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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
Rebecca Flieder

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief

Senior, Journalism & Creative Writing
Grew up in Atkinson, NH
Fall 2018
Along with traditional journalism, I enjoy writing satire and fun feature pieces. If I’m not painting my nails or crocheting, you can also find me in the Basement Medicine office or where there’s free food.
 
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Alight

Alight

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021
The dude abides

The dude abides

Rebecca Flieder, Copy Editor
May 3, 2021
A note from the Editor...

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021

Pass/no pass option extended to end of the spring term

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021
Two key administrators to leave NVU: Fox moves on, Stewart moves up

Two key administrators to leave NVU: Fox moves on, Stewart moves up

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2021
WLLC’s 3rd floor, where Shulze’s new office is located, will soon be home to others.

[Photo] Professors begin to move from McClelland to WLLC

Marcus Allen, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2021
Coke with coffee is a surprising success

Coke with coffee is a surprising success

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2021

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2021

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2021
The Idiot Gamer: "Death Coming"

The Idiot Gamer: “Death Coming”

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

NCHEMS report due Dec. 4

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020
Professor of Political Science David Plazek.

[Photo] A new major is coming to town

November 28, 2020
Melissa Clark

Clark new SGA Prez

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
The idiot gamer: Skyrim

The idiot gamer: Skyrim

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020

NCHEMS presents preliminary report

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
Collins delivers state of university address

Collins delivers state of university address

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
The stairs in front of the SHAPE facility get a makeover after some much needed repairs.

[Photo] SHAPE stairs nearing completion

November 13, 2020
The lower lobby of Willey Library stands empty during the COVID pandemic.

[Photo] Unifying the libraries

November 13, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
Sites for sore eyes

Sites for sore eyes

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
Elaine Collins and the Executive Team giving students the two day break.

NVU announces two-day break for students, faculty

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
"The Addams Family" is a delightful distraction

“The Addams Family” is a delightful distraction

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2020

A note from the Editor: kill the WPE

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2020

New undergraduate faculty

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2020
A note from the Editor: Stressed?

A note from the Editor: Stressed?

Rebecca Flieder, Chief Editor
September 22, 2020
The reference section in the library.

[Photo] Announcement of shift to an all-digital library and withdrawal of Badgers from NCAA draws anger and sadness

February 11, 2023
Rising stress levels from students, faculty and staff have prompted conversations about mitigation and prevention.

Stress levels skyrocket for students, staff, and faculty

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2020
Ely Berry on his front porch

Eat, drink and be Berry

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
the Golden Dome in Montpelier

New chancellor Zdatny heads push for bridge funding

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
Michael Dente sits at his office chair in Willey Library in early September 2018

Dente departs

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
Notes from the Editor: We've come so far

Notes from the Editor: We’ve come so far

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
Kanat and Jones

Les Kanat retires after 31 years at NVU

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2020
VSCS Chancellor Jeb Spaulding in 2017. Spaulding's plan to shutter 3 VSC campuses has been met with controversy and outrage.

Chancellor Spaulding announces resignation

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2020
Students, faculty, staff and supporters of NVU have changed their Facebook profile pictures to this image to show their solidarity.

VSCS Board hears 3.5 hours of public comment

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 22, 2020
From left to right: David Silverman, Karen Luneau, Chancellor Jeb Spaulding, Board Chair Churchill Hindes, Lynn Dickinsen at the Sept. 13, 2019 white paper presentation meeting

VSCS Board of Trustees vote postponed

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 19, 2020
VSC Chancellor Jeb Spaulding addresses JSC students at a unification Q&A session on August 30, 2017

Joint Alumni Council votes No Confidence in Chancellor Jeb Spaulding

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 19, 2020
Students, faculty, staff and supporters of NVU have changed their Facebook profile pictures to this image to show their solidarity.

VSCS Chancellor Spaulding recommends closure of NVU, VTC-Randolph

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 18, 2020
VSCS Chancellor Jeb Spaulding in 2017. Spaulding's plan to shutter 3 VSC campuses has been met with controversy and outrage.

NVU joint faculty assembly unanimously votes No Confidence in Chancellor Spaulding

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 18, 2020
The game includes a clothing editor, which allows players to recreate their favorite clothing in-game.

[Photo] “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is a virtual vacation

Lindsay Andersen, Contributor
April 15, 2020
The finished product might not look as polished as an N95, but it'll be a little more suave than a shirt tied around your face.

How to make a mask: a pictorial

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
2020 commencement postponed, alternate events planned

2020 commencement postponed, alternate events planned

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
COVID-19 relief funding for VSCS, NVU

COVID-19 relief funding for VSCS, NVU

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2020
Susan Green, Professor at NVU-Johnson, changed the lives of hundreds of students and helped effect policy and major changes to better the institution.

Dr. Susan Green, beloved professor, dies at 66

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 14, 2020
After students lobbied for pass/fail, the opt-in policy was instituted.

Pass/No Pass option now available on most classes

Rebecca Flieder, Editor In Chief
April 10, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Adriana Eldred

[Photo] A frustrating reception

Adriana Eldred, Photo & Web Editor
March 12, 2020
Lamoille talks broadband

Lamoille talks broadband

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
NVU Academic Dean Johnathan Davis

COVID-19: What does it mean for NVU?

Rebecca Flieder, Editor
March 11, 2020
Congressman Peter Welch contributes to the discussion.

Community roundtable discusses rural broadband initiatives

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
Jacob M. Muther and Maddie Anna in a scene outside of the main house party.

A terrific performance with a terrible script

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

Casino Night 2020: Dapper flappers and furtive flasks

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
Jensen Beach

Beached!

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
The sodium du jour, garnished with kale leaves

Ramen, amen!

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020

Johnson select board talks broadband, Jenna’s Promise

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

Trump and the Torquemadas: an oratorio for a certain era

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
NVU President Elaine Collins

Collins offers optimism, hope for NVU’s future

Rebecca Flieder
November 22, 2019
Lewis’ full collage of prints

Exhibit highlights creative reflection

Rebecca Flieder
November 22, 2019
Where is our shade?

Where is our shade?

Rebecca Flieder
November 21, 2019
Oleo-Romeos;-Rebecca

[Photo] Holy Oleo!

November 21, 2019
AE;-BFA-Send-Nudes-and-other-terms-of-endearment;-Rebecca-Flieder

AE;BFA-Will-Lewis-A-History-in-Dog-Years;-Rebecca-Flieder

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President Elaine Collins offers optimism, hope for NVU’s future

Rebecca Flieder
November 21, 2019
Flooded Sterling Market parking lot following the Halloween storm, not far from Crowe's apartment.

Johnson assesses impact after Halloween flooding

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
A dollar pack of googley eyes makes an excellent prop for a manicure

An acetone addiction: my journey from nail biter to nail artist

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2019

A note from the Editor…

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
Cue me-as-goose acting like a defiant, feathered jerkbag while the exasperated shopkeeper searches for her broom to remove me from her shopfront. Joke’s on you, lady, because I already dropped half of it into the lake.

Awesome avian assholery

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
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