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02.14.07
	Rally for rights Roughly 100 students gathered outside the library on February 9th, bearing the cold, in hopes of being heard. The student-led protest, run by seniors Andrew Gill and Kelsey Stavseth, brought forth issues of student rights and concerns about increased police efforts on campus. by Emma Long and Izabela Socha
	Taking the Plunge Spectators huddled around Lake Champlain on Saturday, Feb. 10, to witness fundraisers and thrill-seekers dive in to the frigid waters for the twelfth annual Penguin Plunge. The proceedings from the event go towards benefiting the Vermont Special Olympics. Fifty-five teams of 15 to 20 people participated in the plunge, each with a minimum donation of $175. by Colin Vallance and Ryan Lowell
	Torn Last fall, the men's rugby team lost senior captain Rob Outtrim and junior captain John Herman when they tore their ACL's. The two are currently rehabilitating their knees, a process that will take six months at least. Herman and Outtrim hope to return to the rugby pitch eventually, but first they must endure tedious training to regain strength and flexibility. by Mark Gould

11.15.06
	Inspiration off the ice Former Boston University hockey player Travis Roy spoke to the St. Michael's College community on Monday Nov. 13th as part of the school's Got S.K.I.L.L.S. program. Roy, who suffered a spinal cord injury just 11 seconds into his first shift during his first game, now travels the country speaking to various groups, sharing his optimistic attitude. By Patrick Scanlon and Jon Taylor
	Something completely different Do you love the world of Monty Python, with all its nudges, dead parrots and lumberjacks? Then look no further than Ponty Mython, a collection of famous and not-so-famous sketches from the classic comedy troupe. It aims to be a faithful, accurate, and altogether silly tribute to Monty Python, whose members included John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle. By Patrick Scanlon and Jon Taylor
	Turkeys Away! The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf started its annual turkey giveaway last week. The food shelf, located in the Old North End of Burlington, promises a turkey to every family in need of one during the thanksgiving holiday season. By Jesse Holland and Carl Lawrence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.08.06
	Rumors haunt St. Michael's College Former residents of Joyce Hall and Founders Hall, including senior Chary Scott, say St. Michael's College is home to more than the 1,933 students currently enrolled. After experiencing unexplainable firsthand events, Scott says rumors of campus hauntings may hold merit. On behalf of the St. Michael's administration, Dean of Students Michael Samara says there is nothing to be afraid of —students are not so sure. By Sean Dailey and Jesse Holland
	Go big or go home Skiers and snowboarders across campus convened in the 300s field to participate in the 5th annual Jibfest on Saturday Nov. 4. Hosted by the Ski and Snowboard Club, the event played host to a local band, Scrambled Porn, as well as the best freeriders at St. Michael's. By Chris Marzi and Patrick Scanlon
	Men's basketball opens season with exhibition Purple Knights claw back, but fall to Vermont 81-73. By Will Gamache
	North Campus goes underground On Saturday, Nov. 4, many gathered in the basement of Purtill Hall to enjoy performances by St. Michael's students at the first annual Turtle Underground. This coffeehouse-style open mic was well-recieved and residents of both Main Campus and North Campus attended. By Jon Taylor and Carl Lawrence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.18.06
	Harvesting the CROP People from across Vermont came to the First Congregational Church of Burlington on Sunday, October 15th for the 27th Champlain Valley CROPWALK. CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) works to fight hunger both globally and locally. Nearly 400 people collected donations and came to walk the 3-mile route through Burlington. By Patrick Scanlon
	Bringing in the season The Smugglers Notch Ski and Snowboard Club held its annual swap the weekend of Oct. 14 and 15 at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center. By Chris Marzi and Jack Owens
	Diamond in the rough Peter Diamondstone has never run for office. "One of the things that media does is turn elections into gladitorial events," he says. "A better way to look at it, from my point of view, is to look at it as a hiring of public servants, and the voters are the hiring committee." He has never been hired. By Mike Morris and Bill O'Connor
	Film Carnivale The 17th annual Vermont International Film Festival showcased a variety of independent and student produced films. The Waterfront Theater played host to the festival that began Oct. 11 and ended this past Sunday. By Carl Lawrence
	Visitors from the east Leland and Gray Union High School's Journey East brought performing students from inner Mongolia to Saint Michael's College on October 11th for a night of music and dance. Journey East's program director Tom Connor has been in charge of student exchanges between China and Townshend, Vt., since 2000. By Sean Dailey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.04.06
	Hot rods roll into town Hot rod owners gathered together at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center in Essex Junction, VT from Sept. 22-24. People came to interact with other hot rod owners, have their cars inspected, and potentially win awards. St. Michael's College shuttle driver, Jim Trombley and his wife, Linda, were also a part of the show. By Chris Marzi, Jack Owens and Jess Watts
	Volleyball falls twice over weekend The St. Michael's College volleyball team is in a bit of a rut. The team sports a 7-7 overall record, but is 1-6 in the NE-10. With seven conference games left and in need of some fire on the court, the team may be able to place hope in a spark coming from co-captain Leslie Herwig. By Bill O'Connor and Justin Veiga

