Vermont Cynic Spring 2013 Issue 20

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Chance to dance in sight Will Andreyak Senior Staff Writer The Vermont men’s basket­ ball team had no trouble this weekend navigating through !"#$ %&'!$ !()$ &)*+,'$ )-$ !"#$ ./#&012$32'!$1)+-#&#+1#$!)*&­ nament.

The Catamounts rolled 42'!$ !"#$ 5+06#&'0!7$ )-$ 8#($ Hampshire Wildcats 61­42 in !"#$ 9*2&!#&%+2:'$ 2+,$ ,#-#2!#,$ 5+06#&'0!7$ )-$ ;2&7:2+,$ <2:­ timore County 85­72 in the '#/0=%+2:'$ !"#$ -)::)(0+>$ #6#­ ning.

The Catamounts will host ?58@$ .:A2+7$ 0+$ !"#$ 1"2/40­ onship game this Saturday in Patrick Gym at 11:30 a.m.

B+$ !"#$ 9*2&!#&%+2:$ >2/#$ 2>20+'!$ 58CD$ E#&/)+!$ (2'$ able to overcome a six­point %&'!$ "2:-$ ,#%10!$ A7$ )*!'1)&0+>$ 58C$FG=HI$0+$!"#$'#1)+,$"2:-$ – including a 27­3 run that !*&+#,$ 2+$ #0>"!$ 4)0+!$ ,#%10!$ into a 16 point lead.

Seven Catamounts scored 2!$ :#2'!$ '0J$ 4)0+!'$ A*!$ !"#$ )-­ -#+'#$ (2'$ '42&K#,$ A7$ L*+0)&$ guard Candon Rusin who '1)&#,$HF$4)0+!'$)--$!"#$A#+1"$ 0+$L*'!$MH$/0+*!#'$)-$21!0)+N$

Staff Report

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UVMtv wraps up its time in DC Staff Report 5E;!6$ 0'$ )-%102::7$ /)60+>$ )*!$ )-$ !"#$ ^260'$ P#+!#&D$ 2:)+>$ with Growing Vermont and Underground Copy. ^0&#1!)&$)-$_4#&2!0)+'$2+,$ Event Services Allen Josey no­ !0%#,$!"#$>&)*4S'$4&#'0,#+!$2+,$ '#+0)&$;2J$[2+,#&/2+$;2&1"$ 7 that the group will need to /)6#$ )*!$ )-$ 0!'$ '421#$ +)$ :2!#&$ !"2+$;27$QHN$ “The decision has been /2,#$A7$/7'#:-$2+,$]2!$<&)(+$ `,0&#1!)&$ )-$ '!*,#+!$ :0-#aD$ (0!"$ '*44)&!$-&)/$P"&0'$362+'$7)*&$ 2,60'#&$2+,$!"#$/#/A#&'$)-$)*&$ ^260'$P#+!#&$2,60')&7$1)//0!­ !##$ !"2!$ 5E;!6$ '")*:,$ /)6#$ )*!$ 2!$ !"#$ #+,$ )-$ !"0'$ '4&0+>$ semester and that the space be *'#,$ -)&$ )!"#&$ 4*&4)'#'DU$ b)­ sey stated in the email.

B+$0!'$4:21#D$[060+>$c#::$(0::$ #J42+,$0!'$)-%1#'$0+!)$5E;!6S'$ current space on a two­year 1)+!&21!$ '!2&!0+>$ b*+#$ QD$ 21­ cording to an email sent by b)'#7$ P#+!#&$ -)&$ C#2:!"$ 2+,$ c#::A#0+>$ ,0&#1!)&$ )+$ ;2&1"$ 8. .:')$/)60+>$)*!$)-$!"#$^2­ vis Center are Underground P)47$ 2+,$ Z&)(0+>$ E#&/)+!D$ which will most likely be occu­ pied by a new Career Services

Faculty senate says yes to divestment

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Landerman said the group does not plan to go through (0!"$!"0'$)--#&N T]2!$ <&)(+$ (2+!'$ *'$ !)$ 244:7$ (0!"$ 2$ 4&)4)'2:$ -)&$ !"#$ Z&)(0+>$ E#&/)+!$ '421#$ -)&$ !()$ 7#2&'D$ ("01"$ ()*:,$ /#2+$ (#$()*:,$"26#$!)$/)6#$2>20+DU$ he said.

We don’t plan to do that at 2::D$0!S'$')&!$)-$2$':24$0+$!"#$-21#$ A#12*'#$ 0!S'$ "2:-$ !"#$ '0\#$ !"2!$ (#$"26#$+)(NU ]2!$<&)(+$'20,$5E;!6$(2'$ initially supposed to be able to sell advertisements in order to "#:4$ 427$ -)&$ 0!'$ &#+!$ A*!$ (2'$ +#6#&$ 2A:#$ !)$ '*11#''-*::7$ '#::$ any advertisements.

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“We decided that Living Well moving in would serve more students in the long run

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!"2+$ "260+>$ 5E;!6$ '!27$ 0+$ !"2!$'421#NU Landerman said the >&)*4S'$ /20+$ -)1*'$ 0+$ !"#$ *4­ 1)/0+>$(##K'$0'$!)$%+,$2$4:21#$ to move somewhere around campus.

O&#2'*&#&$ )-$ 5E;!6$ L*­ nior Hailey Grohman said the group’s initial negative reac­ tion to the decision has evolved into a positive outlook.

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)-$ !"#$ ()&:,DU$ Z&)"/2+$ '20,N$ Tc#$ ')&!$ )-$ '##$ 0!$ :0K#$ 5E;!6$ gets a new space so we can re­ invent ourselves as a club. It’s &#2::7$)*&$1"2+1#$!)$'!2&!$)6#&NU In the upcoming weeks 5E;!6$(0::$1)+!0+*#$!)$%:/$2'$ !"#7$ A#>0+$ :))K0+>$ -)&$ 2$ +#($ '421#$)*!'0,#$)-$!"#$^260'$P#+­ ter.

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TO"0'$0'$2$!&*#$/0:#'!)+#$-)&$ )*&$12/420>+DU$%&'!=7#2&$<&02+$ O")/4')+$'20,N$TO"#$-21!$!"2!$ we have been able to get such '*44)&!$ -&)/$ !"#$ 1)//*+0!7$ ,#%+0!#:7$ '")('$ !"2!$ !"#$ 0,#2$ )-$ ,06#'!/#+!$ "2'$ 4&#!!7$ 1:#2&$ 1)+'#+'*'$)+$12/4*'NU The resolution requested !"2!$!"#$A)2&,$)-$!&*'!##'$#:0/­ inate all stock holdings in the !)4$ MVV$ -)''0:$ -*#:$ 1)/42+0#'$ A7$ W#A&*2&7$ MVHXD$ /)'!$ +)!2­ A:7$-&)/$!"#$<:21K&)1K$.::=P24$ 3+#&>7$ 4)&!-):0)$ !"2!$ 0'$ T/)'!$ "#260:7U$0+6#'!#,$0+$-)''0:$-*#:'D$ the resolution stated. <#1)/0+>$ !"#$ %&'!$ 4*A:01$ university to divest the endow­ /#+!$ -&)/$ -)''0:$ -*#:$ 1)/42­ nies became more likely Feb. YD$("#+$?Z.$A21K#,$!"#$1:*AS'$ 4&)4)'2:$A7$2$6)!#$)-$MQ=IN [2!#&$ !"2!$ /)+!"D$ 5E;S'$ Socially Responsible Invest­ ing Work Group (SRIWG) held a meeting Feb. 20 where SCC >26#$0!'$4&)4)'2:D$211)&,0+>$!)$ senior Alex Prolman.

It will ultimately be SRIWG that presents SCC’s divestment 4&)4)'2:$!)$!"#$A)2&,$)-$!&*'!­ ##'N$B+$!"#$/#2+!0/#D$!"#$>&)*4$ 2:')$ 6)!#,$ ;)+,27$ !)$ 1)+,*1!$ more in­depth research into divestment practices and ap­ 4&)6#,$ 2$ !#/4)&2&7$ -&##\#$ )+$ -)''0:$-*#:$,06#'!/#+!'N$ B-$5E;$1)//0!'$!)$,06#'!­ /#+!D$ 0!$ (0::$ A#$ !"#$ )+:7$ 4*A­ lic university and the largest university to do so. Four other colleges have committed to di­ vestment including Unity Col­ :#>#$2+,$P)::#>#$)-$!"#$.!:2+!01$ 0+$ ;20+#D$ C2/4'"0&#$ P)::#>#$ 0+$ ;2''21"*'#!!'$ 2+,$ ?!#&:0+>$ College in Vermont.

“Pretty much everyone we’ve pitched the proposal to "2'$ A##+$ -*::7$ '*44)&!06#$ )-$ 0!DU$ ]&):/2+$ '20,N$ TB$ -##:$ (#$ have an air tight case. It’s a no A&20+#&NU

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Sullivan pushes for affordable tuition Lauren Giery Assistant News Editor Next year’s tuition increase will be the lowest it has been in 36 years for UVM students.

President Sullivan plans to limit the tuition increase for the 2013­2014 academic year to below three percent, accord­ ing to President Thomas Sulli­ van’s Strategic Action Plan.

Ideally, the University is aiming for a 2.9 percent in­ crease, the Vice President of Finance and Administration Richard Cate said.

To achieve this, the Univer­ sity plans to reduce spending in many areas and generate revenues from places other than tuition, he said.

“What we’re already doing next year is cutting our ex­ penses to keep tuition down,” Cate said.

But some things the Uni­ versity will not be cutting from are faculty salaries or the amount of money put toward the instruction of students, he said.

“We’re being very careful not to cut those things that directly affect students,” Cate said.

Cate also said Sullivan wants to have education at UVM as affordable as possible for students. “[Sullivan] recognizes that a lot of people, students and

families, struggle to put togeth­ er enough money for students to go to college,” Cate said.

At this point, Sullivan rec­ ognizes that tuition is at the high end, Cate said.

UVM ranks third highest for in­state tuition, and fourth highest for out­of­state tuition in comparison to the Univer­ sity’s peer institutions for the 2012­2013 academic year, ac­ cording to the Board of Trust­ ees (BOT) Board Book.

The University gauges its peer institutions by looking at universities similar in size and with similar academic stan­ dards, Cate said.

23# !,'/1),4+# !"# /")# )51/6# that UVM makes it afford­ able for students to go here, especially for out­of­state stu­ dents,” senior Crysalyn Lopez said.

The initial price of what she 7-$# 8-+1/9# -$# -# '($)*+,-(# 5-$# 1/:(,-$,!#$19/1':-/)4+#";,(#)5,# past four years, she said.

Lopez said she pays for a $19/1':-/)# 8"()1"/# "<# $:5""4# through loans and receives a refund check from the Uni­ versity at the end of each aca­ demic year, which is a check students receive for any funds left in their student account after aid has been distributed and fees have been paid.

“I’ve noticed every year that my check amount is lower and lower because of the tuition

A Look at Tution Increases across the country U Michigan at Ann

U Wisconsin at Madison 3.8%

UConn 6.3% Penn State at University Park 5.0%

Oklahoma State 9.8%

URI 6.2% U Mass Amherst 5.7%

Miami University at Oxford 3.8%

UC Boulder 5.2%

U Virginia 6.6% Clemson University 8.5%

hikes,” she said.

