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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Movie draws in history buffs

Colin Kamphuis April 29, 2015

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...

Pop duo returns to scene

Allie Osorno April 21, 2015

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...

Vampire movie sucks fans in

April 21, 2015

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...

Tolkien fans turn up like Hobbits

April 15, 2015

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...

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