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

Zeds Dead Concert Review

March 14, 2012

? "As you know, this is Zeds Dead," said Dylan "DC" Mamid as he walked onto the Higher Ground stage with group partner Zach "Hooks" Rapp-RovanStrobe on March 11. The dynamic duo is on their The Living...

Young representative with big ambition

March 14, 2012

? When Kesha Ram launched her campaign for a seat in the state Legislature in 2008, she was a senior at UVM in the midst of writing a thesis and serving a term as SGA president. Nine months later, she...

Mild winter produces early syrup tapping, promises sweet spring Mild winter produces early syrup

March 14, 2012

? If there is anything Vermont knows, it's maple syrup.  The Green Mountain State boasts being the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.  Our climate and soil conditions are...

Eating disorders examined

March 14, 2012

? During the week of Feb. 26, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW) events were held on campus.  NEDAW is a university-supported event held in partner with the National Eating Disorders...

Facebook an ‘easy target’ for robbers

March 14, 2012

? With the emergence of Facebook, Twitter and Google Maps, the ways news spreads, friends keep in touch, and crimes occur have greatly evolved.  Plymouth State University Police Department Investigator...

Daniel Radcliffe trades wizardry for law in ‘The Woman in Black’

March 14, 2012

? Daniel Radcliffe stars as Arthur Kidd, a young father and lawyer, in the 2012 remake of "The Woman in

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

March 14, 2012

? "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was written by Swedish journalist Stieg Larsson, but published posthumously in 2005. Since then, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, along with its sequels in Larsson's...

Up in Smoke

March 14, 2012

? Among the new installments at the Fleming Museum is the exhibit "Up In Smoke," a multicultural display of the ongoing interaction between humans and smoke.  From a 17th century depiction of Amsterdam...

Young the Giant Preview

March 5, 2012

  Despite the fact that Young the Giant has only their debut album and supporting act Grouplove to back them up on Mar. 6 at Higher Ground, they have already sold out. Young the Giant is an American...

Women practice fending off attackers

February 22, 2012

  When someone says the word self-defense, the first image that comes to mind for many is a women repeatedly kicking a guy in the crotch.  Twenty female students are learning that self-defense...

Pizza boasts different crust, variety a must

February 22, 2012

  When looking for a meal that's fast and satisfies the primal hunger of a college student, the best place to go might be a pizza joint.  Single slices of pizza cost only a few bucks and are...

One night on the ‘drunk bus’

February 22, 2012

  The student-dubbed "drunk bus" is much more than a late night ride downtown.  Officially called the Late Night Off-Campus Shuttle, this bus brings students to and from campus and downtown...

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