 

 

 

 

 

 

09.27.06
	Willkommen zu Oktoberfest The 10th Annual Stowe Oktoberfest brought people to the Jackson Arena for food, music, dancing, and beer. Run by the Stowe Rotary Club, the festival is a smaller version of the renowned German Oktoberfest, which can last up to six weeks. By Patrick Scanlon and Jon Taylor
	Welcome Back! Alumni and parents alike returned to St. Michael's for Homecoming/parents weekend 2006 on Sept. 15. The weekend was fillied with activites and events to keep both groups entertained during their time on campus. By Carl Lawrence
	Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio Lance Richbourg has stepped outside of his comfort zone to work on his newest project, a series of paintings featuring Marylin Monroe and Joe Dimaggio that are currently being displayed in the gallery at St. Michael's McCarthy Arts Center. By Bill O'Connor
	Shades of red Lasting only about six weeks the fall foliage season in Vermont changes the landscape from green to an array of bright and brilliant reds and yellows. Tourists flock to the small state to view this natural phenomenon spending much needed money in the local economy which helps keep the Vermont tradition alive. By Jesse Holland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09.20.06
	Hop to the South End The 14th annual South End Arts and Business Asociation (SEABA) Art Hop was held Sept. 8 and 9. More than 350 regional artists had work on display across Burlington's South End in settings as diverse as a traditional art-gallery and a converted warehouse. By Carl Lawrence and Mike Morris
	A game for Auggie St. Michael's student remembered at alumni rugby match. By Amanda Gallagher and Kate Power
	Little Fenway of dreams When Pat O'Connor went on a tour of Major League ballparks in 1993, he rated Boston's Fenway Park as his favorite. He liked it so much that he built a scaled-down version of the park in his backyard. Little Fenway, as the park is called, is a Wiffle ball field that opened on July 4, 2001. By Will Gamache
	All night long The St. Michael's Drama Club put on the fourth annual 24-hour Play Festival on September 15 and 16. Over 40 students from all majors and classes took part in the festivities. By Patrick Scanlon and Jon Taylor
	Effects of war In 2001, the United Nations started relocating refugees from war-torn Sudan. Refugees like Abraham Awolich from southern Sudan have had difficult experiences in fleeing from their native country and are now in scattered communities throughhout Vermont. Several students and faculty at St. Michael's College are teaming up to help refugees who haven't seen their families in years. By Sean Dailey and Michael Kreutz
	Picking up where they left off There will be a lot of grunts and groans, but even more blisters and lacerations. And it will certainly cost some bruises, spasms, headaches, and strains. Yet no matter the insuing damage to their bodies, the ruggers of St. Michael's are driven to succeed this fall. By Bill O'Connor and Justin Veiga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09.13.06
	Are you in the know? To be in the know is to be a successful student at St. Michael's College. When times get hard students rely on good work ethic, friends and an understanding of their environment. Nature and laundry tips will make any student's journey better. By Sean Dailey
	Let the fun begin First-year students arrive on campus. By Michael Morris