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Sarah Asch is an intern for VTDigger covering Burlington and Chittenden County. She recently graduated from Middlebury College where she studied English literature. Previously, she has worked at the Addison Independent, the Rutland Herald and the San Francisco Public Press. She is originally from Mill Valley, California.
 

Graduating seniors search for closure, celebrate at home 

By Sarah Asch

May 13 2020May 13, 2020

As high schools and colleges grapple with how to best honor the class of 2020, many are organizing digital celebrations while postponing in-person ceremonies or canceling them altogether.


Chinese students of Vermont colleges struggle to complete coursework from abroad

By Sarah Asch

May 10 2020May 11, 2020

Many Chinese international students studying at Vermont schools have had to contend with the country’s firewall.


Huntington Gorge closed for the season after road washout last fall

By Sarah Asch

May 3 2020May 4, 2020

A rainstorm last October caused the Huntington River to rise and tear away the embankment supporting Dugway Road.


Friction arises over efforts to install public hand washing station

By Sarah Asch

Apr 28 2020April 29, 2020

The city's Public Works Department objected to the station being put in a city parking garage.


Initiative offers relief for private student loan borrowers

By Sarah Asch

Apr 24 2020April 24, 2020

Vermont is part of a multi-state initiative that aims to extend relief to borrowers with student loans that aren’t covered by the CARES Act.


Arts organizations close their doors, cancel events amid pandemic

By Sarah Asch

Apr 22 2020April 22, 2020

Leaders at many arts venues worry that even when restrictions start to lift, their industry will be among the last to get back on its feet due to lingering concerns about crowded spaces.


Roommates struggle to negotiate protocols around the coronavirus

By Sarah Asch

Apr 21 2020April 21, 2020

‘I think I will be very grateful I had some humans to be around me,’ one woman said. ‘I couldn’t imagine being home and just talking through a computer all day.’


Reaching out to the refugee community during the coronavirus crisis

By Sarah Asch

Apr 13 2020April 13, 2020

A task force has distributed health-related videos in more than a dozen languages to help non-English speaking Vermonters.


Vermont colleges loosen grading as Covid-19 crisis raises equity concerns

By Sarah Asch

Apr 5 2020April 5, 2020

The changes at Vermont schools come amid a national conversation about how to equitably grade students who have left campus for diverse living situations.


Scott admin: Cases now confirmed at 8 senior facilities; Call for volunteers

By Colin Meyn and Sarah Asch

Apr 1 2020April 1, 2020

Gov. Phil Scott issued a call to action on Tuesday night asking Vermonters with or without medical experience to register to volunteer in the state's coronavirus response.


Authorities worry distancing efforts could lead to rise in domestic violence

By Sarah Asch

Mar 23 2020March 24, 2020

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With lock-down measures and quarantines, people already at risk may not have the ability to escape dangerous situations.


Shortage nearing ‘severe’ after blood drives canceled

By Sarah Asch

Mar 21 2020March 22, 2020

At least 19 blood drives in Vermont in the past week were called off over coronavirus concerns.


Libraries across Vermont to expand online services, arrange curb pickup

By Sarah Asch

Mar 19 2020March 20, 2020

Librarians are making arrangements to still make books and other materials available during the coronavirus pandemic.


Social justice groups call for unity, issue demands at public event

By Sarah Asch

Mar 17 2020March 18, 2020

‘We do this work for those who have no choice,’ said former state Rep. Kiah Morris. ‘Mutual aid is not a spectator sport.’


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