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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

Spotlight on The Monkey House 

Spotlight on The Monkey House 

November 19, 2015

A small venue in downtown Winooski has been attracting UVM students who are looking for an alternative atmosphere to downtown Burlington. The Monkey House hosts four to five events a week ranging...

Spotlight on theBaha Men

Spotlight on the

Baha Men

November 19, 2015

Every artist has a tough time following up their best work, when I asked Dyson Knight of the Baha Men how you follow up a huge hit like “Who Let the Dogs Out,” he simply responded, “You don’t.”Fifteen...

Rapper ‘chops it up’ at the Lamp Shop

Jacob Holzman November 16, 2015

If there’s one thing you don’t expect to hear a rapper shout out to on stage, it’s light fixtures. However at the Lamp Shop, hip-hop artist Rory Ferreira, also known as Milo, seemed to be obligated...

 The Arts Initiative creates an environment where students are encouraged to learn and collaborate.

Artistic growth thrives on campus

Jensen Wainwright November 16, 2015

There’s a place at UVM where everyone from bakers to painters can gather to learn and grow as artists. The Arts Initiative, a Living/Learning program, connects students directly to their art, other...

‘Born Ruffians’ Spotlight

October 30, 2015

With plenty of spunk, enthusiasm and fresh music, this Canadian indie band resurfaces in Burlington. Born Ruffians made their second visit to Signal Kitchen Oct. 27, which was their first stop on the...

Venue showcases regional talent

October 30, 2015

A unique sort of ‘do it yourself’ style art show was held Oct 24 at Signal Kitchen.John “Jack” Moore, a UVM graduate who studied political science, curated the event and also displayed his own...

Studio 5 Spotlight 

October 25, 2015

From mothers coming in with their 7-year old daughter to 72-year old retirees looking for new hobbies, the art of DJing is rapidly increasing in popularity in every demographic.John “DJ Johnny Utah”...

John Mulaney

October 25, 2015

You may recognize the name John Mulaney from his sitcom, “Mulaney,” but he is better known for his work as a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” Here, he co-created the character of Stefon as well...

Art exhibit explores aspects of horror

October 6, 2015

Unsettling, disturbing and horrific are usually not flattering ways to describe art. But to the unconventional artists who are showcasing their work at the SPACE gallery’s “The Art of Horror,” these...

Students create own original clothing label

Allie Osorno October 6, 2015

Tired of being limited to the clothing selection available in stores, two UVM juniors opted out of the standard options and decided to create their own style. Matt Beier and Ben Hamilton started their...

Jazz band sells out Higher Ground

October 1, 2015

Defying all genres, Lake Street Dive traversed soulful, jazzy ballads to rock and roll-country-pop tunes that brought the crowd off of their feet and into the air.Jaw-dropping vocals, tight musical interplay...

Rapper commits to peace

September 23, 2015

UVM senior Dan Batista is a new generation hip-hop rapper and songwriter. Going by the name “Chosin,” Batista strives to make a change in his community.“I spell my [rap alias] ‘Chosin’ with an...

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