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Basement Medicine

The student-run community news site of Vermont State University - Johnson

Basement Medicine

The student-run community news site of Vermont State University - Johnson

Basement Medicine

Eugene Sapadin

Remembering Eugene Sapadin

Tom Benton September 25, 2013

Former JSC Humanities Professor Eugene Sapadin passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. He was 73. Sapadin taught at JSC for 39 years before retiring in 2011. The...

Scott Carruthers feels a classmate's project.

A different way of seeing

Victoria Greenia September 25, 2013

Scott Carruthers has become a familiar sight, sitting on the cement steps in front of the WLLC with his seeing eye dog, Shannon. A pair of sunglasses rests on his nose and at his side a cane; two things...

Vermont State Employee Association union members gather at the State House

Staff union rallies for support at State House

Lindsay Brown September 25, 2013

The Vermont State Employee Association (VSEA) union members, in cooperation with other union members, Vermont State College (VSC) students, faculty, and legislators pulled together in a sea of green t-shirts...

Michelle Whitmore

New program targets alcohol abuse and nonconsentual sex on campus

Kayla Friedrich September 25, 2013

After receiving a grant from the Vermont Department of Health, Johnson State College is introducing an online, mandatory program to freshman and transfer students in an effort to reduce alcohol abuse and...

Paul Bento and Tom Fondakowski

Sodexo introduces mindful dining, Late Night changes

Josh Lemay September 25, 2013

Coming out of its first year at JSC, food service provider Sodexo is aiming to change the way we look at our food. The initiative, known as Mindful Dining on Campus, is a new way for students to monitor...

A Havana street scene

Cuba trip planned for April break

Lindsay Brown September 25, 2013

This spring, a group of students and teachers will travel to Cuba and immerse themselves in the culture of Havana as part of a 3-credit course, "The Art and Culture of Cuba." Approximately 12 students...

Students eagerly await the mystery's unraveling

Mayan bone mystery probed in EHS series

Victoria Greenia September 25, 2013

The second in the series of extra-curricular science lectures at JSC, "What Does DNA From Ancient Maya Skeletons Reveal?" packed Bentley 206 on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Hosted by Dr. Nancy Elwess, a Vermont...

JSC and local community members move and stack wood for the United Way of Lamoille County Firewood Project as part of the college's "SERVE Local" program, which sponsors local service opportunities during the academic year.

SERVE Local offers a variety of options

Ben Simone September 25, 2013

Nine Johnson State Students participated in The United Way’s annual Firewood Program on Sept. 14 through Johnson’s SERVE Local Project. The United Way’s Firewood Project, which according to former...

Editorial

Tom Benton September 25, 2013

First I’d like to say you’re a beautiful audience, you three who read my editorials. This may be my last. I’m afraid I’ll be assassinated over my obnoxiously and gracelessly satiric VSO critique,...

This fall runner makes his personal health Priority One!

Stay Healthy as the Weather Changes

Lori Koshowski September 25, 2013

In Vermont, we are so lucky to have extremely vibrant seasons. Fall turns out to be one of my favorites. I love all the beautiful harvest colors and the specific fragrant smells that it brings. Fall, of...

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra in action

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: they’re good at what they do

Tom Benton September 25, 2013

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra kicked off its Made in Vermont Music Festival at JSC on Friday night, Sept. 20, the first night of JSC’s Alumni/Parents Weekend. Alumni and parents are certainly their...

"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking"

“Quiet” speaks loud about introverts

Lisa Kent September 25, 2013

When I first heard Susan Cain on a TED Talk last year, I was mesmerized. Cain, a self-named introvert, was talking to a large group of people about—me! (Or rather, introverts like me.) Her voice was...

"They said 'The Family's only worth a rental, huh?"

Time to see “The Family”

Tom Benton September 25, 2013

"The Family" satirizes the glamorization of mob life we’ve seen since Martin Scorsese blew it up to magnificent proportions with "Goodfellas." (See also "Casino," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Sopranos,"...

A skeevier world awaits

“GTA V” best route to suicide

Tom Benton September 25, 2013

So "Grand Theft Auto V" comes in the mail and I know the time has come to dump my girlfriend, only I don’t have a girlfriend because I’ve been saving my freedom for "GTA V." I whistle the "Andy Griffith"...

Angela Smith, a recipient of one of the Outstanding Alumni Awards

Alums claim awards

Mariah Howland September 25, 2013

The 2013 President’s Alumni Awards honored nine distinguished JSC alumni for their personal and career success. JSC President Barbara Murphy presented the awards at the Sept. 21 ceremony. Five alumni...