Junior Veronica Arbogast said she has also struggled sig­ /1':-/)4+# 71)5# =>?@$# (1$1/9# out­of­state tuition rates.

Arbogast said she relies completely on scholarships and loans to pay for her tu­ ition. Consequently she has had to become a part­time stu­ !,/)# A,:-B$,# "<# 5,(# '/-/:1-4# situation. “I think UVM could offer more scholarships that people could apply for, such as minorities,” she said. “If there

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH CHEUSE MGMT pose for a photograph. They are set to headline Springfest 2013 with supporting act Boombox on April 27.

Seconds after last night’s announcement that MGMT would headline SpringFest 2013, the Twittersphere was buzzing with all kinds of stu­ dent reaction. @dsteigz posted “My soph­ omore in high school self is peeing my pants over the fact that mgmt is doing springfest.”

@caddyho seemed to agree: “mgmt for springfest fuck yes uvm.”

But not everyone was pleased with the headliner.

“Way to go UVM getting the worst headliner for springfest,”

UNH 4.9%

Washington State 7.5%

was a scholarship that allowed me to write an essay about my '/-/:1-4# 5-(!$518$# 1)# 7"B4!# be the difference between me staying at UVM or not.”

First­year Samii Leal said she feels that in­state tuition rates are also on the high side for UVM students.

“Even in­state students pay way too much,” she said. “As a Connecticut resident it’s an $8,000 tuition rate in­state compared to $22,000 tuition as a Vermont resident.”

the Bands winner Will Over­ man as well as Bible Campe Sleepovers.

The Vermont SpringFest college circuit will also include Macklemore and DJ Disco Phantom playing at St. Mi­ chael’s College April 25, two days before UVM’s event.

Perhaps @Elan_uh summed it up best: “Macklemore and MGMT all within 2 days of each other.

Vermont schools really know what’s up for Springfest.”

Tickets will cost $10 for UVM students, $20 for college students and $30 for the pub­ lic.

Sullivan would like to moderate tuition growth and 0-C101D,# '/-/:1-4# $B88"()# )"# achieve a tuition level that is '/-/:1-44+# $B$)-1/-A4,# <"(# $)B­ dents and the institution, ac­ cording to his Strategic Action Plan “I know several people who wish they could go here,” said Lopez. “It is unfortunate that able­minded students who have the potential to excel here :-/@)#A,:-B$,#"<#'/-/:1-4#4101­ tations.”

Bill on suicide amended Nick Shigo Staff Writer

@TheRealWill tweeted.

Set to take place April 27, Burlington will be the second stop for MGMT’s 2013 spring tour.

MGMT rose to fame in EFFG#71)5#)5,1(#'($)#HI#2J(-:­ ular Spectacular,” which fea­ tured the hit singles “Electric Feel,” “Time to Pretend” and “Kids.”

Their second LP “Congrat­ ulations” was released in 2010, and they are currently working on their third album self­titled “MGMT” which is tentatively scheduled for a June release.

UVM Concert Bureau has -4$"# :"/'(0,!# $B88"()1/9# acts Boombox and Battle of

UVM 5.2%

SUNY Binghampton 5.7%

MGMT news creates buzz

Dillon Baker Arts Editor

U Maine at Orono 7.3%

Average Annual Percent Tuition Increase 2002-2012

As of mid February, the Vermont Senate approved an amendment to an assisted sui­ cide bill (B S 77) that now pro­ tects more patients who qualify for assisted suicide and their physicians.

The amendment changed the original wording of the bill and now protects doctors and families of terminally ill pa­ tients from prosecution should the patient die of taking more than the prescribed dosage of drugs.

“No doctor will prescribe a drug that will end a patient’s life if they fear legal action,” said Sen. Peter Galbraith, who introduced the amendment with Sen. Bob Hartwell. “The bill took away liability if the patient has six months to live.”

In its original form, the bill gave mentally competent in­ dividuals diagnosed as having less than six months to live the chance to request a prescrip­ tion that would hasten the dy­ ing process if taken.

The bill would also protect families of those who chose to end their lives that would nor­ mally be prosecuted under the Good Samaritan Law for fail­ ing to intervene.

Galbraith said that the revised legislation takes the state’s role out of the process and keeps the procedure be­ tween the doctor and patient.

Doctors will have more free­ dom when treating terminal patients than they would under previous laws.

Other states such as Oregon and Washington already have

laws allowing assisted suicide in place.

Oregon enacted the Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) in 1997 as a way for terminally ill adults to receive a lethal dose of medication from a physi­ cian, according to the Oregon Public Health website.

Washington also has a DWDA that was implemented in 2009 that allows patients with six months or less to live to request a lethal dose of med­ ication from a physician, the Washington State Department of Health 2011 Death with Dig­ nity Act executive summary stated.

A state that is closer in proximity to Vermont that is considering allowing assisted suicide is Connecticut.

Sen. Ed Meyer introduced the bill in January and it has been referred to the Joint Com­ mittee on Judiciary, according to the Connecticut General As­ sembly website.

But not everyone is in favor of the bill.

The grassroots group True Dignity Vermont opposes the legalization of assisted suicide and believes doctors should be prosecuted if they prescribe drugs with the intent of sui­ cide, according to its website.

“If people want to end their own life, they have the right to !"#$"%&#'($)*+,-(#.,-/#.-(01,/­ to said. “If a person has control over anything, it should be the right to end your own life, and anything else would be a viola­ tion of personal liberty.”

The bill has been approved in the Vermont Senate, and is now awaiting a decision in the House of Representatives.

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Rethinking a program: Work group suggests environmental studies take a more ‘hands on’ approach Marissa Beinhauer Staff Writer After going through a thor­ ough examination and evalu­ ation, UVM’s environmental program may have an entirely new focus.

The efforts of the Envi­ sioning Environment work group, created and charged

by President Sullivan and for­ mer Provost Jane Knodell last October, began what might be a campus­wide incentive to incorporate the principles of Environment, Health and Sus­ tainability (EHS) into the cur­ riculum and student life.

Stephanie Kaza, co­chair of the work group and a profes­ sor in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, said changes to ac­ commodate these principles could mean a new approach to general education require­ ments.

“It might mean tons more hands on learning opportuni­ ties,” she said.

For example, Kaza said that there could be a push to get more students to live in the green house or form a diversity and sustainability group in­ stead of just taking an environ­ mentally related class.

“We don’t want the EHS fo­ cus to go unused or forgotten after taking a class about it,” she said. “We don’t want it to become just another thing to check off.”

Another initiative was a physical building that would become a center of environ­ ment, health and sustainabil­ ity thought. Students would !"# $!%"# &'# ('# &)"*"# &'# +,-# '.&# about EHS internships, talk to advisers, listen to various speakers or work in a possible cyber café.

“This could be like a gate­ way for their ideas and oppor­ tunities to collaborate,” Kaza said. “It would have the same centering effect as the Davis Center.”

Interest in the environment was not the only drive behind Sullivan and Knodell’s decision to form the Envisioning Envi­ ronment work group in Octo­ ber 2012.

UVM is in a position to re­ spond to current ecological and economic challenges through a sustainable and environmental context, according to a report issued by the group.

Before advancements in these areas could be made, Sul­ livan and Knodell’s work group had to make an inventory of the strengths and weaknesses of the environmental program in order to make the best rec­ ommendations.

EHS research had been conducted by a number of de­ partments varying anywhere from business and psychology to physics and political science, the report stated. The broad range of EHS research could provide opportunities to col­ laborate on projects.

The Envisioning Environ­ ment group determined that the campus goes beyond a fo­ cus on the environment and also needs to place more em­ phasis on sustainability and health issues.

Yet, a bigger scale means less clarity, said John Erikson, dean of Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Re­ sources.

“The wide breadth of en­ vironmental scholarship and research is impressive,” Erik­ son said. “But there’s a lack of focus. There’s a lack of giving students a common experience that could unify the program and bring us to the top.”

According to the Envision­ ing Environment report, a co­ ordinated EHS undergraduate and graduate education and research facility would better publicize the environmental curriculum and provide a re­ sponse to new pressures on higher education.

The organization would also put UVM in a position to +%%#'.&#$#/012/#3.*4"56#7)89)# tracks collegiate green cred­ ibility.

The Envisioning Environ­ ment work group held meet­ ings and public forums that gave professors, students and Burlington community mem­ bers a chance to describe their organizational standings, their recommendations and their own environmentally engaged projects.

Kaza described the evalu­ ation process as a movement to incorporate as many envi­ ronmentally related courses, professors and students as possible.

“We wanted to hear from as many people as we could,” she said. “We wanted to think and evaluate in a really creative en­ vironment that would include as many sections as possible.”

SGA UPDATES

The Philanthropy Committee of the Student Alumni Association has organized the 2013 Class Impact group that focuses on the senior class gift to the school. It proposes to have each senior give a gift that has shaped their college experience instead of all chipping in to buy one large gift. Its goal is to see more participation for giving gifts due to the low participation in the past.

The summer pilot program designed to collect compostable materials from office buildings is moving forward with the project.

There are now 10 off and 10 on-campus senators that must sit on the board at all times

WALKER SULTZBACH The Vermont Cynic Senior Andrew Cornelia speaks to support the UVM World Club at the SGA meeting in Livak Ballroom Feb. 19.

Life Vibes with a cause Local band mixes eclectic sounds with music that has a conscience Alex Karambelas Staff Writer A band whose members range from a free­wheeling RV adventurer to a Senega­ lese French professor may seem as discordant as that time Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees on their 1967 tour.

But with local band ONE over ZERO, voted Vermont’s best new band of 2012 by Cider Magazine, the com­ bination of eight musicians drawing from over seven different genres uses mis­ matched sounds to its ben­ !"#$% The result of this unlikely combination is a feel­good sound with depth— a live ex­ perience that makes people want to get the funk up and dance.

Drumming since he was nine years old, junior Jake Mayers joined the band look­ ing for an opportunity to drum despite UVM’s policy that restricts drum use in the dorms.

“Freshman year was the "&'#% (!)&% *% +)'% ,!-&./!,% 01% music and it was horrible,” Mayers said.

He placed an ad on Craig­ slist asking if anyone in the area had a drum kit and wanted to jam, which led him to Dan Murphy, ONE over ZERO’s founder as well as guitarist and vocalist.

Murphy had just lost the drummer to his previous band Dubnotix and was look­ ing to start a new project.

From there this eclectic crew all came together. Held together by the reggae­slide pocket rhythms of bass­ ist Ahmad Abdel­Mawgood (“Ahmad’s been growing 2.'% ,&!),'% 3045!&% #2)4% *6/!% been alive,” Mayers joked) and Mayers’ New Orleans­ inspired funk beats, the rest expand off whatever unique territory they bring.

There’s vocalist Modou Ndione’s warming presence and Senegalese roots, as +!33%)'%')7.'#%)4,%89#.'#%:0;% Brooken’s life­long musical experience including touring with the band G­Love & Spe­ cial Sauce.

Then there’s Stephanie Heaghney.

Her enigmatic presence combined with her soulful R&B vocals soar above the eclectic instrumentation of the band.

The elements of rapper Mud Buddha and occasion­ ally Chris Rossi on the turn­ table give the band an added edge.

