Trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween at Horse Barn
Maryann Makosiej, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
A sea of trick-or-treaters went stall to stall collecting candy from student handlers and their costume-clad horses. The Halloween Barn event was held on Monday, October 28 at the UVM Horse Barn. It was a student-run, faculty-supported effort led by the Animal and Veterinary Science department. Adult...
OLLI lets older dogs learn new tricks
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
When typical college students enroll in a class, the doom of an impending exam looms on the horizon. Often, it’s impossible to relax and enjoy the content of the class. While this is not a reality for most UVM students, it is for some older adults who are committed to continuing to learn. ...
Hand-poked tattoos rise in popularity
Kellyn Doerr, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Dip, poke and repeat. Tons of people are going under the needle to get new ink, and it’s not in the traditional method of tattooing with a gun. People have been practicing this art for thousands of years. The art has even been traced back to ancient Egypt, Rome and the Victorian era, accordi...
Students bring awareness to assault
Isabella Ross, Staff Writer
November 2, 2019
Dressed in however they chose, protestors left Waterman Oct. 28 to demonstrate that clothing, or lack thereof, does not equal consent. UVM SlutWalk was started by Brianna Ball ‘18 in 2017. It has been run for the past two years by senior Riri Stuart-Thompson, a member of the Womyn of Color c...
No tricks, only treats for VT families
Jenny Koppang, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
In this most eerie season, Burlington parents can attest that trick-or-treating in a college town is decidedly not the spookiest part of Halloween. With this holiday comes hoards of college-aged witches and ghouls partaking in family- unfriendly festivities, though these rowdy shenanigans are not...
Ghostly guide to UVM’s haunted halls
Kate Germain, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Bronze leaves swirl and nights grow longer, making UVM a whole lot spookier. UVM is no exception to the haunted essence of Burlington in the fall. Many students are eerily aware of the most unsettling spots on campus, and they have something to say about it. ROYALL TYLER THEATRE Royall Ty...
Sladers live sustainably together
Christa Guzman, Staff Writer
October 19, 2019
String lights illuminated the walls and people huddled into any free space they could find as musicians, poets, storytellers and beyond took the stage. Students flock to the Slade Coffee Haus every other Thursday night for an open mic. Slade Ecological Co-op, an off campus housing option for stude...
Prism Center turns 20 years old
Jean MacBride, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Speeches and solidarity filled the Alumni House during the Prism Center’s 20th anniversary celebration. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, the Prism Center held its 20th anniversary party on Oct. 4 in the Alumni House. Students and faculty gathered to c...
Hey UVM, welcome to my dorm
Kellyn Doerr, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
The luxurious twin XL provided by Residential Life is no longer just a place to watch Netflix with your tinder date or have mental breakdowns. With way too many Amazon Prime orders and quite a few Target runs on your mom’s credit card, many college students today have found their room can be a dazzl...
Student podcasters bring NYC to BTV
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
Three friends and roommates from the Bronx, New York, gather around a mic once a week to let loose. No Cap is a podcast created by senior engineering majors Keven Borges, Rafael Peralta and Antonio Jackson. No Cap began in February 2019 after the Black Student Union Fashion Show at UVM. It’s a weekly podcast...
Acceptance and inclusion at Burlington Pride
Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
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
September 16, 2019
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...
