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Students march down Main Street Aug. 24. There will be over 2330 “first-time, first-year” students joining UVM this semester.

NEW BEGINNINGS 610 39 49% 23% A look at the Class of 2018

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The start of a new school year means a fresh batch of first-years ready to immerse themselves in new courses, friends, clubs and all UVM has to offer. There are projected to be between 2330 to 2350 “first-time, first-year” students joining the UVM community this semester, said Beth Wiser, director of admissions. There are also 450 to 460 transfer students joining the University.

49 percent of the Class of 2018 are part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The remaining 51 percent are enrolled in six other colleges; including Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Rubenstein School, and Education and Social Services, Wiser said. One hundred ninety-three first-year students have accepted the Honors College invitation. Thirty-nine states are represented by the class, Wiser said. With 23 per-

The total international student enrollment, graduate and undergraduate. 2014 boasts the most internationally diverse student body in UVM history.

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An upcoming investment to update on-campus buildings will be the largest capital project that UVM has ever seen, according to the UVM Foundation. About $104 million is going towards a new STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — complex. The new complex will be built in hopes of seeing undergraduate enrollment in the STEM majors increase. Provost David Rosowsky hopes to see undergraduate enrollments in STEM majors increased by 50 percent in the next 10 years. For the past 10 years, at most 10 percent of graduates received a degree in a STEM field, according to UVM statistics. “As Vermont’s premier public research university, we have an obligation to step up — and we are both prepared and excited to do so,’’ Rosowsky said. Robert Vaughan, project manager of the STEM complex construction, will join together with the architect team of Freeman French Freeman and Ellenzweig, according to the STEM project planning website. The project will include total renovations of the Cook Physical Science Building and Votey Hall, as well as the construction of an entirely new 80,000 square foot building, according to the UVM Foundation. President Tom Sullivan said he envisions the new building to be located around where the Cook building is now. “It’s going to look like Old Mill,” Sullivan said. “We’re going back to that classical design.” The projected date of completion for the STEM complex is in the year of 2018, according to the UVM Foundation. UVM identifies the specific STEM fields of study to be chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, according to the UVM STEM website.

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New dean for Rubenstein Fletcher Allen to test Alexander Collingsworth Staff Writer The new dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources wants to broaden UVM’s commitment to helping the community and the world. Nancy Mathews took over as dean of the Rubenstein School July 1. “UVM is already well ahead of the curve with service learning projects,” she said. “But I want to expand on that and go global.” That would mean more study abroad opportunities and service projects, Mathews said. The Rubenstein school ran some 40 percent of UVM’s service learning programs. Service learning means helping people, the environment and the community, while

mastering skills and sometimes teaching, she said. Her last position was at University of Wisconsin Madison as the head of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. At the University of Wisconsin, Mathews helped to grow participation in service learning programs. “The success of the program was that it attracted Science, Technology, Engineering and Math [STEM] students, whereas most community service projects that involve teaching younger kids attract humanities and social science majors,” Mathews said. “Bringing STEM disciplines and the humanities together will be necessary to address and resolve current social and environmental problems,” she said. One example that Mathews

new heart procedure Corey Wilga Staff Writer

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pointed to was the book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson. “The book spread awareness of environmental problems and appealed to people’s love of nature instead of just thumping them on the head with data,” she said.

Fletcher Allen and UVM are conducting a clinical trial that places them as one of 45 sites to host this groundbreaking procedure, according to Fletcher Allen’s press release. “It’s a great example of the value of having an academic medical center in our region,” said Harry Dauerman, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Fletcher Allen and professor in the College of Medicine. “We not only have the expertise and resources to deliver the most advanced treatments, but we are also involved in developing them,” Dauerman said. Open-heart surgery has

conventionally been the approach for treating patients, according to the American Heart Association. Since most patients are in their 70s and 80s, the recovery period after open-heart surgery may severely reduce quality of life or even cause death, according to the American Heart Association. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement surgery gives otherwise-inoperable patients an option for treatment. The surgery was approved by the FDA earlier this year, according to the American College of Cardiology. This procedure uses a catheter to replace a diseased aortic valve with an artificial, 73092 functioning valve, according to the American Heart Association.

