Since opening in 1998, one music venue has been a standby for UVM students and Burlington residents alike.“I think Higher Ground more than elsewhere is for calmer crowds,”  sophomore Gemma Rossi said....

History is rarely portrayed from the perspective of both sides. However, “’71” tells the story of English soldiers, Irish freedom fighters and civilians caught in Northern Ireland’s struggle for...

The clicking of heels and melodies of Waltz from the campus recreation studio are courtesy of the ballroom team, a competitive part of the Swing and Salsa Society.Senior Chelsea Davidson and her partner,...

The UVM theater department attracts hundreds of prospective students every year, many from local high schools.One student is Burlington High School alumna and junior Kaitie Bessette. “I’ve been seeing...

Spring is in the air and pop rock is warming up Burlington’s music scene. The five-member indie pop band Cheerleader will be playing at Higher Ground April 24.  “I like the upbeat positivity,”...

For five years, Ratatat fans were left in the dark, wondering what the band was up to. The feeling when Ratatat released “Cream on Chrome” April 11 was similar to the pivotal scene in “The Lion...

The mockumentary genre has a unique niche in the movie industry.While having huge potential, films often struggle to balance comedy with absurdity. “What We Do in the Shadows” has no such trouble and...

SpringFest 2015 will be the last one ever held on the Chittenden Buckham Wills green, and a replacement location has yet to be determined.Due to the upcoming demolition of the “shoeboxes,” construction...

Lafayette Hall was taken over by creatures of Middle-earth this weekend.The 12th annual Tolkien in Vermont Conference, put on by UVM’s Tolkien Club, filled Lafayette April 10-12. The three-day gathering...

One European music star is embarking on his first tour of the U.S. – first stop, Vermont.Italian singer and songwriter Raphael Gualazzi will be playing a free show at Southwick Music Recital Hall, 7...

UVM students going to Nectar’s this week should expect funk. The Fritz will be performing at Nectar’s in downtown Burlington April 15 and 21 as part of their spring tour. The Fritz’s website describes...

If you’re looking for a film that provides a thoughtful experience and leaves a lasting mark on the viewer, you should keep looking. If, however, you’re looking for a two-hour escapist movie full...