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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Phoenix Books Burlington is located on 191 Bank St. The bookstore cultivated Onion River Press, an independent publisher helping individuals publish their work.

Local publishing company provides alternative to industry giants

Dominic Minadeo, Culture Staff Writer February 4, 2022

Phoenix Books offers publishing opportunities for local authors under one, specific condition; they don’t work with Amazon. Phoenix Books developed Onion River Press to provide an alternative publishing...

Patience Bannerman, the owner of the market, seen inside her store.

Burlington’s sole African Market faces uncertain future

Payton Kurrle, Features Staff Writer November 26, 2020

Patience Bannerman sits at her checkout counter, conversing with a customer. In front of her are Stockfish Bits and homemade donuts, behind her are mannequins with a variety of colored wigs.  The Mawuhi...

Harmony Edosomwan, creator of Harmonys Kitchen, sits outside of her apartment where she does the cooking for her business.

Student brings soul food to Burlington

Mae Nagusky, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

Nigerian-American UVM student Harmony Edosomwan learned to cook from her mom. She said that in Nigerian culture, a lot of pressure is placed on women to do the cooking so that’s what she grew up doing.  “I...

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