Maddie Lindgren

2 months ago | castletonspartan.com | Henry Robertson |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Gavin Bradley

On any given weekday, you can hear laughter and see smiles through the heavily decorated front windows of the Boys and Girls Club at 75 Merchants Row in Rutland. And when you step into the building you will be greeted by a friendly and safe environment. You’ll see around 30 kids who are learning and developing life skills with smiles on their faces. And alongside the youth in the club you’ll see the committed staff who are devoting their time and energy back into their community.

2 months ago | castletonspartan.com | Jess Emery |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, I had first day jitters for the last time. I packed my bag. I looked at my schedule a thousand times to make sure I knew where my classes were. I’d hoped to make good first impressions on new professors. All for the very last time, as I am a second-semester senior. It’s weird finally being here. Seventeen years of school to walk across a stage and enter the Real World. Where I’ll get a Real Job and have Real Problems and a Real Life. That’s how adults always talked about it at least.

2 months ago | castletonspartan.com | Caitlin Connelly |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

The months leading up to my arrival at Vermont State University Castleton were filled with nothing but excitement. That was, until the days started to go by faster, and move-in day went from three months to go to only three more days left. When the time came to say goodbye to my family, my room, and my cat, the long six-hour ride was filled with nothing but worry and dismay. However, once I arrived, after a few awkward ice breakers, I started to get used to being away from home.

Dec 11, 2024 | castletonspartan.com | Maddie Lindgren

With its largest attendance since its launch in 2019, the yearly Christmas in Castleton event brought holiday cheer to the town last weekend. Arts and crafts, a busy Christmas market, a blinding parade, and heartwarming holiday traditions were all part of the daylong celebration from 11a.m. to 6 p.m., which brought out visitors and residents to start the season in style.

Dec 11, 2024 | castletonspartan.com | Maddie Lindgren

In an age dominated by flashing screens and endless scrolls, the value of printed newspapers is frequently overlooked. However, physical newspapers, particularly on college campuses, provide a comfort that digital media struggle to match. The physical structure of printed paper encourages interaction. Imagine student stopping to pick up The Castleton Spartan on their way to class. A phone notification cannot replace immediate engagement with a print copy.