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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

“Eyes Wide Shut:” A (sex) cult classic

“Eyes Wide Shut:” A (sex) cult classic

Erika Tally, Culture Staff Writer December 12, 2024

When one Googles “best movies about sex,” Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film “Eyes Wide Shut” is almost always the top recommendation. I decided to re-enter my pretentious movie critic phase with this...

The loss of Liam Payne: how Gen-Z grieves

The loss of Liam Payne: how Gen-Z grieves

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer November 9, 2024

In the early 2010s, One Direction was everywhere.  From going on tour to selling realistic dolls, this boy band had a strong grip on their fanbase. The band broke popularity records, including being...

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer October 22, 2024

I turned to my friends as the credits rolled down the screen, utter shock still smeared across my face.  The man in front of me stood up and joined in silence with my friends and me as we collectively...

Continential clash

Continential clash

Elizabeth Lockwood, Culture Staff Writer October 1, 2024

The world is full of wonderful sounds, including, but not limited to, the collection of international options below. If your playlists have been in a lull lately, expand your horizons and check out what...

Traditionally, there are four creemee flavors which include vanilla, chocolate, black raspberry and maple.

The Creemee Crawl

Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor September 9, 2024

For those joining our campus this upcoming semester, let me introduce you to one of Vermont’s iconic and niche terms: the creemee. Creemees can be synonymous with your typical soft serve found in...

Peach Pit performs at this year’s SpringFest April 20.

Smoking dope and eating chips at UPB’s SpringFest with Peach Pit

Keagan Lafferty, Culture Staff Writer April 30, 2024

“Smoking dope and eating chips this Saturday in Vermont for the University of Vermont 4/20 show. I dunno if it’s even a 4/20 event but if I’m there it’s gunna be.”  Peach Pit captioned an...

Zoё's illustration for the neowestern movie column.

“Hell or High Water”: a neo-Western moral reflection

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer April 16, 2024

I decided to watch a movie with my friends one Sunday night and got hit with a profound meditation on morality. The ambiguous message in “Hell or High Water” questions where or whether one can draw...

Molly's illustration for the Tiny Habits music review column.

Singing in harmony: a song review of Tiny Habits’s recent releases 

Sophie Williams, Culture Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Light bounces off a sparkling disco ball and blue spotlights shine down on center stage as the crowd watches, enchanted by the opening act.  In an hour or so, Gracie Abrams will be on stage, but now,...

Wylie's illustration for the Dune 2 movie review column.

Dune Part Two: more sand, even more women

Liam Laramie, Culture Staff Writer April 11, 2024

As it stands today, “Dune: Part Two” has brought in $634 million at the box office worldwide. Following on the heels of the success of “Dune: Part One” and the star-studded cast, it is no surprise...

Zoё's illustration for the poem media review.

Letting the mind feel like a spring morning

Carolyn Kelly, Culture Staff Writer April 4, 2024

These days, the world around me is waking up from a long—albeit warm—winter, and A. A. Milne’s poem “Spring Morning” has never resonated more. It’s true that birds and blooms are beginning...

Lydia's illustration for the bathroom graffiti column.

Bathroom stall confessionals: reflections on gender and community practices

Ashna Hille, Culture Staff Writer March 26, 2024

It was spring 2023 when I was taking an English class in Rowell Hall, the nursing and allied health building.  About once a class, I would head to the bathroom across the hall and get lost in the display...

Wylie's illustration for the Saltburn movie review column featuring various illustrative elements from the movie.

Saltburn: Hot Take or a Sloppy Glorification?

Tatum Johnson, Culture Staff Writer February 23, 2024

“Saltburn” quickly became popular after its Nov. 17, 2023 release, but the hype may be unfounded.   The film follows Oliver, portrayed by Barry Keoghan, who is taken under the wing of his more...

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