The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees approved on March 23 NVU President Elaine Collins’ selection for this year’s commencement ceremony. Famed singer, songwriter and social activist Cyndi...

Northern Vermont University-Johnson has filled an advising position that was created with the funds from a Title III grant awarded to the university. This new position focuses on increasing support for...

Seemingly without warning, variously colored sticky notes with scrawled positive affirmations in different handwritings started popping up around campus. Some had general messages, like “You look great...

Ever wake up to your roommate’s screeching alarm way too early in the morning, or been kept up by their Skype calls late into the night? Maybe you’ve come home to the smell of fish coming from the...

This year’s Lamoille County Libertarian Annual Convention was held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Johnson. The 12 people in attendance were made up of current party members, as well as prospective members who...

As one of the founding industries of the state, dairy farming has had a profound impact on generations upon generations of Vermonters, often defining entire lives and identities. In some instances, children...

Hogback Snacks, located at the intersection of Hogback Rd. and Route 15 in Johnson, Vermont is a family run snack bar/restaurant offering an interesting menu and a nostalgically retro vibe. Walking in,...

On Mar. 4, Kaitlin Prest came to NVU to talk to with students, staff, faculty, and community members about the complexities of relationships and consent. Prest, an audio artist of 10 years, played tapes...

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. It’s a weekday morning, and it’s time to start the daily routine. James Teague leaves the safety of his room in Governor’s North and heads...

Wet nose. Big brown eyes and a squishy snoot. Little chonk. A slightly rolly, plushy soft little chin. There could only be one good boy like this on NVU-J’s campus. Meet Zeke, a rescued boxer mix...

On Feb. 23, a group of nine volunteers embarked on a weeklong service trip to Silver Springs, Florida as a part of the Badger Alternative Breaks experience. The Florida trip was themed around animal welfare...

NVU- Johnson had winter break from Feb. 25 to March 1, and while many students went home, worked, or went on vacation, some dedicated this time to helping people in need. Badger Alternative Breaks, or...

Students facing problems on campus and looking for advice now have a more accessible way to get it. Announced in an email to NVU-Johnson students, the Travelling Wellness Center is a new program that takes...

When I started my first semester at Johnson, I didn’t have any intention of playing a sport in college and didn’t think there was much anyone could do to convince me. That was until I was walking around...

Another club has been added to the list at Northern Vermont University- Johnson, one that will provide members with the opportunity to participate in Red Cross events and make a positive impact in the...

The Office of First-Year Experience and the Common Reading Initiative Committee announced the 13th annual Common Book for the 2019-2020 year in an email to faculty and staff on Jan 10. “Long Way Down”...

On Feb. 7, the Hazen Union High School student council voted to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the school’s morning announcements. This came after a public meeting was held by the school’s...

A new club has been established on campus that wants to “chang[e] the conversation about mental illness:” the Active Minds Club. “Active Minds is a part of a national organization,” said club...

The White Nose syndrome has devastated Vermont’s bat populations since 2006, but the situation has stabilized somewhat according to Vermont wildlife officials. The situation, nevertheless, remains precarious...

With black and white balloons and a grand entrance of a banner, the SGA has announced the theme of the 42nd annual Casino Night: A Royal Affair. Aided by a countdown ending exactly at 9 p.m. on Tues,...

Badger Alternative Breaks will be sponsoring two trips during February break, one to New Orleans, Louisiana, the other to Silver Springs, Florida. As with all BAB trips, the focus in on community service...

POULTNEY, VT—After 185 years of service, Green Mountain College (GMC) announced on Jan. 23 that it will be closing at the close of the 2019 spring semester. Despite multiple attempts to find new financial...

Another winter season brings another year of leaks to the Willey Library Learning Center. Buckets are placed down, signs are up and it’s hoped that no more wet spots appear on the carpets. It can be...

Professor of Anthropology and Golbal studies Janet Bennion has joined the NVU-Johnson full-time faculty after transferring to Johnson from the Lyndon campus at the beginning of the spring semester. Bennion’s...

If offices could dance, they’d be doing the Martinetti Shuffle. Students will notice that in order to switch or drop classes, they now have to go to Martinetti. Signage has started to change from “Student...

Despite a rocky start, the Lamoille Community House is finally up and running, providing safe and warm housing accommodations for the area’s homeless population. According to the shelter’s website,...

At the beginning of the spring semester, NVU-Johnson received its first international exchange student, Gijsje Maas, from the Netherlands. While Johnson has had plenty students study abroad, Maas is...

The Vermont legislative session is well underway, and senators and representatives across the state have wasted no time in forming committees and opening discussions on this session’s issues. Locally,...

On Jan. 22, students, staff and faculty were invited to Dibden Center for the Arts to hear a keynote speech from former Vermont legislator Kesha Ram. Ram spoke for the Martin Luther King Day and Diversity...

The NVU Shred Club was formed by six Johnson students at the beginning of last semester with the mission statement, “For like-minded individuals who share a passion for stoke”. The club is the first...