NY on A: The relationships with Aimee Briand leads self that won’t pop up on goals and four assist in just Nov.11. The Spartans were so many people, especially Women’s Hockey the scoring with eight points google? four games played. Senior able to capture one head-to- A: “I’m very well round- the professors, I was never on six goals and two assists. head victory beating Sacred Ryan Mulder and Junior Wyatt It has been a roller ed, I think it’s short sighting the type to have a great rela- Freshman Ali Stevens has Heart by a score of 24-19, but Pickrell have split time in net. coast start to the season this people to label them as just tionship with my professors. come on strong to start the lost to Ithaca 31-10 and LIU Mulder has a Save Percentage year for the Castleton women’s a basketball player. Just this. But after my freshman year, season. Her seven points with Post 32-12 in the three-match of .873 and Pickrell has a hockey team who hasn’t been Just that. Very few people I felt comfortable approach- three goals and four assists day. Earlier this November percentage of .908 while both able to string together two are one dimensional. I fish, ing them about anything. have her tied for second on the the Spartans also competed have a 4.00 goals against wins in a row. Currently 3-2 I hike and I golf, so I think team in points. in the Ithaca invitational in average. the Spartans hope to gain I’m well rounded. Whenev- Goaltender Rylie Providence, RI where they Castleton will face some momentum with five er people first meet me they Wills has remained solid placed fifth with 95.5 points. Southern Maine on Nov. 17 home games in November, between the pipes carrying Seniors finish Castleton career with two wins By Tim Brosnan season. I think it showed how career after this week. wonder what is next for this Trautwein agreed with his “Now that the season is Castleton Spartan committed the entire team “This game has done so Spartans football team. Star teammate. over, I’ll have more time to was to proving what we were much for me. I couldn’t ask running back Moe Harris fin- “They are a good group focus on my grades,” said At the eight-week mark, capable of as a team,” said se- for anything more than what ished the season with 1,180 of guys,” Trautwein said, Trautwein. the Spartans were sitting at nior safety Luke Mullin. this program has provided rushing yards and 16 rushing “They’re in good hands with “I hope to find the time in .500 record of 4-4 and were This marks the third time me with these past four years, touchdowns, both Castleton our coaching staff. I’m really the future to come back for a faced with the possibility of a in the past four seasons the that is why it feels so good single season records, and he excited for the future of the few practices to see how all potentially mediocre season. program has finished with a to secure a winning record,” still has one year of eligibility program.” my current teammates carry But after an exciting 28-17 winning record. But this final Hurley said. In his last two left. Sophomore wide receiver This past Saturday marked on the traditions of seniors home field defeat of the Gal- victory by Castleton was sig- games wearing green and Jermaine Coggins racked up the second year in row that past,” added Mullin, “I’m laudet Bisons and a 49-21 nificant for more reasons than white, Hurley came through 11 catches, 202 yards, 3 tds in Trautwein, or as many call graduating with a degree in blowout of the Alfred State one. For 13 seniors, this was with 10 tackles, three tackles the Spartans last two games. him, “Traut” led the team in business but I hope to stay in pioneers, the Spartans saved a sweet one to call their last for a loss, a sack, and a forced Coggins is likely to step into a tackles and logged over one the realm of sports... Hopeful- their season and finished third game as a Spartan. fumble. leader ship role going forward hundred tackles in a season ly some day I’ll even be able overall in the ECFC. Castle- Linebackers Shane Hurley, “I’ve been here since the as well. for Castleton. He finished the to open up my own facility” ton finished with a conference Cam McHale, Troy Dane, Ja- very beginning of the (Tony) “I think we set a solid foun- season with 113 tackles after As the seniors shift their record of 5-2 and an overall kob Trautwein, Joel Antoine, Volpone era and there’s no dation, “ said Mullin, “I feel setting a school record with focus, Volpone and the team record of 6-4, effectively re- safety Luke Mullin, full- other coaching staff or team- confident leaving the team in 142 total tackles the previous look to build on this year and bounding from a disappoint- back Chris Oettinger, defen- mates that I’d rather play for. I the younger guys hands. I’m season. put together an even stronger ing 4-6 2016 campaign. sive linemen Cody ‘Bubba’ love this team, and I love this excited to see some of them Clearly these seniors are 2018 campaign. “It was awesome to kind Collins, Justin Nolan, Matt game,” he said. take over as leaders and hope- convinced the team is headed of surge at the end of the year Lawhorn, offensive lineman With 13 seniors at key fully guide the program to a in the right direction. But now and bounce back from last Eric Decker, and tight end positions not returning for conference title in the future.” that football is over, what is Nick Boles are all calling it a the 2018 season, it is fair to Senior linebacker Jakob next for them? Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017 CastletonSpartan.com Castleton, Vermont Scolforo: I love it here, it feels like home

By Briana Bocelli like they walk around with me their first name when I see continually strengthen our aca- Castleton Spartan moonbeams coming off of them, even if it takes a couple demic programs and the expe- them. Everybody is so friendly of times. I really want to get to riences that students have here. Karen Scolforo is officially and happy and smiling and know the students. the new president of Castleton passionate, and the faculty and Q. You already seem to be a University, having taken over staff are incredibly committed Q. Tell me a little bit about big hit with the students just in Dave Wolk’s position on Dec. to the institution, to the stu- your first week on campus, the first week. What does that 4. She is the fourth woman to dents and I just love it. I love it how did it go? mean to you? lead the university, is a New here, it feels like home. A. It went great. I think my A. Well I’ve already told a England girl and loves Ver- main goal was to walk around lot of students that I plan on mont, the outdoors and educa- Q. So you would say it did and get to know people, sort of spending time in the dining tion. meet your expectations then? get a sense of the culture here. hall and going to events. I went A. Well, it exceeded my You can feel when people are to my first wrestling match Q. What was your first im- expectations. The campus is just happy; happy to be here, this week, which I loved, our pression of Castleton Univer- absolutely beautiful. I have en- kind, joyful. So that has been (wrestlers) players are amaz- sity? joyed all of the meetings that wonderful. But I’ve also had ing. They did an amazing job, A. My first impression re- I have been able to hold and I an opportunity to kind of get they are fantastic athletes. ally was my expectation, but have had an opportunity to get my arms around our program Meredith Fletcher / Spartan contributor to know a lot of students a lit- of study, our goals for the in- I was blown away. The people Spartan reporter Briana Bocelli sat down with throughout the campus - I feel tle bit, starting to get to know stitution, the direction we want See ‘Looking’ on page 6 them. I’ve asked folks to tell to head in, ways that we can President Karen Scolforo for a Q&A recently. Adams Hall on high alert By Bailey Cummings Castleton Spartan

Twice in recent days, female students have awoken to find an intruder in their Adams Hall dorm rooms. The incidents shocked campus when announced on Martin Vanburen III / Castleton Spartan Nov. 28 by Public Safety. A After 16 years of serving Castleton University, students, faculty and staff said goodbye to Dave Wolk during a two-hour “Keep community notice was sent in a campuswide email and fly- Smiling” event at Casella Theater on Dec. 2. Wolk hugs event emcee Harry McEnerny, above left, and kisses his granddaugh- ers were hung up in buildings ter, above right. across campus. According to reports, the intruder entered the rooms at around the same time during the night and rifled through drawers and hampers. In both cases, the two students whose rooms were entered awoke to see a male in black sweatpants Farewell, Dave and a hoodie. His face was covered. By Adam Cook fan,” he said. “He wore 343 Director of Public Safety Castleton Spartan green proudly. He had stick- Diane Keith Molinari believes both ers, he had buttons. He would A prominent plaque on the incidents were perpetrated by For 16 years, Dave Wolk go to games, he would come to wall in Wolk’s office is a gift the same person. has been the face of Castleton Harry’s theatrical productions. from the Student Government The intrusions, Molinari University. In that time, ac- He loved it here, and I loved Association and senior class said, have shed light on a cording to Wolk, $80 million having him here.” from 2011. It says “10 Years in problem at Castleton: the use was invested into the campus – Wolk’s father passed away 2011. A Decade of Success at of key cards – or lack thereof. and he stressed students were on Nov. 17, 2016, at the age Castleton State College.” “A big reason students involved every step of the way. of 97. It was a turning point in Included on it are various don’t lock their doors is be- “Everything that I’ve done his life. His father was his best photographs – and some of his cause they don’t want to have here has been with this lens: friend. They were joined at the wife, Diane. to carry keys,” he said. would I want this for my own hip, he said, and his father is She was a teacher, school Molinari’s best advice to kids?” Wolk said in a reflective now right on his shoulder. principal, chair of the State avoid such incidents? interview days before his Dec. “My dad and I had talked Board of Education, and even “Lock your doors. If you’re 2 retirement. in the nursing home,” Wolk a director of student teaching not going to lock your suite In that time, Wolk’s per- said. “I had spent all night with at Castleton. She was diag- door, (at least) lock your room sonal life changed, too. him, you know, and we talked nosed with Alzheimer’s dis- door,” he said. His wife, Diane, passed about what’s next, and it was ease in 2007 – In addition, Molinari cited away in 2015 from Alzheim- pretty much during that time I and it would claim her life common sense as a potential er’s. had decided that 16 years was eight years later. problem. Last year, his father passed enough, here.” “She was a sweetheart,” he “On campus we really away. He said he had pretty much said. “Very courageous.” work hard at being hospitable, And as you read this, Wolk made up his mind before his In 2008, Wolk and his wife being socially conscious, and and his wife, Lyn, will be mov- father’s passing that he was joined 400 family member and being a community, and a lot ing to Florida to help take care going to retire – but it solidi- friends at the 2008 Alzheim- of times that includes holding of his mother – who, at 91, is fied the decision for him. er’s Association Memory the door open for people. But, battling the same disease that “I don’t want to be the guy Walk in Rutland, according to we also need to use common claimed Diane. who stayed too long,” Wolk a 2015 article from VT Digger. sense at four in the morning said. “I’m kind of a dino- when you’re entering into A sign from dad saur when it comes to a lot of Martin Vanburen III / Castleton Spartan things. I just didn’t want to be your residence hall. If you do Dave Wolk held the door open for his guests as If you ask Wolk, his father not recognize the person be- bled 343 green – the official the guy who people say ‘Oh hind you, let them use their he said his goodbyes