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

Beloved blonde lawyer debuts in Burlington

April 7, 2015

New England’s largest community theater company is going pink this spring.Lyric Theatre Company will be performing “Legally Blonde: The Musical” April 9-12, putting on five shows on the main stage...

Burlington warms up to the ‘WildLife’

April 1, 2015

Two local entrepreneurs are expanding what it means to be a clothing shop.Wild Life, a clothing store in downtown Burlington, is the second business venture of Nicholas Dagostino and Dave Mullin, who also...

Student theater group makes a ‘super-comedy’

Josh Holz April 1, 2015

Student actors and director have worked together to create the University Players’ first completely student-produced play of the year. “What Happened After Superhero Con” will be performed in Billings...

Taste-testing the new three-course album

March 31, 2015

Unmeasurable quantities of envy-inspiring food have thickened his already stout frame, and the artist rubs shoulders with culinary superstars like Michael White and Mario Batali.Action Bronson’s recent...

Jazz-rock returns to Burlington

Jon Zinter March 31, 2015

Students are excited for the return of a funky smooth pianist to Vermont. Marco Benevento, a jazz -rock artist, will be playing Signal Kitchen, April 4. Sophomore Josh Ross said he looks forward to the...

Film captures Russian culture

Colin Kamphuis March 31, 2015

“Leviathan” tells the story of one Russian family’s struggle against a corrupt government that threatens to take away the land they’ve lived on for generations. Mayor Vadim, played by Roman Madyanov,...

This year at SpringFest: A ferris wheel

March 31, 2015

The SpringFest posters around campus are advertising more than just the bands this year.“Did you know there is going to be a ferris wheel at SpringFest this year?” said Annie Stevens, vice provost...

Glass gallery offers more for students

March 24, 2015

The art of glassblowing has fascinated humans for centuries. Local shops are keeping the art form alive and well.Bern Gallery, a glass shop in Burlington not only offers a wide selection of handmade pipes,...

Students plan their festival season

Jon Zinter March 24, 2015

Festival season is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about where you and your friends will go for a three-day binge of music, arts and community. The lineups are rolling out. Festivals offer...

“Foxcatcher” wrestles with the after effects of success

Colin Kamphuis March 24, 2015

A reclusive, eccentric billionaire and a world champion wrestler team up to train for the 1988 Olympics in the five-time Oscar-nominated movie, “Foxcatcher.” Rather than focusing solely on the athlete’s...

Kendrick’s ‘allegory of the hood’

March 24, 2015

Kendrick Lamar released the most anticipated album of the year, which is more of a philosophical message than a rap album.Kendrick Lamar’s message in “To Pimp a Butterfly” reflects one similar to...

UVM teacher translates Dantes Divine Comedy

UVM teacher translates Dante’s “Divine Comedy”

March 22, 2015

Reading Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy” is an upward spiritual journey, not only for the story’s narrator, but also for the reader, who may be surprised to discover that the 700-year-old poem...

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