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Drag Queens talk activism
April 24, 2019
Fallon Repeta
The “Queens & Activism” Panel was a massive success, drawing more attendance that nearly any other Pride Week event. Education Professor and NVUnity Club Advisor, Hannah Miller, opened the event by thanking NVUnity for running Pride Week and introducing Drag Queens, Emoji Nightmare (Justin Marsh)...
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Uhlendorf retires after 29 years
April 24, 2019
Magnificent Schmidl
This year NVU Johnson will be saying goodbye to Karen Uhlendorf, professor of Environmental and Health sciences, as she retires after the spring semester. She has been teaching at NVU Johnson for 29 years and hopes to stay a part of the community after she leaves. The long relationship with Johnson...
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Ally dinner honors LGBTQ+ community
April 24, 2019
Ciarra Annis
The 25th annual Ally Dinner was held on April 17 and staff, faculty, students and community members gathered in the Stearns Performance Space to honor members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. It was two hours of acceptance, friendship and food. The night featured keynote speaker, Jane Langner,...
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A walk on the wild side: drag show closes out Pride week at NVU-Johnson

April 24, 2019

This year’s NVU-Johnson Drag Show and Competition was just as wild and crowded as the last two. The Pride Week finale took place in the Stearns Performance Space at 8:00...

Chamber on Tour April 24, 2019

SHAPE partners with Rise VT to offer free swim lessons April 24, 2019
I Dressed for Dinner April 24, 2019

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Arts & Entertainment

Pigging out at Martell’s at the Red Fox: a destination worth the journey

Rebecca Flieder

April 24, 2019

CLUNK! I was afraid we’d lose a tire before we’d ever see a hostess, let alone our meal. I was so hungry. CLUNK! “Turn right in two miles,” said the GPS. CLUNK! Nevermind...

Kickin’ it with Dropkick Murphys April 24, 2019

This is a game to “Return.” to April 24, 2019

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Sports

Softball falls in home opener against Husson

NVU-J Athletics

April 24, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson softball team played their first home games of the season on Minaert Field in a North Atlantic Conference contest against the Husson...

Men’s track and field competes at meet April 24, 2019
Women’s track and field makes strides in Albany April 24, 2019
Men’s tennis captures first win of season April 24, 2019

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Features

A Cuban journey of discovery

Rebecca Flieder

April 4, 2019

I spent the best week of my life in Cuba. Professors Tyrone Shaw and Ken Leslie bring a group of students every few years. Due to the merger, they were able to bring students...

A license to sail February 21, 2019

Letter from Las Cruces: Hassle in El Paso February 21, 2019

Loulou’s just desserts: Dream Cafe changes hands February 8, 2019

Use the force, Robert! December 14, 2018

Tisbert fighting for the future of farmers as Vermont Farm Bureau president December 14, 2018

Her best shot December 6, 2018

April 24, 2019

Jonathan Davis is the Dean of Students for NVU. What obsesses you? My biggest passion in my life is my kids. How many kids do you have? I have two kids. A nine year...