Dr. Kathleen M. Cook April 10th, 1968 - October 30th, 2013 “She gave us freedom to be angry, strong, weak, creative, confused, lost and loved every step of the way” -Carrie Wicks
Kathy Cook helped make UVM a welcoming place for everyone Dr. Kathleen Cook’s legacy at UVM began 24 years ago and will continue on as members of the UVM community remember her inspirational disposition and kind spirit. Known more fondly as “Kathy” among her friends and colleagues, the 45-year-old associate director for Residenwound in her South Prospect Street home that caught on Cook began what would become a long stay at UVM when she completed her bachelor’s degree in 1991, followed by her master’s of education in 1995 and then her doctorate in education in 2010, according to a University“Kathy approached her work with students and student organizations with an infectious vitality that challenged individuals to learn from their experience while also building communities within UVM,” Director of Student Life Pat Brown said. “Her friendliness and approachability was a pure invitation to students to seek her counsel. As a colleague and friend she will be missed.” Cook was a Student Affairs staff member for the past 16 years. Before she was the associate director for Residential Life, she worked in the Department of Student Life as the assistant director for leadership programs, Brown said. As president of the Inter Residential Association (IRA), senior Joe Oteng said he was able to work with Cook at various IRA events and often talked with her on campus. Oteng said Cook was highly involved with and passionate about solving racial issues that occurred between Resident Assistants and campus residents. “From a student perspective, I think her legacy will be in challenging students to think about how they relate to students of color in a predominantly white community like UVM, and how questions of identity and race can con-
tribute to a better living community for everyone,” he said. In fact, Vice President for Executive Operations Gary that Cook’s dissertation for her doctorate was titled “Diward or Backward in their Racial Identity Development.” feels Cook truly embraced her position as associate director, and was able to make a positive impact on everyone she worked with because of that. “She gave us freedom to be angry, strong, weak, creative, confused, lost and loved every step of the way,” and created...she was an innovated [sic] leader and woman. I admired her, we all did.” Cook’s professional achievements did not stop at Residential Life. She was also the Area Coordinator for FirstIn their letter, Sullivan and Stevens extended condolences to the University community as well as to Cook’s family, friends and colleagues. “A devoted educator, mentor, colleague, and friend, Kathy touched the lives of many students, staff, and faculty,” the Oct. 31 email read. “Her absence will be felt profoundly across the University.” Following a status update on the University of Vermont Facebook page relaying the email sent by Sullivan and Stevens, multiple people responded by sharing their feelings and condolences. “So sad to hear this news. Kathy was such a nice person. She has done a lot of good for UVM and students. A memorial service will be held for Cook at 4 p.m. Nov. 6 in Ira Allen Chapel. By Katy Cardin
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Update on Cook’s death Staff Report Kathleen Cook, the associate director of residential life, died last Thursday due to a released by the Vermont Department of Health on Monday. “The report by the medical with information developed thus far by UVM Police during our investigation,” Police Services Chief Lianne Tuomey said in a statement issued Monday night, adding that that no other individuals were involved. Cook, a UVM alum who had worked for the University for more than 16 years, was described as a “devoted educator, mentor, colleague and friend,” in a campus-wide letter written by President Tom Sullivan and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Annie Stevens that was sent Thursday afternoon. A Denver, Colo., native, Cook— who was better known
as “Kathy” among friends and colleagues—is also listed on the LGBTQA department’s website experience. The Cynic reported Thursday that Cook’s death had ocbegan. In a press conference last Thursday, a visibly emotional Tuomey thanked the professionalism of Police Services, departments as well as the Vermont State Police. The damage was contained in Cook’s home at the University-owned 448 South Prospect St. house on the Redstone campus, she said. Police rived on the scene at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after detecting heavy smoke. Putting out the two-alarm members, and an additional called back to help, Fire Chief Seth Lasker told the Burling-
“The report by the medical examiner’s office is consistent with information developed thus far by Police Services.” Lianne Tuomey UVM Police Chief ton Free Press on Thursday. Police crews continued to remain on the property until 2 p.m. the next day. “Kathy touched the lives of many students, staff and faculty,” Sullivan and Steven’s letter stated. “Her absence will be felt profoundly across the University. We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues.” A memorial service for Cook has been scheduled for this Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Ira Allen Chapel.
UVM student rights rated Lauren Drasler Staff Writer When it comes to protectUVM received a yellow-light ranking based on its policies regarding codes of conduct, according to the Foundation of Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) 2013 report. A yellow-light ranking means that the University has one or more policies that “too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application,” the FIRE website stated. “Our spotlight rankings rate how well policies protect free speech,” FIRE’s Associate Director of Legal and Public “These ratings aren’t based on actual cases of violation, but on how the policies as they are written affect free speech.” FIRE ranks universities using a red, yellow or green light system.
According to a memorandum that was released by FIRE, the three policies that earned UVM its yellow light ranking are the Sexual Harassment Policy concerning students, the Student Alcohol and Drug Policy and the Bias Incidents Protocol. The Sexual Harassment Policy restricts First Amendment rights by not clearly de-
student-on-student (or peer) hostile environment harassment in the educational setting as set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States,” the memorandum stated. It goes on to state the Student Alcohol and Drug Policy “untenably bans any ‘demeaning sexual or discriminatory portrayals of individuals’… [and] restricts a wide swath of constitutionally protected speech, as much speech that is ‘demeaning,’ for example, is protected by the First Amendment.” Finally, it states UVM’s
The Clean Energy Fund (CEF) recently received over 50 pitches during its call of ideas session that allowed UVM students, staff and faculty to submit ideas for clean energy projects. Previously, seniors Erick Crockenberg and Tad Cooke received funding for the Clean Energy Greenhouse project, which is currently underway at the UVM Horticulture Farm, according to CEF’s website. Members of the University can vote with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down and leave a comment on all of the idea submissions until Nov. 15. Clean energy fund graduate fellow Kate Blofson said she was impressed with the variety of submissions this year.
“There are a whole bunch of ideas that are coming from all across campus and from students to faculty and staff,” Blofson said. The student votes and comments will help the CEF committee choose the projects to submit to Vice President of Finance and Administration al, Blofson said. “It doesn’t determine whether they will be approved but it helps us see what students are interested in... and it lets students participate in the process,” she said. Project proposals are submitted to Cate in March and Cate decides which projects to fund in April. Visit http://www.uvm.edu/ sustain/cef/share-your-ideas for the list of submissions and to vote and leave comments.
