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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

Jamey Ventura

JSC nixes women’s LAX team

Tom O’Leary September 14, 2017

After just three seasons at the varsity level, the Johnson State College women’s lacrosse program has been suspended indefinitely, effective June 2017.   “As an athletic director, you never...

Getting ready to ride

Getting ready to ride

Ian Major April 27, 2017

As mountain resorts across the state all begin to end their winter seasons by stopping their lifts, mountain bikers eagerly await for their trails to dry out so they can ride.   Connecticut native...

Racing retro at Jay Peak

Racing retro at Jay Peak

Ian Major April 27, 2017

The skies were cloudy with a misty rainfall during the afternoon on April 12 at Jay Peak Resort, with the mercury hovering around the 55 degrees Fahrenheit mark. The trails, on the other hand, counteracted...

Winter resorts pin hopes on snowmaking  advances

Winter resorts pin hopes on snowmaking advances

Ian Major April 14, 2017

As winter resorts across Vermont look towards sustainability and future investments, snowmaking continues to be a top priority for some of the state’s larger resorts like Jay Peak, Okemo, Stowe, Killington,...

Hope on the Slopes Participants

Riding for a good cause at Jay Peak

Ian Major March 23, 2017

On Sunday, March 5, skiers and riders took to Jay Peak Resort for their annual Hope on the Slopes (HOTS) event that raises money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and promotes cancer awareness.   Jay...

Jay Peak Pump House Indoor Waterpark

Filling the seasonal gaps at Vermont ski resorts

Ian Major March 23, 2017

With Vermont projected to receive primarily rain precipitation year round in roughly 30 to 40 years according to vt.climate.org, the theme for the future seems to be technology and weatherproof investments...

Woo’s World

Woo’s World

Patrick Bell March 9, 2017

It’s an AAU basketball game. Thirteen seconds left, down by two. The ball is brought up the court with Woo playing decoy while his teammate, Melvin, prepares to take the shot to send it to overtime or...

Jon Trembley at Jay Peak

For mountain resorts, coping with climate change is key

Ian Major March 9, 2017

As the effects of climate change seem to become more and more of a reality, Vermont resorts like Jay Peak, Okemo and Smugglers Notch are taking advantage of all the new technologies that they can.   Jay...

Capen hired to coach women’s LAX team

Capen hired to coach women’s LAX team

Ian Major February 16, 2017

JSC graduate Jeff Capen has been appointed women’s lacrosse coach for the spring 2017 season. Capen has coached soccer for over 20 years but has had little to no experience when it comes to lacrosse.   JSC...

Jay Peak Stateside Hotel

Use of new technologies increases energy efficiency at Vermont ski resorts

Ian Major February 16, 2017

Mountain resorts eat up a lot of energy to operate on their seasonal schedules. Jay Peak, Sugarbush, Killington and Okemo are all aware of this and understand that sustainability needs to be a huge focus...

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...

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