Greg Eckman

Work study changes benefit students

Mariah Howland September 25, 2013

Student employment at JSC has been changed to provide increased benefits for students, supervisors, and the Financial Aid office with the addition of applications that mimic those of off-campus jobs, pay...

Paul Major

Prisoners learning Major lessons

Victoria Greenia September 25, 2013

Johnson State College is known for creating educators who then work within the local communities. There’s a nostalgia to the image of a young woman (74 percent of our teachers are female according to...

Martha Lance

Academic coaching: a two-way street

Melissa Rixon September 25, 2013

Academic Support Services provides resources to students such as equipment necessary for classes, and services such as advising and note-taking. One service, formerly known as "tutoring," is changing. Now...

One excited resident

Wi-Fi in line for downtown Johnson

Lindsay Brown September 25, 2013

The town of Johnson will soon be equipped with free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi will run from the downtown shopping plaza to the Johnson Woolen Mills. The Wi-Fi will be established in part from a grant provided...

Center promotes empowerment

Center promotes empowerment

Elizabeth Corbin September 25, 2013

The Women’s Center is tucked next to the ATM by the back entrance of Dewey Hall, just across from the Public Safety office provides a center for women’s issues on campus and in the wider community. "The...

Badgers edge Eagles with 4-2 win

Badgers edge Eagles with 4-2 win

Elaine Harvey September 25, 2013

Johnson State College women’s soccer won its third game in a row with a 4-2 win against North Atlantic Conference (NAC) foe Green Mountain College on Sat. Sept. 21. Johnson now stands at 4-2 overall,...

Badgers stymied by Eagles

Badgers stymied by Eagles

Elaine Harvey September 25, 2013

Johnson State College men’s soccer continues its skid with a 1-0 loss against North Atlantic Conference (NAC) foe Green Mountain College on Sat. Sept. 21.  Johnson now stands at 0-6 overall, 0-1 North...

Meagan Ploof swings a backhand

Chargers blank Badgers

Elaine Harvey September 25, 2013

The Badgers came up short against conference foe Colby-Sawyer on Sat. Sept. 21. The Badgers were edged 8-1 by the Chargers. Johnson State drops to 1-5 overall while the Chargers improved to 3-4 overall...

Montreal Moped

The Bitter Toothache

Richard Schlong, Private Detective September 25, 2013

As a private dick I’ve had to look into a lot of unpleasant things, but one thing I’ve never gotten sick of looking into is open mouths. So it was a pleasant surprise when my degree in dentistry finally...

Charlie LeDuff on the air

“Detroit” author LeDuff coming to JSC

Kayla Friedrich September 24, 2013

As a follow-up to this year’s Common Reading Initiative, Author Charlie LeDuff will be on campus Sept. 26, 2013 for a book-signing and lecture, followed by a Q and A on the Dibden stage. During his...

JSC and local community members move and stack wood for the United Way of Lamoille County Firewood Project as part of the college’s “SERVE Local” program, which sponsors local service opportunities during the academic year.

JSC community works with the United Way Firewood Project

Samantha Flint, SERVE graduate assistant September 18, 2013

On Saturday, Sept. 14, ten Johnson State College (JSC) community members participated in the annual United Way of Lamoille County Firewood Project.  Volunteers spent the day stacking and moving firewood....

Shelves and freezers await stocking in Johnson's Sterling Market. The old Grand Union space has been gutted and rebuilt.

New village market set for early October opening

Lindsay Brown September 11, 2013

The long-awaited Johnson’s Sterling Market, owned by entrepreneur Mike Comeau, is slated to open Oct. 1 to start serving the residents of Johnson as well as adjoining towns. The former Grand Union building...

Robert Gervais

Gervais tapped for key IT postition

Don Eaton September 11, 2013

Long-sought relief for the Information Technology (IT) department at JSC is on the way after the search committee landed a guru with roots in the area, deep ties to JSC and a proven ability to lead, educate,...

On the way to Journey's End

New deal preserves Journey’s End access for future generations

Kayla Friedrich September 11, 2013

Thanks to a soon-to-be-inked agreement, a popular local swimming hole will remain open to the public. Journey’s End swimming hole will be owned by the town of Johnson in partnership with the Vermont...

Dance Club working out in new studio

McClelland summer of love yields new dance studios, student lounge, offices and other enhancements

Lindsay Brown September 11, 2013

McClelland Hall underwent several renovations this summer, largest of which was the relocation of the dance studio and the addition of a dance practice studio on the bottom floor of the building. Other...

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