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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

A brief overview of JSC athletics

courtesy JSC athletics February 2, 2017

The Johnson State College women’s basketball team defeated UMaine-Farmington 72-46 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game on Saturday afternoon.   The Badgers improve to 9-9 overall and 6-6...

Nick Garcia slashing over a knuckle at Jay Peak

Mountain recreation is crucial to Vermont’s overall economic health

Ian Major February 2, 2017

It’s no secret that Vermont is highly associated with the skiing and snowboarding industry. With climate change and global warming warnings on the rise, what could potentially be at stake for The Green...

Jay Peak Opening Day

Good omens for snow

Ian Major December 8, 2016

With opening dates striking the East Coast, skiers and riders took to the hills the day after Thanksgiving to burn off some calories with some snow related recreational fun on Friday, Nov. 25.   After...

Johnson Comes Up Short in Conference Opener

JSC athletics December 8, 2016

HENNIKER, N.H. – The Johnson State College women’s basketball team was defeated by New England College 63-54 in their first North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game of the season on Saturday afternoon. The...

Pre-season Jay Peak powder

An hour’s struggle for five minutes of pure joy

Ian Major November 10, 2016

Most skiers, watching the light snowfalls of late October, are anxiously waiting for word that the lifts have opened. Some people just can’t wait.   Skiers and riders took to the hills following...

Setting the new pace

Briana Walsh November 10, 2016

A new pace has been set for the Johnson women’s cross country team. Emily McCarthy is a freshman on the team and has been the top finisher for all but one race.   McCarthy started her running...

David Ortiz

Reflecting on a Red Sox legend

Ian Major October 31, 2016

Where can you even begin? Major League Baseball said goodbye to a legend this month and, no matter which team you may be rooting for, he will be missed throughout the league.   Boston Red Sox...

A spectacular season for JSC women’s tennis

Patrick Musgrave-Losey October 31, 2016

The women’s tennis team at Johnson has done spectacularly this season. For the first time under their head coach, Michele Whitmore, they had a winning record in the season, winning nine and losing five.   The...

Aleia Augsberger

Badgers cruise by Lyndon 6-0

JSC athletics October 31, 2016

The Johnson State College women’s soccer team picked up a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) win against in-state opponent Lyndon State College 6-0 on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Johnson improves...

This week in JSC sports

JSC athletics October 31, 2016

Johnson State College sophomore Austin Walters (Grantham, N.H.) has been selected as the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year.   Walters has had a notable rookie campaign...

Kali Covell

Athlete of the week: Kali Covell

Thomas O’Leary October 13, 2016

Johnson State College women’s tennis player Kali Covell has been selected as the “Basement Medicine” athlete of the week.   Covell, a junior from Hartford, Vermont, debuted in the sport...

JSC women’s soccer beats Green Mountain College 3-1

Patrick Musgrave-Losey October 13, 2016

The JSC women’s soccer team got off to a rocky start this season, but restored a measure of hope to their fans with a three-to-one victory over Green Mountain College on September 27.     The...

Sending the final drop on Jester.

The quest for the Rolly-Grail

Ian Major October 13, 2016

A group of friends and I headed to Burke Bike Park for a day of adrenaline-packed downhill (DH) mountain biking on Sep. 25.   Burke Bike Park is located in East Burke at Burke Mountain Resort....

Fantasy football stock watch: Week 4

Fantasy football stock watch: Week 4

Thomas O’Leary October 13, 2016

Let me start by saying I am not a fantasy football expert. What I am is a very passionate and well-informed fan who has been playing fantasy sports for 12 years. On average, I play in six football leagues...

Jacob Greenia

Athlete of the week: Jacob Greenia goes the extra mile

Thomas O’Leary September 22, 2016

Johnson State College cross country runner Jacob Greenia has been chosen as the “Basement Medicine” athlete of the week.   Greenia, who is in his junior year as a journalism major, began cross...