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banning all ‘actions that are motivated by bias’ but do not constitute a crime encompasses a great deal of expression protected by the First Amendment,” according to the memorandum. Senior and President of the Young Americans for Liberty Club at UVM, Christian Matthews said the club was created for students that associate with political beliefs other than left. “Young Americans for Liberty chose to work with FIRE because they defend rights and give analysis of what’s wrong with certain policies,” he said. Matthews said the group worked with FIRE in order to see an analysis of what is restrictive within UVM’s policies. “If we don’t protect the most hateful, vitriol speech, than what do we protect?” he said. “I think it’s hypocritical that the University chooses to protect certain areas but not others.”
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Suspect’s name released Staff Report Following a string of thefts that have taken place on campus, Police Services have named a suspect in the case of 14 laptops that went missing from Old Mill Oct. 17. Justin Reed, 23, from Milton, answered to a charge of selling stolen property in Chittenden County court on Sunday, a Police Services update stated on Monday afternoon. vestigation determined that Reed had sold one of the laptops to another person, the update stated. The court date for Reed, who is not a UVM student, is scheduled for Dec. 10. she could not comment on the investigation until Reed’s arraignment, she said Police Ser-
vices was interested in talking to students who have recently purchased a Macbook Air recently. “In my recollection I don’t she said. “But I do know this has happened before.” Following the incident, she said UVM has not made Mill’s security, adding that UVM is, however, “always looking to upgrade security” with better technology and possibly more cameras. As Police Services continue missing laptops, anyone who has recently purchased a Mac Book computer from someone and believe it may be one of the missing laptops is urged to contact Police at 802-6563473.
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Top world stories UVM allows later deadline Taylor Delehanty Staff Writer
Brazil admits to spying
him. The Taliban has put out statements that he was “martyred”. (Source: The New York Times)
Four charged in mall case
Brazil’s government acknowledges that it has spied on many other countries top diplomats including the United States, Iran and Russia. This could make it uncomfortable for Brazil after they had repeatedly criticized the U.S. spying operations in recent months. Brazil made a statement that their surveillance had been in full compliance with legislative governing practices. (Source: The New York Times)
On Monday, four Somali men were charged in Kenya with helping to aid the attack on the West Gate mall in September that killed 67 people. The four men who appeared in court were charged with “commission of a terrorist attack.” Al Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack and the men will be held until a formal court date of November 11. (Source: The New York Times)
Drone attack kills leader
Morsi court postponed
On Friday, American drones killed Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud. His group tried to set off a car bomb in 2010 in New York City. He also masterminded a suicide attack on an American spy base in Afghanistan in 2009 that killed seven C.I.A. agents. He had a $5 million United States government bounty on
Mohammed Morsi, the ousted President of Egypt, was set to begin trial for killing protesters of his regime today and subsequently accused the court of not being legitimate and refused to wear a prison uniform. The judge adjourned the court and they are set to reopen on January 8, 2014. (Source: NPR)
CRIME LOG Lauren Drasler Staff Writer
Oct 26 3:47 p.m. Hall staff in University Heights South 1 contacted Police Services after discovering the card reader at the building’s entrance had been broken. The card reader had been smashed and the wires were exposed, leaving it no longer usable. No one has been
7:32 p.m. A report came in about someone cars in the Gutterson Parking Garage. When police arrived no one was located in the vicinity and none of the cars appeared to be disturbed.
11:11 p.m. Hall staff in Coolidge Hall rewell of the building. The grafand depicted different anatomy parts. No one has been identi-
Oct 27 12:23 a.m. spotted a student urinating in the bushes outside the University Health Center. The student was issued a warning for public urination.
1:48 a.m. A campus bus driver called Police Services after spotting a student passed out outside Mercy Hall. Police transported the student to corrections to detox, and the student’s BAC was .155.
Oct 28 12:24 a.m. A report came in about vandalism and theft from a UVM service vehicle that was parked behind the library. The vehicle belonged to the physical plant and the person who parked the vehicle noticed that both exterior mirrors had been broken off and the license plate had been stolen. No one has been identi-
Hannah Kearns Staff Writer cially here for colleges across the nation. This year, however, it comes with a slew of challenges brought about by changes in the Common Application system used by 517 universities across the nation. The Common App was due for renovation and completely changed its design, data and infrastructure, Beth Wiser, director of Admissions said. “The redesign makes it simple, clean and intuitive,” she said. However, there have been challenges in the technical interfaces that have made the application process more timeconsuming and stressful for applicants, she said. Among these issues are reports of the website timing out, and it’s been rumored that applicants can only log on at eiSaturday mornings, according to a Nov. 1 article in The Daily Beast. Despite these technical difthe University has received more than 8,000 applications so far. These early action applications usually add up to about half of the total number of applicants. The University has a goal of 23,000 applications by the Jan. 1 deadline. As a way to help students who have had technical issues
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with the Common App, the University decided to extend the early action deadline for applications from the original date of Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, a University Communications article stated. UVM was among 46 of the Common App’s member universities that decided to extend their early action or early decision deadlines, according to The Daily Beast article. Wiser explained that this decision was made for three reasons: the University wanted to move the deadline away from November 1 to avoid technical issues related to a high volume of users on the Common App, this extension gives students two more weekends to work on
their applications and there is an open house on Nov. 9. “We recognize it’s a stressful time, and we don’t want students to give up,” she said. First-year Michaela Paul said she thinks the Common App deadline extension could ple might apply to UVM. “It eliminates stress that students feel because applying for college is a big deal,” Paul said. Wiser said she feels contime on their side, and the proper systems in place to reach their goals.
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Free energy devices can brighten future These technololgies literally harvest the power of the universe and turn it into electrical power. ALEX CORREN
As a species, we have the tendency to burn things be it wood, coal, oil, or natural gas. It’s all combustion, and its all damaging to the environment.
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Sean Reen and Josh Bayer work on a brew at the Switchback Brewing Co. Nov. 4. The Brewers Association ranks Vt. as having the most U.S. breweries per capita. There are 26 breweries in Vt.
