NVU-J comes together against anonymous hate speech
April 4, 2019
The NVU-Johnson community has banded together in support of students who had been targeted by hate speech in two separate incidents in the residence halls. Over a hundred students, staff and faculty members gathered under the flagpoles on the quad on Thursday, Mar 28 to celebrate diversity and inclusion...
Dewey’s doin’ the dance
April 4, 2019
It’s not exactly musical chairs, but it’s close. A Dewey shuffle is underway, but music has nothing to do with it. The changes seem to be determined by evolving program needs. The Office of First Year Experience moved down the hall on March 18, making room for the new positions that the Title...
Acclaimed artist and activist to deliver commencement address
April 4, 2019
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 Lauper will deliver the keynote address on May 19. According to Collins, Lauper’s remarkable career...
NVU-J hires new sophomore advisor
April 4, 2019
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 those past their first year and gives sophomores with undeclared majors an additional resource. “What...
Anonymous sticky notes appear across campus; students continue the positivity
April 4, 2019
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 in that shirt,” “I care” and “Loving is a good look on you.” The notes appeared mostly...
How to get rid of your roommate: the ultimate guide
March 21, 2019
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 microwave! Or maybe, worst of all, you’ve come home with the intent of going to sleep, only to find...
Lamoille County Libertarian party holds annual convention
Mike King
March 21, 2019
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 were attending the caucus to see what the party had to offer. While 12 members may not seem like...
When it’s time to hang it up: “It’s the only life we’ve ever known”
March 21, 2019
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 of these families unite through marriage and embark on their own farming journey, as was the case...
Hogback Snacks is a 1980s throwback
March 21, 2019
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, you are transported about 30 years back in time by a wall of record covers, classic arcade games and...
Hoping for an evolving definition of sex
March 21, 2019
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 from her Brooklyn-based podcast, “The Heart,” which appears on Radiotopia. Her podcast “tries...
Trans students speak out about frustration, discomfort at NVU-J
March 21, 2019
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 for a shower in a bathroom he unlocks with a key. Standing just so at 5’3” with his head of short,...
The goodest boy around
March 21, 2019
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 with big ears, big cheeks and an even bigger heart. He lives in Arthur Hall and is an Emotional Support...
Monkey business, bear pools and a little culture in Florida
March 21, 2019
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 and the volunteers spent their time helping to build habitats for rescued animals. “We were...
BAB group encounters some harsh realities in the Big Easy
March 21, 2019
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 BAB, sent two service trips down South, one of which went to Louisiana. The trip focused on natural...
Travelling Wellness Center offers another care option
March 21, 2019
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 the Wellness Center’s support out of the basement of Senators Hall onto more accessible areas...
Women’s Rugby: We’re not a cult
Elizabeth Morgan
February 21, 2019
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 campus on Orientation Weekend and saw a group of women throwing around what appeared to be a large,...
Red Cross is the new club on campus
February 21, 2019
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 surrounding community. “My hope is that we can look at the mission of the Red Cross, which is to...
2019-2020 Common Book chosen
Cierra Annis
February 21, 2019
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” by Jason Reynolds is a free-verse novel centered on 15-year-old William as he deals with the murder...
Hazen’s lesson in democracy: pledge reinstated after community forum
Mike King
February 21, 2019
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 principal, David Perrigo, to address community concern that the pledge was not being recited...
Active Minds club looking to converse about mental health
February 21, 2019
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 President Seana Rowell. “There are 450 chapters on college campuses across the United States and in...
Vermont bats still in trouble
Mike King
February 21, 2019
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 for a number of bat species. White Nose syndrome was first discovered in a cave in upstate...
Casino Night set for March 15
February 21, 2019
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, Feb. 5, SGA President Jessica Malskis and Vice President Dana Prouty released the blue covering on their...
Badger Alternative Breaks heading to Florida, New Orleans
February 21, 2019
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 and social issues . “We are working with the United States Recovery Project to rebuild homes...
Green Mountain College closing, many transfer to Castleton
February 21, 2019
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 partners, the board of trustees issued the official announcement, which caught most by surprise....
Leaks continue to plague WLLC after more than 23 years
February 21, 2019
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 a bit like whack-a-mole, and that was certainly the case during the first week of February when multiple...
Anthropologist joins Behavioral Sciences Dept.
by Magnificent Schmidl
February 8, 2019
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 transfer comes at an opportune moment considering NVU-J had been lacking a full-time anthropologist...
Do the Martinetti Shuffle!
February 8, 2019
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 Financial Services” to “Student Administrative Services”. Why has this all happened,...
Homeless shelter finally sees occupancy
by Mike King
February 8, 2019
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, the community house has accommodated 20 adult guests over the last month, nine of whom were transient...
NVU hosts first international exchange student
by Fallon Repeta
February 8, 2019
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 first international student to spend her exchange at NVU. This is the first time Maas has come...
Legislators face hot-button issues
by Mike King
February 8, 2019
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, the Lamoille 2 Representatives have both joined committees they are passionate about. Rep Danielle...
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