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The Intersection of News, Arts, and Culture at Champlain College

The Crossover

The Intersection of News, Arts, and Culture at Champlain College

The Crossover

The Intersection of News, Arts, and Culture at Champlain College

The Crossover

Bechdel Introducing her comic series Dykes To Watch Out For.

Alison Bechdel at UVM: Comics as Activism

Sammie Lee Wilhoit, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

On Wednesday, October 2, Alison Bechdel was invited by the Vermont Humanities Council for their “First Wednesdays” lecture series to give a presentation about comics as activism. Bechdel is a Vermont...

Actress Emma Brock dressed as Pam in 2007

An Interview with Michael Scott

Eli Kline, Contributing Writer October 9, 2019

The Office! A Musical Parody is a stage adaptation of the hit TV show The Office, which follows the misadventures of the various employees of the Scranton branch of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The...

The Peanut Butter Falcon: A Beautiful Film About Equality

The Peanut Butter Falcon: A Beautiful Film About Equality

Eric Banks, Contributing Writer September 16, 2019

The great Roger Ebert once described the 1999 film The Other Sister as “Shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop, and a punchline.” He went on to say that the film “treats...

Champlain Offers Interactive Narrative Minor

Champlain Offers Interactive Narrative Minor

Erika Skorstad, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

After years in the making, Champlain students can officially minor in interactive narrative. If you play video games, chances are that you’ve enjoyed one with a compelling narrative—even if you think...

Youth Mentoring Program Prepares for Another Semester

Youth Mentoring Program Prepares for Another Semester

Alayna Masker, Contributing Writer August 9, 2019

At the beginning of each week, a group of nine Champlain College students gathers in a classroom to turn kids’ dreams into reality. This group consists of mentors for the DREAM Program, a non-profit...

"The Evolution of American Slavery" by Abdul Jackson

Interpreting the World Through Art: CREM Senior Show

Gillian English, Editor in Chief May 3, 2019

When you think of Creative Media, a number of different things come to mind. After all, the Creative Media (CREM) major is something completely unique and original to Champlain College. It allows students...

Grit ‘N Wit

Jenna Misra, Visual Content Coordinator April 17, 2019

On Sunday, April 14 from 1:00–3:00 p.m., Champlain's Student Engagement Team hosted Grit 'N Wit, an obstacle course competition comprised of a mix of physical and mental challenges.

BG (Photo by Jessica Schultz)

Ask a Shuttle Driver: Advice from BG

Kevin Luo and Cat Butrick April 11, 2019

I constantly miss talking to friends face to face, eating food from back home, and waking up in my house. How do I deal with feeling homesick? - Missing NY From a Shuttle Driver: “That’s a tough...

Jim Ellefson (courtesy of Champlain College)

Screen Reading Breaks Boundaries and Brings Students Together

Ben Siegal, Contributing Writer February 28, 2019

“We call it the Screening-Reading. Because if you say it ten times fast, it sounds like ‘Screaming Reading’” — Jim Ellefson Something is bubbling in the creative waters of Champlain College,...

Comedy and Crepes, photo credit: VPR

Vermont’s Up and Coming Comedy Scene

Kendra Harris, Contributing Writer February 20, 2019

BURLINGTON, VERMONT - The local comedy scene has risen in popularity in recent years and only continues to grow with the steadfast efforts of hardworking comedians. From small open mics to larger competitions,...

Betsy A. Pennebaker

Ask a Professor: Advice from Betsy A. Pennebaker

Kevin Luo, Advice Column Editor February 8, 2019

"I'm kind of a reserved dude and I can't talk to girls. Help!" - Filmfreakcheesecube From a Professor: “Based on the way this person framed this question, my assumption is that this is a straight...

Professor Eric Ronis

Ask a Professor: Advice From Eric Ronis

Kevin Luo, Advice Column Editor December 14, 2018

There’s someone I know who’s dating a guy that I think is terrible for her. He seems to be emotionally manipulative and is only using her because he doesn’t know how to not be in a relationship....

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