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

Adapted tale lures hipsters

November 2, 2009

"Where the Wild Things Are" may be a movie based on Maurice Sendak's children's book, but it's  definitely not a childish take on the classic tale. Spike Jonze's film adaptation expands the short...

Burlington artists dabble in dark arts

October 26, 2009

From neon skulls to knitted dissected frogs, the Dark Arts exhibit at South Burlington's Nightmare Vermont, an interactive haunted house, unmasks the creepy side of art.The exhibit features work by 12...

The Songs of a Saint

October 26, 2009

Fitting comfortably into the slew of quirky-cool singer-songwriters alongside the likes of Regina Spektor and Jenny Lewis, St. Vincent — a.k.a. Annie Clark — is making a name for herself in...

Activist book shows how to change the world

October 26, 2009

Suggestions ranging from flossing your teeth to becoming an ambassador to Africa characterize  "Generation Change," a new book co-authored by Jayan Kalathil and Melissa Bolton-Klinger that speaks...

Creative lit mag spotlights local artists, writers

October 19, 2009

In Burlington's lively arts scene, writing and literary arts journal est provides a grassroots outlet for local artists and writers.Started last December by artist Heather Bischoff and writer and senior...

Navigating the Napoleonic influence on Egyptian art

October 19, 2009

Literature and art fuse together in "Napoleon on the Nile" to tell the story of Napoleon Bonaparte's thwarted endeavor to add Egypt to his growing French empire.The historical exhibit was brought to the...

Of Montreal brings some drama to Fall Fest

October 16, 2009

The second annual Fall Fest marked the midpoint of the fall semester with an explosion of art, dancing and catchy electropop.    A massive crowd crammed into Patrick Gymnasium to dance,...

Not for the easily offended

October 11, 2009

    "If you saw a leprechaun standing outside your shower, would you scream or know it meant you no harm?" This odd question is one of the many that David Sedaris receives while on his book...

Friendship defines Abraham Backfur

October 11, 2009

A group of four scruffy, unkempt college-aged students emerged from Slade Hall last Monday.En route to UVM's greenhouse, someone walking by might think that they're planning on gardening that afternoon.Rather,...

Sixth-annual film fest brings both lost and found film shorts to Main Street Landing

October 11, 2009

Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett want the video of that cable access show your mom had in the ‘80s.The pair of friends will host the Found Footage Festival together, collecting kitschy VHS tapes and...

Michael Moore and Senator Sanders Call For Change

October 11, 2009

Michael Moore's newest documentary entitled "Capitalism: A Love Story" explores the American economy through its capitalistic tendencies.    Much like Moore's other documentaries, such as...

Of Montreal brings high energy to UVM

October 11, 2009

UVM students and members of the public crowded into Patrick Gymnasium tonight, hoping to hear Of Montreal and to get a glimpse of their skits, antics and outfits.    The UVM Hit Paws co-ed...

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