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James Williamson, Senior Lecturer for UVM’s English Department sits in his office surrounded by books Feb. 16. Williamson is one of three other College of Arts and Sciences professors who have recently been laid off due to the budget cuts.

“On a human level, this is the most disrespectful way to go about things:” English professor reflects on time at UVM, dismissal

March 17, 2021

Cynic Debate

October 27, 2020
Students react to a unique first presidential debate

Students react to a unique first presidential debate

October 15, 2020
Junior Claire Smith poses for a photo Sept. 10. “If I see people out and about downtown, it’s not strange because everyone’s living there, but when I go to campus it’s a weird in-between,” Smith said.

Students manage COVID inconveniences

September 15, 2020
A look at the last days on campus

A look at the last days on campus

April 24, 2020
Rapper Prince Lood performs during the Battle of the Bands competition, March 4. Lood opened the third night of the three-night competition.

Battle of the Bands shows off student talent

March 19, 2020
Weightlifting team snatches victories

Weightlifting team snatches victories

February 19, 2020
Student artist explores a new medium

Student artist explores a new medium

January 29, 2020
(Image Source: NETFLIX): The film “The Devil We Know” was screened Nov. 7 as a part of the CDAE film festival. Eight people attended the movie, and only three stayed through the entire showing.

CDAE Film Festival attendance lower than expected

November 15, 2019
Queen City Ghostwalk leader Thea Lewis speaks during a tour, Oct. 4. Lewis has been operating the tour, which brings guests around downtown Burlington and features several landmarks, since 2002.

Burlington ghostwalk: two culture writers’ critiques

October 11, 2019
Community fostered in Burlington nonprofit

Community fostered in Burlington nonprofit

October 1, 2019
Harvest Cafe (CYRUS OSWALD)

[Photo] UVMMC’s Harvest Cafe: an unexpected comfort

September 10, 2019
Comedian Mike Birbiglia talks on “The Tonight Show,” June 24. Birbiglia will be performing in the Grand Maple Ballroom 7 p.m. Sept. 2.

Mike Birbiglia to perform at Labor Day comedy show

September 1, 2019
A student rolls a joint in his dorm room on April 20 in preparation for 4/20. “There’s this whole stigma around buying weed. Like you go into a place to buy weed, you’re intimidated. You think, ‘I’m buying drugs now, this is a drug deal, this is illegal,’” said an anonymous student drug dealer.

Interview with a pusher: drugs on campus

April 24, 2019
UPB secures rap collective Beast Coast for SpringFest

UPB secures rap collective Beast Coast for SpringFest

April 13, 2019
Sophomore bassist Jackson Halus of the band Boys Cruise plays at UVM Program Board’s Battle of the Bands Finale March 23 at Nectar’s. During their set, Boys Cruise pulled stunts such as coming on stage on one another’s shoulders in a trench coat and smearing themselves in fake blood, which they said was President Tom Sullivan’s.

Juicebox wins Battle of the Bands

March 26, 2019
Kiera Harley of the traveling dance troupe Step Afrika performs a solo Feb. 6 in the Grand Maple Ballroom. To celebrate the beginning of Black History Month, the Black Student Union and the Department of Student Life hosted Step Afrika’s visit.

Troupe brings step dancing to campus

February 16, 2019
A young angler, kept warm by her Hello Kitty hat and matching pink snow suit, tries for her first catch Jan. 26 at the Free Ice Fishing Day Festival. Student volunteers from the UVM Wildlife and Fisheries Society were there to help hand out fishing equipment and teach the beginners how to ice fish.

Brave the cold, learn to fish

January 29, 2019
Who has the best bagel in Burly? We've got the results

Who has the best bagel in Burly? We’ve got the results

November 29, 2018
Senior Diego Travino grinds a rail in an all gray onesie at the Dawn of the Shred X: the Human SENDipiede rail jam, hosted by the UVM Ski and Snowboard Club Oct. 25.

Rail Jam shreds into its 10th year

November 1, 2018
Fashion at UVM: Q&A

Fashion at UVM: Q&A

October 12, 2018
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