A beer snob’s guide to Vermont home-brews JOHNNY SUDEKUM FRANCESCA PARNHAM
For readers dreading the cold temperatures and dry winter air quickly approaching Vermont, there is one solution: Vermont beer. Vermonters dig anything from stouts to ales, meaning the common beer snobs and frat to their fancy. The Brewers Association ranks Vermont as having the most U.S. breweries per capita. There are 26 breweries in Vermont and more than 625,000 people, meaning that Vermont citizens have one brewery for every 24,000 people. And you would think math has no place when it comes to beer. Vermonters also live within close proximity to the American Brewers Guild, located in Salisbury. This is a school that offers both a Craft Brewers Apprenticeship Program and an Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering degree. The beer resources that Vermont has have fostered creativity in the brewing world. The Alchemist Brewery is perhaps the best beer in Vermont. With over 5000 ratings and reviews, their only beer,
the Heady Topper, received the highest rating of 100 on the Beer Advocate website. Whammy. Brewed since 2003, Heady Topper is an American Double I.P.A. It has 8 percent ABV, or alcohol by volume, and is loaded with six different kinds of hops. “Overall amazing mouthful. The alcohol is hidden perfectly within this monster,” said one review on BeerAdvocate. Originally, Heady Topper lovers could only try the beer in the taproom at the brewery, located in Waterbury. Now it is distributed throughout Vermont from restaurants to City Market, located a couple of blocks from UVM’s campus. They say “Drink It from the Can,” but that’s only if you can get your hands on a four-pack. “It’s dangerous to open a can of Heady Topper around me,” recent graduate Steph Cesario said. “I naturally am drawn to it.” Once the beer arrives at its location, it sells out within hours. If you’re downtown on a Tuesday or Thursday, try City Market or Pearl Street Beverage, but go before 4 p.m. or you’ll If you’re searching for it many establishments around
town, but be ready to pay a solid $7 plus. Those looking for a full-bodied IPA with a more golden light can head to Shelburne to visit Fiddlehead Brewery. head IPA, is an American IPA with strong citrus roots and 6.2% ABV. Fiddlehead Beer is sold in the brewery, or at select restaurants around Burlington. Founded only a little over one decade ago is Switchback Brewing Co., located in Burlington. Switchback offers four different styles of beer from a slowfermented brown ale to a porter. But if you’re looking for the classic, the Switchback ale holds that title. Unique in that it is both uned— a process in which the yeast does the carbonating—this beer is both complex and crisp. While this is just a snapshot many other beers and breweries to explore around the green state, like the well-known folks over at Rock Art, Otter Creek and Harpoon Breweries. It is hard to go wrong around these parts when it comes to drinking Natural Light.
you break an atom apart you can harness a lot of energy, but at extremely high costs that seem to Are traditional renewable energies such as wind, solar, and geothermal the answer to our crippling energy addiction? Not exactly. It will take too long for them to triumph over fossil fuels, and the associated mega-projects that they would follow— such as massive solar farms in the desert or monstrous windmills built for miles along our coasts— isn’t at all the solution we’re looking for. With a current global population at just over seven billion people which is increasing at an unsustainable rate, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s annual energy outlook for 2013 projects that our global energy consumption will increase around 50 percent by the year 204. Is there any hope left for humanity and the world we live in? Luckily there is, and it’s called free energy. Free energy, also known as ambient energy, zero-point energy, or quantum energy, has been pushed to the darkest corsince its public emergence at the turn of the 20th century with the brilliant scientist and father of AC or alternating current electricity, Nikola Tesla. Tapping into this energy unlimited clean energy that cannot be metered, produces no harmful emissions, and takes no additional inputs. These technologies literally harvest the energy of the universe and turn it into electrical and awareness about these technologies and their implications has never been greater. I found out about free energy devices almost four years
ago. After years of researching the devices, theories, and invena plane ticket out to Boulder, Colo., to attend a conference for the Global Breakthrough Energy Movement (GlobalBEM). Set against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, I had my mind continually blown for three days straight as I attended talks and viewed demonstrations by top inventors, physicists, authors, historians, and more. My personal favorite technology is a magnetic motor know as the Searl Effect Generator (SEG). It’s a brilliant device created by John Searl, an English inventor whose story is as interesting as his technologies. The SEG is powered by the compression of free electrons available everywhere in the universe. In this generator, magnetic rollers spin faster and faster, converting the energy created into electricity. that it can be scaled in size for the use of a house, an apartment complex, a space station, or even an entire city. Like many other breakthrough energy technologies, the source of power for the SEG is truly limitless. In the face of social, economic and environmental disaster, it is now our responsibility to promote the right type of change he way we consume energy directly relates to our quality of life, and these energy technologies will improve the quality of life for everyone on the planet. It’s time for us all to shift the paradigm from a society based on fear and scarcity to a society of oneness and abundance. I urge you all to do your own research on Breakthrough Energy Technologies. For more information visit globalbem.com or searlsolution. com
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Wednesday Nov.6 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong +Smooth Antics Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m., $7 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong are a funky foursome fully familiar with the power of a rhythmic groove and a ing from Baltimore, this jam band is on the rise and continues to build their fan base through relentless touring and energetic shows. Opening for PPPP is Smooth Antics, a local funk/ soul-hop group that includes drums. Their Facebook page ALEX GOLDENBERG The Vermont Cynic
A resident purchases popcorn at the Roxy Cinema in downtown Burlington Oct. 31. The theater featured “Nosferatu” and “Vampyr.” Jacob Holzman Staff Writer On the night of ghosts, goblins, gobs of glucose and good times, true hauntings took place as cinematic spectacle at the Roxy Cinemas in downtown Burlington. The popular local theater featured the Andrew Alden Ensemble, who performed an accompaniment to not one, but ture of classic silent cinema. The showing began at 7 p.m., and went on well into the night until 11 p.m. me what we were going to be doing in the spring, in 2011 going into 2012, I told them we would be playing live music to old clas-
In this realm of live cinematic score, Alden becomes something of an ambience architect, adding an extra pulse to the favorite part, as much as it is the audience’s.
of doing possibly ‘The Shining,’ ‘Eternal Sunshine of The Spot-
putting on these events six years ago. It began as Andrew Alden’s
he said. Under the projections of black-and-white classic horror
instincts and try to make a complete sound world and environsaid.
small-but-savvy ensemble made an atmosphere that gave the movies a new life and dimension, bringing a movie theater experience one truly has to be there to experience.
