Clubs, Activities & Affinity Groups

The Champlayers

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We are a completely student-run theater club that produces a show each semester. We are an audition-based club, but we also have positions in tech and encourage students to join our discord to keep informed about what opportunities we have open! Auditions are held early in the semester, rehearsals are twice a week and tech crew meets once a week before tech week. We do not perform musicals.

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The Crossover

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Written by students, for students.

The Crossover is a digital publication serving as the “Intersection of News, Arts, and Culture at Champlain College.” It provides an honest and independent view of Champlain’s campus and culture through an authentic and informative perspective by researching relevant issues and events while following open and transparent reporting practices.

Four main categories allow for a diverse platform of featured stories:

• News pieces include relevant happenings around campus—and sometimes at the national level—that provide critical information to the Champlain community.
• Feature pieces are human-interest stories with in-depth research and careful planning.
• Opinion pieces delve into the unique views of the students writing them.
• Culture pieces showcase the social atmosphere on campus, as well as the city of Burlington, including reviews and advice columns.

The Crossover’s staff is made up of writers, section editors, copy editors, photographers, artists, a social media manager, and an editor-in-chief. If you want to join our team, or contribute a story, email champlaincrossover@gmail.com with your pitch or completed draft for feedback!

Got a hot tip? The “Tip Us Off” section allows the Champlain community to submit anonymous news/tips to The Crossover.

Visit our website.

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The Grind

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The Grind is an open mic coffee house that provides a safe space for people to express themselves through performance. The audience can relax, meet new people, and spend time with friends. Every Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 PM in Fireside Lounge, there is a player’s sheet; it’s first to sign-up, first to play. We have a sound system and an electric piano for acoustic music. There’s always snacks/coffee available. Our goals are to provide a safe environment for creative expression and creative community and to create an environment that develops and nurtures our performers.

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The Well

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The Well is an evolving, collaborative publication produced by Champlain students enrolled in the Professional Writing Program’s Magazine Publishing course (WRT-215). Topics and themes vary each semester, as students take charge and mold each issue in accordance with their collective priorities and interests.

Students oversee every aspect of The Well, contributing to its written content, design, editing, and marketing. One issue is published each semester the course is offered.

Read local coverage of the inaugural publication of The Well in Seven Days here.

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Volleyball Club

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The Champlain College Volleyball Club is open to all students who want to play volleyball, regardless of athleticism or experience level. We hold weekly open gym sessions that focus on friendly, casual games, as well as weekly practices that focus on physical fitness and improvement. It’s a great way to stay active and meet new people on campus. Everyone is welcome, and no tryouts are required.

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Willard & Maple

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Willard & Maple is the oldest running student publication on campus. Champlain’s student-run literary magazine, publishes annual issues that feature visual art, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction each year. Its mission is to broadcast the diverse and powerful voices in the Champlain community out to the world.

Willard & Maple is a small but mighty board of editors coming from all majors at Champlain College. We meet throughout the year to review and critique creative work submitted anonymously by other students. At the end of the year, we compile all of the edited pieces into a professionally printed and published literary and fine arts magazine.

Willard & Maple accepts submissions from the Champlain community. Guidelines for submissions are on its website, as is a link to W&M’s Submittable page. Willard & Maple staff engage in a democratic voting process to determine acceptances.

The Willard & Maple office is not a traditional college-magazine workplace. Students completely take charge of the editorial process, and the review board for submissions is entirely composed of young writers. Nobody’s here to pour coffee and punch copy.

Interested in joining? Email willardandmaple@champlain.edu —the staff is looking forward to connecting with you

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Women in Cybersecurity

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The Champlain College Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Chapter is all about building community, exploring tech, and having fun while doing it. We host hands-on workshops, challenge-based activities, and networking events that let students try out new cybersecurity skills beyond the classroom. Our chapter also runs outreach events for local high school students, and members are welcome to get involved and help inspire the next generation of cybersecurity enthusiasts. Plus, members gain access to amazing opportunities through the national WiCyS network, like attending the annual conference to meet industry pros and explore career paths. And of course, no event is complete without good food and fun merch! We meet Mondays from 6–8 p.m. Check the ITS Clubs calendar and the ITS Clubs Discord for event locations and updates.

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Women In Film

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Our goal is to create a welcoming space for women and non-binary people working in film to get to know each other and feel supported. We do demos, screen movies, work on projects together, and more!

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Women In Games

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Women In Games (W.I.G.) is a club that was created to show the value that women, femme-identifying, non-binary professionals, and allies hold within the Game Studio at Champlain College. By providing its members with access to technology, and conducting professional development workshops with keynote guest speakers, there is an elimination of any barriers that may be held within the industry. W.I.G. at Champlain College works with two organizations, Women in Games International (W.I.G.I.) as well as the Women In Games (W.I.G.) based out of the UK. Join W.I.G. to meet and collaborate with different students in an inclusive environment, as that is when the best ideas come together!

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Womxn in Technology

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The Womxn in Technology Club offers a safe and supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the field of technology. While the club mainly focuses on the experiences of students who are minorities in regard to gender (female-identifying and gender non-conforming), all students are welcome. Diverse experiences and perspectives are what our club is all about! Join us for a mix of community building and technical nights, where we invite guest speakers, talk about different technologies folks are interested in, and do hands-on educational activities and labs.

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