Acceptance and inclusion at Burlington Pride
Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
1 day ago
The sun shone down on the smiling faces of Burlingtonians as Church Street bloomed into a rainbow of support and pride. The annual Burlington Pride Parade and Festival took place on Sunday, Sept. 8. UVM faculty and staff marched with various groups and community members at this year’s event. A large ...
Alianza Latinx kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising ceremony
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
2 days ago
Latin music echoed across the Davis Center circle as a group of students and staff danced and chatted. Alianza Latinx, an identity group for Latinx and Hispanic students, held a flag-raising event outside the Davis Center Sept. 13. In total, over forty students and faculty members gathered in t...
Minority gamers deserve a voice
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
4 days ago
I love the gaming community, I really do. I think it’s full of amazing people who are able to appreciate innovative games and experiences. I’ve made lifelong friends with fellow gamers through our shared passion for video games. However, it has been made abundantly clear that most of the ...
Interfaith Center hosts Pride service
Jean MacBride, Staff Writer
5 days ago
Sometimes a forbidden symbol in religious institutions, a rainbow LGBT flag covered the back wall of the Interfaith Center as attendees sat together in unity. The UVM Interfaith Center held a religious service Sept. 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and LGBT resilience. The eve...
A musician’s necessary hiatus causes fan heartbreak
Sarah Robinson, Culture Editor
6 days ago
I’m in mourning. Grief, loneliness and isolation surround me. Why, you ask? Mitski has deleted all her social media accounts and announced an “indefinite” break from touring. In reference to a Sept. 7 concert in New York City, Mitski tweeted: “This will be my last show indefinitely, and I...
Student-run barn combines equestrians and education
Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
The smell of hay, freshly mowed grass and barn animals mingled with the early morning breeze. Riders comfortably settled into the hustle of barn life that began at 9 a.m. Located at 430 Spear St, the Ellen A. Hardacre Equine Center houses the UVM Horse Barn Co-op. The UVM Horse Bar...
Sex education expert offers non-judgemental advice
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff writer
September 4, 2019
Honesty, humor and inclusivity are pillars of Jenna Emerson’s practice. Posters covered her office as she spoke about her path to professionalism. Living Well’s sex education expert Jenna Emerson first became interested in sexuality education while taking a gender and sexuality class as an u...
Summer internships yield valuable work experience
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
While the school year is crammed with classes, course work and extracurriculars, for some the summer is just as action packed. Between internships, jobs and summer fun, many UVM students were busy learning and expanding their horizons this summer. Sophomore Kelsey Deemer worked as a camp ...
UVM cannabis consumption reaches a new high
Mills Sparkman, Summer Editor
August 15, 2019
UVM has been ranked the top school in the nation for cannabis consumption, according to the latest rankings from the Princeton Review. Also in the top five were the University of Rhode Island, Wesleyan University and Skidmore College, according to an August 9 VTDigger article. Every year...
SpringFest 2019
Jack Eccleston, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
The line spread all the way down Main street as thousands of excited festival goers flocked to catch some of the east coast’s finest rappers perform at UVM. SpringFest 2019, a block party hosted by the UVM Program Board, was held on April 27 in the Jeffords Parking Lot. Although it threatened t...
Community and students show up for Wellness 5K
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
April 26, 2019
Despite the rain and overcast weather, several hundred students and community members gathered on the indoor tennis courts and turf of the Patrick Gym for the fourth annual 4/20 5K for Wellness April 20. At the same time, students from all across campus trekked to Redstone campus to participate in a ...
Culture Staff Recommends: fun things to try the next time you get high
April 25, 2019
Whether you’re toking up on your own or sharing with a group, check out what the Culture staff recommends for high time entertainment and grub. The Joy of Painting Jonathan Greenberg Bob Ross’s series is a must watch. No matter your current state of mind, it is impossible not to ...