Artistry aside, central to the band’s mission is a campaign to heal the world through music. *4%1)<#=%#2!%;)4,6'%1094,!&% Dan Murphy is involved in side projects such as working with a Jamaican orphanage for disabled children.

WALKER SULTZBACH The Vermont Cynic

Junior Jake Mayers poses for a photo near the Davis Center March 13. He is the drummer in the local band ONE over ZERO. % >?2!&!6'% ,!"4.#!3(% )% -0­ litical message involved from @)46'%!4,=A%B)(!&'%').,$%>*#'% &!)33(% C9'#% );09#% 1&!!,0D$% *% think the biggest message, which Dan has spent a lot of time working on is this whole conscious music movement.

Music that is conscious about issues in our world today, and solving them through music.”

Fittingly, Murphy has re­ cently started a series called Conscious Thursdays at Nec­ tar’s. Once a month every Thursday a show’s proceeds go toward charities that have so far included the Peace & Justice Center, the Roots Center and the Humane So­ ciety.

“The band is much more of a live experience.”

Jake Mayers

ONE over ZERO drummer This was also the idea be­ hind the band’s name, May­ ers said.

“One divided by zero is .4"4.#(=%)4,%'0%(09%<)4%#2.4E% of it as like unity forever. The idea is that we can do really great things in the world if people work together,” he said.

This connection between people extends itself to their live shows as well.

ONE over ZERO has re­ cently expanded their venue base, including a particularly memorable performance opening for John Brown’s Body at Higher Ground in January, when Modou ac­ tually got off the stage and grooved along singing with the crowd.

Their only existing album >F./!%)#%G!<#)&'A%.'%40#%&!8!<­ tive of the band’s current di­ rection. *4% 1)<#=% ,9&.45% &!<0&,.45% Mayer’s played without one of his then­broken arms, and Heaghney was not yet even a member.

“The band is much more of a life experience,” Mayers said.

He said the band plans to move toward a more hip­hop style meshing with soul and R&B, more “Erykah Badu stuff,” according to Mayers.

ONE over ZERO’s next show is this Friday at the Ra­ dio Bean from 11:45­2 a.m.

This intimate environment might just be the best way to get the full experience.

“When the crowd’s re­ ally feeling it, we just vibe off of it,” Mayers said. “[We] expand, jam off of new sec­ tions. We’re not afraid to take chances if we’re feeling it.”

Tinder sets fire

App sparks more than flame between interested seekers Jeff Ayers Senior Staff Writer A popular dating appli­ cation from tech incubator Hatch Labs aims to limit re­ jection while helping singles break the ice.

Tinder, which has been trending across UVM for months now, uses informa­ tion from a user’s Facebook -&0"3!% )4,% >.4#!33.5!4#3(% "5­ ures out when two people are interested in each other and helps them connect,” accord­ ing to the Hatch Labs website.

Users set their location, and then Tinder pulls up pro­ "3!'% 01% -!0-3!% 4!)&;(% )330+­ ing the user to anonymously “like” by pressing a green heart or “pass” on the indi­ /.,9)3%;(%-&!''.45%)%&!,%H$%%*1% two people “like” each other they become a “match” and can begin to chat with each other within the application, according to the Tinder web­ site.

Co­founded by Sean Rad, Justin Mateen, Jonathan Badeen and Christopher Gulczynski, the dating app is downloaded more than 20,000 times a day and has made over 20 million match­ es, according to The New York Times. >*#% 2!3-'% (09% 5!#% #0% E40+% the people around you, but limits conversations until you’re actually interested,” said co­founder Sean Rad in )% G!+% I0&E% ?.D!'% ;305$% >*#% solves the problem of helping you get acquainted with new people you want to know.”

About 70 percent of matched users begin com­ municating through the app,

though Tinder stops tracking users after they are paired making it hard to determine how many actually meet, ac­ cording to the blog.

Tinder currently has more than 540,000 monthly users and 200,000 daily users, ac­ cording to AppData.com One of those users is se­ nior Amanda Donohue — and '2!6'%"59&!,%09#%)%10&D93)$ >J0=%*%300E%)#%)5!%"&'#%)4,% anyone under 21 gets the boot,” Donahue said. “Then *% 300E% )#% #2!% 4)D!% )4,% )4(­ one with a weird or fake 4)D!%5!#'%#2!%H$%?2!4%*%300E% through their pictures, com­ mon friends, common inter­ !'#'%)4,%,!<.,!%.1%*%K3.E!6%#2!D% or not.”

Despite the formula, Donohue views Tinder as a form of entertainment rather than a place to meet anyone serious. >*#6'% )% 5&!)#% +)(% #0% -)''% the time,” she said. “[Tinder is] the best way to judge and be judged on looks alone.”

Part­time student Skyler Davis also agrees that Tin­ der’s appeal is based on its entertainment value. >*#% .'% 194% #0% ,0% +2!4% *6D% bored. Looking through hot 5.&3'% .'% )3+)('% 194$% *% ,046#% #2.4E%*%<093,%!/!&%9'!%.#%.4%'!­ rious fashion though,” Davis said.

And what about when a user runs into the real people ;!2.4,%#2!%-&0"3!'%#2!(%+!&!% just rating? >L!33% .#% ,!"4.#!3(% D)E!'% for some awkward interac­ tions when you see a girl on the streets or at a party that you were matched up with but never met in your life...” he said.

Illustration by Matt Blanchard

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Union recognizes five activists Danielle Kaidonow Cynic Correspondent From teaching English to !"#$%&$'( )*+,-**.( /"( 0-1/­ ing sexism through UVM’s 2"#*'3.( 4*'/*)5( 06*( ./,­ dents were awarded scholar­ ship money for their academ­ ics and commitment to social and economic justice.

UVM faculty union Unit­ ed Academics presented the 2012 Linda Backus Memo­ rial Scholarship to senior Thomas Charbonneau and the 2012 Jeffrey Brace Book Awards to junior Larkin Cof­ fey, sophomore Ian Hulbert, junior Indigo James and ju­ '&")(7)%&'*(2*$6*)(%$./(8$9: The Backus scholarship, an award of $1,000 present­ ed to an undergraduate, was $;$)<*<(+")(/1*(0)./(/&#*(%$./( year, UA Scholarship Com­ mittee Chair Denise Young­ blood said.

Unlike most scholar­ ship awards, an additional requirement for the schol­ arship states that the recipi­ *'/(#,./(1$6*($'(&##*<&$/*( family member who belongs to any Vermont Union.

Charbonneau, 32, whose family has close ties to Ver­ mont unions and whose mother knew Backus per­ sonally, was selected for his social justice work with the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, a community of Somalian refu­ gees.

“The state and federal -"6*)'#*'/( )*=,&)*( /1$/( &+(

9",($)*($()*+,-**($'<()*>*&6*( $'9(+,'<&'-(9",(1$6*(/"(/$?*( a certain number of hours of English a month,” Charbon­ neau said. “There are differ­ *'/(#"/&6*.(+")(@*&'-(/1*)*:A The Brace Brook Award is $( .>1"%$).1&B( /1$/( -&6*.( ./,­ dents $500 toward textbooks and school supplies.

The award is named in honor of Jeffrey Brace, who +",-1/( &'( /1*( C*6"%,/&"'$)9( War and whose social jus­ tice efforts were documented throughout Vermont history.

“There are so many people who challenge me and continue questioning our culture, my assumptions.”

Indigo James UVM student

With Brace in mind, the committee selected Coffey, D,%@*)/5( E$#*.( $'<( 2*$6*)( because of their own commit­ ments to social justice.

Coffey, a junior, won the $;$)<( +)"#( 1&.( &'6"%6*#*'/( with Students Stand Up!, a >$#B,.($>/&6&.#(-)",B: “We’re going to educate students about the continual tuition hikes and the corpo­ )$/&F$/&"'( "+( ",)( ,'&6*).&/9( and our national education system in general,” he said.

Hulbert realized that his

work with extra curricular $>/&6&/&*.( .,>1( $.( G**%H""<( -$6*(1&#($(<*>*'/(.1"/($/()*­ >*&6&'-(/1*($;$)<:( G**%H""<5( $( '"'IB)"0/( club that sells sandwiches to students and then uses the proceeds to end world hun­ -*)5( B)"6&<*<( 1&#( ;&/1( /1*( platform toward making sus­ tainable changes in societies around the globe.

J2*( $)*( $( #"6*#*'/( /1$/( @*%&*6*.( /1$/( ;*( >$'( end chronic persistent hun­ ger sustainability in our life­ time,” Hulbert said.

James, a junior, works in UVM’s Women’s Center as part of their student staff, ")-$'&F&'-(*6*'/.(+")(;"#*'( and working on the planning committee for the Disman­ tling Rape Culture conference slated for April 11. “There are so many wonderful people on our campus who challenge me and continue questioning our culture, my assumptions and the ways I relate to oth­ ers,” she said.

K$./(@,/('"/(%*$./5(2*$6*)( rounded out the Brace Award recipients for her work with ./,<*'/.( $/( $( L"9.( $'<( H&)%.( Club in Ariz. that she did dur­ ing last year’s spring break.

M",'-@%""<(.$&<(/1$/("6*)( the past three years, approxi­ mately 80 percent of appli­ >$'/.(1$6*()*>*&6*<(+,'<&'-:( Students interested in applying for either award can check out the United Academics website at www. unitedacademics.org.

The deadline is April 1.

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Eco Reps Column

STEPH HAYES

7.("+(E$',$)9(N5(OPNQ5(R$/( $'<( R$6")%*..( @"//%*<( ;$/*)( was banned from being sold "'( /1*( ST8( >$#B,.:( U'6&­ )"'#*'/$%&./.( 1$6*( ;$/>1*<( with smiles on their faces $.( ;$/*)( @"//%*.( 1$6*( <&.­ $BB*$)*<( +)"#( .1*%6*.( $'<( 6*'<&'-( #$>1&'*.( $%%( "6*)( campus. Although this was a great accomplishment, our ;")?(1*)*(&.('"/(9*/(0'&.1*<:( V1*( +$>/( &.( /1*( S'&6*)­ .&/9( ./&%%( /),>?.( &'( 06*( -$%­ lon plastic water bottles for Crystal Rock water coolers $%%( "6*)( >$#B,.:( 7.( $( )*.,%/5( the expenses from this ser­ 6&>*( $<<( ,B:( W'( OPNO( $( /"/$%( of $30,227.74 was spent on Crystal Rock related purchas­ es.

Upon this realization it is %&?*%9( /1$/( S'&6*).&/9( +,'<.( for bottled water coolers will soon be eliminated.

M",(#$9(1$6*('*6*)(.**'( a water cooler on campus be­ fore and you may graduate ;&/1",/(*6*)(.**&'-("'*:(V1&.( is because they are located in 6$)&",.( "+0>*.( $'<( ;$&/&'-( rooms spread out across the entire campus, most of them not accessible to students.

This presents a unique B)"@%*#( /1$/( &.( 6*)9( #,>1(

&'<&6&<,$%&F*<( +")( *$>1( %">$­ /&"':( V1*( X+0>*( "+( !,./$&'­ $@&%&/9( &.( @*-&''&'-( /"( 6&.&/( each of these locations to de­ termine if the coolers are nec­ essary in these spaces.