Davis Center’s Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, 7 p.m. literary and art magazine whose goal is to foster creativity and community involvement in the arts. Run by and lishes a free biannual journal that highlights the artistic accomplishments of the community. This event will feature live music and poetry, plus the always important food and not showing your support if you love the arts. Look out for coverage of the reception in next week’s Cynic.
Friday Nov.8 Yahcob
Yahcob, is a recipe for success. Yahcob loves rap and hip-hop much like Four Corners loves the art of sandwich-making, and he is sure to put on an authentic and passionate show.
Saturday Nov. 9 Finals held for best comedians Club Metronome, 7 p.m., $10 for students and $12 for adults It all comes down to this. Over 50 local comedians have taken the stage for the title of cash and prizes), and now it is Comedians desperate for success bringing the best show they possibly can along with the assured drama of competition is sure to make night, which is hard to pass up given the cheap ticket prices.
Four Corners of the Earth, 6:45 p.m. If you’ve ever been to Four Corners, you know they make simply the best and most lov-
Be sure to check out the coverage of the show in next week’s Cynic.
‘Reflektor’ anything but a reflection
know that the audience is right there with me in the unique enAn evening highlight was the second of the two features, times psychedelic take on the vampire story, in comparison to modern retellings. Alden’s score was a dynamic soundtrack that captured the shadows which slither in the night. In the future, Alden would like to approach more contem-
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able to be completely in control
Alden and his ensemble, which is currently on tour performing accompaniments to
soundtrack are given hefty research before the writing process begins.
through the chocolate factory... minus the scary boat ride vince you to check them out I don’t know what will.
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Yes, the wait is over. Arcade Fire’s long-awaited fourth hands, and this time they’ve given us a lot to hold on to. I’ve decided that it is best to not analyze this album in terms of Arcade Fire’s past discography. For one, I don’t think that it’s fair to the record, which itself imitation. I also don’t think it’s fair to the band, who really seem to see this release as an artistic turning point. That being said, I will mention that if you have ever enjoyed any song that Arcade Fire that you positively love. The album spans a range of sounds and genres that can leave you confused and possi-
whole thing in one sitting, but it’s a work that will grow on you, given the chance. Trust me, it’s worth it. Sonically, the band is doing a
untimely death. Love and death are motifs that appear frequently throughout the second half of the album
with organic ones and toying with song structure. The album itself is interestingly structured
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discs, each one featuring its own unique aesthetic. In general, a few songs in particular really latched on to lute banger and quintessential rock & roll. Bluesy piano accompanied by understated instrumentals in the verse give way to perfectly timed drops into massive choruses exploding with raw electric guitar. larly energetic, with melodically grounded in heavy bass synthesizers and an arresting guitar riff. The song’s lyrics retell the heartbreaking myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, in which Orpheus journeys to the underworld in order to save his wife from her
The former is a brightsounding dance track driven by piano. Lyrically, it’s a piece of social commentary. The latter begins with a rumbling drawn out string part, which is joined by the mournful ically, it’s far more introspective. tioning about this album is that, from here, Arcade Fire is free to go in any musical direction they this artistic leap, they don’t have to concern themselves with imitating their own past work. that is why it deserves to stand on its own in the legacy of Arcade Fire.
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‘Bad Grandpa’ not bad
TIM BUTLER
I’m gravely serious when I say that the “Jackass” franchise forms of modern entertainment in our generation, and surely the purest modern incarnation of performance art that exists today. They’re perfectly orchestrated chaos. Watching a “Jackass” you like no other, all the while making you feel like you are welcome and part of a community of friends. Coming after “Jackass 3D,” and perhaps due to the sudden death of cast member Ryan Dunn, or simply because the crew wasn’t ready for a fullon “Jackass 4,” “Jackass: Bad Johnny Knoxville assuming the role of Irving Zissman, an angry, perverted old man forced to take his grandson on a cross-country trip to return the boy to his biological father. If you’ve seen Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat,” that’s basically the narrative form of “Bad Grandpa:” a series of brutally hilarious public pranks strung together by a barely-there nar-
rative thread. I’d actually argue that “Bad Grandpa” pulls it off more effectively than “Borat” does. “Bad Grandpa” cares as much about its storyline as you do when it starts off, so by the time it reaches its climax in the middle of a biker bar, the stakes feel surprisingly real, almost out of nowhere, and it gets good. pulling off scenes like this one, and another that takes place in a male strip club. They’re not just hilarious, but also thrilling, and spectacularly dangerous. Rarely the pranks feel as dangerous and real as they do here. Of course, something is lost ries. This is Johnny Knoxville’s show, and if you appreciate his spectacular talent for entertaining and consistently refusing to back down from danger, you’ll But nobody else is here; the communal, fraternal feeling “Jackass: Bad Grandpa” is a showcase for Johnny Knoxville’s pure improvisational talent, not to mention his bullheaded stubbornness that makes him like no other entertainer alive today. It is pretty good, however, and glee for 90 minutes of your life, which is sadly more than I can currently in theatres.
