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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

Professor Profile: Margo Thompson

Andrew Woods February 2, 2004

Margo Thompson speaks softly, walks confidently, and extrudes a subtle confidence that appears at once to indicate an academic stability and comfort rarely found in the academic halls of UVM. Margo Thompson...

Jazz It Up

Michael David Spies February 2, 2004

On Thursday, January 29th, the best of the contemporary, and the old school jazz cats in the scene, came through to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival. If there was ever any question...

16 Things You Didn’t Know About Howard Dean

Carly Baldwin February 2, 2004

1. Although he is often perceived as being very liberal, Dean actually represented the more conservative sector of the Vermont Democratic party.2. He has a son in his late teens and a daughter in her...

Fleming Displays Asian Art

Press Release February 2, 2004

There has been extraordinary behind-the-scenes activity in the area of Asian art at the University of Vermont's Fleming Museum during the past few years. The fruits of this activity can be enjoyed by all...

Big Fish Big Success

Lisa Redmond February 2, 2004

Tim Burton has done it again. If you loved the imaginative plots, settings, and characters of Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you will truly appreciate Burton's latest film,...

An Interview With Daniel Fogel(?)

Michael Blouin February 2, 2004

I've decided that it's time I showed my true journalistic colors. Too many people are beginning to think of me as an entertainer. I am not here to tell jokes or to say ridiculous things for your amusement....

Wife to Bible: Get A Job

Dick Fischer February 2, 2004

Biblical literalism often is blamed as a leading cause of conflict between creationists and evolutionary scientists. Battles are waged in school boards and textbook committees every year over whether...

Fogel Can’t be Trusted, Says Local Hipster

Nick Bewley January 26, 2004

For months I had heard about the infamous "round table" discussions, forums in which the students of this university are invited to meet with their noble leader, Daniel Mark Fogel. I had deliberated for...

Why is This Crap on Every Channel?

Ben Wilson January 26, 2004

So the president of these United States delivered his State of the Union address this past week. GW opened his speech with a rather long-winded diatribe about terrorism, American military action in the...

So So-Cal Surfing, Bra

Scott Woodruff January 26, 2004

The motto of any East Coast surfer is: "Take what you can get and be happy with it." As sad as this may be, it is very true. Waves tend to pound the Eastern seaboard consistently once a year in the fall...

In Which I Discover That Nebraska is Cool

Natalie Powers January 26, 2004

Your humble Arts & Entertainment Editor heard that there would be a CYNIC TRAVEL ISSUE, and immediately made travel arrangements. Yes, folks, I ventured to Omaha, Nebraska, the home of the Cornhuskers...

The Simple Life: Americans sure do love sex and ignorance

Nolan Albarelli January 26, 2004

Recently the ratings-starved network Fox aired The Simple Life, yet another reality television show in what seems like an endless slew. After coming off a major ratings flop with its sequel The Next Joe...

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