Many of the Crystal Rock coolers that exist on campus are present because there is no other easy access to wa­ ter in that location. Some are placed in waiting rooms for Health or Counseling Centers. Some are in places where students are going through the judicial process. ( 7.( H&"&$( V1"#B."'( @*­ %&*6*.5( B*"B%*( '**<( ;$/*)Y&/( is a simple healer.

V1*.*($)*(B%$>*.(/1$/(1$6*( a need for cold and hot wa­ /*)(+")(/1*(#$'9(6&.&/").($'<( #")*"6*)5( <&./)*..*<( ./,­ dents that walk through their doors.

D";*6*)5( /1*( ',#@*)( "+( coolers on campus presents $'(&<*$("+(>"'6*'&*'>*()$/1*)( than necessity.

In a certain location that U>"I)*B.( 6&.&/*<Y;1&>1( ;&%%( )*#$&'(,''$#*<Y/1*)*(;$.( a water cooler in the staff room of the building. This room also adorned a Keurig, an electric hot water pot, a #&>)";$6*($'<($(.&'?:(W'($<­ dition, there was a fully func­ tioning water fountain direct­ ly across the hall.

This is where a water cooler is absolutely unneces­ sary and not only a waste of resources, but also a waste of ,'&6*).&/9( +,'<&'-:( W'( %">$­ /&"'.( %&?*( /1*.*5( /1*( 06*I-$%­ lon water coolers should be $'<(;&%%(@*()*#"6*<:

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Mirabelle’s Cafe: breakfast worth waking for

ISABELLA BROWNE LORCHER

Usually when my alarm 5+()&+//&3%&6-78&*,&%9(&:+4,­ ing I blindly turn it off and roll over.

But this day was differ­ ent. I remembered why I had set my alarm for such an un­ godly hour. I wasn’t awake to crawl to work or class, I was up early so I could go out to breakfast with friends.

As soon as we entered Mi­ rabelle’s Cafe on Main Street, we were greeted by the subtle smell of sugar baking and a friendly waiter who brought us to a table. Mirabelle’s is made up of one large, yellow room, half of which is a coun­ ter covered in confections and baked goods, the other a seating area with a wide front window overlooking the street.

The pleasant and unob­ trusive music playing was just the right thing for early morn­ ing eaters like us, although there weren’t too many other people dining just yet. Our menus were brought out and specials were written up on a sideboard.

Everything sounded so good. They even had a make­

your­own omelet option that features a wide variety of ingredients to choose from.

I don’t know how anyone "+#$1,;%& !,1& )+:(%9*,5& %+& enjoy, except the vegans. I’m a vegetarian and it was good to see options on their menu that didn’t come with sausage or bacon (not that I couldn’t have added those to any op­ tion on the menu if I had wanted to), but every meal either involved eggs, dairy or both.

So, if you are of the veg­ an orientation, this may not be the place for you. But my friends and I all found some­ thing to sink our teeth into.

After discovering that they make their own granola in­ house, I ordered a parfait.

One of my friends ordered an omelet with spinach, cheddar and goat cheese, the other ordered a popover with eggs, broccoli and spinach. I had never seen or tried a popover before so when it came out with the rest of our food in record time I was amazed to )((&3&<#//0=&<3>0&?3)%40&!$$(1& with fried egg—doesn’t that make your mouth water?

My other friend’s plate also looked delicious. The eggs were fried to perfection— not too runny, not too crispy.

But it was the home fries that came with both of their meals that really amazed us. @9(&?+%3%+()&931&A((,&!,($0& shredded, mixed with diced onions and pressed into a huge skillet to make one large

PHOEBE SHEEHAN The Vermont Cynic

An employee gives a pastry to a resident in Mirabelle’s Cafe located on Main Street March 12. pie of potatoey­goodness that was fried until golden and cut into individualized wedges.

Ingenious, though a little bit bland­tasting. Luckily there was salt and pepper at hand.

Problem solved!

My bowl of yogurt and granola came piled high with fruit that made me think of spring and warm weather.

Of course none of the fruit was fresh or local (there was some pineapple and man­ go in there) but then again it is winter in Vermont, so can we really hold it against

NATALIE WILLIAMS The Vermont Cynic

Senior Julia Petras also known as DJ Peaches poses in the stacks of vinyl in the WRUV studio March 13.

DJ plays beats fresher than peaches Alyssandra Tobin Cynic Correspondent Senior Julia Petras, known to WRUV listeners as DJ Peaches, is bubbly, easy to talk to and listens to more genres of music than you probably even know ex­ isted, including fusion, in­ ternational fusion, ambient, post­rock and RPM (which pretty much encompasses all subgenres of electronic). For music you’ve probably never heard of, tune into her show on WRUV 90.1 every Tues­ day from 4­6 p.m. that she calls “The Ripest Pick.”

Cynic: How would you describe your show?

DJ Peaches: It’s evolved over the years. My music style has changed. Fresh­ man year I was really into urban and hip­hop music,

and that was basically what dominated my show. Now I include less urban, more in­ ternational, more RPM and electronic and a lot of fusion­ international genres.

Cynic: Is there anything you’re trying to accomplish with each show?

DJ Peaches: You know when you listen to that song and you’re like ‘Oh my god, that made my day, that’s just channeling what I feel today?’

I guess I’m trying to do that with my show—I’m trying to share this music that I enjoy and connect with on that lev­ el, and I’m hoping that it does the same for them.

Cynic: A number of WRUV DJs have gone on to work in the music and en­ tertainment industries. Is this something you could see yourself doing in the future?

DJ Peaches: I’m going to be graduating, and I’ll be a nurse in a couple months, so that’s sort of the track that I’m going down, but I would love to have some sort of re­ lationship with radio. I can’t imagine giving it up.

Cynic: Last and most dif­ !"#$%& '#()%*+,-& ./& 0+#& "+#$1& only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would they be?

DJ Peaches:&2341&'#()­ tion! Top of my head…Ra­ diohead is always good, and Sigur Ros as well, just be­ cause you can listen to that in the background during ev­ erything you do. Then maybe Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, just to give you a little bit of amp in your step. That’s just a rough outline!

them? Conversation lulled as we dug in to our meals. My friend tore into her popover exclaiming, “So much cheese in here!” as she happily put a fork full in her mouth.

With our stomach’s full and plates spotless, the bill came. While my wallet wasn’t emptied, a dent was made.

My meal was around $7, and the girls’ meals were about $10 or $11 each. At the regis­ ter we got to see the colorful spread of French macaroons %9(0& A3>(& 3$+,5& B*%9& <3>(0& croissants, fruity scones, and

salted chocolates.

It’s really unfair that they put those things right by the register and I ended up buy­ ing a croissant for a friend who couldn’t come along to breakfast, and judging by his smile when I presented it to him, it was worth it.

Mirabelle’s Cafe is lo­ cated at 198 Main St. and is open 7­5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8­2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

ARTS

Robot and human actors share the stage at Flynn Madeleine Gibson Assistant Arts Editor On Feb. 21 and 22, the Flynn Space opened its small stage for both human and robotic actors alike as part of a collabora­ tive performance between the Seinendan Theater Company and Osaka University Robot Theater Project.

In “Robot Theater Project,” actors from Japan and three ro­ botic co­stars performed small skits.

Such an unconventional en­ deavor was sure to raise an eye­ brow, and the unique concept led to both shows being sold out.

In the director notes, Oriza Hirata writes that the initial goal of the project was to change the status of robots from being merely displays at expositions to becoming essential elements of theater arts.

In two smaller skits, Hirata and the cast explore what role robots might play in our future.

Their use today as assistants to the elderly is extended to the sick as well as for the navigation of lands made toxic by radiation after natural disasters and war. !"#!$%&!'()$!)*+$!,-./0#.(.12!

Geminoid F plays the role of a robotic assistant hired to read poetry to an ailing child. De­

signed to be complete robotic perfection, she is the android creation of robotic scientist Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro.

Geminoid F’s features are strikingly human and elegant.

As the stage lights illuminated her face, a gasp escaped from the audience.

Her face looks warm, as if real blood, not wires, pulsed un­ der her skin.

Although she is unable to walk, the range of upper body mobility she is capable of is im­ pressive, though distinguish­ able from that of a human.

In a variety of languages including English, Japanese, German and French, Geminoid F and a young girl, played by Bryerly Long, converse. The conversation and poetry is slow as to accommodate for a robotic delay, but easy to understand.

“Sayonara” also explores the robot lifecycle after their in­ tended purpose is met or their hardware begins to malfunc­ tion.

Geminoid F leaves the stage carried on the back of a robotic repairman, destined to monitor the Fukishima wasteland post­ tsunami.

3%&!'#.4!5&(60(7.#8&!$+$4&9!

“I, Worker,” again takes place in the home of humans cohabitat­ ing with robots.

Two Robovie R3 robots used

LORENA LINERO The Vermont Cynic

Actors perform at the “Japanese Robot Android Human Theater” project at the Flynn Space Feb. 20.

This show involves interaction between robots and humans to explore potential future roles of robots. are house servants to a couple struggling with the monotony of daily chores and depression after the husband loses his job.

The Robovie R3 robots’ goofy and cute mannerisms so­ licited laughter from the crowd as they interacted with the hu­ man actors.

The bright color plastic of their bodies and wheel­like feet seemed more comfortable for

the audience than Geminoid F’s eerily human features.

The delay in speech was also more acceptable, as the Robovie R3s were clearly robots being robots, not robots being hu­ mans.

“I, Worker” highlighted in­ teraction between the two ro­ :0$)1!)5&8+'8.44/!$%&+(!.;*;.(9! inability to please each other as easily as they can their owners.

UVM DJs sparking BTV

The Cynical Viewer

Jess Swchartz Senior Staff Writer Most UVM students have a hard enough time balancing ex­ tracurriculars along with their studies. A couple have the add­ ed duty of running their own music production company.

Electrode Entertainment is collective of DJs and live mu­ sic entertainers, many of them students, working together to produce and promote live elec­ tronic music and events in the Burlington area. It also happens to be the only student owned and operated production com­ pany in Burlington.

Jordan Fiegleman and Ja­ cob Smock, also known as DJ Ordan and DJ Jakels, say on Electrode Entertainment’s Facebook page that they came together in 2011 to provide Bur­ lington with quality live music entertainment.

But throwing events is not the only responsibility that members of Electrode Enter­ tainment have to balance.

“I’m a full time student, a DJ, and I have a job at New World Tortilla. I never have any down time anymore. A blessing and a curse! I love it though,” Electrode DJ and junior Bren­ dan Striebe said.

Fiegleman and Smock have also had to learn how to fund the company while keeping on top of their music and school­ work.

“As many can imagine it isn’t easy for two college students to come up with thousands of dol­ lars for an event, but over the years we have really learned how to successfully budget our­ selves,” Fiegleman said.

TIM BUTLER

The Oscars: a film lover’s plea PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN FIEGLEMAN

Seniors Jordan Fiegleman and Jacob Smock peform for a crowd.

Despite the responsibili­ ties that come along with run­ ning the company, Fiegleman said that having a team you can count on makes the stress worth it.

The current members of Electrode Entertainment are Ordan and Jakels as well as Cake Effect, WholeZ, Storm­ cloud, Thath, Brendan.Striebe, .#9! <+6'#)1! .880(9+#=! $0! $%&+(!

