Lyndonville is far from urban, but that hasn’t stopped a gang from forming in the area. Lyndon Police Chief Jack Harris said the gang is mostly made up of 12 to 14 year-olds around the Lyndon area, and they dubbed themselves “Death Row 35.” The gang was first recognized […]
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LSC public safety officer returns from Afghanistan
Students at Lyndon State College should feel safe with public safety officer Charlie Forrest around; he’s been to one of the most dangerous places in the world. In 2005 and 2006, Forrest served in the United States Army in Iraq, in an area then claimed to be the most […]
Faculty salaries below national average
Lyndon State College professor salaries are well below the national average in many cases, so why are so many choosing to stay here, despite the tough economic times? For Janet Bennion, a social sciences professor at LSC, having the opportunity to be hands-on with her students’ education is key. […]
Students sign up for protests
Today was the day faculty were supposed to be notified of reappointment for next year. However, with President Carol Moore announcing her retirement the decisions have been pushed back until May 2. In the past several weeks, students have held a sit-in protest in the Alexander Twilight Theatre, traveled […]
Moore announces retirement
Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges Tim Donovan expects to recommend an interim president to the Board of Trustees during its June 2 meeting. During Tuesday’s faculty assembly meeting, faculty spoke to the Donovan about the timeline in the coming year following President Carol Moore’s retirement announcement. Moore will […]
SGA executive board candidates set
Student Government elections are being held this week in the ATT lobby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday or online at lyndonsga.com Running for president will be Nick Russo and Dave Daly. Executive Vice President will have Sean Siciliano. Running for administrative vice president will Meghan Dolyak. Financial […]
Moore dispels rumors at open forum
Professor of music business Beth Norris made an impassioned speech during an open forum for students, faculty, and administration this week. “80-some percent of the support for Lyndon State College comes directly from your tuition dollars. You are the ones that are in charge of this. You are […]
Future of Stonehenge parking lot presented to SGA
Associate Dean of Student Affairs Jonathan Davis explained the future of the Stonehenge parking lot during this week’s Student Government Association meeting. “We’re looking to increase the number of spaces, we’re looking to make the spaces wider than they are now,” he said, adding there will be a […]
Germs are every where
Germs are lurking all over in your residence halls; the shower, the sinks, your shared refrigerator, all threatening your health. “Sharing a small suite with 16 other people could be one of the nastiest things I’ve lived through,” says freshman Courtland Hanley who lives in Whitelaw. “The […]
Popcorn sets off fire alarm
Burning popcorn isn’t usually a traumatic event, but having to evacuate a suite or residence hall in the middle of the night can be. A student happens to be making popcorn late at night in one of the residence halls and doesn’t pay attention to the popping in the […]