Open House educates visitors about Vermont’s maple
Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
Freshly fallen snow blanketed the fields of Shelburne Farms as students, community members and children walked through the lively sugarbush. Shelburne Farms hosted their annual Maple Open House March 23 to 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors could tap a maple tree, enjoy freshly made sugar on ...
Women’s Summit empowers audience
Anna Kolosky, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
The air buzzed with chatter, and pop music filled the Grand Maple Ballroom as students found their seats at the fifth annual Women in Leadership Summit. The event, held March 20, was an evening of discussion and listening. Female-identifying leaders within the Burlington and UVM community gathered...
CAS program allows students to take classes elsewhere
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
It’s challenging to find the perfect program: in one university, a place that offers in-depth classes in every possible discipline. However, UVM College of Arts and Sciences Consortium makes it possible to gain the best of both worlds between 3 institutions for CAS students. Since fall...
Caring for cows: students experience farm life at UVM’s dairy barn
Juliet Malkowski, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
In an experience that seems unique to going to school in Vermont, a UVM program allows students to witness the birth of a calf and to name it. “Everyone in the program gets to have a calf, and it gets to be your calf,” senior Ariela Burk, a member of the program, said. UVM’s Cooperative...
BSU Fashion Show breaks from tradition
Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
UVM’s Black Student Union held their annual fashion show Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Center’s Grand Maple Ballroom. This year’s theme was “Paint it Black,” and it defied tradition in many ways. Typically, clothing is the centerpiece of the show, but this year, the models were front a...
UVM hosts local producers for Cheese and Dairy Fest
Bridget Higdon, Culture Editor
February 26, 2019
The sweet aromas of cheese and freshly-scooped ice cream gave busy students a reason to pause last week. UVM hosted its annual Cheese and Dairy Fest Feb. 19 in the Davis Center Atrium. Sponsored by UVM Dining, the event’s aim was to promote cheese and dairy producers in the state of Vermont. ...
Students talk meditation on campus
Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
The walls of most dorms are covered with posters, candles are at risk of confiscation and the shouts of the next door neighbors playing Super Smash Bros make meditation seem like an impossible routine to develop in the college years. Despite this, students and faculty at UVM find ways to reap the ...
Tying the knot: married and engaged students on campus
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
February 15, 2019
When an undergraduate Public Communication major joined Chi Alpha, an on-campus Christian fellowship, she didn’t expect to meet her husband. The average marriage age for women in the U.S is 27 years old and for men is 29, according to the November 2018 U.S. Census. That statistic doesn’t stop some s...
How to spend Valentine’s Day in Burlington
Culture Staff
February 14, 2019
Love is in the air. Burlington might not be known as the city of love, but despite the cold and the snow, it can still be the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether you are with your partner or with your friends, you can enjoy your time together without breaking the bank. After your l...
Students seek mental health help in winter months
Jean MacBride, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Vermont’s dark winters, with their bluster and shadow, leave many studetns struggling with their mental health. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that occurs in nine percent of New England’s population, according to a 2015 study by the National Institute of Health. D...
Students celebrate religion through song
Juliet Malkowski, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
In the center of the room, an individual raises their voice and begins to sing. Eventually, all members are singing, eyes closed, drumming on the desk and creating a song that overtakes the room. The Niggun Collective Club, started by sophomore Navah Fried and senior Alec Collins, is a gathering o...
Pokeworks: Hawaiian cuisine comes to Church Street
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
February 9, 2019
Light wood, white walls and calm music all lend themselves to a relaxed and beachy atmosphere in this new addition to Burlington’s restaurants. Pokeworks, which opened Jan. 9 on Church Street, is the perfect escape from the frigid winter temperatures and blustery winds. Pokeworks specializes...
