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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

Hamburger helper: mom’s favorite rapper?

Hamburger helper: mom’s favorite rapper?

April 13, 2016

The April Fools’ mixtape, “Watch the Stove” by Hamburger Helper fooled us all, garnering four million plays on Soundcloud in its first three days. And for good reason – it’s surprisingly alright....

Illustration by ALYSSA HANDELMANN

Film tells a touching story

April 9, 2016

A stubborn homeless woman and an introverted playwright make an unlikely pair in “The Lady in the Van.”The film is based off the true story of Mary Shepherd (Maggie Smith), a homeless woman who lived...

Young comedian laughs off travel dilemma

Young comedian laughs off travel dilemma

April 8, 2016

Although audience members had to wait for over an hour, Friday’s comedy show was better late than never. Comedian Jermaine Fowler’s free performance in the Grand Maple Ballroom was originally set to...

Author M.T. Anderson talks about his new book “Symphony for the City of the Dead” in the Fletcher Free Library March 31. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic

Author analyzes history of symphony

April 7, 2016

The interplay between art and history is often overlooked.Bestselling author M.T. Anderson reminded his audience of the remarkable way art and history can intertwine during an evening of literature and...

Artist interprets America

Artist interprets America

March 31, 2016

Art is often up for interpretation, evoking ideas unbounded in space or time. Erik Hougen, a young artist living and working in Brooklyn, describes his new exhibition as taking place in a “floating time...

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Funk band takes over Higher Ground

Allie Osorno March 31, 2016

A local Burlington venue was taken over by funk junkies last Friday.     Turkuaz, a nine-piece band from Brooklyn, brought their “powerhouse” funk to Higher Ground March 25. The band released...

Illustration by ALYSSA HANDELMANN

‘Cloverfield’ sequel strays from the original

March 30, 2016

After six years, the second film in the “Cloverfield” franchise has hit theaters and is just as anxiety inducing as the first.The sequel, “10 Cloverfield Lane,” is a whirlwind of suspense and apocalyptic...

Works from the “Communicating Color” exhibit are on display in the Livak Fireplace Lounge March 19. The pieces were created as part of a silkscreen printmaking class. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic

Student prints splash color in Davis Center

March 25, 2016

While Vermont’s landscape is still just a monotonous mix of browns this spring, bright colors can be found on the fourth floor of the Davis Center. Art from the course “Printmaking: Silkscreen” is...

Self-described nomadic disco punk trio Bison performs at Battle of the Bands March 18. The group won the chance to be the opening act at SpringFest. Jen Ramirez/The Vermont Cynic

Bands battle for the SpringFest stage

Jensen Wainwright March 24, 2016

The UVM Battle of The Bands drew an enthusiastic crowd to campus and downtown this week. The event kicked off March 14 in Brennan’s Pub in the Davis Center and culminated with a final battle March...

Marvel’s witty superhero makes it to the big screen

Marvel’s witty superhero makes it to the big screen

March 24, 2016

From lines like, “Time to make the chimi-fucking-changas!” to masturbation references, Deadpool is definitely not a typical superhero movie.  The movie follows Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), an ex-special...

Rap album preaches to sinners

March 18, 2016

One Compton rapper has successfully fused jazz sounds and hip-hop instrumentals with iconic Christian imagery and ideology.Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, “untitled unmastered.” is the culmination...

Documentary delves into economic and social issues

Documentary delves into economic and social issues

March 17, 2016

If anyone likes to show how backward America is, it’s Michael Moore.Moore, who directed “Bowling for Columbine” and the highest grossing documentary of all time “Fahrenheit 9/11,” is back after...

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