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

Trevor Hall to stop in Btown

March 28, 2012

? Trevor Hall, alternative rock-reggae American singer, lyricist and guitarist, will be headlining at Higher Ground April 1. He will be supported by "America's Got Talent" runner-up singer/guitarist Cas...

Strangefolk reunites in Burlington

March 28, 2012

? Strangefolk will be performing back in their hometown at Higher Ground March 29 and 30. This rock-oriented jam band sold out the venue just days after tickets went on sale, leading them to add the second...

Students shown everyday elegance

March 28, 2012

? Students and alumni dressed in suit jackets and cocktail dresses joined together for a five course meal and a lesson on etiquette March 25.   "An Evening of Elegance" took place in the Livak Ballroom...

Meatout cuts the beef

March 28, 2012

? The Green Mountain Animal Defenders (GMAD) tabled in the Davis Center to promote Meatout on March 20. "Today is Meatout, and we're here to promote a meat-free diet as it relates to the environment and...

Students speak about race, gender, sexuality

March 21, 2012

Race, gender and sexuality play an important role in many aspects of society. March 16 marked the Eighth Annual Race, Gender and Sexuality Conference at UVM. The event, composed of student panelists presenting...

Andrew Bird releases yet another outstanding album

March 21, 2012

? Andrew Bird has always been an outstanding figure in the music scene.  Using violin - in which he has a Bachelor's degree in performance - electric guitar, glockenspiel, voice and even whistling,...

Getting the script right

March 21, 2012

? Producer Jon Kilik's adaption of "The Hunger Games" has soared from a small-scale production and is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The Vermont Cynic had the chance to talk to Kilik,...

Irish Poetry

March 21, 2012

? In lieu of the shamrock, leprechaun, corned beef and cabbage hodgepodge that hit Church Street on March 17, why not honor Burlington's unseasonably warm weather, and the month of St. Patty's, with iced...

Dr. Dog throws audience bone

March 21, 2012

  Audiences received an unexpected four song encore on March 19 at Higher Ground after a high energy performance by Dr. Dog. The evening began with folk band Birdie Busch and the purchase of beer...

Getting the script right

March 21, 2012

? Producer Jon Kilik's adaption of "The Hunger Games" has soared from a small-scale production and is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The Vermont Cynic had the chance to talk to Kilik,...

BTV Beats: St. Patrick’s Day

March 21, 2012

? "Oh my God, they have green Jell-O shots," a girl wearing a bright green bow tie shrieked as she threw a wad of $1 bills at the vendor.   Bros and biddies decked in shades of green roamed the streets...

Corporations are not people’

March 21, 2012

? On March 15, a group of Vermonters gathered at the Ira Allen Chapel to weigh in on questions surrounding big business and corporate spending.  The topic of the meeting was ending corporate personhood,...

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