Burlington ghostwalk: two culture writers’ critiques
Marjorie McWilliams and Cyrus Oswald
3 days ago
Educational and Fun Marjorie McWilliams A bright orange ribbon around a black hat and a floor length cape completed the mysterious aura of Thea Lewis on a chilly Burlington night. Lewis has led Queen City Ghostwalk for 17 years and it shows. “I’ve been scaring up history in Burlington si...
Prism Center turns 20 years old
Jean MacBride, Staff Writer
4 days ago
Speeches and solidarity filled the Alumni House during the Prism Center’s 20th anniversary celebration. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, the Prism Center held its 20th anniversary party on Oct. 4 in the Alumni House. Students and faculty gathered to c...
Lucky Chinese Food Cart boasts 27 years on campus
Sophia Duplin, Staff Writer
5 days ago
In search of a tasty, affordable lunch on campus students often frequent the food trucks that line University Place. Lap Ninh has been operating a self-run Chinese food truck called Lucky Chinese Food Cart on University Place since he was 35-years-old. Students who are fans of his General Tso...
Theater department to present “The Wolves” and “The Normal Heart”
6 days ago
UVM’s Royall Tyler Theatre is putting on two fall plays, one that is an all-female cast, and one that is a mostly male cast. Premiering Oct. 2-5 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 5-6 at 2 p.m., will be “The Wolves,” followed by “The Normal Heart,” running Nov. 6-9 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 9-10 at 2 p.m. “The...
New album by Alex G is the epitome of mediocrity
Connor Adams, Culture Columnist
October 5, 2019
“House of Sugar” has potential to be a solid album, but track after track it fails to deliver. Alex G has been an indie superstar from his humble beginnings on bandcamp to collaborations with Frank Ocean. Even with his impressive fan base and incredible debut, more recently he has only released albu...
Kroll’s nostalgic comedy deserves hype
Sophia Venturo, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Umbrellaed by a glittering marquee, chatty friends and focused ushers loitering in a high-traffic lobby were all ready to laugh at anyone’s expense. Comedian Nick Kroll’s Sept. 26 stop at Burlington’s Flynn Theater on his “Middle Aged Boy Tour” centered around off-color adulting, precari...
Fleming Museum puts activism on display
Emma Adams, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
A print of a black janitor mops the floor of a war memorial with American flags looming over his head in a new exhibit. Commentary on the essence of America‘s history flows from the artworks of Fleming Museum’s fall 2019 exhibits. At the opening reception Sept 27, the new exhibits titled “RESIST! INSIST! PERSI...
Hey UVM, welcome to my dorm
Kellyn Doerr, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
The luxurious twin XL provided by Residential Life is no longer just a place to watch Netflix with your tinder date or have mental breakdowns. With way too many Amazon Prime orders and quite a few Target runs on your mom’s credit card, many college students today have found their room can be a dazzl...
UPB announces FallFest 2019 lineup
Sarah Robinson, Culture Editor
September 30, 2019
The University Program Board announced that FallFest 2019, taking place Oct. 19 in Patrick Gym, will feature the Los Angeles based band Coast Modern, Burlington group 99 Neighbors and UVM’s Princess Nostalgia. Coast Modern is an indie duo hailing from LA. Since their 2015 debut, Coast Modern rel...
Student podcasters bring NYC to BTV
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
Three friends and roommates from the Bronx, New York, gather around a mic once a week to let loose. No Cap is a podcast created by senior engineering majors Keven Borges, Rafael Peralta and Antonio Jackson. No Cap began in February 2019 after the Black Student Union Fashion Show at UVM. It’s a weekly podcast...
Grand Point North attracts artists from near and far
Ella Ruehsen, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Local musicians took the stage on the waterfront, bringing the community together downtown. The ninth annual Grand Point North music festival, organized by musician and Vermont native Grace Potter, took place Sept. 14 and 15 at Waterfront Park in Burlington. Senior Lili Traviato opened f...
Culture Staff Hot Takes
September 26, 2019
Rather than our usual "Culture Staff Recommends", this week the Culture Section brings you our hottest takes. From fashion to food to music, our writers held nothing back. So pick up some sardines, make sure your eggs are over-hard, find some new sneaks and give SiR a listen. Fila Shoes Kell...
