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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

Student arrested for misdemeanor

Kayla Friedrich April 23, 2015

A Johnson State College student was taken into custody Thursday morning at the Willey Library and Learning Center for failure to appear in court earlier this month on an alleged misdemeanor charge in Chittenden...

Arthur Hall residents make cents

Marilyn Tagliavia, Managing editor March 26, 2015

For the second consecutive year, a Johnson State College residence hall is participating in a penny war to raise money for charity. Residents of Arthur Hall are competing between floors not only for...

Professor Robert Genter

Students search for E-coli in the Lamoille basin

Marilyn Tagliavia September 25, 2014

Most people look forward to hot and sunny summer days, but the six interns studying nutrients in water samples for 10 weeks this summer at Johnson State College preferred the stormy weather. Across...

Barbara Murphy

College cuts five staff positions, readjusts others

Deb Bouton May 12, 2014

JOHNSON, VT – Five full-time administrative and service positions have been cut at Johnson State College and eight others have been have been scaled back as part of a plan to address a projected $1.5...

S.H.A.P.E. pool closing would be a sad loss to the community

Katie Black May 8, 2014

I am a huge advocate for keeping the Johnson State College pool running. I am willing to organize fund raising and contribute my effort to keep the pool running. As an Alumni of JSC, I used the pool for...

JSC gets schooled in the Motor City

Detroit: a city of devastation on the path to revitalization

Ben Simone April 24, 2014

It was 10 p.m. in Greektown, Detroit. I was looking good with a bow tie and suit jacket, and our group of 13 had just finished dinner at a fancy greek restaurant. As we stood outside enjoying the ambiance...

Cuba: Not everything makes sense, but it is absolutely beautiful

Cuba: Not everything makes sense, but it is absolutely beautiful

Victoria Greenia April 24, 2014

"There is no congruency to Cuba: before, during, or after," wrote Johnson State College student and fellow traveler Jeff Capen. "What you think you know is not what is, and not everything makes sense...

This is how the story ends.

Live and Let Drive

Jim Union March 27, 2014

Editor’s note: Jim Union’s Christian name is Richard Schlong, and he was once a private eye; kidnapped by his former nemesis, Kaufman (now known as “K.”), and subjected to plastic surgery, Richard...

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail hopes for 2015

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail hopes for 2015

Max Van Wie March 27, 2014

Many of the Vermont snowmobile trails scattered across the state can go unnoticed, yet amongst Vermonters, snowmobiling is a part of North Country tradition. With heavy snowfall, Vermont has offered close...

McCullock in action

McCullock earns First Team All-Conference Honors

Elaine Harvey November 26, 2013

Johnson State women’s soccer player, Amber McCullock, earned North Atlantic Conference (NAC) First Team All-Conference honors for her performance this season. McCullock, a junior from Morrisville, Vt.,...

Kayla Friedrich

June 7, 2013

Kayla served as general assignment reporter in spring 2013.  She will become photo editor in fall 2013.

New farmstand on Rte. 15

New farmstand on Rte. 15

Anna Maria Liccione February 6, 2013

Foote Brook Farm owners, Tony and Joie Lehouillier are in the midst of realizing a dream they’ve had for years, building a new farmstand. A combination of things led to this move. The two main reasons...

Local ski areas offer deals

Local ski areas offer deals

Zack Philbrick November 15, 2012

As the mountains finally become snow covered, many students are preparing to ski and snowboard this winter. There are a variety of season pass’ and package deals available for college students for a...

Naughty Nonna Knows All: advice to the perplexed

Naughty Nonna Knows All: advice to the perplexed

April 12, 2012

Dear Nonna, I give my boyfriend oral sex often, but he refuses to go downtown. He thinks it’s gross. How can I get him to give urban adventures a try? Longing for City Living  Dear Longing, Part...

Mens lacrosse gears up

Mens lacrosse gears up

Mike Osborne, Assistant Director of Athletics March 22, 2012

JOHNSON, Vt. - Head Coach Matt Heitman, entering his third season at the helm, returns 13 players and adds eight talented newcomers to the 2012 Badger lacrosse roster as the team looks to improve on last...

Naughty Nonna Knows All: advice to the perplexed

Naughty Nonna Knows All: advice to the perplexed

March 22, 2012

Dear Naughty Nonna,   Recently I met a really nice guy, and I think we’re going to do really well together, especially in bed. But, sometimes I still need a little me-time, and I’m afraid...

JSC rally falls short in NAC quarterfinal

Mike Osborne, Correspondent March 6, 2012

NEW LONDON, N.H. - A late Johnson rally came up short on Tuesday night, Feb. 21, 2012, as the Badgers saw their season end with a 75-69 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Quarterfinal loss at Colby-Sawyer...

Naughty Nonna Knows All: Advice to the perplexed

Naughty Nonna Knows All: Advice to the perplexed

February 16, 2012

Dear Naughty Nonna, There’s a lot of factors going on in my life that are just killing my libido. I’m stressed, I’m not getting enough sleep, and I have a partner who’s beginning to get frustrated...

Naughty Nonna Knows All: Advice to the Perplexed

Naughty Nonna Knows All: Advice to the Perplexed

February 2, 2012

Dear Naughty Nonna, My friends keep telling me that women have many erogenous zones. What the heck are erogenous zones and is there a map that I should buy to find them? Sincerely, Mystified Magellan. Magellan, Hopefully...

Struggling Badgers fall to Pilgrims

Struggling Badgers fall to Pilgrims

Ben Algar, Sports Editor February 2, 2012

  The visiting New England College Pilgrims held off both mens and womens Badgers teams. JSC mens squad fell behind by as many as 15 points in the second half, and a late game rally doesn’t...

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