The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Solo album inspires criticism

February 24, 2015

Important music, the kind that inspires and excites listeners, isn’t easily achieved.“Policy,” the first solo album by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, brother of frontman Win Butler, is trying very...

Duo drops double night of dance in Burly

Duo drops double night of dance in Burly

February 24, 2015

Two college friends have taken over the electronic music scene with slow, psychedelic beats and crowd-rocking sounds.   When BeachesBeaches and CatacombKid work together, they form the chill, trippy,...

‘American Sniper’ misses the mark

Colin Kamphuis February 24, 2015

Sometimes a movie comes along that challenges the way we see the world, the way we understand war and the sacred hero’s journey. This was not one of those movies. “American Sniper” tells a simplistic...

Musician creates a solo sound for fans

Allie Osorno February 24, 2015

Some musicians can do it all, from cozy living room shows to big festival performances. Chadwick Stokes, member of Dispatch and State Radio, is coming to Higher Ground Feb. 26 to debut his solo album,...

It’s not about meth

February 17, 2015

If you’re trying to find a sweet new TV show to watch, “Better Call Saul” should be your choice.Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad,” also directs the exciting new spinoff, starring...

Cracking the code of the war

Colin Kamphuis February 17, 2015

The year was 1939. Hitler and his war machine were steamrolling through Europe and the British secret service recruited a mathematical genius to help stop him. The Nazis employed the use of the Enigma...

UVM band fired up

November 18, 2014

There’s a new underground sound in Burlington that’s coming to the surface. That sound belongs to UVM band Holy Smokes.Composed of all seniors, the band is set on making a mark during their last year...

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