and gave hugs before the color of Castleton University. my god, is he still there?’” See ‘Passing’ on page 6 own key card,” he said. ceremony. “He was a huge Spartan But on the nights in question, a substantial amount of time went by between the time a resident keyed in and the time that the intruder entered Protesters meet with VSC board the suites in Adams Hall, leading Molinari to believe the of- fender is an Adams resident. By Adam Cook constructive dialogue with its’ first, it was the third in a series Two residents of Adams Castleton Spartan constituents.” of leaks.” Hall said they were “freaked Fossil Free VSC has been Both students and faculty out” by the incidents and were Seven members of the ‘Fos- protesting TD Bank, and its joined Lalor at the meeting to scared to go into their com- sil Free VSC’ group gathered investments in the Dakota make a passionate plea to the mon areas, worried they might outside Castleton University’s Access Pipeline, since Janu- board for their cause. see the intruder. One resident 1787 Room on Dec. 1 shortly ary of this year. It’s all a part Adjunct professor Beth said, “I don’t feel safe when before entering the Vermont of a two-pronged plan - their Thompson was among them. the doors aren’t locked.” State Colleges Finance and protests in front of the Rutland “It’s about the survival of The investigation, be- Facilities Committee meeting. branch being the first, and get- the species. That’s not alarming led by police, is ongoing. The tight-knit group shared ting the state college system ist,” she said. “I’m just a When asked about the pos- hugs and friendly discussion to divest their funds from the singing teacher, but when I sible consequences that would with one another before enter- bank as the second. started doing climate activism ensue, Molinari responded ing the meeting. That was why they were at six years ago, I read. I’m still firmly, “I don’t get to do judi- “This is important to this that meeting that day. reading. It’s pretty depressing. cial. But, let’s say we caught committee,” J. Churchill “Since our last meeting, We need to address this.” that person. That person Hindes, chairman of VSC’s there has been a number of Thompson has been teach- would go to a dean’s hearing. finance and facilities, said noteworthy events,” Castleton ing for 26 years at the univer- This is as serious of an offense during the meeting, of the professor Brendan Lalor said sity level. She’s now 65. as it gets policy-wise, but not Jadie Dow / Spartan Contributor group’s efforts. “It’s a rare op- at the meeting, “including an criminally.” Castleton professors Brendan Lalor and Louis portunity for the committee, or additional leak to the Key- stone Pipeline. It wasn’t the Palmer protest in front of the Rutland TD Bank. the board, to truly engage in See ‘Making’ on page 6

Editorial wPage 2 s News wPages 3 & 4 s A&E wPage 5 s Front & Back wPage 6 s Sports wPage 7 s Sports wPage 8 2 - Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 Editorial CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University

‘YouTube algorithm’ suppresses creators

YouTube is currently fac- videos, get demonetised and ing its biggest challenge yet then go through the appeal – figuring out how to make system. advertisers happy. A lot of niche creators Following a cascade of get 20 to 30 percent of their leading articles from the Wall views per video in the first Street Journal, advertisers few hours of uploading and withdrew hundreds of mil- while they’re going through lions of dollars in ads from the this process, they earn NONE platform. of the money the ads on their YouTube had no choice but videos make. Everyone is left to crack down, but they did so wondering, “How long is it in the sloppiest way imagin- going to take for the algorithm able, leaving their indepen- to learn like promised?” dent content creators to pay We’re now seeing cre- the price. ators like H3H3 Productions, In reality, managing the Idubbbz TV and Internet service can’t be easy. You- Comment Ettiquette changing Tube’s analytics suggest that their content. Now that they there’s at least one hour of have to be family friendly, videos published every sec- they seem to have to walk on An editor’s good-bye ond. With that volume of data, eggshells. They scale their it’s impossible for YouTube content and personalities back I never thought I would be some I am over and over again I can’t imagine how some of these people. I feel so grateful to staff enough people to sort out of fear of not being able to this sad about graduating. I even though he knows I don’t the students of the paper felt for every single one of them. through all of it. create for a living anymore. never thought that I would be always believe it. when I was introduced. They Especially Dave. He’s always They recently announced All three of these channels sad about leaving college be- were probably like, “who is believed in me, even when I they would be bolstering their have slowed to a crawl with cause I know my experience this girl? She’s our new lead- didn’t believe in myself. He let YouTube review staff to over uploading new videos, some- wasn’t like most, being a com- “The er? I’ve never even seen her me write an article as a senior 10,000, but it’s still going to times waiting months before muter and all. I guess it’s not before.” Naturally, it took me in high school. He helped me be too small. daring to upload again. so much school I’ll miss. I do awhile to get comfortable in a become editor when I’d never The problem is what’s re- Even channels that report feel ready for the real world. paper is leadership position. Until this made it to a meeting. And even ferred to as the ‘YouTube Al- the news have been affected. But it’s the paper. It’s the peo- semester when Bri and I ran now when I tell him how terri- gorithm.’ To combat the mass Independent channels like ple on this amazing team who the show. I finally felt com- fied I am that I won’t find a job exodus of advertising money, Philip DeFranco get demon- I will miss the most. what made fortable being in charge. And after graduating, he tells me they created an algorithm that etised if they cover any stories I feel like I am just getting words can hardly express how how there’s no way I won’t, looks for certain sensitive that talk about war or “contro- started, and in one week I can’t freaking proud I am of every because I’m a star. content. This algorithm scans versial material.” ever be in a Spartan meeting at Castleton single reporter and photogra- The Spartan has been the for everything from offensive Defranco has been forced 1 p.m. on a Wednesday ever pher who worked for us this most accepting, non-judgmen- language to hate speech, cast- into selling merchandise to again. I can never again come feel like semester. We killed it. This is tal, dedicated, mature group of ing a wide net that targets ev- keep from going under. in on a Sunday morning and definitely not your ordinary people I’ve ever been a part of. eryone from small channels to YouTube has always listen to classic rock with my club. That’s for sure. And while I’m ready to walk larger channels with millions pitched itself as the people’s friends as we eat donuts Dave home to Most importantly, I think, out the doors of Leavenworth of subscribers. video service. If that’s true, or Adam brought, and design and what’s making me weep and leave CU behind, I don’t Why on earth would you then how long is it going to the paper. I can never complain over my keyboard right now is think I’ll ever be ready to say cast such a large net? be before they back the peo- to Bri about how stressed I am me.” the fact that the paper is what goodbye to The Spartan. It Channels are now afraid ple that make their platform about editing, or how stories My proudest moments in made Castleton feel like home breaks my heart that I have to, to upload for fears of having great? aren’t in on time again. I can college were with this paper. to me. I didn’t live on campus. even though I know I am leav- their videos ‘demonetised,’ never again sass Jordan about I started timid and shy, always I didn’t party on the weekends ing it in the hands of two ex- meaning that they earn no -Zach Dow showing up late. Or whether a letting my writing speak for or really have any friends here. tremely capable, strong female revenue from ads. YouTube story would fit best in the news me. No one even knew who I A social life is hard to come leaders who will continue to forces creators to upload their or sports section. Never again was until my junior year when by when you have 18 credits put out one of the best college will I be able to cry in Dave’s I became editor next to the in- every semester and work two newspapers in New England. office about how hard my life credible Jadie Dow. I was nev- jobs. Don’t forget me y’all. I’ll see is and how completely stressed er able to make it to the meet- This semester The Spar- you in NYC. out I am, while he gives me ings. People only knew my tan became my family. I am Check us out advice and tells me how awe- name because of my bylines. proud to be myself in front of -Carly Trombley online! Too young for suicide Gabriel Taye, an 8-year-old from Cin- the bathroom after the altercation. lows users everywhere; it is practically cinnati, committed suicide after being at- These suicides never should have hap- unavoidable. There is no way for school tacked by boys in school. No one from the pened. leaders to control students’ social media school informed the family he was being Schools may not be responsible for pages, but if a student isn’t acting like bullied or that he had been attacked. He everything students do, but school leaders they normally act or the school finds out hanged himself two days later. must notice when students are bullied and about something posted by students on- Ten-year-old Ashawnty Davis lived a see when it starts to affect their students. line that is malicious, it needs to be ad- happy life in Colorado until the bullying School teachers are in charge of stu- dressed. became too much for her to bear. dents when they are in school. They are So although Gabriel wasn’t a victim She had begun to stand up for herself meant to teach them and watch over them. of cyber bullying, he still was a victim with the bully and one day one of their Once students are released for the day, the of bullying and should not have died as exchanges became physical. Another stu- responsibility changes to parents. Teach- young as he did. Suicide rates among www.castletonspartan.com dent posted a video of the fight online and ers cannot control what students post on- 5-12 year olds average one every five two weeks later, Ashawnty hanged her- line and they cannot control what students days, according to the national Centers Corrections self in a closet when she got home from do outside of school, but hat doesn’t mean for Disease Control. A story in the previous issue of The school. they can’t pay attention to these things. Both schools denied accountability, Spartan about Lisa Donohue included the Ashawnty’s school released a state- When students are having issues with but both were aware of the incidents that following mistakes: She offers acupuncture ment about how much of a loss it was each other, in or out of school, it should be led to these children’s suicides. Schools services but is not a certified acupunturist. when she was removed from life support addressed in some way if it was brought need to prevent bullying better because 8 She and her husband were married three two weeks later, but also stressed that the to the attention of school officials. and 10-year-old shouldn’t be committing to four years after their first meeting, not video had not taken during school hours. It is harder to avoid bullies in this day suicide. seven. And her back issues were inflicted Gabriel’s school denied knowing and age. 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“John Lasseter was the most surprising person to me because he is one of the heads of Disney. His work is made for children and when you work to make things for kids, it’s an odd thing to talk about sexual harassment. It was just really surprising.”