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Tribute paid to 90’s rockers Lexy Doria Staff Writer On a rainy Halloween night, the ghost of a band long gone rose from the grave to grace the stage at Higher Ground. Teenagers and adults alike both dressed in their best grunge endary 90s grunge group Nirvana, whose musical achievements were captured and brought to life by tribute band Nervana. The night started off a bit more uncomfortable than spooky with the opening band Devil in the Woods. The music itself carried the traditional hard rock sound, but lead singer Adam DeMasi woke up the devil himself with his sharp, screeching vocals. The heavy atmosphere in the room lifted as soon as Nervana entered the stage. Authenticity is what the band strives for, and that’s exactly what they delivered. The stage presence and sound of vocalist Jonny tated that of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain. The drummer (Steve Kilroy) and bassist (Dave Eve) spent tribute bands before they found O’Connor. With him as their front man they had the perfect dynamic to provide the best Nirvana tribute experience possible. The band made the entire audience believe they were back
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Nervana, a tribute band of Nirvana, performed at Higher Ground Oct. 31. The group Devil in the Woods opened up for Nervana. in the nineties at a Nirvana concert. With a third of the crowd engaging in the traditional Nirvana mosh pit and the rest head banging through all the feisty songs, the respect for the grunge gods could be felt in the air. The band later spoke of the process of making their own almake and write all of the music, O’Connor creates the cover art, and they then self-produce it. When asked if they would use elements of Nirvana in their album, Eve responded that it’s just them jamming together doing what they love to do. It was apparent from the beginning that Nervana had a respect for the DIY, grungey style
of performance originally made famous by Nirvana. Before the show began the band set up their own equipment on stage and then kicked off the performance with Kilroy introducing each member. From that point on the band delivered an hour and a half of non-stop energy; even though the crowd was much smaller than they are used to (just under eighty tickets sold). Nirvana was a short-lived band that was only together for four years. However, the genre of music they created left a huge mark on the music industry. Through tribute bands like Nervana, we can truly recognize their legacy to live on.
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UVM needs to make a play for a new gym The UVM men’s hockey team beat the No. 2 ranked hockey team in the country this past weekend. They made the Frozen Four four years ago. Our men’s basketball team has won the America East last 10 years and reached March Madness two times in the last four. And the gym they play at and the rink they skate on are really great… if this was a high school. We all know that our throwback, 60s-style athletic complex is way out of date. Since the early 2000’s, there And recently in the Burlington Free Press the project’s manager. The problem? This project So it’s the last thing that UVM needs during a continual budget crisis supplemented by an effort to cut costs while simultaneously reduce enrollment, right? Well, that’s not so clear. Here are some things to think about.
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or proudly, angrily or readily, chances are you probably keep up with the Kardashians to some degree. Although it is still unclear exactly what it is they’re famous all you Kardashian haters out there, here is a reason why you should not be so quick to judge the action of others, and rather see the issue of today’s problematic celebrity craze as your own fault instead. Drug problems threatening to tear apart a young couple. The end of a 22-year marriage. Siblings bickering. Running a business. The celebration of new children and grandchildren. In terms of the famous Kar-
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ties. cially in hockey, and it is time for UVM to become the big sports school that it can be—as long as there is a wealthy third party out
iors systemic in many families and communities across an array of socioeconomic lines.
Society’s attraction to Hollywood isn’t so much fueled by the industry anymore, but a personal choice made every time we log into Twitter or check our Instagrams. is the Kardashian existence so else’s? The only explanation is
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huge societal problems currently, that might effect any one of us Yet they counter the presmirable familial bond. Granted,
with celebrities that our culture eagerly nourishes. Kimye does not force its relationship status onto us, any more so than our real friends and roommates, yet for some reason there is the tendency to be fascinated by it nonetheless. remarkable to report, the scrutiny and the obsession remains.
The problem at hand is not the Kardashians, but rather licity is often not perpetuated by professional journalists and photographers, but instead by Society’s attraction to Hollywood isn’t so much fueled by the industry anymore, but a perwe log into Twitter or check our Instagrams. In this way, it has reached a profoundly more inCelebrities are famous purely for the external reason that their fan base, strongly present way, not necessarily because of their own doing. What this ultimately means celebrities and what precisely the press chooses to scrutinize. to follow something, both in the original and the new social media sense, a direct statement is ued and has been deemed news worthy. There is an incredible amount of political agency subage citizen. Therefore, if any one is unhappy with the status of the celebrity craze, and feels as though there are far more worthy people of the public’s attention, then they should think before they follow.
Editors note: rect. The correct name should have been Lorena Linero, not Austin Grant. We regret the error.
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21: the new smoking age University violation
BIANCA MOHN
If you are under 21 and a resident of New York City, in less than 200 days you will not be able to buy cigarettes. In other words, welcome to the next chapter of “America has no idea when minors become adults.” On Oct. 30, the NYC council voted to raise the cigarette purchasing age from 18 to 21. Mayor Bloomberg has 30 days to sign the bill into law, which will then take effect after 180 porter of smoking restrictions, is expected to sign shortly. The rationale behind the NYC cigarette-buying age limit is to “literally save many, many lives” in the words of city Councilman James Gennaro. While this idea is commendable, the way NYC is going about “saving lives” is extremely misguided. And, it is not just NYC that is pushing the cigarette-buying limit to 21. Similar legislation is expected to come to vote in Hawaii and New Jersey in the next few months, and in several towns in Massachusetts. The main problem with this new cigarette legislation is that it further undermines the age
of 18, when you supposedly become an adult. At 18 you can vote, join the military, get married, apply for credit in your own name, obtain medical treatment without parental consent, donate your organs and sign contracts in your own name to take out loans, buy a car or to rent an apartment. Additionally, you are tried in adult criminal court rather than juvenile court, eligible for jury duty and legally can be sued.
Again, here is that rhetoric that says people under 21 cannot be trusted to make their own decisions regarding their personal lives. It is absurd that you can do all of these things at 18, and yet 18 year-olds are deemed too young to make choices about smoking and drinking. It highlights the fact that our legislawhen Americans should be viewed as adults. This is especially apparent in the NYC cigarette case when Mayor Bloomberg said, “We know that tobacco dependence can begin very soon after a so it’s critical that we stop young people from smoking before
they ever start.” Again, here is that rhetoric that says people under 21 cannot be trusted to make their own decisions regarding their personal lives. Yet at the same time we are given rights at 18 that have the potential to have even greater consequences on our lives. The bottom line is, as a nation, we need to have consensus on when minors become adults. I agree that in many regards, 18 is rather young to fully make informed decisions. At one point level of maturity, which no longer holds true today. Given these circumstances, the best-case scenario would be to make 20, another relatively age of adulthood where all rights – including the right to choose whether to smoke or drink – would be granted. This would put to rest the ongoing debates about the drinking and smoking age, and would potentially shift the focus of the debate from legal requirements to educating people on the inherent risks of these activities. It all comes down to education. If NYC had put more effort into devising a comprehensive education plan around the risks of smoking, then this new age requirement would not even be necessary. At that point, if people still choose to smoke knowing the consequences, then that is their individual choice to make.
