Castleton Spartan

The results are final. Steven Vail is the new Student Association President and he is ready to make changes.

Robots. More hot girls. Pro Wrestling. A Revolution. And of course, A roller disco with James in hot pants. No, these aren't the Friday night TV listings on UPN, they're suggestions on how to make Castleton a better place.

Those wishing to use the Glenbrook Gym to play basketball work out in the fitness center slunk away dejected Sunday, but others walked into the gym with their heads held high with their families by their side.

It's as normal to her as the ringing of bells in high school signaling the switching of classes. A tone goes off and then a voice starts, "Rutland Town…" At that moment, Liz Poulin might be flying out the door of her classroom or dorm to get to the scene.

Focus turns from the Women's History Month quilt behind the podium and the crowed hushes, prepared to soak up knowledge from a woman ready to share her complex ideas and views to eager ears.

Editors Note: Christopher Waters is a 1991 graduate now working as a diving coach at Tulane University in New Orleans. Just after arriving in New Orleans, he faced the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. He recently sent several pictures of the devastation that still exists there, photos he took while taking a walk in the 9th Ward area, where residents still have not returned.

Just ignore the stress brought on by not knowing where you're going until a month before. Just ignore the worry about not having yet reached your financial goal. Just ignore the lack of sleep caused by your normal activities combined with the numerous fund-raisers.

Hard work, persistence, and writing all the time are the first steps toward a career in journalism -- and they can help you land your dream job, according to recent Castleton graduate Tom Casale. Casale's first job out of college is as a staff writer for the New England Patriots.

Whether you want to workout, stretch you muscles and work your joints, or just swim, the aquatics center has a program for you. Vyonne (Vy) Manovill, the dedicated aquatics director at the pool, offers not only pool-related classes for college credit, but many programs for students and the public.

On Wednesday, March 29, Castleton will be visited by Tom Wicker, a former Washington Bureau chief, associate editor and columnist for the New York Times. He will speak about the similarities and differences between the Vietnam War era and the current war in Iraq, and possibly about his upcoming book on Sen.