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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

Music majors showcase talent at end of semester recitals

Music majors showcase talent at end of semester recitals

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2017

Amidst mountains of exams and end-of-semester stress, students took to the stage in Southwick Hall last week to perform the final student recitals of the semester. Keith Prescott, a first-year flutist,...

The new City of Burlington flag as designed by local middle schoolers Owen and Lucas Marchessault. The flag represent Vermont’s sky, snowy mountains, the Green Mountain State itself and the breakwater and local beauty of Lake Champlain.

New Burlington city flag designed by team of twin brothers

Allie O'Connor, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

Burlington’s spirit, history and environment will soon be represented by a new city flag, courtesy of a local family. The city of Burlington allocated $6,000 to create a new flag, which was proposed...

The newest edition of the UVM student-run literary arts magazine, Vantage Point Nov. 15. The publication is almost 20 years old and accepts student art of all kinds, ranging from short fiction writing to photography.

Student-run literary magazine feels it deserves better

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor November 29, 2017

As students stress in libraries to finish papers and study for exams, some celebrate the publication of their creative work in a nearly 20 year-old student-run magazine. Vantage Point is UVM’s student-run...

Debut authors discuss writing and race in on-campus talk

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2017

The weather outside may have been chilly, but last Wednesday the Sugar Maple Ballroom was filled with warm tea, comfy chairs and spirited conversation. Authors Lisa Ko and Kaitlyn Greenidge visited...

Radio Bean celebrates its 17th birthday with free coffee and live music Nov. 4. Live music included local band AM Radio along with over 90 other musical acts.

Birthday party celebrates Radio Bean’s commitment to young musicians

Allie O'Connor, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

More than 90 musical acts came together recently in honor of a downtown venues 17th birthday. Radio Bean celebrated the anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 4. The party kicked off at 8am and ended at 2am...

Web magazine publishes local artists work

Web magazine publishes local artists’ work

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor November 14, 2017

After unfurling the plaid scarf from around her neck, Annie Clymer sat down at a rickety, wooden table inside Muddy Waters. She clutched her glass of fresh-pressed juice in two hands, and smiled as...

Kudu Stooge, Vundabar and Snakehips perform at UVM’s annual FallFest concert Oct. 14, 2017 in the Patrick Gym. The event sold out right before doors opened at 8 p.m.

FallFest brings students and music together

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor October 17, 2017

The last time the Patrick Gym was as filled with cheering crowds was during last spring’s March Madness tournament. But this Saturday, instead of erupting after a three-pointer, the crowd of students...

Vermont community members admire the art at the fifth annual “Of Land and Local” art show Oct. 6 at Shelburne Farms. This year’s exhibits focus on watersheds and their impact on the environment.

BCA hosts annual show

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer October 12, 2017

As the recent hurricane season has shown us yet again, the environment is a powerful force. In the upcoming exhibit “Of Land and Local: Watershed,” Burlington City Arts highlights how this force...

Do Confederate monuments have artistic merit?

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor October 4, 2017

In recent months, Americans across the country have been questioning the definition of art and the purpose of monuments in our time. When UVM’s Black Students Union presented a list of of demands...

Readers and writers gather for local festival

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor September 26, 2017

As an English major, I am always looking for ways to further indulge my love of reading and writing. I found such indulgence at the 13th annual Burlington Book Festival. This festival was held...

Music festival captures Burlington’s essence

Kelsey Neubauer September 21, 2017

Higher Ground and Vermont singer-songwriter Grace Potter hosted the Grand Point North Festival for the sixth year in a row. GPN is an annual celebration of local arts and music. An essential part of...

Accomplished poet shares his story in guest lecture

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor September 19, 2017

The sun sparkled through the intricate stained glass of Old Mill’s John Dewey Lounge Friday as students and faculty gathered for an hour with an accomplished poet. David Lehman, an acclaimed American...

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