John Dabrowski

JSC grad returns to coach cross country team

Briana Walsh September 22, 2016

Some of you may have noticed a familiar face on campus. First he ran for the cross country team, and now he is a coach for the team. John Dabrowski, member of the Johnson State College class of 2015, has...

Fantasy football stock watch: Week 1

Fantasy football stock watch: Week 1

September 22, 2016

Let me start by saying I am not a fantasy football expert. But I am a very passionate and well-informed fan who has been playing fantasy sports for 12 years. On average, I play in six football leagues...

Badgers versus Hornets

Badgers versus Hornets

Thomas O’Leary September 8, 2016

With the proposed unification of Johnson State College and Lyndon State College, there are numerous concerns and questions throughout both institutions. Among the most common is what will happen to the...

Cameron Creamer

New athletic staff member excited to start

Thomas O’Leary September 8, 2016

After an extensive search that included 60 resumes, 10 phone interviews, and five in-person interviews, the Johnson State College Athletic Department hired Cameron Creamer as the new assistant athletic...

Rahim Bunch

Bunch makes Waves in Orlando

Thomas O’Leary September 8, 2016

Former Johnson State College men’s basketball standout, Rahim Bunch, has joined the professional American Basketball Association’s (ABA) Orlando Waves for their inaugural season.   Although...

Empty hearts, empty stadium

Empty hearts, empty stadium

Tom O'Leary May 5, 2016

“I hope tonight is a statement,” said Pedro Martinez, a hall of fame Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, to over 50,000 applauding fans, “that Montreal is a baseball city. Whatever we can do to...

Don’t get sunk this fishing season:  tackle your prep early

Don’t get sunk this fishing season: tackle your prep early

Ian Major May 5, 2016

April 9 marked the start of the 2016 angler season for Vermont. Similar to the way many baseball fans get excited this time of year, anglers throughout Vermont are all geared up and ready to head to their...

Ryan Devane

Jay throws back with retro day

Ian Major May 5, 2016

The skies were bright with sunshine during the afternoon on April 17 at Jay Peak Resort, with the mercury pushing the 70 degrees Fahrenheit mark. The trails, on the other hand, reflected the sun as they...

Jay remains open until further notice

Most ski areas closed

Rusty Freeman April 14, 2016

As many embrace spring and all the things that come with it, such as rain, warmer temperatures, and the melting snow, skiers and snowboarders on the East Coast prepare to say goodbye to their season. However,...

Women’s lacrosse earns first win of the season

Women’s lacrosse earns first win of the season

Elaine Harvey April 14, 2016

Maine Maritime Academy women’s lacrosse fell to Johnson State College on Saturday afternoon 12-9 in North Atlantic Conference action. The win marks the Badgers’ first win of the 2016 campaign. The...

Pilgrims take twinbill from Badgers

Pilgrims take twinbill from Badgers

Elaine Harvey April 14, 2016

New England College softball opened up North Atlantic Conference (NAC) play with two victories over Johnson State Saturday afternoon, beating the Badgers 7-2 in game one and winning game two 7-1. With...

Pilgrims earn 25-4 win over Badgers

Pilgrims earn 25-4 win over Badgers

Elaine Harvey April 14, 2016

The Johnson State men’s lacrosse team fell to New England College 25-4 on Tuesday afternoon at Minaert Field. With the win, the Pilgrims advance to 7-6 overall and 4-0 in the North Atlantic Conference....

Miles Smith

Miles Smith wins coach of the year

Tom O’Leary March 25, 2016

Johnson State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletics Director Miles Smith has won the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Coach of the Year award after revitalizing the program in his...

Ryan Devane takes some air at jay

Spring’s elusive corn

Ian Major March 25, 2016

Some might call it the worst time of the year, while others embrace it and take full advantage of its potential. Spring skiing and riding is here, and hopefully shining some last minute light on Vermont’s...

Kali Covell and Nicole Monick

Women’s tennis captains spotlight

Elaine Harvey March 25, 2016

The Johnson State women’s tennis team announced its leadership team for the 2016-17 year. Nicole Monick and Kali Covell have both been selected to serve their team as captains for through the non-traditional...

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