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Construction coming to Central Alexander Collingsworth Staff Writer Construction on campus won’t be hammered out anytime soon. The Cook and Angell science buildings will remain in operation throughout the coming year, said Robert Vaughan, director of capital planning and management. The demolition of the buildings and the construction of a new state-of-the-art STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — building will be done in phases Vaughn said. Angell will be knocked down by itself next summer. A new lab building will be built in Angell’s place he said. Classes from Cook will be moved to the new lab building and then Cook will be knocked down in early 2017. A new building will then go up in its place. “Cook is like a prison,” sophomore Aditya Vangala said, who is pleased with the planned building project. “Nighttime labs there make me feel like I’m in Alcatraz.” The “shoebox” dorms of Wills, Buckham and Chitten-

UVM ended its search for a new vice president of research and handed the position to Richard Galbraith, effective July 1. Prior to this change, John Evans served as interim vice president of research for the past year, according to University Communications. Galbraith came to UVM in 1995 as a professor of medicine. He has since held positions in the faculty senate, according

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A view of the Chittenden-Buckham-Wills Green April 23, 2013. The “shoebox” dorms will be demolished and new residence halls built in their place. Angell Hall is slated to be knocked down next summer. den on Central Campus will be demolished as well. The demolition of these dorms is slated for next summer, Vaughan said. A new residence hall will be built in the vicinity of the old “shoebox” dorms, he said. UVM is trying to make an agreement with a private developer to build and manage the

new hall. A similar agreement led to the construction of the Redstone Lofts which are privately owned and run. UVM has not yet decided which company’s plan to choose. The new dorm will house first-years and will resemble a residence hall more than an

apartment complex, Vaughan said. Plans are being drafted about what to do with the displaced students. UVM may house some of them in a building leased on Quarry Hill. A small number of students may be housed at the Sheraton, but nothing is set in stone yet, he said.

to University Communications. The vice president of research serves to maintain UVM as a top small research university in “disciplinary and multidisciplinary research,” according to the Office of the Vice President for Research website. Galbraith’s vision for the future is multifaceted. It includes helping researchers allocate funding from sources, working with community entrepreneurs and elevating the University’s profile as a renowned research institution, University Communications

stated. “It is critical to the University’s future that we continue to build on UVM’s powerful, dynamic and varied research and scholarship enterprise and strive to find better ways to use resulting new knowledge for the benefit of the community,” Galbraith said. “Without money, nothing moves,” senior Max Stuart said. “Good funding is central to maintaining the high standard of research that UVM has come to expect of itself.” PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS

Lawsuit filed against most recent GMO bill Sarah Olsen Assistant News Editor Consumers currently eat genetically engineered food, but may not know it, according to the Vermont “Right to Know GMOs” website. A bill known as H.112 was passed by the Vermont Senate April 15 after the Vermont Food Fight Fund was established by Vermont Legislature. The bill passed with a margin of 26-2 at the senate’s roll call. Governor Peter Shumlin signed the bill into law May 8. The bill states that food for human consumption for retail sale in Vermont that has been genetically engineered in any way shall be labeled as of July 1, 2016. Retailers will not be liable for labeling the food if they are not the manufacturers them-

Hospital’s name set to change Jill Vaglica Staff Writer

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selves. Retailers will only be liable for raw agricultural commodities if they provide a sworn statement that the food has not been genetically engineered. There is no scientific consensus on the safety of genetically engineered foods, according to a statement on Oct. 21, 2013 by the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility. “We feel compelled to issue this statement because the claimed consensus on GMO safety does not exist,” according to the statement. “The claim that it does exist is misleading and misrepresents the currently available scientific evidence and the broad diversity of opinion among scientists on this issue,” continued the statement. More than 60 countries in-

cluding those of the European Union, Japan and China have approved legislation to label genetically engineered foods. Canada and the United States have not, according to the Vermont Right to Know GMO’s website. Attorney General William Sorrell began the process of drafting rules in June that will direct the process of enforcing the newly signed Vermont GMO labeling law. He asked for input from the public after he began the project in June. A lawsuit was filed June 12 to stop the bill from being enacted, according to the Vermont Right to Know GMOs website. The lawsuit was filed by the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association and their allies. This is a direct attack on

