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

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...

Jams heard from the mountain

Autumn Benjamin September 23, 2015

Otis Mountain Get Down, an annual music festival that debuted an incredible lineup with an inspiring amount of talented musicians, left music lovers’ jaws dropped. Otis Mountain Get Down was held Sept....

Nine-piece funk group to return to Higher Ground

September 23, 2015

Adding a new element to the periodic table of funk with their soon-to-be-released album “Digitonium,” Turkuaz plans to give Burlington the first taste of new material.Turkuaz, a nine-piece funk band,...

Band to experiment with visuals

Jill Brookes September 23, 2015

An up-and-coming indie folk band engages the listener on a journey that they both hear, and see. Fans will witness Lord Huron’s mastery of sight and sound at Higher Ground Sept. 22. This will be their...

Art exhibit opens topic of sexuality

Izzy Schechter September 14, 2015

A new exhibit may cause UVM students to question how society influences their view of sexuality. The Fleming Museum introduced the temporary exhibit titled “Sex Objects: Perspectives on Gender and...

Annual festival rocks waterfront

September 14, 2015

Grand Point North Festival, a heady lineup performing in Burlington’s beautiful Waterfront Park, was a night of festivities, flashing  instruments and special guests.Grace Potter, the curator and headliner...

Two strangers travel across the country in a new movie

Colin Kamphuis September 14, 2015

Groundbreaking writer David Foster Wallace appears to have his innermost thoughts and fears laid bare in the new biographical film “The End of The Tour.” In the movie Dave Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg),...

Experiencing arts abroad

Experiencing arts abroad

September 14, 2015

Burlington is well-known for strong community support, especially for artists, but 3000 miles away, the city of Rennes, France is no different.Located in the middle of the city is a community center, known...

Burlington beautified by new murals

Burlington beautified by new murals

Allie Osorno September 2, 2015

What started off as an entrepreneurship project turned into something much larger for two UVM graduates. Ben Weigher and Tim Adreasen are the founders of an arts and boardsport nonprofit called Art on...

After almost 20 years, Dr.Dre comes out with a new prescription

September 2, 2015

It’s been 16 years since “The Chronic 2001” and while this isn’t the fabled “Detox” album we’ve been waiting for, Dr. Dre did not disappoint with “Compton.”The introduction into the album...

Film unites American and Russian agents

Colin Kamphuis September 2, 2015

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, CIA and KGB agents must put aside their bitter rivalry and work together to overcome a new enemy that is attempting to distribute nuclear weapons to the highest bidder. “The...

UVM faculty swings to Juniper Lounge

UVM faculty swings to Juniper Lounge

September 2, 2015

Foot tapping, head nodding jazz will be swinging to Hotel Vermont 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m, Sept. 9.UVM faculty members Tom Cleary and Amber deLaurentis will be lighting up the hotels’ Juniper Lounge...

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