cARLY TROMBLEY / CASTLETON SPARTAN International students, community members and faculty dance the night away at the first-ever International Festival Dec. 7, left. Aarif Badarny and Elnura Alinova share a dance together while enjoying the festivities, right. Ashley Gavin

“None of them. Anytime I hear anything like that, I’m like, yeah. It’s so rampant and you hear about it all the Int. students get festive time.” By Carly Trombley who approach them first,” Alvarez said. “I think a lot of students don’t do that. Castleton Spartan They are either timid or don’t know what to say. I think events like this are great ways to connect students and I think we should have them more often.” The energy was electric in Castleton University’s 1787 Room last Thursday and For one international student, however, he feels a big change from the begin- the music was booming throughout the Campus Center. ning of the semester to now as far as merging communities and cultures. That’s because the international students were getting their festival on! “It’s definitely better. I was trying really hard and it didn’t work out. But right A group of international students and Coordinator of Pathway Program for now, after taking it easy and not worrying too much, I’ve met more and more English Language Learners, Adrienne Matunas, organized an event to showcase people and I like showing my culture to people,” said Aarif Badarny, from Israel. the cultures of Castleton’s international students through food, dance, music and “We did this at a workshop in Washington and it was like 120 students from 60 communication. countries and they all joined in, they were all dancing. It was incredible.” “It’s a really great experience because I get to let everyone know a little bit Dancing was one of the major highlights of the International Student Festival. about my culture and try my food and whenever they say it’s good or it’s great, it Badarny led a circle of close to 20 students all jumping around and having fun makes me happy,” said Gabriela Guerrero, a student from the Dominican Republic. together. According to Matunas, this event was an opportunity to not only share about “Even if they don’t know how to dance, just feel the music and jump and have Olivia Thayer students’ cultures, but also improve their language skills. fun. I was happy that students from here joined,” he said. “I’ve taught some people “Their projects were to send out emails, correspond with faculty and staff about some things and that is something I’ll cherish and appreciate.” “Matt Lauer surprised getting microphones, setting up. And that was a big challenge for them using their Elnura Alinova, from Kyrgyzstan, said she had such a fun time organizing the me because from what I saw English skills,” said head of the International Committee for SGA, Bethany Alva- event and gained a lot of leadership skills in the process. on television, he seemed so rez. “And even in our fund-raiser, they were counting English money. It was all a “In my country, we have diversity week and we have a Facebook group where nice and fun-loving. It was part of the learning experience.” people say “I’m going to represent China” or “I’m going to represent Russia, who definitely weird to hear This event was also intended to integrate the Castleton community with the wants to join?”’ Alinova said. “We prepare for one month and then for seven days about allegations against international community and encourage sharing and camaraderie. we will do one day of food and one day of performances and then on the final days, him.” “So, I don’t think it’s great. I think that there is a bit of a separation in terms of everyone is dancing all together.” how international student are a little more limited to people they know or people Alinova, along with the others who helped organize and participated, said they hope events like this continue to be had at Castleton for the semesters to come. CU athletic trainers host symposium

By Mike Buonocore event gives the students a valuable Castleton Spartan opportunity to see what goes in to such an event.” On Dec. 3, athletic training students The Castleton students took some from Castleton, the University of time thinking about how to get the Vermont, and Norwich gathered for students from the other two schools to the second annual Vermont Student chat with each other in a creative way. Matthew Patry Athletic Training Symposium. “To mix it up, the students were Last year, this same event was given name tags with different colors “I would have to say it hosted by UVM and members of on them and that color determined was Al Franken. He’s been their student athletic training program which table they sat at,” Steller said. so supportive and a real ac- organized it. This year, the event came Both Peterson and Steller are tivist for women’s issues and south to Castleton, and our athletic ecstatic with how the event panned women’s rights. It was very training students took the lead. out, adding that this is the first time surprising that his behavior Activities throughout the day Castleton has hosted it. in the past, before he was an included a hands-on lab, interactive “I am impressed at the commit- elected official, has caused interviewing tips, and even a modified ment the students made from day one him now to have to step version of Family Feud. through the day of the event and at down.” “Last year it was hosted at UVM, so how well the students communicated we kind of based it off of that,” said se- with all parties involved. From the be- nior athletic training student Kate Stell- ginning the students wanted a program er. “We emailed a bunch of speakers that allowed for interaction,” Peterson that we thought would be interesting said. “The students should be proud of for our symposium, so we had Kelly what they accomplished.” Cray and Matt Cutts from Middlebury Steller said she is proud – and at our event, and they came to talk relieved – that the students were able about their taping techniques. We also to put on such a smooth flowing event had Tim Weston who is the NATA (Na- not only for themselves but also the tional Athletic Trainers Association) students of UVM and Norwich. District 1 director.” “We had a set schedule and This was an intricate event to host, everything went the right amount of Viviane D’Amico and the students had worked hard to time, so we didn’t go over or run late orchestrate it for months. or anything,” said Steller. “It couldn’t “Melanie Martinez. I’m “The student planning committee have gone more perfect.” not super into her music but, had their first brainstorming session Other Castleton Athletic train- she just hadn’t seemed like before school started in August. We ing members helping with the event the kind of person really. And, have been meeting weekly since then. include Athletic Training Program Mike Buonocore / Castleton spARTAN the two people who had come They have done an awesome job,” Director, Reese Boucher, and students out were apparently very close said Athletic Training Coordinator of Kelley Meyer, Brittany Verg, Andy Castleton athletic training students show off their taping skills friends of hers.” Clinical Education, Rebekah Peterson. Meister, Bethany Fitzgerald, Christian to Norwich athletic training students at the second annual “Planning and hosting a professional McMillan and Christine McSweeny. Vermont Student Athletic Training Symposium. CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 - 5 Students create sculptures out of found objects

By Brendan Crowley I was not necessarily mentally talked about his thoughts on have a learning curve, every- Castleton Spartan prepared for whatever idea the project as a whole. “I actu- thing is thrown at you at once,” they were going to throw at ally did have a good time once Schemm said. “You may have First-year students in the us,” Jensen said. we got into it, it was a lot of some previous experience but Castleton Honors program The challenge? Build a fun,” Rodgers said. “It was in a very short period of time had quite the hands-on adven- freestanding sculptural instal- fun. We really worked well to- you have to not only under- ture a few weeks ago in the lation that must be able to be gether,” Jensen agreed. stand who it is you’re working 1787 Room. With only “found entered and exited. Professor Oliver Schemm with, what your boss is like, objects” being used as mate- There were a couple tricks lead the workshop. His goals what is expected of you within rials, their minds and hands involved as well. No structure were to produce a real-life the job, as well as the different were put to the test. could be the same and each of learning experience for the kinds of tools and platforms There were six groups. the six groups structures must students participating, some- that you’re going to be work- The objects were five pieces be connected in the end. thing that they could use again ing with.” of 5/8 inch x 8 foot wooden Students walked into the in their life beyond college. Rodgers said Schemm did strappings, a 16 foot x 16 foot room, saw the materials, sat “What I really wanted to a great job of providing a real- clear plastic tarp, a large roll of down at a table for a very brief do is simulate an everyday life scenario through an art butcher block paper, duct tape, introduction and were ready to life experience which is where workshop. lighting gels, zip ties, rope, a take on the challenge. you find yourself with a prob- “I definitely got some handsaw and a construction What came next was the ul- lem, there are parameters, you teamwork skills, there was lamp. timate collaboration between only have so many tools to fix a lot of teamwork. Not just Alex Jensen said he was “brilliant minds”, communica- that problem and you use what within your own group, but kind of confused when he got tion between six groups, a few you have. You think on your with all the other groups as Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan there and saw the various ma- battles for a teepee design (re- feet,” Schemm said. well,” Rodgers said. “Also member, no two groups struc- He connected his workshop just being able to solve prob- Castleton University honors students saw terials scattered around. “I was really confused, and tures could be the same) and to the experience of entering a lems on the fly, and you know boards to create a structure that must be en- then when I saw the lack of one giant, crazy-looking fort. new work environment. that’s some of the things that tered and exited. directions with all the materi- Oliver Rodgers, another “You have all these dif- you might just walk into your als, I was still pretty confused. student in the Honors program ferent personalities. You also job one day and they’ll be like

