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

String Cheese Invades UVM

October 20, 2003

On October 8, 2003, The String Cheese Incident came to UVM to spread their lighthearted grooves to a student body awaiting them with open arms. While surprisingly tickets were still available at the...

The Enigmatic Life of Ira Allen

October 20, 2003

Ira Allen, a prominent figure in Vermont history, can not be labeled easily-unlike his brother Ethan. Ethan is seen today, quite accurately, as a fighter, a drunkard, a leader of the common man, and an...

English Majors’ Union Rebirth Underway

October 20, 2003

Five years after the English Majors' Union had nearly fizzled out of memory, the University of Vermont's faculty and English students are reviving the union. Under the direction of senior Jane Jarecki...

Vermont International Film Festival Brings Danny Glover, More

October 20, 2003

The 14th annual Vermont International Film Festival showcased a number of films ranging from several animated shorts to the gritty, tense documentaries that highlighted the festival. The festival centered...

Faculty Profile: Deri Meier

October 20, 2003

Professor Frederic, "Deri" Meier walks into classroom 003 in the basement of Kalkin Hall at exactly 2:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon. He carries an L.L. Bean tote bag that has been well loved over the years....

Arnold Wins In California, Comes to UVM

October 13, 2003

Arnold's Terminator 3 rises on campus. Saturday 10/18 - 8PM & 11PM - CC Theater - Free. A decade has passed since John Connor (Nick Stahl) helped prevent Judgment Day and save mankind from mass destruction....

ThinkFast Game Show Hits UVM

October 13, 2003

What: ThinkFast is the nation's first mobile audience response trivia-based game show brought to the college market. ThinkFast allows up to 500 participants the opportunity to test their knowledge and...

INTERVIEW: Jack Black Lets Loose on Rock

October 6, 2003

Actor Jack Black let college journalists from across the country pick his brain in a recent phone interview. Black -- whose resume includes acting, singing, writing and stand-up comedy -- answered questions...

Remarkable Rembrandt

October 6, 2003

It's not the usual thing these days in 21st Century America to attend an exhibit that requires either very good eyesight or a magnifying plate to view the works of art. Great art, however, as Provost...

Thomas Naylor on Vermont, George Bush, and Secession

October 3, 2003

A self proclaimed Rage Against The Machine fan, Thomas Naylor stands well over six feet tall and has a list of credentials many academics can only dream of; Thomas H. Naylor, former Professor Emeritus...

The Late Late Review

September 29, 2003

Jones Beach TheaterSeptember 13, 2003Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers have delivered yet another spectacular performance. The Peppers are on what is probably their best tour yet. They...

Ah-chooo!

September 29, 2003

God bless you, my dear. Yup, folks, cold season has started up again so you may have noticed people sniffling, coughing or sneezing in class. Or just not coming to class at all. But before you get grossed...

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