Vermont residents’ right to know what is in their food, Falko Schilling, a consumer protection advocate, said. “This news is upsetting but not expected,” Schilling said. “The State and members of the Vermont Right to Know GMOs coalition are working to mount a strong defense of the law.” Sophomore Micheala Paul said that she supports the Righto to Know GMO bill. “I feel like we have a right to know what exactly we are eating and purchasing when it comes to foods.” The Governor as well as Ben and Jerry’s joined supporters of Schilling’s position at a rally on Church Street. For more information visit www.vtrighttoknowgmos.org.

A hospital by any other name still functions the same. UVM’s primary healthcare center for students, Fletcher Allen Partners, recently announced plans to change its name to The University of Vermont Health Network. Changing the name to The University of Vermont Health Network represents a collaborative effort to establish quality healthcare in northern New York and Vermont, said Michele Powers, director of communications and marketing at Champlain Valley Physicians’ Hospital Medical Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y. “We’re really leveraging the University academic model through our participation with UVM, and we’re looking at a family residence program in Plattsburgh, given the shortage of primary care providers,” Powers said. The program, she said, enables the network to create a “much stronger” future. Sophomore Becky Ngo said she supports the name change. “I feel like the collaboration brings a stronger sense of community to Burlington,” Ngo said. The name change is scheduled to occur this fall, Powers said. Four hospital organizations will adopt the name change; including Fletcher Allen Health Care, CVPH and Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, N.Y.

A new era Convocation marks start of a new year ...continued from page 1 cent of the class calling Vermont their home. Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania are also well represented. Some popular choices made by the Class of 2018 include being undeclared, business administration, biology, psychological science, nursing, environmental science, mechanical engineering, biological science, neuroscience, animal science, English, political science, environmental studies, exercise and movement science, biochemistry, computer science and economics. Convocation for the Class of 2018 was held on August 24. “It was a meaningful experience that brought our whole class together,” first-year Meghan Pollock said.

Life

Burlington welcomes Trader Joe’s Jackie Morris Staff Writer Two years and 1,853 Facebook “likes” later, the first Trader Joe’s opened in Vermont May 16. The grocery chain opened following the creation of an “I Want a Trader Joe’s in Burlington” Facebook page. The page was created to generate interest and support from locals. The store, located at 200 Dorset St. is a “tropicalthemed paradise” of products free of any GMOs, preservatives, artificial flavors and synthetic colors, Store Manager Shawn Minihane said. The company boasts more than 400 stores in 40 separate states, according to their website Sophomore Olivia Weiland expressed her excitement about Trader Joe’s coming to town. “[Last year] the only place to shop somewhere similar was City Market or Healthy Living, which are both great choices, but I’m used to buying groceries from Trader Joe’s when I’m back at home,” Weiland said. She said she believes that Trader Joe’s presence may affect her eating habits while

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A shopper pauses in the the produce aisle in the new Trader Joe’s on Dorset Street Aug 19. This is the first Trader Joe’s to open in Vermont. back at school this fall. “Because I’ll have a car, I can go as often as I want,” she said. “I will most definitely be stocking up on some of my favorites, like

the yogurt pretzels.” Other student favorites include Trader Joe’s almond butter, blue corn tortilla chips, gluten-free toaster waffles and chocolate chip

