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

French musician to mix it up in Burly

October 13, 2015

 Hailing from a small town in the north of France and working as a radio host in a suburb of Paris, this artist has since put out three award-winning albums and perform in over 65 countries.  Wax...

Artist Delivered Usual Crude Style

October 13, 2015

As I watched Dave Chappelle go through the motions of his masturbation routines on the Flynn MainStage, I realized that this was the stroke of a genius.“I don’t know fellas, but after I bust a nut...

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...

Artist incorporates ironic comedy into newest album

Emily Daroga October 6, 2015

The sleepy, illusory rock sounds of Kurt Vile continue in his beautiful new album, “b’lieve i’m going down.” Written largely after dark, while his wife and children were asleep, the melodic tunes...

Abortion issues covered in movie

Colin Kamphuis October 6, 2015

If there’s any humor to be found in teenage abortions, “Grandma” certainly uncovered it. Lily Tomlin stars as Elle Reid in “Grandma,” a witty drama-comedy about a recently widowed matriarch helping...

Frontman performs on the sidelines

October 6, 2015

While most frontmen take the stage representing their band, one artist took a more modest approach to his performance. Toro y Moi walked onto Higher Ground’s funkadelic stage decorated with bright neon...

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...

Burlesque tour breezes into Vermont

Izzy Schechter October 6, 2015

When most people think “burlesque,” the word “geeky” usually does not come to mind. However, the world’s geekiest burlesque yet, will take over Higher Ground Oct. 16. The show is performed by...

Series shows life of Escobar

Series shows life of Escobar

Allie Osorno October 2, 2015

As a former enemy of the United States, the notorious Pablo Escobar has earned his own show, which illustrates the violent money-making industry behind cocaine. The original series has recently earned...

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...

Sold out show rocks Higher Ground

September 23, 2015

Electronic dance music has been skyrocketing in popularity especially among our generation, and I was recently able to experience why that it.One reason is because of musicians like Gramatik.Mixing in...

The life of a murderer: New movie depicts life of a notorious Boston gangster

Colin Kamphuis September 23, 2015

Powerfully suspenseful and driven by remarkable performances, “Black Mass” manages to overcome thematic shortcomings through talented performances. The film illustrates the rise and fall of Boston’s...

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