Facebook page.

When looking for DJs to add to the company, Fiegleman said they look for dedication.

“It really means a lot to us when someone takes initiative and goes above and beyond what we ask of them,” he said.

Electrode Entertainment has previously brought DJs such as GTA, LUMINOX, Or­ chard Lounge, Robotic Pirate Monkey and Lazerdisk Party Sex to Burlington venues such as Higher Ground and Metro­ nome within the past semester. >&$! +$! ;0?49! :&! 9+6'8?4$! $0! pin the Electrode DJs to just one genre.

“It’s kind of awesome for me because I’m constantly hearing guys on our team play, and its always different,” Fiegleman said.

And despite the busy sched­ ules the members of Electrode Entertainment deal with, the outcome of a successful event leave them with a feeling that just can’t be beat Fiegleman said.

“But honestly for Jake and myself it’s way more important that the fans enjoy themselves, and go home wanting more. As a student run business we real­ ize that most of the people at our shows are students and we do our best to cater to that.”

“Day of show and load in are always really hectic and stressful but when everyone on our team pulls together it re­ ally makes something great,” Fiegleman said.

Electrode’s next event will feature gLAdiator, a DJ duo from Los Angeles, at Club Met­ ronome on Thurs. Mar. 14.

The Robot Theater Project will continue its six­city tour in the U.S and Canada, returning after to Japan.

More information on the plays, actors and ro­ bots can be found at http:// www.japansociety.org/event/ seinendan­theater­company­ osaka­university­robot­theater­ project­sayonara­i­worker

I am almost done with the @)8.()! .#9! +6! /0?! 4+*&! '471! and are interested in preserv­ ing one of history’s greatest artistic mediums, I think you should be too. Let me give you a few reasons why.

1. The Oscars are too long.! A.$8%+#=! .! '47! +)! .! commitment. You make an agreement with yourself be­ fore sitting down that you are willing to dedicate a small slice of your life, usually 90, 100, 120, or 160 minutes at a time.

A ceremony that aims to recognize and celebrate these stories and statements should be as brief as humanly possible. Let us know what '47)! .#9! '477.*&()! $(?4/! stand tall, and then let us go seek them out.

2. The Oscars are not funny. The Oscar hosts of years gone by have never :&&#! =009! '$)B! ! 3%&/CD&! ranged from the brutally in­ offensive Billy Crystal, to the mildly topical Jon Stewart, to the downright confusing David Letterman. This year’s ceremony hit a new low in the form of Seth Macfarlane.

Watching Macfarlane twist and shout his way

through horribly planned comedic material was hard to watch. Some moments simply unfunny, others downright misogynistic. The Oscars should be guided by $%&! 5+0#&&()! 06! '471! #0$! $%&! drunk sexist uncle who can’t stop quoting “Family Guy.” 3. The Oscars simply don’t get it. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is too old, too mis­ guided and simply too out of touch to be making any grand statements about what is and +)!#0$!E?.4+$/!'47B! This is the same organi­ zation that never awarded Stanley Kubrick or Alfred Hitchcock a single award for Best Director. This is the same group that gave Best F+8$?(&! $0! '47)! 4+*&! ,-%.*&­ speare in Love,” “The Eng­ lish Patient,” “Dances with Wolves,” “The King’s Speech” and “How Green Was My Valley” instead of giving it to “Saving Private Ryan,” “Far­ go,” “Goodfellas,” “The Social Network,” or “Citizen Kane” respectively.

Of course there are mo­ ments of clarity. 2007, ar­ =?.:4/! $%&! :&)$! /&.(! +#! '47! of the last decade, could not even be ruined by the Oscars.

“No Country for Old Men” was rightfully awarded Best Picture.

But we live in a world where Silver Linings Play­ book is heralded for an ac­ curate portrayal of mental illness. The Academy Awards doing something right is not common.

The Oscars are a joke.

They do not care about good '47)1! .#9! /0?! )%0?49! #0$! care about them. Keep watch­ +#=!=009!'47)1!)$05!;.$8%+#=! the Oscars.

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The Cynical Listener

JAKE STALNAKER

Music after radio It is often argued that the Internet changed every as­ pect of our lives and affected every business and industry in some capacity. The music ?5(1'"(($1($',$"*2"/%1,'@$ It’s hard to believe that YouTube was only invent­ ed in 2005, bought out by Google a year later and rap­ idly evolved into the cultural &'+$ )'&'21&0$ /,!"#-,5("$ that it is today.

Think of a song, any song, and I can guarantee you that YouTube has more than one version of it uploaded and a +5?(%"/$#".1*$%,$?,,%@$ If MTV was the evolution of the radio, then the Internet was the revolution that over­ threw the radio and replaced it as the most important and 1'65"'%1&0$ ."+15.$ 9,#$ .5­ sic.

First, YouTube made most music available to listen to for free. Then something special happened. In 2006, Derek Vincent Smith (a.k.a.

Pretty Lights) put out his en­ %1#"$)#(%$&0?5.$,'$%-"$:'%"#­ net for free.

Pretty Lights went from an unknown and unsuccess­ ful DJ to one of the most pop­ ular touring electronic art­ ists who owns his own label.

All of this was accomplished without Smith ever forcing fans to pay for his or any of his label’s artists’ music.

Shortly after Pretty Lights pioneered the free self­re­ lease, Radiohead decided to %#>$ &'$ "*/"#1."'%$ ,9$ %-"1#$ own by releasing their sev­ enth album “In Rainbows” in 2007 using a unique online distribution system where fans were allowed to pay whatever they wanted for their music.

The rest of the world took notice, and within a couple of

years it became a very normal practice to self­release music onto the Internet for free; the 6,,+;&%"($ -&+$ ,/"'"+<$ &'+$ things would never be the same.

Music sharing was no longer taboo, partly because most of the free music was coming directly from the mu­ sicians themselves.

Everyone and their moth­ er can be a musician now, making the rise of any indi­ vidual to prominence all the more impressive.

Artists can now sidestep the traditional recording and promotional processes by recording, releasing and promoting their music all on their own through social me­ dia.

The shift is especially pro­ found in hip­hop, as all as­ piring MC’s need is a micro­ phone, the skill set to record an album and the relentless 5("$ ,9$ (,21&0$ ."+1&$ %,$ )'+$ &$ fan base.

Everyone and their mother can be a musician now, making the rise of any individual to prominence all the more impressive.

This is how the potty­ mouth crew Odd Future achieved such quick, albeit 6""%1';$(522"((<$&'+$#"2"'%0>$ it’s how Pro Era has spear­ headed the quickly rising Beast Coast movement.

Perhaps most notable is that a lot of the people in those two groups started making music when they were still teenagers — age is no longer as relevant when you can release music for 9#""<$ &'+$ &($ 9&#$ &($ )'+1';$ a market on the internet, I would refer to the wise words of Immortal Technique and say that “there is a market for everything.”

Where is the music busi­ '"(($-"&+"+$%,$'"*%A$B-&%$1($ still up in the air, but perhaps that question can be summed up in one word: everywhere.

Visitor brings the blues Aidan Dolbasian Senior Staff Writer UVM’s Recital Hall was packed from front to back with music fans of all ages Friday Feb. 22. An anticipatory hush came over the audience and the stage illuminated as all eyes !"#"$ %#&'()*"+$ ,'$ %-"$ .&'$ seated before them, blues player and guitar virtuoso Corey Har­ ris.

In a relatively short period of time, Harris has built quite the reputation as one of today’s .,(%$/#,01)2$&'+$&22,./01(-"+$ blues musicians.

Eleven solo albums released since 1995 and collaborations with artists such as Billy Bragg and Wilco aside, he was also awarded the MacArthur Fel­ lowship in 2007 for his work in music.

3&##1(4($ .5(12$ 1($ #"6"2%17"$ of the various cultural and his­ torical facets of the blues. On his most recent album, “Fulton Blues,” he draws inspiration from the Virginia community of Fulton and the eviction of black families living in the neighbor­ hood for the purpose of urban renewal.

In regards to the subject matter of the album as a whole, Harris said in a pre­perfor­ mance discussion, “We really look into, lyrically, the history of the south, and also the history of the country as it deals with 89#12&'$ 8."#12&'$ "*/"#1"'2"($ and issues.” :'$ &$ )%%1';$ %#&'(1%1,'$ 9#,.$ discussion to performance, Harris began the show with the title track of the new album. The song was a moderately paced la­ ."'%$ 9"&%5#1';$ (,9%$ ;51%&#$ )00(<$ in between he sang “Fulton, Fulton, what done happened to you? Seems like everyday peo­ ple are crying in the news.”

The entire show featured a wide range of material, from older tracks to ones that have yet to be recorded, as well as several covers.

On “Watching You,” a song about modern society’s attach­ ment to technology, Harris dis­ played his vocal range and abil­ ity to incorporate lyrical melody into an upbeat blues jam.

In contrast, his cover of Skip James’s “Devil Got My Woman”

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Blues musician Corey Harris performs in Southwick Recital Hall Feb 22. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2007. was much slower and more sol­ emn, utilizing deep vocals and building intensity to create an atmosphere of sorrow and des­ peration.

Harris also took the op­ portunity to demonstrate his slide guitar skills on tracks such as “Jack of Diamonds” and “Preaching Blues.” On the for­ mer, the contrast of the plucked bass notes with the sound of the melody sliding up and down the fret board created the impres­ sion of two different guitarists playing onstage.

In a slight departure from lyric­heavy blues songs, Har­ ris’s set included a few purely­ instrumental jams, turning the guitar into his primary voice of

"*/#"((1,'$ &'+$ &00,!1';$ 1%$ +,$ the singing for him.

Just as much the showman when not even playing, Har­ ris kept the crowd entertained in between songs with jokes and anecdotes from his travels.

Throughout the night, he either had the audience cheering for his music or laughing at his sto­ ries.

One could say that it is his ability as a storyteller that has made him so successful at what he does, bringing the subject matter of his songs to life.

“It’s not just entertainment, it’s not just music,” Harris said. =:%4($&2%5&00>$"*/#"((1,'$,'$+19­ ferent levels.”

The Cynical TV Review

HOLLY TRANTHAM

Girls Gossip: a review of Ep. 19 For those still question­ ing after a season and a half of “Girls,” this week’s episode —appropriately titled “On All Fours”—proves that constant discomfort can still be enter­ tainment.

We get to see Shoshana’s

zany hairstyles. She somehow was able to top last week’s Zenon­esque braid rope with a hair donut just above her forehead; perhaps a result of her new foray into adultery.

Marnie tries advancing her music career—a some­ what contrived development — with a bizarre cover of “Stronger” after being pity­ 1'71%"+$ %,$ -"#$ "*C?,>9#1"'+4($ work party.

However, compared to what’s respectively happen­ ing with Hannah and Adam, Shoshana’s and Marnie’s lives feel like games of hop­ scotch.

Any “Girls” viewer is no stranger to the uncomfort­ &?0"$("*$(2"'"<$&'+$%-&%4($,9­ ten due to Adam. We’ve seen him use pedophilic dirty talk and “make the continent of Africa” on Hannah’s arm, yet

somehow he became a mildly sympathetic character.