Clean ethics gives back

Vermonters make tablets to sanitize water bottles Danielle Goglia Senior Staff Writer What is squeaky clean and helps those in need? The answer: Clean Ethics’ newest “Buy Clean, Give Clean” program. The company, located in Richmond, Vt. developed the Bottle Bright cleaning tablet to remove dirt and germs from “the tiniest cracks and stubborn crannies” of drinking containers, according to their website. The Bottle Bright tablet is the first product launched by Clean Ethics. “My business partner, Seth Friedman, and I are avid mountain bikers and were fed up with stains and odors in our hydration packs and water bottles and how difficult they were to clean,” co-founder Justin Koehneke said. “We had tried to scrub them out with dish soap, but couldn’t reach all the nooks and it was impossible to rinse,” Koehneke said. The two said they tried soaking their bottles with bleach, but hated how it smelled and didn’t want to keep putting toxic chemicals in their drinking containers, he said. The duo spent four years

using their background in biodiesel production, to create Bottle Bright, the safe and effective product to remove impurities from hardto-clean drinking containers, Koehneke said. The Bottle Bright tablet, certified by the Natural Product Association as safe, natural and sustainable, dissolves in water to clean dirty bottles, he said. With a few shakes, “the result is like a brand new container,” according to the website. “I would use it at the gym when I workout” junior Jaime Thayer said. Thayer said he often prepares a post-workout protein shake in his water bottle and that Bottle Bright would be useful to clean it out after. “Those things get pretty nasty,” he said. With every purchase of Bottle Bright, Clean Ethics promises to send equal amounts of the product to developing countries, according to the website. “I think it is great that this product is being sent to third world countries,” senior Sarah Richardson said. “Lack of sanitation is a major problem in slum communities.” Richardson took the course “Social Work Practice

in India” this past January. For the course, she spent two weeks in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. “The water that is used to drink is very unsanitary, which is a whole other issue in itself,” Richardson said. “Having clean drinking containers would be a useful effort to tackle the sanitation issues in these areas,” she said. In developing countries, nearly 80 percent of illnesses are caused by poor water quality and sanitation, Koehneke said. “We saw this as a missing link and something that could make clean water sources less beneficial,” he said. Koehneke said he has been to Haiti to work with people on the ground to make sure there is a source of clean water and to teach people how to use Bottle Bright effectively. Clean Ethics has also distributed tablets in Honduras and the Philippines, Koehneke said. So far, Clean Ethics has donated more than 150 thousand tablets and hopes to get the product into the hands of more people that need it in the future, he said.

Dunkers, Minihane said. “Trader Joe’s is a great addition to Vermont,” sophomore Abigail Howlett said. “They have a really nice variety of products!”

The store offers quite the variety for shoppers like gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher and fat-free products, according to their website.

Tommy’s Column

Waterfront brew’in Tommy Gambino The annual Burlington Beer Festival was a smashing hit at the Waterfront Park July 18 and 19. To pick out just a few big names: Alchemist — the famous brewers of the Double IPA Heady Topper, Fiddlehead, Magic Hat, Long Trail and my personal favorite, Six

Point. From bourbon barrel-aged beers to regular stouts and crafted lagers, there is something for everyone. If you aren’t a big “beer person” this the place to find your own cream of the crop. Belgian-wheat ales or a chocolate-espresso stout might be a good place to start. The extra flavor allows you to develop an appreciation for the taste of beer.

Tommy Gambino is a senior English major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2013.

UVM and food systems Rebecca Potter Cynic Correspondent Food Systems hit their high at the third annual UVM Food Systems Summit June 17 and 18. The event, which took place in the Grand Maple Ballroom, included community members, students and food system leaders in academia, government and nonprofits. The total attendance reached 300 people. UVM’s Food Systems initiative is the collaborative ef-

fort of students and faculty to promote research and awareness of present day food and agriculture issues. The event used a “intentionally more participatory summit model,” where keynote speakers Rosamond Naylor, Eric Holt-Giménez and Nicholas Freudenberg spoke to and with attendees, said Allison Nihart, UVM Food Systems Initiative assistant. “Incorporating academic research and panel discussions allowed for a true transdisciplinary experience,” Nihart said.

