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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

Senior Diego Travino grinds a rail in an all gray onesie at the Dawn of the Shred X: the Human SENDipiede rail jam, hosted by the UVM Ski and Snowboard Club Oct. 25.

Rail Jam shreds into its 10th year

Cyrus Oswald, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

“Mo Bamba” was playing in the background as skiers and snowboarders alike came down the miniature trick park set up on Trinity campus. Dawn of the Shred X: the Human SENDipiede rail jam, hosted...

Doctor Dog bassist and singer Toby Leaman steps away from the mic to shred at this years FallFest Oct. 19 at the Patrick Gym. The show opened with student band Father Figuer, followed by Frankie Cosmos and headliner Dr. Dog.

FallFest attracts fans, makes new ones

Allie O'Connor and Kelly Duggan October 27, 2018

Fog swirled through the streams of blue and purple lights, illuminating the instruments and equipment on the stage. Students cheered as silhouettes emerged on stage. UVM Program Board’s annual FallFest...

Cohen Hall: a new home for UVM arts

Cohen Hall: a new home for UVM arts

Marco Cepeda, Staff Writer October 21, 2018

When audience members stepped inside the new building they saw colorful lights and tech equipment around them. The voices of art students whispered with excitement and faculty gathered in circles talking...

The Feverish World Symposium will be happening all over UVM and Burlington Oct. 20 through Oct. 22. The symposium brings artists, lecturers, and activists interested in bringing communities together in order to discuss issues such as climate change.

Feverish World set to take over Burlington

Anna Kolosky, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

In a world that is constantly being faced with new political, environmental and social issues,  Burlington and UVM are working together to figure out how to tackle these issues. The Feverish World...

Father Figuer, which has only been a part of the Burlington scene since January, have a sound that according to the UPB concert planning committee, compliments that of Dr. Dog and Frankie Cosmos. The band, comprised of four female UVM students, are performing at FallFest 2018 Oct. 5.

All-female band to open FallFest

Sarah Robinson, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

The UVM Program Board announced Oct. 5 that artists Dr. Dog, Frankie Cosmos and UVM band Father Figuer will be performing at FallFest 2018. It is the job of UPB’s concert planning committee to find...

Fashion at UVM: Q&A

Fashion at UVM: Q&A

Cyrus Oswald, Staff Writer October 12, 2018

I caught up with sophomore Eva Mazura Oct. 4 to talk about clothes, self-expression and crocs. From Chicago, she can be seen around campus wearing all sorts of clothes: dull or colorful, baggy or tight,...

Senior Alexander Ellis and Mack Baker are the editors for Crossroads magazine. Crossroads magazine is an independent, student-run poetry magazine, distributed monthly at Muddy Waters, Uncommon Grounds, Pure Pop Records and the Light Club Lamp Shop.

Poets meet at the crossroads with new magazine

Anna Kolonsky, Staff Writer October 4, 2018

On a sunny day in Henderson’s, two jean jacket-clad students sat in cushy chairs as they talked excitedly. Graduate student Alexander Ellis and junior Mak Baker are editors for Crossroads magazine,...

Centennial Woods, located just across from the medical center and behind Centennial Field, has many trails that are perfect for running, walking, and birding.

Near and far: trails to try this fall

Gordon Coates, Culture Columnist September 28, 2018

Views for miles in all directions, a new perspective, a greater appreciation for life and a good workout all come from summiting one of the many mountains within an hour’s drive from UVM.  Whether...

Daniel Cortez stands in front of a flag displaying a collage of flags from different Latin American countries Sept. 15. outside of the Davis Center. The flag and ceremony commemorated the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Club seeks representation with flag raising

Mateo Cardenas-Clarimon, Staff Writer September 27, 2018

A breeze blew across the oval as a crowd slowly gathered outside of the Davis Center. Students and Alianza Latinx members stood in the shade as they waited for the event to begin. Alianza Latinx,...

Members of the Arts Initiative learning community, located on Trinity Campus, covered the windows of McAuley hall with inspirational and artistic messages.

“TrinCity:” a new home for arts and creativity on campus

Sarah Robinson, Staff Writer September 21, 2018

Tucked away on Colchester Avenue, past the UVM Medical Center and adjacent to the town of Winooski, lies Trinity campus, now a conflicting home for artists and creators. Also known as North campus,...

TREK expands programming to include mountain biking and LGBTQ groups

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer September 14, 2018

Miles of lush green forests and stark mountains make up the Vermont wilderness, perfect for hiking, skiing and college. TREK is a program for UVM first-year and transfer students that takes place the...

Daphne Wells ’06 replaced Pat Brown as the director of Student Life at the beginning of this year. As a graduate of UVM’s Higher Education Student Affairs Master’s degree program, Wells has over 13 years of experience in Student Life.

Student Life has new leadership

Jean MacBride, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

The office was bathed in sunlight. A house plant and tea pot sat on the window sill. This summer, Daphne Wells ‘06 took the office of Pat Brown as the new director of Student Life. She...

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