This week we see two ("*$ (2"'"($ !1%-$ 8+&.$ &'+$ his new girlfriend Nat. The )#(%$ ,'"$ -&($ ,/"'$ 2,..5­ nication, obvious attraction, &'+D!"$&((5."D;,,+$("*@$$ The second happens after he’s run into Hannah and re­ sorted to drinking again: he makes Nat crawl, starts hav­ 1';$("*$!1%-$-"#$9#,.$?"-1'+$ when she’s clearly uncom­ fortable, and ejaculates onto her chest.

Watching it felt almost as violating as I imagine the situation would be. Just 20 minutes ago, Adam was em­ ?#&21';$("*$1'$&$=',#.&0E$!&>$ that made his partner feel safe, something unheard of with him and Hannah.

Around Nat he’s main­ tained this front of normalcy

because he’s in her apartment or at parties with her friends; he’s even called himself her boyfriend.

It’s not until they’re in his environment that he reveals to her his self­destructive (1+"<$)%%1';$!1%-$%-"$%-"."$,9$ narcissism in the rest of the Girls.

Meanwhile, Hannah takes herself to the ER after accidentally puncturing her eardrum with a cotton swab.

She saves the cotton swab after her doctor refuses to clean out her other ear to make them even, and he gives the best line of the night: “I suggest you frame it.”

The episode ends with a slow zoom on Hannah as she cleans out the other ear— more self­destruction, or at the very least, rashness.

Her OCD is a fairly new

development but it’s not out­ landish to think that Hannah -&($ &0!&>($ -&+$ &'*1"%>$ 1(­ sues.

Its resurgence is because of the stress of her new ca­ reer; she’s always had her “voice of a generation” shtick, but now that she has actual responsibility, she can barely handle it.

Her grimaces at the end of the episode signal a lack of growth, unable to stop doing the thing that harmed her so .52-$1'$%-"$)#(%$/0&2"@$ However, it’s important to note that she always plans on cleaning that other ear, even before she runs into Adam.

The career stress is clearly geting to her, but maybe it’s also guiding her away from the most destructive aspect of her life and, in a way, forcing her to grow up.

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This Week in Arts: March 15-21 perimental and innovative take on blues and contempo­ rary folk and enjoy the obvi­ !"#$%&'"(&)(#$!*$+,$-!!.(/0$ Steve Earle, and Gillian Welch alike.

the Shins.

On a side note, be sure to look out for Zack’s new proj­ ect: The DuPont Brothers Band. They’re stellar.

SARAH STICKLE

Saturday Mar. 16

This Week in Arts highlights upcoming events at UVM and in the Burlington com­ munity. Sarah Sickle pro­ vides her recommendations for local concerts.

Waylon Speed, Zack DuPont Band, and Tan Vampires

Sunday Mar. 17

Nectars, 9 p.m. $5, 21+

Friday Mar. 15 Michael Chorney & Dollar General Radio Bean, 10:30 p.m.

Michael Chorney is some­ thing of a Vermont star: a longtime musician and com­ poser, this indie folk rocker is a former Viperhouse mem­ ber and was featured on the prestigious “Hadestown” album put out by Anais Mitchell in 2010. The album also featured Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Ani DiFranco among others.

Check out Chorney’s ex­

Whoa, UVM. This is one great line­up. Zack DuPont will grace you with his beau­ tiful melodies, unique guitar picking and profound song­ smithing. Not to mention his band is made up of some of the best musicians in Ver­ mont.

Waylon Speed is self­ )12##%3(.$2#$4#5((.67(#8(/&9 metal.” You’ll never under­ stand unless you see it for yourself. If you’re skeptical, trust me ­ they’re brilliant.

Tan Vampires is a band based in New Hampshire that’s made Burlington a regular stop lately. A differ­ ent kind of contemporary folk rock, Tan Vampires experi­ ments with different sounds and instruments, taking their 2//2&:(;(&8$ %&'"(&)($ */!;$

Saint Patty’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day is all kinds of fun in Burlington, so be sure to make these shows necessary stops on your list.

11a.m.: <!&:*!/.$ +!7$ 28$ +%$ +2=#$ >/%#?$ @"A0$ BCD0$ Free 2p.m.: Everybody’s Favorite Irish Drinking E!&:#$ F2&.$ 28$ +(.$ EG"2/(0$ BCD0$H/(( 4p.m.: Irish Drinking Songs with Samara Lark at +2.%!$F(2&0$H/((0$I11$I:(# After that, just go back 2&.$ *!/8?$ A(87((&$ +(.$ EG"2/($ 2&.$ +%$ +2=#$ %&$ ,!"/$ drunken stupors. It’ll be fun. Promise.

Monday Mar. 18 Bob Wagner & Friends The Monkey House, 8 p.m.

This Monday night residency is a treat for the Burlington area (though it’s technically Winooski).

Bob Wagner is a local guitar guru that specializes in blues, rock and folk. He is also this month’s special guest at Nectar’s Dead Set Tuesdays. You never know what he might pull out on you, but it’s bound to be good.

Tuesday Mar. 19 Honkey Tonk Tuesday Radio Bean, 10 p.m., $3 Yep, I’m writing about it again. Just do it. You’ll have fun. It’s all ages and ridicu­ lously cheap, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of old fashioned country and drinking tunes.

Wednesday Mar. 20 Open Mic night at Manhattan Pizza with Andy Lugo 9 p.m.

One of the best open mics in Burlington, Manhattan draws everyone from Tommy Alexander to Canadian Les­ bian Twins. Call in at noon to get a time slot if you want to play.

Thursday Mar. 21 Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band Radio Bean, 11:30 p.m., $3 For those of you who haven’t heard, Kat is the shit.

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BIANCA MOHN

It’s that time of year again: exams have been looming omi­ nously over our heads, the pa­ pers seem insurmountable and Bailey­Howe becomes our sec­ ond home.

Long gone are the easy, care­ free weekends and the glorious lazy Saturdays. Sunlight is re­ !"#$%&' ()' *+,-%.$%/0' "12304' #/&' fresh air replaced by the smell of old textbooks.

During stressful times like these it is easy to become over­ whelmed with all of the studying and multitasking that college demands. Factor in extracur­ ricular commitments and life becomes downright crazy.

So, how do students deal with this stress? From overhear­ ing conversations around cam­ pus, it appears that most com­ plain about the amount of work they have to do to anyone who will listen.

What if instead of complain­

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ing, we took a step back and con­ sidered how incredibly lucky we are to be here?

We live in such a small bub­ ble that we often forget that only a select group of people has the opportunity to go to college. In fact, The New York Times re­ ported in February that 30.4 percent of people over age 25 in the U.S. held a bachelor’s de­ gree.

In comparison, only 6.7 per­ cent of people worldwide have a bachelor’s degree according to 03%'5+67/20,/'8,.09'

We grew up with the expectation that we would attend university and perhaps even graduate school, but just because something is expected does not mean that it should be taken for granted.

Statistics such as these reaf­ 7-:' 03#0' ,+-' %;!%-1%/$%' #0' $,"­ lege, while it may seem perfectly normal and expected, is far from it. The tasks we do everyday, from going to class to eating at the dining halls is not what the average 20 year­old does.

For many of us, we grew up with the expectation that we

would attend university and perhaps even graduate school.

However, just because some­ thing is expected does not mean that it should be taken for grant­ ed.

It is true that college has its moments of intense stress. It is also true that college has its ups and downs and sometimes does not live up to our expectations.

But at the end of the day, we have so much to be grateful for.

UVM is truly a beautiful place with wonderful people who care about the world they live in, and who are curious and interesting. We have great pro­ fessors, a picturesque campus, a vibrant downtown, moun­ tain and lake views, fascinating events on campus and the list goes on.

Of course UVM is not with­ out its faults, but the opportu­ nities and support that we are given is incredible. Instead of focusing on the negatives, it is key to maintain a healthy per­ spective on the college experi­ ence and life in general.

Midterm season is tough, but the good news is that life goes on. Before we know it, the four years will be behind us and we will enter the post­graduate world.

So, before time slips away, take a second to appreciate all of the amazing opportunities you have been given by attending this university.

College Privilege Wise words from an older version of ourselves to take full advantage of now.

Work out, and keep it up while it’s easy.

Have more sex.

Trust your instincts in love, but not in alcohol.

Do you, and do what you like to do.

Travel when you can, instead of buying that TV. Start building a more sophistocated wardrobe.

Learn to cook.

Everyone you meet has something to offer.

You’re not as special as you think.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Growing as a person Jobs are our priority Dear Editor,

In the February 14th edi­ tion of the Cynic, an opinion ar­ ticle debated the value of sexual health education. The two argu­ ments prompted us here at Liv­ ing Well to let folks know what we believe about sexual health education.

As many of you know, Living Well is a health resource center located in the Davis Center and is part of the Center for Health and Wellbeing.

Living Well proposes that your college career is about growing as an entire person.

How one engages in sexual health is part of that growth.

Healthy discussion about sex is not something many have wit­ nessed, never mind practiced.

Living Well strives to change that.

Some people do not want to be sexual with other people, some people want to be sexual with a lot of people and some people don’t know what they want.

It is through conversations

about physically and emotional­ ly healthy behaviors that people are able to decide what choices they will make and have the skills and knowledge to act upon those choices. Individuals mak­ ing healthy personal choices also create a healthy community.

These conversations could be about condoms (internal and external) and dental dams to protect you from unintended pregnancy or a sexually trans­ mitted infection (STI). Or they could be about safety, your body and your emotions.

Here at Living Well, we pro­ vide college health education based on the seven domains of wellness. Sexual Health educa­ tion is part of all the domains of wellness: diversity/social justice, emotional, environmen­ tal, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual. Our goal is to em­ power UVM students through education and advocacy to make healthy decisions.

Sincerely, Living Well Staff

Dear Editor,

Your article, “Career Ser­ vices needs work, dean sug­ gests,” (February 21, 2013) did not report my views ac­ curately and left the wrong impression in the minds of your readers about Career Services at UVM. In a paraphrase the ar­ ticle reports on my views: <8-%.1&%/0' =+""1>#/' #.?%&' Rizvi to reevaluate Career Services because it was not consistent with his strate­ gic plan, Rizvi said.” But I didn’t say this.

As you point out in the editor’s notes below, the word ‘not’ did not appear in the submitted article but was mistakenly added to this sentence during edit­ ing.

This word changes the meaning of the sentence completely, of course. And it led to a headline that por­ trayed Career Services as needing work when the gist of what I was saying was that it needed support.

The work that Career Services does is indeed con­

.1.0%/0'@103'8-%.1&%/0'=+""1­ van’s strategic plan.

8-%!#-1/2' .0+&%/0.' 6,-' vibrant and engaging lives after they graduate is an im­ portant goal, one in which Career Services needs the assistance of many others.

We are seeking to build a distinguished campus­wide career culture that strength­ ens connections between the University’s career prepara­ tion efforts and its students, faculty members, academic advisers, parents, alumni, and employers.

It is too bad that the ad­ dition of a single word in an otherwise commendable ar­ ticle left that wrong impres­ sion about this important effort on behalf of our stu­ dents.

Yours truly, Abu Rizvi Dean of the Honors College

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Assisted suicide reaches State House Assisted suicide legislation is more than just disturbing, it provides a method for murder

JOEY BROWN

Recently the Vermont leg­ islature has been considering a bill (S.77) that would legalize the practice of “death with dignity,” or “patient­directed dying,” or some other misleading euphe­ mism conjured up by evidently abashed legislators.