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Exploring the town through coffee Katie Hickey Staff Writer If on-campus coffee doesn’t satisfy the caffeinedriven college student, the Indie Coffee Passbook may help. The Passbook allows buyers to explore coffee venues around the Burlington area, according to the website. Available for $12, the passbook is a coupon redeemable for one cup of coffee at each of 10 local cafés until December 15, according to the site. For math lovers, that means the price of each cup is $1.20. The value to travel and explore Burlington may be an added bonus. “It’s a really good idea, espcially for incoming students so they can explore Burlington and see what it has to offer,” sophomore Isabel Molina said. “And for avid coffee drinkers.” Burlington native and McGill University student, Henri St-Pierre started and expanded the Passbook program in Burlington after trying a parent program in Montreal. “As a student, I can think of three reasons to buy the coffee passport,” St-Pierre

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Residents buy coffee at the Bluebird Coffee Stop Aug. 21. The shop is a part of The Passbook and allows buyers to explore coffee venues. said. “It’s a great deal and it’s fun! Studying at only one café can get monotonous and sometimes the challenge of visiting new places is exciting! Most importantly, the coffee passbook fosters a greater sense of community around the Burlington coffee culture,” he said. “It would be fun to try all the different places,” sophomore Teresa Dotson said. “You could try all the different places downtown that you wouldn’t usually try.” Other students, such as senior Jacqui Brink said she is attracted to the Passbook’s “convenience” and “opportunity.”

“I’d be interested,” she said. “I live and work a lot off campus and drink coffee”. Participating locations include New Moon Café, Juniper at Hotel Vermont, Skinny Pancake, Pingala Café and Eatery, Bluebird Coffee Stop, Maglianero Café, South End Kitchen, Cursive Coffee, Barrio Bakery and Misery Loves Company Bake Shop. Each location has a list of five unique drink options for Passbook holders to choose from, according to the website. Passbooks can be purchased online or at any of the participating cafés listed above.

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A resident makes a purchase at Maglianero Café on Maple Street. Aug. 21. The Coffee Passbook is available for $12 at 10 local cafés.

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What you missed this summer Burlington doesn’t sleep when students leave for the summer. From May through August the greater UVM community sees various events and activities like waterfront concerts, breaking news, first-year orientations and more. As a UVM student, spending a summer in town can be an opportunity that you may not want to miss. If you didn’t get the change to make it up to the Green Mountain State this past summer take a look at our calendar to see what you missed! Check out www.vtcynic.com to see the video.

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Last day of the spring 2014 semester UVM first-year orientation sessions start

World Cup

Dwight and Nicole win band contest

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Duncans commit to UVM Basketball

The first Trader Joe’s in the state of Vermont opened in South Burlington.

3 Caylen Walls signs

GMO bill under attack

Jazz Festival ends

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Assistant basketball coach leaves

Science lab evacuated

UVM joins the Worker Rights Consortium

Fumes in Delehanty Hall on Trinity Campus brought a response from multiple firefighters. Nobody was injured and the fumes were cleared.

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Men’s basketball releases schedule

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Mike Gilligan retires

Vermont Festival of Fools ends

Police union agrees on contract

Lexi Gordon commits to UVM

A two-year contract between the UVM Police Union and the University has been agreed upon.

Lexi Gordon, who has been turning heads in the women’s lacrosse community commited to play for UVM.

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Hospital name change Fletcher Allen announced that it will be changing its name to the University of Vermont Health Center.

Bizzari named to hockey staff

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Burlington Brew Festival The 22nd annual Burlington Brew Festival took place at Burlington’s Waterfront Park from July 18 to 19. Tickets for the event sold out in 11 minutes.

The women’s hockey team team has appointed Vermont-native Melissa Bizzari as the Director of Hockey operations.

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In addition to regular America East competition, UVM men’s basketball will also play in 13 non-conference games.

