The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Models walk up and down the runway during the 13th annual STRUT! Fashion Show Sept. 9.

Art Hop fashion show displays local designers’ work

Isabella Alessandrini September 13, 2017

On Saturday, models traipsed down a gleaming runway to the DJ’s beat as cameras flashed and spectators swooned. The glamorous, high-energy atmosphere could have been found in any fashion capital–...

Burlington celebrates the 25th anniversary of local artist festival

Addie Beach, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

Visiting Burlington’s South End 25 years ago, people walking around would have seen empty warehouses and crumbling buildings. Unless you were one of a few artists, that is—then you saw potential. Last...

Jeddy’s final jam

Jack Carmody September 9, 2017

Almost an hour past the 11 p.m. end time, Jeddy continued to blast out song after song to their eager crowd. The band brought fans off their feet with their energy level then grounded them again with goofy...

Student-run celebration mirrors Caribbean culture

Anna Gibson May 4, 2017

Students gathered downtown to celebrate Latin and Caribbean culture in the spirit of an annual celebration observed on islands worldwide. Long before the spring warmth arrived, three student groups...

Students painted letters to be displayed at SpringFest.

Music, dancing and face painting return to UVM for annual SpringFest concert

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor May 3, 2017

UVM students finally got to trade-in their heavy winter coats and knit hats for shorts and sunglasses this past Saturday at the University’s annual SpringFest celebration. After having their tickets...

Student art is displayed at Feldmans Bagels in the South End. The exhibit will run through April 30.

Students create pretzel-inspired charcoal drawings

Healy Fallon April 27, 2017

One local breakfast eatery is showing off some of its finest products in the best way possible, all thanks to two classes of UVM students. Leslie Fry, a local artist and an adjunct lecturer of studio...

WRUV hosts live music in their D.C studio

Anna Gibson April 26, 2017

WRUV, UVM’s student-run radio station since 1955, is well-known both on and off campus. What fewer people may know is that the station features two central programs outside of normal DJ hours. WRUV...

Members of the Burlington community sample chili at the fifth annual Queen City Chili Cook-Off April 15. All proceeds from the cook-ff, which took place at Nectars, went to Burlington Firefighters Association

Community comes together for chili contest

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor April 19, 2017

My parents make the best chili. In fact, I love it so much that it’s the meal I ask to eat almost every year for my birthday. So when I heard Nectar’s was holding its fifth Annual Queen City Chili-Cook...

Saudi band uses show to bridge cultures in Vermont

Kim Henry April 15, 2017

In a period of tension in U.S.-Middle East relations, a Saudi artist works to dispel misconceptions of Muslim culture. The Vermont Council on World Affairs hosted an event for musical and cultural...

UVM’s orchestra performs domestic debut

Jack Carmody April 15, 2017

A classical Japanese piece made its debut Saturday night at a concert that was so full people were sitting in the aisles. The University Symphony Orchestra played the North American debut of Japanese...

Exploring how a student band forms

Nieva Schemm April 7, 2017

Four boys milled around the basement practice room of the Wing Davis Wilks complex on a quiet weekday night, tuning electric guitars and plugging in amps. Will Hanley, a tall, gangly sophomore, sat...

Students join local music scene to make their mark at legendary Burlington venue

Mariel Wamsley, Assistant Managing Editor April 7, 2017

Bathed in fog and purple light, five UVM students nodded in unison on stage to a funk beat. The college-aged audience grinned and closed its eyes, swaying together to the band’s groove. Together,...

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