Composer performs in protest for 24 hours straight
Willow Scherwinski, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
In the middle of the night Oct. 24, young Burlingtonians hopped from bar to bar along Church Street while a lone violin song fought to be heard. Violinist, composer and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain began his 24-hour performance at noon Oct. 24 outside of Burlington’s City Hall. Roumain hoped his song “Protest Song...
Students bring awareness to assault
Isabella Ross, Staff Writer
November 2, 2019
Dressed in however they chose, protestors left Waterman Oct. 28 to demonstrate that clothing, or lack thereof, does not equal consent. UVM SlutWalk was started by Brianna Ball ‘18 in 2017. It has been run for the past two years by senior Riri Stuart-Thompson, a member of the Womyn of Color c...
Diwali brings light to UVM
Sarah Robinson, Culture Editor
November 1, 2019
Silence permeated the audience as UVM President Suresh Garimella and his wife, Lakshmi, knelt to light the ceremonial lamp that signals the beginning of the festival. The Indian Students Association held their annual Diwali celebration Oct. 27 in Grand Maple Ballroom. Diwali is the Hindu festi...
No tricks, only treats for VT families
Jenny Koppang, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
In this most eerie season, Burlington parents can attest that trick-or-treating in a college town is decidedly not the spookiest part of Halloween. With this holiday comes hoards of college-aged witches and ghouls partaking in family- unfriendly festivities, though these rowdy shenanigans are not...
Ghostly guide to UVM’s haunted halls
Kate Germain, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Bronze leaves swirl and nights grow longer, making UVM a whole lot spookier. UVM is no exception to the haunted essence of Burlington in the fall. Many students are eerily aware of the most unsettling spots on campus, and they have something to say about it. ROYALL TYLER THEATRE Royall Ty...
Production of Halloween classic does the time warp
Anya Kauffman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
A group of UVM students are preparing to leave their audience invincibly fabulous this Halloween season. The cast will perform a cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Roxy Cinema. The show is free for UVM students. The group will perform the show in its t...
Boys Cruise brings more than music
Emma Adams, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019
The four members of Boys Cruise knocked one another to the floor and kicked in synchrony as they performed songs from their first album, “Jerry.” Sophomores Jake Flaherty, Joey Krouse, Jackson Halus and Jake Moran go by their stage names Johnny Clarke, Joey Rolo, Jack Parker and Jake Scott, resp...
“Joker” evokes sympathy for the ultimate anti-hero
Evan Peck, Culture Columnist
October 25, 2019
A roar of laughter erupts from a dimly lit comedy club. As the comedian sets up the next joke, one distinct high-pitched cackle inappropriately isolates itself from the crowd. This sad and lonely man with no sense of humor is soon to become known as the infamous villain, the Joker. The movie “...
Behind the scenes of Fallfest’s lineup
Kellyn Doerr, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
Princess Nostalgia, 99 Neighbors and Coast Modern have already left the stage of FallFest 2019, but there’s more to these performers than the set they gave on Saturday. Coast Modern, a duo hailing from the West Coast, consists of members Luke Atlas and Coleman Trapp. The duo said they were excite...
Literary magazine hosts reading at downtown venue
Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Student poets walked onto the stage, stood straight in front of the glitzy golden curtain, faced the audience and began to speak. Light Club Lamp Shop hosted a poetry reading evening Oct. 14. The Gist, UVM’s literary arts magazine, was the featured act for students to share their poetry with the great...
FallFest 2019 attracts hundreds
Natalie Charron, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
Patrick Gym was filled with an energetic crowd during this year’s FallFest. UVM Program Board’s annual FallFest concert was held 8 p.m. Oct. 19 in Patrick Gym. “Over 1,500 people came tonight,” junior Indy Jeremy, a UPB concert committee chair, said. Jeremy said UPB sold around 2,100 tickets, which is 300...
Newest “Big Mouth” season answers the questions you’re afraid to ask
Emma Shapera, Culture Columnist
October 20, 2019
I think it’s safe to say that getting older never stops being terrifying, but as college students we have maybe half our shit figured out. Thankfully, your favorite animated middle school squad is back. Netflix’s original series “Big Mouth” is back to keep answering the questions we still might be too afraid to ask about sexuality and growing up. “Big M...