Plastic is not so fantastic
JOSH GACHETTE
A cloudy afternoon coaxed a friend and I into visiting an animal shelter for a feline schmooze session. (Though I had the pleasure of a serendipitous encounter with an enthused young canine.) On the way we stopped at KMart for provisions. A dizzying sojourn through industrial lighting and tiered steel shelves commenced with a small cove dedicated to Thomas and Friends, the amicable train posse. The toy trains were made of plastic. “They’re made of plastic!” I lament to my friend. “When we were kids they were wooden!” I still, to this day, have my old trains from boyhood. Though I have not used them in many years, it is comforting to have a sturdy, reliable tchotchke from youth. Least of all, there is a sense of humanity imbued in a well-made wooden toy. A bystander warmly chuckled to herself looking at the pile of molded molten plastic, as she held a young girl’s hand. “Those were the days,” the graying blonde women said as she walked away.
Perhaps seasonal affective disorder has gotten the best of me. A bathroom break left me idly twiddling my thumbs, so I dispatch my cellular phone. I read a news story, despite a striking crack on my screen’s top left corner. On Oct. 31, Reuters reported that National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden met with German politician Hans-Christian Stroebele after leaked domestic cables suggested that American intelligence agencies wiretapped German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s mobile phone, prompting the most serious breach in trust between the allies in two decades.
There is a sense of humanity imbued in a well-made wooden toy. “Spying among friends is not at all acceptable,” the Chancellor said. Reuters suggests possible posturing by the European sovereign, noting “in August, during the election campaign, Merkel played down what they knew of the NSA’s PRISM program after reports suggested U.S. spies tapped half a billion phone calls, emails and text messages in Germany in a typical month, and
I clutched my iPhone with her name on its monitor. I found solace in knowing that Merkel, among the world’s was resigned to the same unrelenting bureaucracy as I. Both of our data is being gathered by companies including Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, YouTube, Skype, AOL and PalTalk, then given to the federal government – fated to a grand experiment in the West. The personal data and private online conversations that the National Security Administration has allegedly mined for six years could be stashed in a one million square-foot, $1.9 billion facility in the Utah Valley. In its perverse obsession with “security” and “anti-terrorism” the federal government has turned its back on some of our country’s most vulnerable. Last week, a 2009 bill that provided a meager raise in food ing to a monthly reduction in $11 for a single person and $36 for a family of four. That translates to four to six lost meals a month for 30,000 Vermonters and nearly one million military veterans. I exit the lavatory and catch a glance of a vertical row of black semi spherical surveillance cameras on the ceiling. I really should get out less. There’s a constant reminder that life isn’t the way it used to be.
Dear Editor,
Our university’s mere statement to threaten “legal trouble” against the creators of the UVM Confessions page is an abhorrent violation of fundamental constitutional free speech rights. I reject the premise that the University was merely protecting the Trademark Policy and instead, focus on apparent concerns over “stalking-like behavior and self-harm” for taking Center fore Student Ethics and Standards (CSES) action against these students. Isn’t it interesting that if our university can’t get criminal charges against students, they tend to divert to CSES as their own speech and action policing institution? This body lets the University pick and choose what speech and actions they deem as acin the face of local, state and national laws. I advise the creators
of UVM Confessions to abide by the university’s Trademark Policy law and change the group name from the new “Burlington Confessions” to “University of Vermont Confessions” (according to the Trademark Policy, the university does not have a trademark on “University of Vermont”). As the responsible individual for the Trademark policy, I urge Provost David V. Rosowsky to Amendment rights for all future cases. If the University continues their crusade to threaten and attack constitutionally protected speech, it would seem only necessary that legal action be taken against our university to defend our rights. Sincerely, Christian Matthews President of Young Americans for Liberty Class of 2013
Quick Opinion “When seeing a circus show inspires you to listen to Avril Lavigne’s debut album, you have to wonder if subliminal messaging is real. But perhaps it was just a simultaneous regression.” Jacob Lumbra “Model UN rocks.” Josh Gachette “The Davis Center was filled with Connor Daley look-alikes last week at the career fair. ” Johnny Sudekum “I judge how my day is going to go based on which food trucks are parked outside of Williams.” Stefanie Doucette “Owls are pretty cool...” Aviva Loeb
CONTROVERSIAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“HORSE SLAUGHTER IS A PREDATORY, INHUMANE BUSINESS, AND WE ARE PLEASED TO WIN ANOTHER ROUND IN THE COURTS TO BLOCK KILLING OF THESE ANIMALS ON AMERICAN SOIL FOR EXPORT TO ITALY AND JAPAN.”
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society, muses on yet another stonewalling victory for the lives of horses. There is potentially a large market for the meat in many places outside America. I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m wondering where the sympathy is for the rest of the barnyard.
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Much ado about Nothing by Corrie Roe
7. This animated Disney movie is a spin on Hamlet. 9. Oscar-winning Shake-
Across 4. “Heaven truly knows that thou art false as hell,” is from this play. 5. Julius Caesar: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our _____” 8. Leonardo DiCaprio starred with this actress in the 1996 adaptation of the tale of “star-cross’d lovers” 11. This play opens with, “If
music be the food of love, play on” 13. Shakespeare’s wife shares the name with this Catwoman actress. 14. The London theater associated with the Bard 17. Kenneth Braunagh starred with this British actress in his 2013 enactment of Macbeth. 20. Shakespeare was born
and died in this English town. 21. As You Like It insult: “I do desire we may be better _______” 22. One of Shakespeare’s most famous stage directions, “Exit pursued by ______” 23. The Shakespeare Code is an episode of this British series. : Doctor Who
Down 1. The Merry Wives of ________ 2. Puck: “Lord, what ______ these mortals be!” 3. Shakespeare was a member of the acting troupe The Lord _________’s Men. 6. Amanda Bynes stars in this adaptation of Twelfth Night.
tional tale of the Bard’s love affair while writing Romeo and Juliet. 10. Bradbury’s “Something Wicked this Way Comes” uses a line from _______ for its title. 12. “10 Things I Hate About You” is an adaption of The ______ of the _______. 15. Hamlet: “To sleep, perchance to _______” 16. “All the world’s a stage” is from this play. 18. Beatrice and ________ is “Much Ado About Nothing’s” main pair 19. The Bard coined this word, meaning chatter about others.