Make no mistake: the bill would make killing another person legal, under the name of “compassion.”

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with a “terminal” illness, that is, an illness that affords its host less than six months to live, may be legally killed by a doctor, if they request medication to “has­ ten death.”

You probably hear appeals for state­approved suicide simi­ lar to this one all the time. But whatever the case, the amount of time a patient is told he has to live is irrelevant.

Medical experts admit that it is nearly impossible to predict when a patient will die of an ill­ ness. Moreover, some people diagnosed with a “terminal con­ dition” do not die for years, and sometimes not at all (at least not of that particular condition).

The fact of the matter is that nobody can accurately predict when one’s life becomes mean­ ingless.

Euthanasia ideologues say legalizing assisted suicide would lower healthcare costs, as the drugs used to end a patient’s

life are much cheaper than the drugs used to preserve it. This is not an ethically based argument.

It argues that there is money to be saved by killing a patient, rather than actually helping one.

Advocates of euthanasia are naive if they do not be­ lieve that health­care providers won’t urge—or pay—doctors to, in turn, urge their patients to choose suicide over treatment.

Doctors might exaggerate the severity or dreadfulness of the ailment, as it would be in "&$(.%/)#),(#0%()"$.$!"%"1%-1%!12% Patients would be mindlessly receptive of a doctor’s deceptive advice, for people are unlikely to disagree with an expert.

Oregon, which has already legalized assisted suicide, has !(3(0#.04%5(")$!!$-%"&(!%6'.1/"!% over people” mentality.

Not long after the passage of the euthanasia bill, Oregon announced that it would make severe cuts to its state version of

Medicaid. Oregon didn’t use the money they saved to increase the quality of their healthcare; rather, the state pocketed the money.

The next fallacy in the argu­ ment of euthanasia advocates: that the choice to die would be strictly voluntary. It is foolish to deny the pressures that would exist to encourage a patient to choose death.

Poorer patients would be especially encouraged to choose death, lest they perceive them­ !$07$!%/)#),(#0%89.-$)!%"1%*#3­ ily members.

Or what of the patient who is depressed by his illness? Is he in a state of mind conducive to making such a decision?

Even in states which require that patients be in a “mentally competent” condition — which is a nebulous requirement, to begin with — in order make the choice to die, people can easily /)-%011'&10$!%()%"&$%0#5%84%!98­

stituting a doctor of a more Kev­ orkian nature for their primary physician, the latter of whom probably knows the patient’s medical condition better than the ideologically­bound death doctor.

More generally, how does consent make moral the practice of euthanasia? If I believe that my life is worthless, does the fact that I’ve given my doctor con­ sent to kill me make it morally acceptable when I’m obliged ac­ cordingly? The presence of con­ sent in this issue is irrelevant, as far as morality is concerned.

That Vermont lawmakers are even considering legalizing euthanasia is deeply disturbing.

I should hope that this mea­ sure is shot down in the legisla­ ture, as euthanasia does not, in fact, afford patients the “choice” to die. Rather, it allows the intel­ lectual descendants of Dr. Jack Kevorkian the right to kill.

POINT COUNTER POINT Legalizing assisted suicide respects those who choose it, with little to no consequences

JOSH GACHETTE

It was an 1870 piece titled “Euthanasia” by businessman and teacher Samuel D. Williams that started a one­and­a­half­ century long debate over physi­ cian­assisted suicide in the US. Vermont State Senate Bill S 77 has brought it to our locality.

The bill grants legal immunity to doctors who prescribe sleeping or pain medication to patients while warning them that taking an overdose will kill them and stipulating the amount that con­ stitutes an overdose.

It also relieves the patient’s family members from being sub­ ject to civil or criminal penalties if they are with the patient when he takes the lethal dose and dies.

Hopefully, the bill will success­

fully make its way through the House, and not face the fate of similar legislation from Massa­ chusetts.

Early polls showed that M.A. voters mostly supported Ques­ tion 2, the state’s version of medically assisted death. Yet the two groups lobbying in favor of the measure were out­spent by a /7$:"1:1)$%3#.;()2% After a misinformation cam­ paign launched by a coalition of national Catholic organizations, anti­abortion groups and the right­wing American Principles Project, Question 2 failed by about 68,000 votes – a 51 to 49 percent vote.

To frame this debate as purely a moral one is absurd.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops argues, “Suicide is always as morally objectionable as murder. The Church’s tradition has always rejected it as a gravely evil choice.” This ideology is neither !'$,(/,% )1.% !98!"#)"(#0% $)19;&% to be seriously considered in civic discourse.

But there are legitimate concerns raised by the opposi­ tion. Worries about a patient’s fragile mental state or overzeal­

ous relatives who seek to gain inheritance money come to mind. However, such concerns are addressed in the end­of­life bill. Seeing as to how Oregon’s “Death With Dignity Act” is the oldest of any such legislation and has survived numerous le­ gal challenges, it can be used as a case study.

Under Oregon Ballot Mea­ sure 16 (1994) a competent adult Oregon resident who has a phy­ sician’s diagnosis of a terminal illness, a life expectancy of few­ er than six months and whose death does not “have an effect upon a life, health, or accident insurance or annuity policy” may request a prescription for a lethal dose of medication.

Any physician, pharmacist or healthcare provider who has moral objections may refuse to participate.

Two witnesses must then ,1)/.3%"&$%.$<9$!"=%#"%0$#!"%1)$% who is not related to the patient, not entitled to any portion of the patient’s estate, is not the pa­ tient’s physician and is not em­ ployed by a health care facility caring for the patient.

Another physician then ex­ amines the patient’s medical re­

cords. The patient must wait at least 15 days and make a second oral request before the prescrip­ tion may be written. If either physician suspects that depres­ sion or coercion is involved, the patient must be referred for a psychological evaluation.

Compassion in Dying v.

Washington (1996), the United States 9th Circuit Court of Ap­ peals notes the Conservative talking point of “[protecting] the poor and minorities from ex­ ploitation.” Empirical evidence reduces this anxiety.

An independent study pub­ lished in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of Medical Ethics reports there was “no evidence of heightened risk for the elder­ ly, women, the uninsured, peo­ ple with low educational status, the poor, the physically disabled or chronically ill, minors, people with psychiatric illnesses includ­ ing depression, or racial or eth­ nic minorities, compared with background populations.”

Dr. Ken Murray, professor of family medicine at the Uni­ versity of Southern California, supports legalizing physician­ assisted suicide because of the needless suffering it spares the

terminally ill.

He speaks to the fact that an overwhelming majority of his professional colleagues would want the option for themselves: “Of course doctors don’t want to die — they want to live. But they know enough about modern medicine to know its limits.”

I do not outrightly endorse suicide in the face of terminal illness. Instead, I respect the privacy of those affected and be­ lieve that they ought to be given comfortable legal parameters to manage their end­of­life matters on their own terms.

To fully grasp the subject at hand, I made a point of watching the video testimonial and death of an Oregonian named Roger Sanger.

Minutes before he ingests the concoction that will put in him into a coma and quietly kill him, he says “I thank the wis­ dom of the voters of the state of Oregon for allowing me the honor or doing myself in on my own volition.”

Just slipping out of con­ !,(19!)$!!>% &$% 3#)#;$!% #% /)#0% utterance – “I hear the gentle voices calling. … It was easy, folks. It was easy.”

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Spectacle a look through the lens UVM men’s and women’s basketball played at the America East Championships in Albany March 9 and 10. The women’s team lost in the semifinals to Hartford while the men’s team will advance to the finals and play at home March 16. top left: Junior forward Luke Apfeld reacts after a scored basket. top right: Rally cat poses for a photo. middle left: Junior forward Clancy Rugg shoots the ball. middle right: Junior guard Candon Rusin speaks with junior forward Brian Voelkel after the game. bottom left: Hartford senior forward Ruthanne Doherty and first-year Kylie Atwood fight for possesion of the ball. bottom right: Junior forward Candon Rusin reacts after a play.

PHOTOS BY Alex Edelman and Jonathan Polson

Sports Gymnasts seek a national title Jeremy Karpf Senior Staff Writer Although it hasn’t been a varsity sport at Vermont since the early 2000s, gymnastics maintains a presence on campus through Vermont Gymnastics.

The club is split into men’s and women’s teams and despite practicing and competing as separate teams, the two squads have a very close relationship.

With their yearly home meet later this month on the 23rd, The Cynic felt there was no bet­ ter time to get to know the club better.

After gymnastics was elimi­ nated as a varsity sport in 2001 due to budget cuts, the club sprung up immediately in its wake as a way for varsity ath­ letes to continue competing.

The club saw impressive ini­ tial success, winning a National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs Women’s Championship in 2004 with many holdovers from the varsity squad.

Since then, the club has evolved into an organization that still competes across New England and yearly at Nationals, but the club’s emphasis is on an inclusive environment focused on each members individual im­ provement.

With no tryouts, anyone is welcome whether they have competed since they were little !"#$"%#&"'()*#(&#+!"#&,%#-".&#&(/%0# “You can compete in as many or few events as you’d like.

It’s pretty much what you make of it. There’s no one there yell­ ing at you and pushing you to do more things than you should or want to. Everyone tries their hardest,” sophomore Danza Ro­ driguez said.

For example, senior Erika

Parry, the Club’s president, joined Gymnastics Club as a -".&1'%$"# ,$2()*# )%2%"# 3!/­ peted, only participating in the sport for fun. She was search­ ing for clubs to join when she decided to try Gymnastics Club and hasn’t looked back.

“Gymnastics is a frustrating sport at times, Parry said. “Its very mentally challenging, but it’s also very rewarding.”

What helped to draw her in was that the club’s environment was comfortable and conducive to learning.

“We have a few other people who, like me, had never com­ peted before college,” Parry said.

“I know I can be self­conscious about not having done gymnas­ tics for as long as [others] have, but everyone is so nice about helping you and encouraging you. It’s a very supportive group of people.“ The support and guidance also led Parry to take on the leadership position in the club.

45'# -".&# '%$"# 6# 7!)8%8# 9(&,# the upper classmen and that’s how I got involved with leader­ ship roles. They took me in and I saw how everything worked. :,%'#9%"%#"%$;;'#/'#-".&#*"!<=# of friend here, my family almost. “ Last year Parry served as the club’s treasurer.

Recently, the teams compet­ ed separately with the women in Rhode Island and the men at the New England Champion­ ships in Amherst, but different states wasn’t enough to keep the teams apart. After competitions concluded for the girls,` they packed into a van and traveled &!#>="()*-%;8#?!;;%*%#&!#.%%#&,%# men place second overall.

Most of the team’s meets are during second semester, practice however, takes place all year. During the spring the team

Winter Ski Report

ALICIA ACCETTA The Vermont Cynic Junior Brian Varga practices the pommel at practice at Green Mountain Gymnastics located in Williston Feb. 26. Gymnastics was eliminated as a varsity sport in 2001, yet has had success as a club sport in years since.

stays busy, competing almost every weekend. Gymnasts who compete are expected to attend at least three practices per week including a mandatory practice on Sunday nights. Practice is held Monday through Thursday evenings at Green Mountain Gymnastics in Williston.