‘Punisher’ The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle CU Senior steps out of comfort zone to take on the pageant world is the next By Olivia Maher first-time shmuck. I used ev- Castleton Spartan ery possible second to my advantage. Lined up backstage 15 From videos of the Miss Netflix minutes prior to the show USA and Miss Universe translated into the longest 15 competitions, to severe social minutes of my life. My heart- media stalking, to listening to binge beat pounded in my ears and podcasts and pageant news my stomach was in my throat. sources, to any scrap of infor- I could barely hear myself mation I could find on the past thinking, “Liv what the hell competitions here in Vermont, choice did you get yourself into this to who I would be up against, time?” “Nah you GOT THIS!” to every pageant faux-pas in the book. By Tim Bronsan “Never again Liv, never again.” I practiced my hair and Castleton Spartan The lights flashed, music makeup constantly. Took my started, and I was off. fingers for a barbecue a few If you are the type of On the weekend of Nov. times on my curing iron. I person that wouldn’t enjoy 12, I competed in the Miss bought butt glue and learned watching a badass one-man Vermont USA competition, that it can’t just be a singu- wrecking crew violently one of the many country-wide lar purchase. tearing through entire mili- preliminaries to becoming Essentially a magic adhesive tias of bad guys despite be- Miss USA. that keeps your swimsuit from ing constantly outnumbered, While I’ve participated in riding up, you also have to then you should probably a few talent shows over the get baby wipes to remove any stop reading now because course of my life, I’ve steered kind of residue it leaves. Oth- this show is not for you. But clear of spotlights that require erwise your evening gown will for the rest of us, Marvel’s any form of rhinestone and be found sticking to the most “The Punisher” is probably stuck to cleats and gym floors. inconvenient places. the perfect show to sink your The only things I knew about Heels should be six inches teeth in to. beauty pageants were fake or bust. Hair should be big, but Jon Bernthal reprises tans, big hair, and any odds not too big. Flat against your his role as Frank Castle or and ends I’d picked up from head isn’t cute even in real- The Punisher, an ex-marine the movie “Miss Congenial- life. You need a dress bag to whose family was merciless- ity.” hide your gown until the big ly gunned down after acci- “Don’t bash it til you try it,” reveal. Interview techniques Benjamin D. Bloom / Spartan Contributer dentally being caught in the I told myself. If there was ever and professional outfits are Miss Vermont 2017 Madison Cota presents Castleton Senior Olivia Maher middle of a gang shootout, a must to show off your per- a point in my young life to with the Miss Photogenic Award in the recent Miss Vermont Pageant. Ma- or so it appeared. Castle is do something like this, NOW sonal style, as is a swimsuit haunted by flashbacks of his would be the time. I’m a firm with proper lining to keep the her, below, gets ready backstage. dead family and often uses believer in the old cliché, “Life harsh stage lights from shining violence to fill the void that begins at the end of your com- through. has been left by their deaths. fort zone” and oh boy did this Warding off the summer- Castle has vowed to pun- impending experience make saults that my stomach was ish all the criminals respon- me uncomfortable. doing to the murmur of the sible for his family’s death, This particular competi- audience beyond the curtain, but the violence doesn’t end tion was comprised of a three- when show time rolled around, there as he uncovers a con- minute interview with a panel I breathed as steadily as I could spiracy that, for him, hits of five judges, a swimwear to get my head in the game. close to home. portion and evening gown “Okay Liv, one foot in The shows second sto- competition. The chosen fi- front of the other, calculated ryline follows Homeland nalists at the end of the show smiles down the line of judg- Security agent Dinah Mada- then continue on to compete es. Strong, prolonged eye con- ni, who is investigating the in an on-stage fish-bowl style tact, but don’t make it weird. same conspiracy. This even- question and answer session. Graceful movements and slim- tually leads her to cross paths From there, the second and ming poses. Just give ‘em the with Castle, who is pre- first runners-up claim their tro- ol’ razzle dazzle.” sumed dead after the events phies leaving the winner with We took to the stage to that took place in the second the prized crown, sash, year of perform a jazzy dance and season of Marvel’s Netflix leadership, and one-way ticket introduction of our names series “Daredevil”, where to Miss USA. and hometowns into the mi- Bernthal first appears as The Pageantry is a magical crophone. Carefully waltzing Punisher. You may want to world of it’s own. An expen- off stage, we switched gears watch the second season of sive world. One that you know and high-tailed it down to the cally in a world that makes it head who told herself, “Okay No time to breathe. No time “Daredevil” in order to un- exists but not until you take a dressing room to throw on our derstand certain plot lines in very hard to do so. While I suck in, smile…and GO!” to think. Composure on stage, step into the haze of hairspray swimsuits and change jewelry didn’t quite understand how while my height, eye color, running like hell off stage. “The Punisher”. But, to get do you see the complexity be- before sprinting back just in the second season of “Dare- me on a stage with cleavage to and three words I use to de- The key to evening gown is hind each and every little de- time to hear the announcement spare was going to prove my scribe myself were read to the that it isn’t about the dress. It’s devil,” you’d of course have tail it takes to become a title- for the next part of the compe- to watch the first season. So, ability to best represent the audience. It was surprisingly about the girl in the dress. The holder. tition. state of Vermont, I could see the portion that made me feel grace and poise and personal- you’ve got some watching to Having found the competi- The swimwear portion was do. But watching “Daredev- how a possible role model’s closest to the organization’s ity she gives off in the dress. tion a little late in the game, I the most interesting part to physical health was an impor- tag line, #confidentlybeautiful. il” is not entirely necessary had one-and-half months to come to terms with. I’m very to appreciate “The Punisher” tant part of the package. One more smile at the See ‘Miss’ on page 6 prepare and make sure I didn’t comfortable in my own skin During my strut across the judges before booking it back or get a good feel for anti-he- go out there looking like a and proud of who I am physi- ro Frank Castle’s character. stage, I felt more like a floating to prepare for evening gown. “The Punisher” is the sixth series that Marvel has released through Netflix, all of which take place in modern day New York. The Punisher, although a dan- Rest in peace, Lil Peep gerous one-man-army that programmed snares. artists pioneering an entire less than a month before. The often uses graphic violence But this is only half of the new subgenre of rap, called news was heartbreaking to not to solve his dilemmas, is sound which Peep was best Emo rap. Peep’s success al- only Peep’s family, friends and portrayed as a man who known for. lowed many other artists to fans, but also to many bands only wants what is right by Many of his instrumen- emerge and be successful and artists in the music world. him and the people he cares tals also feature melancholy with the sound, such as Trip- Artists such as Travis Barker, about. It is hard not to root piano sounds and haunting pie Redd, XXXTENTACION, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yatchy, and for Bernthal who does an ex- electric guitar chords. Around and even Lil Uzi Vert, one of Ty Dolla Sign all expressed cellent job in just about every the name dropping of luxury hip-hop’s biggest names. condolences via social me- role he stars in. Some may cars and clothes, Peep fills the Lil Uzi Vert’s song “XO dia. In an episode of the H3 know him as Shane from the rest of his songs with lyrics of Tour Life” has been one of Podcast, rapper Post Malone Walking Dead, whose char- heartbreak, drug abuse, and the most popular songs of this recently expressed his appre- acter is similar to Castle in depression. In his song “The year, and features many simi- ciation of Peep’s music. “(Lil the sense that they are both Brightside,” Peep belts out the larities to Peep’s music. Peep’s Peep) was going to change tough as nails and very in- chorus: death has left a gaping hole music forever,” he said. tense at times. Lil Peep, who died of a drug overdose is shown “Help me find a way to pass in the music industry, and his Lil Peep’s legacy will con- Overall, I would give this performing on stage. the time. Everybody’s telling short career has already made tinue to live on through the show a nine out of ten and me life’s short but I wanna die. a shift in what is popular in emerging emo-rap genre. His would rank it as my personal By Jacob Parrett music can be hard to cat- Help me find a way to make music today. song “Awful Things” reached favorite of the six Marvel Spartan Contributor egorize. There is a clear base you mine. Everybody’s telling On November 15th, hours Billboard Hot 100 a few days Netflix series thus far. That and influence from modern me not to but I’m gonna try. before his concert at the The after his death, a first for the being said, if you have a Lil Peep, an emerging mu- hip-hop and trap music, with Now I’m getting’ high again.” Rock in Tucson, Arizona, Peep late artist. Although Lil Peep weak stomach be cautious as sician from Long Island New braggadocios lyrics of dia- Songs like this make up the was pronounced dead of a sup- is gone far too soon, his sound this easily the most graphic York, died last month of an ap- mond watches, designer cloth- majority of Peep’s work. Peep posed drug overdose. He had and influence will live on in- of the shows. parent drug overdose. Peep’s ing, and Mercedes Benz being was one of a handful of new celebrated his 21st birthday definitely. Rest in peace, Peep. rapped over 808 basslines and 6 - Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 Front & Back CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University He’s ‘generous Miss Photogenic and 2nd place Continued from page 5 Remaining as calm as possible, I an- at least I can say I did it and was close beyond words’ swered to the best of my ability on the enough to taste it. Continued from page 3 very good friend of mine at the Giving the judges this last look at us, benefit social media has on bringing Hugging my parents and friends time, and one of the reasons I all contestants took to the stage to receive awareness to social issues. through their tears and mine, photo af- For a pageant virgin, I could barely ter photo was taken with my heavy glass He knows how to hacky moved to Vermont,” he said awards. register having gotten this far until I made trophies, while hugs and congratulations sack and can even “break- about the falling out with his With friends and family in the audi- the top two. were given back and forth. dance...kind of,” said his former Spartan Race partner. ence, I could hear big cheers from the Holding hands at center stage while With my gown back in its bag and my daughter, Jade. This was a big turning point back as I was named Miss Photogenic and shaking in my heels waiting of the final nerves gone quiet for the