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

Basement Medicine

Ben Michon in the athletic trainers office with student athlete Morgan Grace

Michon hired as assistant athletic trainer

Allison Irons, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson athletics department hired a new assistant athletic trainer for the start of the 2019-2020 sports season. Ben Michon joins the Badgers’ athletic department after...

2019 women’s volleyball team

Women’s volleyball sets eyes on NAC Championship

Patrick Bell September 20, 2019

The women’s volleyball team is back and hitting under second-year head coach Keven John. In his first season as head coach, John led them to a 10-11 season overall, 1-4 in conference play. Despite...

Patrick Bell himself

The Pat-Down

Patrick Bell September 20, 2019

Ever since former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski retired from the game of football at the end of last season at age 29, people have speculated that he might return at some point this season. During...

Morgan Grace gets her kicks

Women’s soccer hungry for success in 2019

Patrick Bell September 20, 2019

The women’s soccer team is back on the field in Johnson under Head Coach Andrew Lafrenz. Coming off a year in which they went to the playoffs, Lafrenz is looking to duplicate that success and climb...

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Men’s soccer looks ahead to 2019

September 20, 2019

After making the playoffs and hosting a first-round playoff game a year ago, the men’s soccer team is looking to repeat their previous success and move farther in the postseason. The team has started...

BADGER BRIEFS

NVU-Johnson Athletics September 20, 2019

Cass sets personal record at Lynx Invitational The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women’s cross country team had two runners complete the 6k course at the Lynx Invitational hosted by NHTI on Saturday...

Athletic banquet looks back on year of Johnson athletics

Athletic banquet looks back on year of Johnson athletics

Patrick Bell May 9, 2019

The NVU-Johnson 2018-2019 sports season officially came to a close with the annual athletic banquet. Held each year in Carter Gym in SHAPE, it is a way for the athletic department to honor teams and student-athletes...

Women’s track and field concludes season at Regis College

NVU-J Athletics May 9, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women’s track and field team competed at the North Atlantic Conference Track and Field championship hosted at Regis College on April 27 and 28. The Badgers finished...

Men’s track and field participates at NAC championship

NVU-J Athletics May 9, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s track and field team competed at the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Track and Field championship hosted at Regis College on April 27 and 28. The Great Northeast...

Men’s golf finishes second

NVU-J Athletics May 9, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s golf team took second place overall in the SUNY Adirondack College Golf Invitational. Senior Austin Walters earned medalist honors shooting a tournament...

Cruz set to make immediate impact for men’s soccer

NVU-J Athletics May 9, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s soccer team and Head Coach Shane Bufano have tabbed another commitment for the 2019 season. The most recent commitment for the Northern Vermont University-Johnson...

The Pat-Down

Patrick Bell May 9, 2019

The NBA awards are always a hot topic to discuss with people who cover and follow the league. This year, we have had some great award races and so I am going to give my picks. The Rookie of the Year award...

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 University Eagles. Strong bats...

Men’s track and field competes at meet

NVU-J Athletics April 24, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s track and field team traveled to the University of Albany to compete in the U Albany Spring Classic on Saturday, April 20. The Badgers were led by Ryan...

Women’s track and field makes strides in Albany

NVU-J Athletics April 24, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women’s track and field team traveled to the University of Albany to compete in the U Albany Spring Classic on Saturday, April 20. Jaden Gray had a top 20 finish...

Men’s tennis captures first win of season

NVU-J Athletics April 24, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s tennis team edged Northern Vermont University-Lyndon by the smallest of margins winning their first match of the season by a score of 5-4. Three doubles...

The Pat-Down

Patrick Bell April 24, 2019

In the history of sports, numbers on players’ jerseys have gone from “just a number” to the identity of a icon who has transformed a sport. If you have ever played a sport that requires a number...

Annual D3 week hampered by bad weather

Patrick Bell April 24, 2019

Every year, there is a week to promote and recognize Division III student-athletes called D3 Week. This year, it took place on the campus of NVU-Johnson from April 15-19 with tabling events, social media...

Brouard heads games to focus on women’s health

Brouard heads games to focus on women’s health

Patrick Bell April 24, 2019

For the last two basketball seasons, the women’s basketball team has sponsored two games dedicated to women’s health: Pink Zone for breast cancer awareness and the Go Red for Women’s Health game....

Men’s volleyball lose to Golden Flyers

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s volleyball team was defeated 3-0 by the Eastern Nazarene College Lions on Saturday, March 23 in the second match of the day for the Badgers. Johnson slides...

Men’s lacrosse edged out by Thomas

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s lacrosse team was edged by Thomas College on Saturday, March 23. The Terriers beat the Badgers by a score of 13-9. The Badgers had six players score in...

Bison trample men’s volleyball

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s volleyball team fell to the Nichols College Bison 3-0 in their matchup hosted by Eastern Nazarene College on Saturday, March 23. The Badgers move to 1-15...

Men’s tennis falls to St. Mike’s

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s tennis team dropped a non-conference match to in state opponent Saint Michaels College on Tuesday, March 26 at Topnotch Resort. The Badgers Austin Walters...

The Pat-Down

Patrick Bell April 4, 2019

The NBA is heading towards the end of the regular season. It’s been nothing short of an exciting season for fans of the league and their teams, with some teams becoming NBA Finals contenders for the...

Nazereth shuts out men’s volleyball

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s volleyball team traveled to SUNY New Paltz for their last tri-match of the inaugural season. The Badgers dropped the first match of the evening to Nazareth...

Men’s volleyball falls to SUNY-New Paltz

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s volleyball ended their inaugural season falling to SUNY New Paltz by a score of 0-3. The Badgers were led by Garrison French who recorded three kills...

Cadets beat men’s tennis

NVU-J Athletics April 4, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s tennis team faced in state opponent Norwich University at Topnotch Resort on Thursday, March 28. The Badgers were overcome as the Cadets took the match by...

My life as a lax bro

Patrick Bell April 4, 2019

There is a lacrosse season going on this year. If you have noticed, I haven’t written a preview on their season for a couple of reasons. Some people haven’t been great at getting back to me for interview...

Husson top men’s lacrosse 23-1

NVU-J Athletics March 21, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men’s lacrosse dropped their first conference game of the season on the road at Husson University on Saturday, March 16. The Badgers were led by Kyle Picard...

Engineers disqualified, women’s softball earns first win

NVU-J Athletics March 21, 2019

The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women’s softball team earned their first win of the season against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in their second game of the day on Wednesday, Feb 27. The...

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