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

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

Basement Medicine

2023-2024 Staff

Dayne Bell
Editor in Chief

Dayne Bell

Dayne (he/they) is a creative writing student who has probably already told you where he's from. His zodiac sign is Pisces, which tells you everything you need to know.

Staff Writer, Copy Editor

Destiny Herron

Destiny Herron (she/her) is a first year freshman student of Abenaki heritage who’s major is Creative Writing. Her star sign is a Libra and she doesn’t like to be involved in fights or arguments. She lives with her mom, has...

Zach Davidson
Staff Writer

Zach Davidson

Zach enjoys being around other people and tries to live in the present as much as possible. Now this makes better sense, right? He also enjoys learning lessons; sometimes.

Russ Weis
Staff Writer, Copy Editor

Russ Weis

Russ Weis has taught Writing, Education, and other classes on the Johnson campus for over twenty years. He loves wordplay, (and is known in student circles as a bit of a weis guy), and nothing gives him greater pleasure than to...

Sage As8bakw Selec
Staff Writer, Art Director

Sage As8bakw Selec

Sage "As8bakw" Selec (they/them) is an Indigenous and Bosnian artist and writer. They pride themselves on being critically honest and being passionate about their endeavors. They are currently living in Vermont, have a cat named...

Heike Chaney
Staff Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Heike Chaney

Transfer Student, Interdisciplinary Studies (Theatre & Communications) Based in Hartford, VT Fall 2023-Present SLAP Coordinator & DANCELAND Club Member I can do a shockingly good Judy Garland impression, and...

Jill Pressman
Staff Writer, Web Editor

Jill Pressman

Jill Pressman (they/them) is a creative writing major. Their background is in creative writing, making newspaper writing a new style for them, with hopes of bettering their writing in general.