first time in two For fun, he and his friends in Weinberg’s life. When Spar- placed in the top three. Carefully making result through what felt like an hour-long months, all I could think on the car ride ride their bikes to the Canadian tan was starting to become a my way to center stage, conscious not to dramatic pause, my name was called as home was, “Okay, what’s next?” border just to see how long it big company, it turned him off. step on my floor-length ruby red gown, I First Runner Up. will take. And for the record, it His ideal race is no more pulled the name of the judge who was to While I didn’t come out a winner, took about 15 hours. than 200-300 people. ask my on-stage question. “He’s got more energy than “You can really get to know anyone I’ve ever known...he’ll people and where they’re run to Huden with his green from,” he said. tray and he’ll be like sprinting The original Spartan Race back and then like run from headquarters was in Pittsfield, his office to the gym and like just a few miles down the road run around the gym and run from Killington. When the Passing the torch back to his office. He’s always number of participants started running, and it’s the weirdest to grow, greed followed. Continued from page 1 achievement. rass somebody in a public set- Jeb Spaulding, chancellor of thing,” said Decker. “At the time I didn’t think “When I was in the senate, ting? Because everybody else the Vermont State Colleges This energy is what got much of it because I thought, Their t-shirts, all match- I sponsored a bill that became in the room is going to wonder system. “Two additional spe- Andy into pushing himself who cares we are gonna make ing, had three simple words on law,” Wolk said. “And I helped when it’s going to be their turn cific, lasting, contributions he to the limits as an endurance money, the company is gonna them: “Walk with Wolk.” This to shepherd it through, and it to be embarrassed.” has made include the ‘Castle- athlete. He would challenge be bigger,” said Weinberg. was his favorite moment with was one of my more difficult And as passionate as he ton Way,’ which I interpret as himself by going out for a run “But as the company grew...we her, Wolk said. challenges in my life.” is about that motto, he gets a deep sense of community, in the “pouring down rain,” be- got investors, one of them be- “We raised $31,000 in one That bill, called the ‘gay more excited talking about pride, and respect throughout cause he knew no one else was ing Reebok, and they wanted day for Alzheimer’s research,” rights bill’ by the news, ac- the concept of ‘the Castleton the campus… and the inte- doing it. to move it to Boston.” Wolk said. “She got up – it cording to Wolk, was about way.’ To Wolk, that means that gration of Castleton into the He thought to himself “If I He had just taken the risk to was at the beginning of her di- making sure that everyone, re- you do the right thing without Rutland economic and social can deal with this, it will make move his family to Vermont. agnosis, she knew she had Al- gardless of their sexual orien- somebody looking. And it’s fabric.” me stronger.” They had just settled down, zheimer’s, she knew she had a tation, would not be discrimi- a concept that Wolk lives by, Psychology professor Terry Weinberg has participated and he didn’t want to move death sentence, but she was an nated against. and loves when he hears that Bergen, who has taught at Cas- in all sorts of endurance races, to Boston, or any other big amazing educator for 34 years, Wolk’s support of this bill students and faculty are doing tleton for 40 years, said Wolk’s but one that really sticks out in city for that matter. Weinberg and she wanted to turn her drew death threats. the same. impact on the university is his memory is the Quintuple found joy in Vermont, being death sentence into a teachable “I had state police protec- “You do the right thing substantial. Ironman, a race that consisted able to hike his backyard with moment.” tion with me all the time,” when no one else is watching, “He took us through a very of a 12-mile swim, a 560-mile his dog Roo, go on long bike She stood up in the gazebo Wolk said. “Back in ’89 to ’90, whether it’s holding the door stable period of growth, and bike race, and a 121-mile run. rides, and especially the small in Depot Park, he said, and she state police parked their cruis- for someone, picking up lit- prosperity that was pretty un- The race takes a total of four community vibe of everyone talked about how they would er at my house. They were ter, being a part of the loving precedented in my time here,” days, and sleep is not on the knowing each other. find a cure for Alzheimer’s. At with me all the time, because I warm embrace of a family,” Bergen said. “He oversaw a schedule. When the company left, it the end of that short speech, had very specific death threats Wolk said. “The Castleton period of sustained and well- “During that time, your became corporate and things which she rehearsed with from people who were homo- way is all about thinking out- managed growth in a way that brain and your mind start to began to change. Wolk beforehand, she said phobic.” side yourself, and knowing previous presidents had not, play tricks on you, so you hal- “It was no longer one of my something that Wolk vividly When that bill passed, 10 that no one ever gets anywhere partly because he was here for lucinate,” he said. brainchilds,” he said thinking. remembers 10 years later. plain-clothed state troopers without knowing that it’s your so long.” He recalls a part of the bike “My brainchild, myself, my “She said, ‘I feel like that stood by as former Vermont family or your community that Castleton alumna Molly portion when he hadn’t slept in former partner, we had all these guy, Lou Gehrig, I feel like the Gov. Howard Dean signed the moves things forward.” DeMellier, now the assistant 35 hours and was swerving his ideas and those all stopped be- luckiest person in the world,’” bill. director of the Castleton Fund bike all over the path. cause now it was other people he said. “The hate-crime bill and His fans and donor relations, called “I kept swerving and swerv- making the calls...we kind of Wolk’s current wife, Lyn the anti-discrimination bill, Among the various wall Wolk “incredible.” ing, almost crashing,” he said. had a breakup so to speak.” Huntoon Wolk, knew Diane. as I look back, are among the hangings into his office, a “He was certainly a huge “This guy came up next to Like everything else in life, They were friends with each toughest challenges.” Wolk large, framed piece of art from part of my experience here, me and asked ‘Are you okay? Weinberg did not let this stop other. said. the 2009 inaugural football and why I wanted to come You gotta stop, you’re swerv- him. This is what inspired the “I was witness to Diane in season states in bold letters, back, and why I love Castleton ing, you’re gonna crash’ and I Endurance Society. Along with those early years,” she said. “I ‘Private Candor, Public “TEAMWORK.” For Deanna so much,” she said. “He gets go well I don’t want to kill the the Special Olympic posters could see the process in how Support.’ Tyson, associate dean for ath- so much credit for knowing frogs.” hanging around his office, he hard they were working to find Just outside of Wolk’s of- letics and recreation, Wolk’s every student’s name. More Weinberg’s brain was also has a bunch of Endur- a cure, and to find some sort of fice hangs a framed quote by vision grew Castleton’s athlet- than just knowing people’s playing tricks on him. The ance Society posters from past treatment for her. I knew early Leonardo da Vinci. The quote ics beyond any expectation, name, he knows things about so-called “frogs” he recalled, events. It is a tight knit com- on everything they were going reads “Reprove your friend in including athletic programs, them.” where just leaves blowing in munity, just the kind of com- through, and I think to resolve secret and praise him openly.” new athletic facilities, Spar- Executive assistant Rita the wind. His friend still laughs pany that he had been longing yourself that there is no solu- Wolk said he tries to live by tan Arena in Rutland, and Geno, who has worked at about the incident. for. tion to that is really difficult.” those words. the Spartan Stadium – which Castleton for nearly 40 years That particular race took “It’s the people that I want But he wasn’t without sup- “There’s a reason it’s here,” is being renamed the ‘Dave and who Wolk jokes “runs my him 100 hours to complete, to hang around...the people port, she said. That support he said, taking a moment to Wolk Stadium.’ life,” said that she will truly and he only slept three or four that come to our events are came in the form of Diane’s hang it back up in its place. “He truly changed the miss him, and that he’s been hours. nice people, and they’re people children, her siblings – and the “The reason is that in life, and landscape of Castleton’s ath- more than a president – he’s Not only does Weinberg who care about each other and extended family at Castleton. in the work world, people have letic program,” she said. “By been a mentor and a friend. participate in these seemingly they’re people that I want to be “The students who knew differences. There’s always growing to 28 sport programs, “He works hard, he plays impossible races, he also been around,” he said excitedly. Diane, the faculty, and the conflict and compromise, but he has given the opportunity hard; he has more energy and putting them on for 20 years, When Weinberg isn’t teach- staff, all went through that you never get anywhere in this to over 600 student-athletes a love of life and the Castleton and even owns his own racing ing at Castleton or off running journey with Dave,” she said. world by public denigration of year to compete as a Spartan. family than any president I’ve company called the Endurance around, he’s just like you and “This is his family, so he had other people.” Students, faculty members worked under,” she said. “His Society. me. He finds a guilty pleasure that support and felt that love, To his recollection, Wolk and administrators talk about enthusiasm and love for Cas- But before the Endurance in the show Dance Moms, and and warm embrace of a loving has never called out someone the many academic and resi- tleton motivates all of us who Society, he was one of the orig- really is just a big goof ball say family around him.” publicly – saving his critiques dential changes at Castleton work beside him. inal cofounders of what is now his wife and daughters. According to Lyn, that em- for private. during his tenure, from a Jef- But according to Wolk, he known as Spartan Race, and “He’s an amazing dad, brace is what helped pull Wolk “You need to have that fords Hall and a new tv studio never felt that he was at the the whole reason he moved husband, mentor, comedic re- through. private candor,” Wolk said. to four new dorms and a totally helm of Castleton. to Vermont in the first place. lief, and training partner. He’s “But you also need to be pub- redone Campus Center. And “I’ve just been a passenger Back then, it was called Peak. unique, he’s simple, and he’s The Senate licly supportive of people. they talk