Shakespeare facts
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The word love appears in Romeo and Juliet 150 times. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, however it lacks the violence and tragic ending the play is famous for. After Shakespeare’s death in 1623, a collection of 36 of his plays was published as First Folio. This is the only source for 18 of his plays that had previously been printed as quartos and would have otherwise been lost. Sources: williamshakespearefacts.net/, absoluteshakespeare.tripod.com/ ,policymic.com, folger.edu
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Across 2. Beetlejuice 4. Hocus Pocus 5. Guisers 8. Turnip 10. Amityville 11. Troll 13. Treehouse of Horror 14. Pumpkin
16. The Addams Family 17. Casper 18. Ghost 19. Irving Down 1. Salem Witch Trials 3. Jack Skelling-
ton 6. Scary Movie 7. Hallowmas 8. The Great Pumpkin 9. Candy Corn 10. Apple bobbing 12. Skeleton 15. Barmbrack
Sports Athlete skills not filling out contract OWEN PARR
Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees is set to become a free agent this off-season and has his eyes set on a cold hard $300 million over the course of 10 years. Cano just this year parted ways with his long time agent, Scott Boras, to partner up with
Jay Z, who has made headlines obtaining star athletes including Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith and New York Giants wide out Victor Cruz. But will signing with the hip hop mogul get Cano the contract he hopes for? I say yes, though, whoever invests that kind of money in a single player will regret doing so down the line. Cano’s numbers speak for themselves. He is a sure-handed second basemen batting .309 for his career with an on-base percentage of .355, and 204 homers. The one number that does not bode well with me is 30,
which is how old Robbie will be as we head into the offseason. In 2007, the Yankees dished out $275 million with a potential of $30 million in incentives, to their star third basemen Alex Rodriguez. Hindsight is always 20-20, and A-Rod’s contract could arguably be the biggest bust in MLB history. Another case we can look at is Albert Pujols, who after winning a second World Series Championship with the storied St. Louis Cardinals, jumped ship to the Los Angeles Angels who had the deepest pockets at the time of his free agency. Albert was a hot commodity, and in the end the Angels didn’t hesitate to unload $240 million on him after already having played 11 seasons in the MLB. Pujols will be 41 years of age in his last year of the contract and is due to make $30 million that very same year. To me it doesn’t seem likely that he will be performing at a value of $30 million a year at age 41. It is safe to say, after two full seasons with the Angels, both of which they come short of the post season, Pujols has simply not lived up to his overly lucrative contract. The proof is in the pudding. These players that are demanding such high contract extensions do not pay off for the team
long term and I believe that teams are starting to realize that now. This will most likely make it harder for players, even great ones, to receive the amounts of money they ask for and have the length of contract they desire. Looking back at the 2013 season, six of the top 10 teams in salary spending failed to reach the post season. Rounding off the top of that list is, no surprise, the New York Yankees, spending close to $233 million in salaries for this past year. At the same token, the Tampa Bay Rays since 2008 having lack luster fan attendance and in the bottom 10 spending in that span of time have had three playoff appearances as well as a World Series Pennant. This past season, the Rays had a payroll of about $57 milrankings. Compare that to the Yankees payroll topping out at $203 million. Guess who made the playoffs. Now I know that there are plenty of factors that go into a playoff and ultimately a World Series caliber team. the most prevalent factors and the Yankees were plagued with injuries this year. Kevin Youkillis, Curtis Granderson, Derek Jeter, Mark
Hindsight is always 20-20, and A-Rod’s contact could arguably be the biggest bust in MLB history.
Teixeira, Vernon Wells and ARod were among the list that tended periods of time this past season and all of which are among the top earners of their respective teams’ rosters. I do not fault the players for wanting, nor actually getting their money. But at the end of the day no matter how you slice it, the MLB ness model for player salaries is verging on ludicrous. Cano should and will be extremely sought after throughout this off season, and being the player that he is, with no off the a highly productive asset for any team. I just hope we don’t see another team hinge its franchise on one player for a decade down the line.
NFL Picks Week11 through the past few weeks, holding LeSean McCoy to 48 yards, and Adrian Peterson to 28 yards. The Giants will have to contain Terrelle Pryor in this game since Oakland is last in the league in passing yards. COLIN HEKIMIAN
Raiders vs Giants After starting off 0-6, yet somehow still in the race to win the NFC east, the Giants host the Oakland Raiders coming off 2 straight wins. Rested from the bye, the Giants should win. The Giants run defense has been very good
best rushing team, and have the sixth best run defense in the league. The Giants have addressed one of their needs at linebacker by trading for Jon Beason. For the Giants to win this division they need to cut down and turnovers and improve their has not thrown an interception in the last two games, but he still needs to improve drastically to take the team anywhere. Against Philadelphia, the Giants offense had to settle for
Scoreboard: Taylor 15-17 Jake 22-10 Colin 19-13
Julia 14-18 Rory 17-15 Owen 14-17 Stu 18-14
The Giants defense has actually shut out opposing team’s offenses the past two weeks. Only two games back of the division, the Giants still have the potential to go on another run as they have in the past, but they have to improve in all areas, especially the pass rush. One more Giants loss will kill any chance they have at making the playoffs.
The Picks Oakland: Rory NewYork:Colin,Taylor, Julia, Stu, Owen and Jake
Cowboys vs Saints The defensive coordinator of the Saints, Rob Ryan, gets to scheme against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys this week. the Saints into the seventh best defense in the game. His replacement Monte to last place. The Saints have been great at home this year as always. Both of these teams have high octane offenses. The Cowboys currently have instability with their run game, and one of their more reliable offensive linemen, Brian Waters is out for the season. The Saints their strong offense and defense, and the fact that they don’t
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really turn the ball over with a +8 turnover ratio. The Cowboys have been competitive in every game this year and could be 8-0 if they cut down on their mistakes. I expect they will do the same against, but with the worst ranked defense playing against the Saints in New Orleans, I think the Saints will win.
