Burlington’s undocumented deserve the right to vote
April 17, 2019
It’s a wonder why Burlington is not the first in the state to pass a non-citizen voting measure and why we aren’t actively pushing for it right now. Our city comes in first place in many different measures across the state of Vermont. It’s the largest city in terms of both population and econ...
Shooting off campus sends two to the hospital
April 16, 2019
Two people have been shot during what police call a "shootout" on North Willard Street. The University sent out CatAlerts around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon stating Burlington Police was investigating an "ongoing incident" close to University Place and Colchester Avenue. Burlington Police responded...
University officials fire back at protestors: “we don’t police language, we do policy”
Sawyer Loftus, Contributor
March 27, 2019
University of Vermont administrators have fired back at accusations of free speech restrictions on campus. Recently, 33 faculty and staff members sent a letter to UVM administrators stating they were concerned student rights were being limited and that campus policies were being abused. Annie St...
University admin reports conduct violations at rally
Sawyer Loftus, Contributor
March 27, 2019
Nine students who spoke at a rally in the Waterman building Feb. 26 could face misconduct charges for disruption. The students include leaders from rally organizers NoNames for Justice, who organized the rally, and other social justice groups on campus. The Feb. 26 rally was organized by NoNames in...
UVM professors back student activists against conduct process
Sawyer Loftus, Contributor
March 26, 2019
A letter signed by 33 University of Vermont professors and staff calls on administrators to drop all policy violations against nine students. The open letter was sent to the University by the English and Film and Television Studies departments. The letter calls on UVM to stop investigating...
New North End spot serves up authentic pizza
Jack Eccleston, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
Pizzeria Ida is one of the North End’s newest and most exciting pizza joints, serving up authentic, wood oven, neapolitan and sicilian style “pies on demand.” Since it opened in late September 2018, Pizzeria Ida has been hidden away behind a nondescript parking lot off of 662 Riverside Ave. ...
Local Mysteries – Cindy Jean Winegar
David Cabrera, Assistant Podcast Editor
December 5, 2018
Burlington teen Cindy Jean Winegar has been missing since 1979. Some believe she ran away, but others think there was foul play involved.
Travel must be simplified for students
November 30, 2018
We’ve all been there: break rolls around and after trying to ride with a friend or join a carpool, you give up and buy a bus ticket. Shivering in the Downtown Transit Center, afraid to get out of line because you might lose your spot, you ponder the choices you have to get home. Surely there’s ...
The Grapevine – An Interview with Mackenzie Murray on Art
Holly Coughlan, Multimedia Reporter
November 14, 2018
Profile on local artist Mackenzie Murray.
Protests expected following departure of Attorney General
Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor
November 8, 2018
Protests are brewing in Vermont following the outing of federal Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as concerns over the safety of the Trump-Russia investigation grow. Thirteen separate protests are planned in Vermont, and are expected to be carried out Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. according to MoveOn, a progressive ...
Guerrilla Girls UNMASKED: Donna Kaz
Amanda Martino, Multimedia Reporter
November 5, 2018
The undercover feminist group the Guerrilla Girls formed in 1985 and has since been fighting against racism and sexism in the arts. Donna Kaz put down the mask and gave a talk to the Burlington community about her life as an activist and artist.
Students and faculty protest Kavanaugh
October 4, 2018
UVM students walked out of class to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Oct. 4. Students and community members gathered for a “Cancel Kavanaugh” rally outside the Davis Center after walking out of class at noon. The rally was hosted by student leaders from UVM...