about him, the man, on this wonderful journey,” He and a former friend generous beyond words. It’s Wolk served in the Vermont Say you’re in a big group, with awe. he said. “I don’t feel like I’ve started Peak together, and hard to come by a man like Senate from 1989 to 1992. and there are employees, and “Dave Wolk is one of those been driving the bus, I feel like it’s something that ultimately him,” said Grace. During that tenure came what you’re the supervisor. Why in most effective leaders I have I’ve been just a passenger with changed his life. he considers to be his greatest the world would you embar- ever interacted with,” said a lot of really good people.” “I lost a person who was a Making moves Looking ‘Scolforward’ for fossil free Continued from page 1 me this is coming home. What I particu- A. One of my favorite places growing Continued from page 1 larly love about Vermont is the quintessen- up that I loved to go to was the Lost River I’m a huge fan of athletics and the tial New England town. The fact that it’s in Lincoln, New Hampshire. And I was “I’m not going to live to see 50 years hence, when these stu- arts and clubs. I went to the student gov- small enough in this area - and even in the definitely a huge fan of the state of New dents are my age,” she said. “I think we owe them our forward ernment (SGA) meeting which I loved. state - that people know each other, that Hampshire. What makes it memorable thinking.” When you have an opportunity to attend people care about each other and again it’s is I love being outdoors. I tend to foster Castleton student Collin Wofford, who also addressed the a student meeting and have a conversation that whole family environment. I wanted a childish spirit, and so it’s not unusual committee, is not originally from Vermont, but his fiancé is. with everyone around that table, it’s a bet- that for myself, and I’m also closer to my for me to be at a place like the Lost River “The one thing that helped bring me here from all the way in ter way to get to know each other and a biological family. My mom, my sister, my and imagining sort of like a childish ad- Tennessee,” he said, “was that my fiancé, who’s from Vermont, chance to learn people’s names, programs, children are all in New England now. So venture. used to speak very highly of it.” what they care about, where they are in I’m able to see them again. When I was at His fiancé, Wofford said, said that Vermont was a progressive their program of studies. I’m so excited my last position I was too far away to be Q. What do you like to do in your state, and usually the first to take steps towards the future, and to get to know everybody. I think my first able to attend things that easily. So I love down-time? Any hobbies? the rest of the country followed. Going forward, Woffard said impression of the students - is that they are the beauty of Vermont. I love the culture, A. I’m a writer. I’m working on a book. that both the state, and VSC, should continue what his fiancé de- curious, scholarly, kind - which I think is I love the people, I knew I wanted to be I’ve studied at the graduate level. First I scribed. super important - ambitious, caring and here. So I feel truly blessed. studied writing and literature, then I did a Lalor said he believes the committee was receptive to their well-rounded leaders. Master of Fine Arts. It’s about 85 percent comments, and he felt that progress was made. Q. You’re an outdoorswoman, correct? edited. Often, if you’re self editing, it’s “I heard back from the CFO (chief financial officer), Steve Q. As Dave Wolk’s successor, you What do you like to do most outdoors, healthy to put space between your work Wisloski,” Lalor said in a follow-up interview. “He’s willing to have some big shoes to fill. How do you seasonal preference? so when you come back to it with more of distribute our material. I haven’t heard confirmation that we have plan on living up to that legacy and in turn A. Yeah I’d call myself an outdoors- a fresh perspective and that’s what I’m do- implemented the low-carbon option for the social choice invest- create your own legacy at Castleton? woman. Well in terms of season I love ing with that manuscript. I do enjoy writ- ment yet, but I’m confident.” A. That’s a great question. I’m hon- the fall. But I love all four seasons and I ing, I journal everyday. Journaling for me According to Lalor, Trillium, an asset management company ored and I’m thrilled to be able to step in think that’s what makes New England so is a great opportunity to reflect on what’s out of Boston that has handled fossil-free portfolios, looked over at a time when my predecessor did leave wonderful, is that we do have four vibrant happened during the day. I learn from it, the numbers presented by the state treasurer, Beth Pearce, and a wonderful legacy and also laid a foun- wonderful seasons. My favorite things it’s a self assessment process where you found errors. This was a point of conflict at the meeting between dation for growth. What’s kind of cool is to do - I love to ride my bicycle. I don’t sort of have a chance to capture the day’s Lalor and VSC chancellor Jeb Spaulding, who is a former state he and I share some similarities. We are have a mountain bike but I’d love to get a events and think about them. I often jour- treasurer himself. both collaborative leaders, we’re both stu- mountain bike. My bike is a hybrid road- nal in both the morning and at night. It’s “Any thought that the treasurer cooked the numbers is, to me, dent-focused leaders, we both care deeply trail. So I can do the rail trails. I’m a hik- also a great way to capture the memories, offensive,” Spaulding said at the meeting, urging the members about Castleton University and we both ing enthusiast. There’s not a better place so I think that’s a really neat thing. I find of Fossil Free VSC to be careful putting motivation onto other lead with the idea of an extended family. to be for someone who loves to hike. I do that journaling is a great way to work people. So those four characteristics will help for ski but I haven’t skied in a long time, but through things that happen in your life. But Lalor said he does not believe that the state treasurer had students, staff and faculty to feel that the I downhill ski. I do want to take up cross- Because it helps you to sort of step away any ill intentions. transition is somewhat seamless. My job country skiing. And in the summer, for from the emotional aspect of it and look “I’m not saying that the state treasurer herself cooked up the is to build equity in the diploma. In other the first time, I went kayaking and I loved at it objectively. I think journaling is just numbers because she had an axe to grind,” he said during the words, the more that you continue to im- it. So I could definitely see myself out on powerful. I also was a journalist for six follow-up interview. “She may rely on sources, which are not fair prove quality and strengthen programs - Lake Bomoseen. I think that would be a years. I worked at four or five different sources. I don’t think that’s any attack on her character, so much even though they’re strong - the more that blast. I also love to run, I ran my first half- papers. as just a reason to pause and be concerned.” we can make sure that we are highly com- marathon last year. For Fossil Free VSC, their fight moves forward. The group petitive across higher education in terms Q. Finally, what do you want to say to will be meeting with the committee again on Jan. 23 to further the of quality. Q. Hot apple cider or hot chocolate? the students and faculty as our new presi- discussion. For Lalor, what is happening within the VSC system A. Ohh, goodness. I love them both. dent? in regard to Fossil Free VSC is representative of something much Q. What made you choose the quaint I think it depends on the season. So hot A. It’s my honor to serve. I hope that larger. town of Castleton, Vermont? apple cider in the fall, hot chocolate in the the lines of communication will be open “There are little groups that are putting pressure on banks and A. I love it here. I had identified Ver- winter. for us. You’ll find me to be accessible and financial institutions,” Lalor said. “Together, the thought is, we mont as my destination before the posting visible, and I hope that you’ll come up to can make a difference. Sooner or later, there will be a competition, happened for Castleton. I knew that this Q. Where is the coolest place you’ve me and talk to me. Tell me your name, tell clamoring for the dollars of those who want fossil-free investment was where I wanted to land in life. I was ever visited and what makes it so memo- me your story. I really want to know. options.” born and raised in New England, and for rable for you? CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University sports Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 - 7 Struggles continue for men’s basketball

By Tim Brosnan he said. They eventually stepped it up to Castleton Spartan Castleton’s struggles with con- finish with a sixteen-point victory, sistent play have been apparent this their second largest victory since Castleton went 1-1 this weekend season. No lead has been safe for week two against the Curry College in back-to-back home games ver- The Spartans. Colonels. sus the Maine Maritime Mariners Last Saturday, after leading by as The Spartans were competitive and the Husson Eagles. On Friday, much as twenty-five points against with the Eagles for the majority of Castleton defeated the Mariners 68- New England College, they allowed the game. 52 but fell to the Eagles 89-74 on the Pilgrims to tie the game early in From the very beginning, Castle- Saturday. the second half. ton held an early lead. However, Senior guard Pavin Parrish said Castleton eventually won the both teams rarely allowed a lead of they “played to their strengths” in game 92-85, but many would agree more than two or three points. At the the Maine Maritime game and ex- the game should not have been so half, the Spartans trailed by just one ecuted much more. close. They commanded an eigh- point; 37-38. “We had dips in our play against teen-point lead at the half and at one Yet, halfway through the second both teams but we definitely played point were up by twenty-six against half they began to let the game get harder against Maritime,” Parrish the Mariners away from them and eventually lost said. “Take nothing away from Hus- Castleton had Maritime strug- by fifteen points. Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan son, they’re a good team but we gling to advance the ball up court “To improve going forward we (zero fast-break points) but had no need more consistent team effort. Junior guard Jordan Nelson drives to the basket in a didn’t do what we needed to do to game against Skidmore on Nov. 15. win against them.” such trouble themselves, scoring We’ve shown stretches where we Castleton head coach Paul Culpo eight points on the fast-break and 46 compete and play hard but we need any purpose or intensity and we turn tions this season, but at times they offered a similar point of view after points in the paint. to be consistent night in and night the ball over at an alarmingly high have also shown potential. the game. But once again, they seemed to out,” Parrish said. rate,” Culpo said. “When you do They will look to get back on “We turned the ball over too get a bit too comfortable toward the Culpo was less candid about that, you’re going to be where we track and add another digit to their much against Husson, a lot more end of the second half, letting the things after the game on Saturday. are.” win column Wednesday in Chestnut than we did on Friday. But that’s game get within five points with five “To be honest, we’re not a very It is no secret that the 4-6 Spar- Hill, Massachusetts against the 4-5 been an issue for us all year long,” minutes to go. good team. We don’t defend with tans have underperformed expecta- Pine Manor College Gators. Collins lands 76ers, Devils job