The Picks Dallas: Julia, New Orleans: Colin, Taylor, Stu, Owen, Jake and Rory
Bengals vs Ravens The Bengals have very high expectations this year. Giovani Bernard has been a big playmaker that has provided a spark for the Bengals and A.J. Green has been spectacular this year. The Ravens appear to be suffering the Super Bowl hangover, or perhaps they lost too many players last year. Their run game has been very
disappointing this year. With the Bengals, it is yet to be seen if Andy Dalton is capable of carrying his team to a Super Bowl. He has to enhance his performance to topple the elite teams in this league. The Bengals are incredibly talented but inexplicably lost to the Browns and had an OT losing safety againt Miami. This is a key game to determine the AFC North. Geno Atkins tearing his ACL is a huge blow to the Bengals and diminished their chances moving forward. The Ravens now have a great chance to take advantage of the Bengals while they are down. Bengals have a great passing attack and they defend the pass very well, which could make Baltimore’s offense onedimensional.
The Picks Cincinnatti: Julia, Stu and Owen, Baltimore: Colin, Taylor, Jake and Rory
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Five gym classes you never hear about Emma Oyomba Staff Writer Students often forget that school doesn’t have to be all work and no play. UVM has 28 physical education classes that students can take for one credit each. Among these numerous classes, six were picked to highlight some fun and exciting courses you can take to either get in shape, relax, work on your ure skating, tennis, yoga and scuba diving.
1. Scuba Diving Scuba is an unexpected course that attracts more people than one would think. Chip Perry, one of the co-owners of the Waterfront Diving Center, teaches scuba diving classes at UVM. dents enrolled in the class, we have space for 48 but we rarely get that much because people week or two of class, Perry said. though.” Perry said he tried getting into the same class 15 years ago as an undergraduate at UVM. “It was a required credit then and it was always full.” Since he couldn’t get into a class, he started taking classes at the Waterfront Diving Center and fell in love with the sport. dardized course through the National Association of Underwater Instructors. It teaches everything from basic snorkeling skills all the way up to rescue techniques for someone who is in need of assistance, Perry said. “Scuba is such an awesome class. We learn a lot of things from Chip. It is a lot of work but it’s so much fun and really does Carli Shroyer said. Not only is it a fun class to be apart of but, you
diving as well. 2. Badminton Badminton is taught by Pe14 students who all have different skill levels. “I think it’s best for people to just get out there and play games because that’s how you get better,” Jenkinson said. you can take in an easy going environment. “One of the craziest things that has happened was when I got beat by one of my students,” Jenkinson said. 3. Tennis Kevin Lizzo teaches six different tennis classes which meet ginner and intermediate classes as well as one advanced and doubles class. “I’ve been a life-long player,” Lizzo, who just started teaching at UVM this year, said. “Just making people improve, enjoy the sport and be healthy” is Lizzo’s favorite part about teaching tennis. 4. Yoga John McConnell teaches three sections of the course formally titled Yoga & Mindfulness. “It is not like your regular yoga class because it includes meditation and contemplations,” McConearn a credit for some relaxation. 5. Figure Skating Figure Skating is taught by Martha Jean Harding on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is a levels and Harding does a great job of teaching and assisting her students. Music is played throughout Gutterson Rink during class, which provides a calm atmosphere for students.
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A UVM student comes up for air during a scuba diving class. The Scuba diving class is a standarized course taught by Chip Perry and offered through the National Association of Underwater Instructors.
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UVM students enjoy the Yoga & Mindfulness class taught by John McConnel located in Patrick Gymnasium on Nov 1. The class is a great way to earn course credit while giving students time for relaxation.
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Patrick and Gutterson to see renovation Stu Laperle Assistant Sports Editor Over the past 50 years, audiences at Patrick Gym and Gutterson Fieldhouse have seen some of the brightest student athletes compete before them– many of which have gone on to have successful professional careers. A recent proposal by the University that calls for a new multi-purpose event center and renovations to the campus recreation facility is in the process In 1963, the Gutterson Fieldhouse was built to hold 3,557 fans, but after the refurbishing in 1991, the building was increased to its current capacity of 4,007 seats. The basketball and hockey game tickets are frequently sold out, so in the past year the University has developed a task force which has proposed a plan to possibly build a new arena that will have an interchangeable hardwood and ice surface, according to UVM Athletic Director Robert Corran. Although the building would not be completed for many years, the estimated cost is $60 million. The task force’s plan is that the new event center will not Vermont community. The new facility will be a place for concerts, ice capades, shows such as the Harlem Globetrotters, he said.
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vations was from a group of architects who evaluated Gutterson Fieldhouse and Patrick Gym and created an extensive list of renovations. This was never pursued because it exceeded the University’s budget, Corran said. The second option was a joint initiative between the University and the state of Vermont called the Governors Task Force. This included renovations to campus recreation, and also created ideas about how building a the entire state.
Due to a lack of support from the city and state, the plan was never followed through. UVM stayed persistent and continued to pursue the renovations. Three years ago, the athletic department reached out to private sector developers for their input on how to begin the renovation process. While the Task Force is curing a plan for the renovations to campus recreation, the potential location is still unknown. In addition to the event center, the proposal includes reno-
vations to recreational facilities. In 2009, the Campus Life Task Force 2 conducted a study using student input, which helped address the explicit physical needs of the UVM students. Although the initial proposal was in the price range of $60 million, the most recent plan is estimated at $15 million. for this campus population,” Corran said. Gregg Bates, director of campus recreation, said he is excited about the expansions to the locker rooms, tennis courts,
squash and ratchet courts and multi-activity courts. Indoor soccer, inline hockey, and other intramural and club sports will be able use the multiactivity courts and new basketball courts. The renovations will give the University more area for students to simply play a pick-up game or just shoot hoops. Currently, Gutterson Fieldhouse is the largest indoor facility in the entire state, Bates said. A new building has great appeal for the University, and also for events such as the high school ice hockey championships that are hosted at the facility. “The multi-purpose event center has a broader appeal,” Corran said. “It extends beyond recreation, athletics, to the entire campus, and to the community including the entire state. It is going to be a venue where the campus can come together.” Bates explained that the location that is getting the most attention right now is an expanto the west side, and behind the indoor track. It is the most convenient area for the renovations because the students will have access to the entire campus recreational facility in one location, Bates said. frame yet, but he hopes that within this academic year that the task force will have narrowed down the scope on what we want to do and start getting students involved in the process.
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