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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

Film reveals a Russian hockey team’s confliction

Colin Kamphuis April 8, 2015

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States engaged in proxy wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan and the world of international ice hockey. At the end of WWII, the Soviet Union was in shambles. There...

“Foxcatcher” wrestles with the after effects of success

Colin Kamphuis March 24, 2015

A reclusive, eccentric billionaire and a world champion wrestler team up to train for the 1988 Olympics in the five-time Oscar-nominated movie, “Foxcatcher.” Rather than focusing solely on the athlete’s...

Kendrick’s ‘allegory of the hood’

March 24, 2015

Kendrick Lamar released the most anticipated album of the year, which is more of a philosophical message than a rap album.Kendrick Lamar’s message in “To Pimp a Butterfly” reflects one similar to...

Disco Biscuits serve fresh jams

Disco Biscuits serve fresh jams

March 18, 2015

The Springfest artists have been announced and the Disco Biscuits and AlunaGeorge will grace the stage on the Chittenden Buckham and Wills green next month.UPB revealed the news by unveiling the Springfest...

Artificial Intelligence is not what it used to be

Colin Kamphuis March 18, 2015

Torn between rival gangs and his creator, the robot “CHAPPiE” struggles to realize his purpose and navigate 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa. However, despite a promising premise, “CHAPPiE” as...

Rapper explores past in new EP

Rapper explores past in new EP

March 18, 2015

Tupac Shakur blurred the lines between gangster rap and socially conscious rap, revealing the true struggles of a gangster.Freddie Gibbs’ new EP “Pronto” is the fresh breath of crack-laced air that...

Lines of heaven and hell crossed

Allie Osorno March 18, 2015

In 2011 one band entered into the music scene with a sense of electric mystery to their music. Four years later, the group Purity Ring has resurfaced with an enhanced pop-y sound to their new album, “Another...

Film illustrates life of playboy

Colin Kamphuis March 10, 2015

Alcoholic, playboy, baby daddy; words one might use to describe the ill-tempered  Joseph Turner, played by Timothy Spall, who is perhaps Britain’s greatest artist and the titular character of the film...

Refugee drummers return

Refugee drummers return

Allie Osorno March 10, 2015

In the midst of a brutal genocide a group of refugees, brought together by war and a common interest in music,  played to ease the burden of war  for their fellow countrymen. “The Sierra Leone’s...

Spin the night

February 24, 2015

UVM better prepare itself for “Something Un-expected”  happening on Saturday nights from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.WRUV 90.1’s own Bjorn Werner spins the feed Saturday under the DJ name BHE.Werner’s set consists...

Mayor tackles South End artists’ concern around redevelopment

Mayor tackles South End artists’ concern around redevelopment

February 24, 2015

With a local election next week, development in Burlington is a hot button issue that has created controversy among many artists, residents, and businesses.South End artist Matt Hastings and South End...

Tattoo shop draws in students

Tattoo shop draws in students

February 24, 2015

There is no shortage of tattoo shops in Burlington, but only one has been consistently recognized as the best.Local newspaper Seven Days has named Yankee Tattoo as the “best place to get body art”...

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