By Briana Bocelli right now, saying I’m gonna turn into Castleton Spartan an Eagles fan, I’m not. I’m gonna rep my guys loud and proud,” he said A soon-to-be Castleton graduate laughing. has just accepted a once in a lifetime While he said won’t be turning opportunity to work in arguably the into an Eagles fan anytime soon, he coolest city in America, the City of anticipates that the Sixers will be his Brotherly Love. new favorite basketball team once he Cody “Bubba” Collins has recent- starts advocating for them. ly been hired as a ticket merchant for “I came to love it through my the Philadelphia 76ers and the New pretty much younger brother Ken- Jersey Devils. He said he’ll be go- drick Gray...I love seeing him play ing around to corporate sponsors and and then seeing the high-pace which selling different ticket packages like made me fall in love with the sport,” season tickets and others alike. Collins said. “And now Philadelphia, “What I think I’m looking for- I really didn’t have a team for basket- ward to is people aren’t really there ball, and Philadelphia is gonna be my to buy the product you’re selling, new team.” they buy the person,” Collins said. He is also pretty “wound up” “And that’s why I think I’ll excell at to watch some ECW wrestling in that position!” downtown Philly with “all the fat Collins said getting hired for this drunk slobs.” position wasn’t an easy feat to ac- Collins said the biggest wake-up complish, as he applied to around 20 call for him to get out of VT was go- different professional sports teams ing home to the Northeast Kingdom across the country. He only heard for Thanksgiving and it just not feel- back from three organizations, one ing like home to him anymore. being the Sixers and Devils. “I went to a bar back home and I For a two-month stretch, Collins see one of my old classmates, and he received denial letter after denial looks me in the eye and says ‘what letter, and was beginning to feel dis- are you doing here?’ it was someone couraged. from the group of tools from our high After seven interviews going up school days,” he said. against a couple hundred other appli- Collins said he’ll always have cants, he came out ontop. “This was love and support for the Northeast the one that I put all the cards on the Kingdom because that’s where his table and I just went for it. It was a roots are, but his chances of going dog eat dog world,” he said. back are “second to none.” Collins said this job will allow His final words of advice to all the him to network himself more, some- sports management majors out there thing that he can’t really do right are to keep hustling and never give now as a Castleton student. He added up. that his ultimate goal is to one day “Something’s not just going to become a sports agent. come up, you have to go out and find “If I move up in the rankings fast, it. I’m excited to put Castleton on the and I have expectations too, I’m not map and just to have a blast,” Collins gonna look back,” Collins said. “This said. “I’ll be thinking of you guys may come off a little conceited, but when I have a fat ol’ cheesesteak to this is something that I did by myself the face.” and I’m proud of it.” Troy Dane has known Collins With graduation coming right since they were high school football around the corner and everything teammates for the North Country happening all at once, Collins said Falcons in Newport, VT. the reality really hasn’t hit him yet He said he has always looked up and probably won’t until he’s in his to him and thinks of him as a brother suit and tie on the job for the first day. on and off the field, and he thinks “I’d like to say I’m sitting back Collins will thrive in Philly as a and soaking everything in, but every- salesman because he has the attitude thing is moving so fast I’m just living and a burning desire to succeed. Courtesy of cody collins in the moment,” he said. “His motto has always been he Castleton senior Cody ‘Bubba’ Collins poses in his Devils Jersey after recently securing Collins will be moving to Philly ‘can sell sand to a guy that lives in a job with The Philadelphia 76ers and The New Jersey Devils. on Dec. 22 to start his new job on the desert’, and that’s the type of atti- Jan. 9. He joked that he’s already tude you need in an environment like a part of his life and see his career Professor Marybeth Lennox, Col- tremely successful at what he’s doing received some backlash from his Philly to become successful,” Dane grow into a prosperous and success- lins’ advisor and professor agrees there. I will miss him a ton,” Lennox friends for moving to Philly as a New said. ful one,” Dane said. “Good luck that he is made for this position be- said. “I’m going to use him as an ex- England native, but he’ll always He said he is grateful for the many Bubba, and thank you for everything cause he is really good at selling an ample for other students to follow in have love for his Patriots. years of friendship and for inspiring you have done for my life on the idea, no matter what it is. She feels his footsteps.” “I’ve already gotten a lot of heat, him to be great at everything he does football field and off. You are one Collins will make a name for himself a bunch of my buddies called me up, in life. hell of a teammate, roommate, and wherever he ends up. especially with the Eagles red hot “I can’t wait to continue to be brother.” “I have a feeling he’ll be ex- Spartans Sports at a glance

By Brendan Crowley Briand and the Spartans travelled to Oneonta, New Castleton Spartan will look to bounce back after York to face SUNY Oneonta, the holidays with a January SUNY Cortland, and Niagara Women’s Hockey 6th game against Salem State. County Community College After a rollercoaster start at the Northeast Duals. to the season, the Spartans After suffering a 25-16 loss have struggled as of late. Wrestling to SUNY Oneonta, they After starting 3-2-0, Castleton The Castleton Wrestling defeated SUNY Cortland 30- has slid with a 1-4-1 record, team travelling to WPI in 12 and Niagara County CC suffering losses to Norwich, Worcester, Massachusetts 42-8. Max Tempel leads the Franklin Pierce, Williams, to take on New Hampshire, team with 17 wins. and Middlebury. Their one Roger Williams, and King’s victory came was a 4-1 win College. The Spartans won Men’s over Southern Maine, but they two out of the three of those Track & Field matches, beating New Four Spartans set school have since lost three straight. Olivia Maher / Castleton Spartan Hampshire 57-0 and King’s records on Saturday at the Hannah Rose leads the Spartan wrestlers easily handled New England College 45-4 in a match team in points and assists College 48-9 while losing to Rhode Island College Holiday with 12 and nine respectively. Roger Williams 21-15. They Classic, at the Providence on Dec. 6 at Glenbrook Gym. Aimee Briand continues to followed that up by competing Career and Technical at the Ted Reese Invitational Academy. After placing first at records of his own for the a program best 13.33 meters with a time of 1:06.35 in lead the team in goals with second straight weekend. He in the shot put. the 400-meter dash, Haley six, but has struggled to find in Gorham, Maine. Castleton the Snith College Invitational placed third with 138 points. Tayler Larmie broke his own placed seventh in the triple Kennedy with a time of 10.91 the back of the net as of late. jump with a distance of 12.52 Women’s seconds in the 60-meter Goaltender Rylie Wills has At home, the Spartans record in the weight throw then took on New England with a distance of 13.95 meters and 12th in the long Track & Field hurdles, and Christiana impressed with a 3-1-1 record jump with a distance of 5.84 Castleton’s women also Carmichael and Carlie Reen and a 2.75 goals against College head-to-head and meters. Teammate David won 45-4. Finally, the team Harvey set two program meters at the Holiday Classic. broke three school records with a time of 1:56.86 in the average. Morgan Rainville also put up on Saturday. Lydia Maier 4x200 meter relay. 8 -Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 SPORTS CASTLETON SPARTAN, Castleton University Wolk’s Women’s hoops remain perfect mark on CU By Jac Culpo With Sarah Bragg and Kenzie to within single digits part- Castleton Spartan Worcester each contributing way through the quarter but four points. the rally would not amount to athletics is The Castleton women’s The Spartans were able to much more as Castleton would basketball team continued its regain some control as the half close out the victory. reign of dominance this past came to a close behind two Worcester led both teams everywhere Saturday as they defeated baskets from Morgan Raiche with a double, shooting 7-17 May and Katlyn Toomey, from the field and 10-10 from Husson 71-56. By Jordan Lumsden The victory pushes the pushing the lead back up to the line. Spartans to 9-0 (5-0 NAC) six. She would finish with 25 Castleton Spartan on the season. Meanwhile The Eagles would fall points, 10 rebounds and 5 Husson got their first taste of further behind toward the end assists. Castleton was led by I want to start by saying in-conference defeat falling to of the third quarter but would Farrara, who put up 21 points that former president Dave 3-3 (3-1 NAC). battle back once more, this of her own after shooting 8-15 Wolk is awesome and if every Castleton was off to a time from a nine-point deficit. from the field. athletic building on campus hot start after scoring eight Anna Mackenzie capped off Husson controlled the were named after him I’d be unanswered points. In the the eight-point run off of a put battle of the boards with perfect fine with that. closing minutes of the 1st back layup. 