Holding frequent practices all year long allows the team to accept newcomers and elimi­ nates the need for any kind of tryouts. Sophomore Brian Varga feels that the lack of tryouts is the best part of the whole expe­ rience.

Despite participating in gymnastics his whole life, Brian likes that, “Anyone can join and if you are willing to work hard

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in the past have taken place in San Marcos, Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah.

And it’s those memories: long bus trips, late nights in hotel rooms and the downtime after competition that will stick with team members even after they graduate.

The “Groovy UV Gymnastics Classic” will be held March 23 at Green Mountain Gymnastics in Williston.

Readers who are interested in supporting Vermont Gymnas­ tics and all of UVM’s club sports can purchase this year’s Naked Calendar. The Club Sports pro­ gram now runs the Naked Cal­ %)8$"# $)8# $;;# ="!-&.# .<==!"&# each of the team’s involved.

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and put in the time and effort then you can compete for us, on our team. I don’t like excluding people so I think it’s great that there are no tryouts.”

Vermont’s home meet is later than usual this year and Parry thinks that the change is good. “I honestly think it will be better because it will be closer to Nationals. Plus it’s not as rushed when we get back from Winter @"%$A0#B.<$;;'#(&.#!)%#!+#&,%#-".&# weekends in February.”

Members unanimously feel that their best memories came from Nationals. Each year all the NAIGC schools from across the country compete in a different city. This year it will be in Min­ neapolis, April 11­13. Nationals

JAKE BIELECKI

When the two best teams boast their two best players you have the making of a rivalry – and that’s exactly what the NBA has right now.

LeBron got his momentum going in 2012 but will need to continue that success in order to join the all­time greats. In the other corner is Kevin Durant.

Can they slow down the freight train that is Lebron James and the Miami Heat? @!&,#&%$/.#%)C!'#3$=#D%E­ ibility, though the Thunder in particular have lined them­ selves up for the future quite nicely. The controversial James Harden trade and Sam Presti’s patience are to credit for this.

It’s tough to turn a cold shoul­ der to the older, more expensive free agents who could have propelled them into playoff

competition two years earlier.

Via the Harden trade OKC received Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and draft picks headlined 7'#&,%#F$=&!".#-".&1"!<)8#=(3A0# 5$"&()#(.#+<;-;;()*#9,$&G.#%E­ pected of him and as their third scoring option. His contribu­ tions are pivotal for a Thunder team whose supporting cast’s strong suit is defense. The easy shots for Martin have led to a career high 43 percent from the three­point line.

A foolproof way keep your­ self under the cap is to invest in draft picks. With cheap set salaries for each draft slot, a savvy pick becomes a cost­ef­ fective contributor on the court.

H$.&#'%$"G.#-".&#=(3A#I)&,!)'# Davis will earn roughly 24 mil­ lion in four years before hitting restricted free agency – well below his worth on the open market.

While you haven’t seen much of Jeremy Lamb this year, he’s quietly averaging 21 points 5 rebounds and 3 assists. With a similar repertoire as Kevin Martin the veteran will likely be asked to take a paycut if he wants to stay . Along with Lamb the Thunder have stockpiled a blossoming Reggie Jackson, Perry Jones and a full arsenal of draft picks next season.

While the Thunder have done a good job, their suc­

cess rises and sets with Kevin Durant, who has embraced a bigger playmaking role with Harden’s departure. He aver­ ages a whole assist more a game while cutting down on turn­ overs.

He’s also on the verge of joining the exclusive 50/40/90 club. If he increases his scoring output from 28.5 to 30 points =%"#3!)&%.&#,%G;;#7%#&,%#-".&# player to average 30 points and make 50 percent of his shots +"!/#&,%#-%;8J#KL#=%"3%)&#+"!/# three, and 90 percent from the line. Only Larry Bird has averaged 28 points with those percentages. Short story long, he’s distanced himself from everybody besides LeBron.

Knock on wood but the cur­ rent NBA landscape could sport one of the great NBA rivalries.

Russell vs. Wilt, Magic and Bird, MJ vs. all the hall­of­fam­ %".#9,!.%#"()*#-)*%".#"%/$()# barren. Lebron and Durant could be the players we ramble about while bouncing grandkids on our lap.

So to whoever arranged Mama and Papa LeBron’s and Mama and Papa Durant’s pleas­ antries within a half decade, we thank you. A heated battle for this year’s MVP and NBA Championship awaits, some­ thing I hope we can get used to seeing.

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NCAA title lost Danielle Kaidanow Cynic Correspondent

JONATHAN POLSONThe Vermont Cynic Junior guard Sandro Carissimo battles his opponent in the America East matchup against UNH March 9. !"#$%&'()*(*"'('%(+,-.(/,0-&.()&('1"(2&-,*(-'(1%$"(3-#41(56('%('#.('%(7)&(-('1)#8(/$"#)4-(9-*'(:1-$+)%&*1)+;

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Vermont advances to championship

...continued from page 1 according to Vermont head coach John Becker.

“I’ve never seen a shooting performance like that in my life…for a while there it was just raining threes,” Becker said. “We were just hoping that they would cool down eventu­ ally. The guys stuck with it and !"# $%&# '&()"*# %+,-# .&# /"+,,0# started getting stops.”

Rusin carried the UVM scoring load for a second night, scoring 18 points, including /1&# $%2&&34)!"$&2'5# )--# $%&# bench.

Junior forward Luke Apfeld +"*# /2'$30&+2# -)2.+2*# 6$%+"# O’Day each added 16 points +"*#/1&#2&7)8"*'9# Vermont was superb at get­ ting to the free­throw line and converting their opportunities once there, making 22­26 for an 84 percent clip.

The format of the America 6+'$# ()"-&2&"(&# $)82"+:&"$# dictates that the highest seed of the two teams meeting in the championship hosts the title game.

So after Vermont prevailed !"# $%&!2# '&:!3/"+,# ;+:&5# $.)# possible scenarios were still in­ play.

If the No. 1 seed Stony Brook University defeated the No. 4 seed SUNY Albany, Ver­ mont would be forced to play a road game at Stony Brook.

If Albany could pull off the upset, however, Vermont would host the championship game in Burlington.

“I’ve never seen a shooting performance like that in my life, for a while there it was just raining threes.”

John Becker Head Coach In an incredible stroke of luck for Vermont, Albany was able to defeat Stony Brook on a last­second game winning shot, setting up a home­game for Vermont in the champion­ ship this Saturday.

Once again Vermont will +44&+2# !"# $%&# <:&2!(+# 6+'$#

Conference Championship game.

The birth in the title game is the eighth in the last 12 years and if the Catamounts can de­ feat Albany this Saturday, it .!,,#7&#$%&!2#$%!2*#<:&2!(+#6+'$# Championship – and trip to the NCAA Tournament – in the last four years.

The last four seasons for the men’s basketball team have established themselves as a quasi­dynasty in the confer­ ence.

The program’s resume since 2009 includes a 93­41 overall record, a 49­15 record !"# <:&2!(+# 6+'$# =)"-&2&"(&# play, two conference champi­ onships and an NCAA tourna­ ment victory in 2012.

All that stands in the way of Vermont and a third trip to the Big Dance in four years is an Albany team that lost by 25 points the last time they visited Patterson Gym earlier this sea­ son.

The game is scheduled to tip­off at 11:30 a.m. and will be "+$!)"+,,0#$&,&1!'&*#)"#6>?@A9#

Although the UVM Ski team had a 54 point lead going into the fourth day at NCAA Cham­ pionships, the University of Col­ orado skied right past UVM and even Utah in the women’s 10k and men’s 20k freestyle Nordic races.

B%&# =),)2+*)# C8--+,)&'# /"­ !'%&*# !"# /2'$# .!$%# DEF# 4)!"$'# followed by Utah with 665, Ver­ mont with 653, and Denver with 629.

With the luck of the draw, all three men and women alpine competitors got to start in the top seven.

For the male competitors on the alpine team junior Jonathan Nordbotten, was a highlight, winning the Giant Slalom the /2'$# *+0# +"*# -)82$%# !"# $%&# >,+­ lom event. Slalom is an event in which participants must quickly maneuver through multiple poles placed closely together down the mountain.

“I don’t try to do anything special,” Norbotten said. “I ski normally and don’t think too much about it – the more you complicate things the harder it gets,” said Nordbotten.

Senior Sean Higgins, was /-$%# !"# $%&# G># +"*# /"!'%&*# HI# in Slalom; and Travis Dawson, a junior from Alberta was 14 in the GS and 11 in Slalom.

For the women sophomore Kristina Riis­Johannessen, was close to another individual win 7)$%#*+0'#/"!'%!";#$%!2*#!"#$%&# GS and second in Slalom.

J8"!)2#K+$&#L0,&05#.+'#/-$%# in the GS and sixth in Slalom; 6,,!#B&2.!&,5#+#')4%):)2&#-2):# C2!$!'%# =),8:7!+# /"!'%&*# HH# !"# the GS. Alpine head coach Bill Reichelt said the UVM alpine program has a good reputation for being competitive on a na­ tional level.

“The program self perpetu­ ates a tradition of doing well,”

Reichelt said. “The athletes themselves are the best recruit­ ers when they know they can come to UVM and improve.”

Another highpoint for the women’s Nordic team was Anja Gruber’s win in the 5k Clas­ sic and 21 in the 15k Freestyle.

Gruber, a junior from Germany, later commented on the great athletic abilities of her team­ mates and that overall the team did their best job.

“The last two carnivals in $%&#6M><#.&#&"*&*#84#.!""!";# some races and as a team stand­ ing overall our women’s team was the strongest, which was great because Dartmouth has a really strong team,” said Gruber.

Senior Janey McClelland, /"!'%&*#AF#+"*#ANO#P!"*+#Q+"­ vind Malm, a freshman from >.&*&"#/"!'%&*#&!;%$%#+"*#AE9# =),)2+*)# /"!'%&*# )"&# +"*# $.)# in the 15k FS gaining seventy points and taking the lead.

“After last year the Women’s Nordic was so strong, to have another team is really cool. The Nordic staff does an awesome job with recruiting and prepar­ ing these kids can’t say enough good things,” said Reichelt.

For the men’s Nordic races R8"!)2# >()$$# ?+$$&2')"5# /"!'%&*# seventh in the 10k Classic, but could not hold on in the 20k S2&&'$0,&5#/"!'%!";#AT9# J8"!)2# L);+"# C2)."5# /"­ ished 29 in the 10k Classic and AD#!"#$%&#AEU#S>O#J)2;&"#G2+15#+# -2&'%:+"#-2):#@)2.+0#/"!'%&*# 20 in the 10k Classic and 33 in the 20k FS despite a crash in the /2'$#2)8"*9# Utah’ Miles Havlick won the men’s 20k FS race securing a second place over all pushing the Catamounts back to third.

The Catamounts swept the 6+'$&2"# M"$&2(),,&;!+$&# >U!# <'­ sociation Circuit and title for the /2'$#$!:&#'!"(&#AEEE9# Vermont came into the championships trying to win back to back championships -)2#$%&#/2'$#$!:&#'!"(&#HIFI#+"*# 1990.

Club Baseball Tryouts When?

Wednesday, March 27 6:30-8:30 Friday, March 29 4:00-7:00

Where?

Indoor Track @ Patrick Gym

Questions?

Email Kyle Trebour Ktrebour@uvm.edu

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