19 offensive rebounds but That’s how much Wolk quarter, Ashlie Fay made a The Spartans remained Castleton’s defense remained has meant to me in my four pass by the Husson defense unfazed as they once again stout regardless, only giving years on campus and I don’t to Makayla Farrara, who hit a pushed the lead back to eight. up 13 second chance points. even play sports! What he has three-pointer at the buzzer to After back-to-back three- The Eagles struggled to put done to transform this campus go up 21-13. pointers from Brooke Raiche the ball in the basket all game Olivia Maher / Castleton spartan has allowed me, and so many Husson would fight their and Alexis Quenneville to as well, only shooting 32.2 Castleton’s Amanda Beatty drives to the hoop others before and after me, to way back into the game in start the fourth, the game was percent (19-for-55) from the against New Endland College defender Jada pursue the goal of becoming a the 2nd quarter, closing within completely in the Spartans field on top of 3-for-15 from sports journalist. control. beyond the arc. Black in their game on Dec. 2 at Glennbrook Since coming to Castle- two points after a mini run of Gym. eight strait unanswered points. The Eagles pulled it back ton, the University has purchased the Spartan Arena in Rutland, built a new stadium, renovated Glennbrook gym, renovated the baseball and softball fields, built a rugby pitch, created a wrestling room adding both women’s rugby and men’s wrestling in the last two years all within Wolk’s vision. A will to battle back Now try saying that without taking a breath. Cam Milliken returns this season after repeated shoulder injuries The impact the Wolk had on Castleton athletics can As Castleton wrestler Cam only be described as a ripple Milliken stepped onto the mat effect. And let me take you last season against Johnson through a few of those ripples. and Whales’ Dan McBrinn By adding so many sports in the 157-pound division in Wolk has helped the college Springfield, Massachusetts increase its enrollment. Not he was thinking about seed- only by athletes looking to ing high enough to qualify for play for quality programs but Nationals. it also attracts the average Fifteen minutes later, he student who enjoys going to was thinking about his second watch successful teams com- surgery on his left shoulder in pete. two years and fifth shoulder Sports like hockey, being surgery in six years after suf- added in 2003, and Football fering a torn labrum. in 2007, helped Castleton “I was pretty conscious of athletics become a destina- my shoulder the whole time tion spot. Where are families because it had been giving going on a fall afternoon in me problems,” Milliken said. Castleton? They’re going to “(McBrinn) went to go sweep watch CU football and listen for the outside of my leg on the shoulder that was hurt and Courtesy of Cam milliken I went to go stop it and the After consulting with doctors and family, Cam Milliken returned to wrestle his junior season. pressure on my arm sort of “It takes a special type forced the shoulder to go out above the armpit, along with was an easy one. then briefly attended Hudson physical challenges that come of place.” another four inch-scar on the “He said he’d be back,” Valley Community College with a history of shoulder in- of person to have both The 21 year old Millikin front of each hip with another said head coach Scott Legacy before coming to a first-year juries, Millikin, his father and and his father, Scott, were no scar on his left shoulder blade. about Milliken’s response to program at Castleton last sea- the rest of the Milliken family a stadium and a trophy According to Milliken, his injury last season. son. aren’t completely numb to the strangers to shoulder injuries named after them,” at this point in Cam’s career. immediately after surgery the Milliken, who is a junior As he continued to com- emotion of the situation. Scott, who was in the stands typical rehab process requires accounting major, said he pete, he had to learn how to “As a dad, when you see the patient to wear a sling for started wrestling when he was protect his shoulders, Scott your kid in pain that’s hard, at the match, said the situation to Vince Allo scream about “wasn’t emotionally trying,” a month followed by three in the seventh grade because Milliken said. He added that but when you see their dreams months of physical therapy, some of his friends had joined recently he has seen his son broken, that’s heartbreaking,” getting “A SPARTAN FIRST as he walked calmly down DOWN!” Or where are you to the mat and proceeded to both at a facility with a trainer the team. In eighth grade is stay more compact. And said Scott Milliken. and exercises at home. After when Milliken said he fell in the Castleton coaching staff His son’s lowest moment going on a cold Friday night? pop Cam’s shoulder back Spartan Arena to watch CU into place like he had done so about four months, the patient love with the sport. That same agreed with the elder Milliken throughout his entire span of is able to start working out year, Milliken’s Albany Acad- about Cam’s improvement. injuries he said was his most hockey where you often catch many times before. Wolk himself. After four surgeries, he and lifting and is usually fully emy High School team need- “He had to change his style recent injury at Springfield cleared for activity at around ed a 103-pound wrestler and of wrestling to prevent those College. Milliken was ranked But then you have to think knew what his surgical op- about all the coaches who tions were, electing to receive six months from the initial la- he was the guy to fill the slot. types of injuries because he’s sixth in the conference com- brum tear. “I moved up and all of the a very strong brawler type peting against fifth-ranked wouldn’t have a job at this a bone graft procedure rather university if it weren’t for this than a “less-intense” anchor- For Milliken, the rehab sudden something clicked. wrestler and that takes a toll McBrinn when he got injured. battle is just as much mental Wrestling started making on your body,” said assistant The top three move on to the man’s plan. ing of the labrum, he said. The effort and passion that According to the Univer- as it is physical. more sense. I started to do coach Steve Forrest. National Championships. “At the beginning of each better and I started to like it This season, Milliken has “I felt like I had a real shot Wolk put in to making this sity of Washington Ortho- university great shows in the pedics and Sports Medicine rehab process you’re sort of more,” Milliken said. a 13-7 record and looks to to pull out some upsets that down because you’re like, Scott Milliken also started make a push up the rankings year and make a run but I nev- love that the university is giv- website “the goal of the bone ing back to Wolk. graft surgery is to build up the ‘all right, why am I doing this wrestling at an early age and and contend for a spot in Na- er really got the opportunity again? I’ve been through this continued to compete for four tionals. to,” Milliken said. It takes a special type of socket so that it provides more person to have both a stadium stability for the joint.” a ton of times. Is it even worth years at Springfield College. “He came to our wrestling What keeps Milliken go- doing it?’ And then toward the He has also coached wrestling camp this summer and he ing after enduring so much and a trophy named after In Millikin’s third surgery, them immediately following bone from his right hip was end, when you’re starting to in the state of New York for looked fit. He looked strong. adversity? feel better… you get a little more than 20 years. He looked focused. He looked “That success is really the therir departure from the uni- shaved off and used on his versity. right shoulder, while bone more motivated to continue Milliken tore his labrum determined. So he did all of addictive part of wrestling. and keep going,” Milliken for the first time in his right the right things to make his Just getting your hand raised Dave Wolk is that person. from his scapula was used on He loved this place and the most recent surgery of his said. shoulder in April of 2012. shoulders fit for the grind of in the middle of the circle. Despite tearing his shoul- He graduated from Albany the wrestling season.” Legacy That’s what keeps you com- this place loved him, and I left shoulder last year. Millik- think I can speak for many en now has a five-inch scar on der for the fifth time, the de- Academy in 2014, wrestled at said. ing back,” Milliken said cision on his wrestling future SUNY Oneonta for two years Although prepared with the when I say we’ll miss you the front of each shoulder just President Wolk.

Castleton loses inaugural Wolk Cup against Norwich By Brendan Crowley Goalie of the Week. Castleton players came close Castleton Spartan It was his 12th shutout of on burying the puck. But it his career. was Ostepchuk who came out It was a hard-fought, In addition to the 29 shots on top. physical battle for both rival on goal, including many Cowlthorp and Hall each teams. great opportunities in the got their seventh point and For two periods, it was an final period, the Spartans also third goal of the season in equal fight, but the Norwich had seven power plays in the the game, ranking second on Cadets ultimately won the last game. the Cadets in each category. period – and won the game. “We have to capitalize on Connor Evangelista and After Norwich goaltender our power play, and that’s Alec Brandrup lead their Braeden Ostepchuk came up always been a focus point for team in shots on goal against with a miraculous pad save us. Two five on threes, we Castleton with three a piece, on Castleton’s Jimmy Burns’ have to bury one of them,” and David Robertson picked open look at the net on a said Spartans head coach Bill up and assist on Cowlthorp’s Spartan power play, Cadet Silengo. “We’ve just got to goal. Evangelista also picked freshman Carter Cowlthorp continue to improve in our up a game-high 12 penalty responded with a huge goal consistency. I think tonight minutes. 7:53 into the third period to was our first game that we Spartan freshman Matt break the 0-0 tie. played 60 minutes, so it was Bloomer led the game with That goal would end up the best game of the year.” five shots on goal. Troy Taylor being the game winner. Kurt Johnson, captain of added four shots on goal, and The final score turned out the Spartans, agreed and said just missed a fifth as his third to be 2-0 in Norwich’s favor the outcome could have easily period shot on the power play and the second goal came been different. nicked the crossbar. from Jordan Hall at 18:23, an “A couple bounces didn’t Wyatt Pickrell played empty netter shot from nearly go our way tonight,” he strong in the net, picking up half-ice while Castleton was said, while also praising his 23 saves on 25 shots. He made Courtesy of Castletonsports.com trying to work with a six-on- teammates for playing hard a giant pad save at the end Castleton forward Trevor Hanna evades a New England College defender four power play. the entire game. “A couple of the second period against in their game on Nov. 18 at Spartan Arena. Ostepchuk played a bounces go our way, I think Norwich’s Kevin Salvucci to masterful game in the net, it’s a different game.” keep the game even, but ended Conference), while Castleton that was coming off a WSYB/ “Your momentum is how improving his record to 3-3-1 Both Silengo and Johnson up dropping his record to 1-4- now stands at 4-6-0 (1-6-0 Catamount Radio Invitational you play, I thought we had a and sending away all 29 shots have a point. The Spartans 0 after the loss. in NEHC Conference). The Tournament Championship. good game so we just have to sent at him by the Spartan outshot the Cadets 15-4 in Norwich improved to loss snapped a three-game Coach Silengo wants to build keep it going here.” offense, earning him NEHC the third period as multiple 6-3-1 (5-1-1 in NEHC win streak for a Spartan team off of the loss.