Burlington’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration

Mike Gilligan stepped down from his position in the Athletic Administration Department this summer after being at UVM for more than 30 years.

UVM joined more than 180 colleges in the Worker Rights Consortium which monitors labor rights.

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The UVM men’s basketball team will be without assistant coach Chris Markwood this season.

World Cup ends

UVM Food Summit

UVM first-year orientation sessions end

The annual UVM Food Systems summit took place from June 17 to 18. The summit looked at globalization in the food system and local-level responses, according to UVM’s website.

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Caylen Walls officially announced on Twitter this summer that he will be joining the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League.

Grocery Manufacturers Association and their allies filed a lawsuit to stop Vermont from being the first state in the nation to require labels on GMO foods.

Grant for Vt. museum

The National Science Foundation awarded a $470,000 grant to establish the UVM Natural History Museum.

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UVM’s 213th Commencement Ceremony

The annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival took place over the course of 10 days and featured performances at a variety of downtown venues.

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

Two brothers comitted to play for the UVM men’s basketball team for the next two seasons.

Trader Joe’s opened

Hundreds of fans gathered at City Hall Park in Dwight and Nicole won Burlington to root for a contest, hosted by their home country. Seven Days to perform at the Grand Point World Cup starts North festival.

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Vermont Festival of Fools starts

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Lake Champlain Vermont Maritime Festival

Maritime Festival ends

The Vermont Shakespeare Company brought their production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream to several venues throughout the area including UVM’s own Royall Tyler Theatre.

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ARTS

Silent Mind speaks on new album Sam Heller Staff Writer iFolk: noun - the people’s music for the mobile age, and the unprecedented amount of music easily available on an iPod. This is a term coined by Burlington’s own Jamie Bright, a musician who is also known by his stage name Silent Mind. iFolk may be notable for a lack of obvious influences and for a strong emphasis on community of folk. Although Bright may perform as a solo act, his new album, “Good Morning Mr. Bright,” to be released Sept. 30, is in many ways a community project. “Art and community are crucial,” Bright said. “No matter where you live as an artist, your community feeds that artistry on some level.” Bright spoke from experience. “Good Morning Mr. Bright” was funded in large part through donations from fans and community members on Indiegogo, a crowd-sourced fundraising organization. However, Bright gives back to his community as well. For the past two years, the artist has dedicated his time to Burlington’s Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS). “The goal of COTS is essentially to end homelessness in

Vermont,” Bright said. “A local musician did a compilation CD about two years ago called ‘Harmonies for Humanity’ and I was in a band that happened to be involved with that compilation. That was all for COTS, and that’s how I started to get involved,” he said. Bright has donated a percentage of the money earned from the “Good Morning Mr. Bright” fundraising campaign to the local shelter. He also organized an ongoing monthly concert series featuring local songwriters on the organization’s behalf. Bright said his pursuit of good karma stems in part from a fascination with Hinduism. Bright founded his own record label named Chakra 5 Records. While promoting his most recent album, the artist undertook a 28-day vow of silence at a yoga retreat in Canada. Additionally, for years he’s been taking voice lessons from an Indian classical musician named Deepak Kumar. “Deepak is my homie!” Bright said. Although Bright said he is drawn to a Hindu aesthetic, you won’t find any sitar solos on the new album. “We’re actually gonna start working on an album that he [Deepak] has in mind that’s very much a combination of the East and West… But on that record [‘Good Morning Mr.

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Musician Jamie Bright, also known as Silent Mind, poses for a photograph. Bright’s latest albumn, “Good Morning Mr. Bright” was largely crowd-funded through donations on the website Indiegogo. Bright’] the influence is very subtle,” he said. Instead, Bright described “Good Morning Mr. Bright” as “iFolk,” the term that he jokingly coined to describe the mobile generation’s ever-growing contribution to the musical tradition. “iFolk is everything I have

on my iPod and dude, it’s vast,” he said. “I guess my point is that the question of what your influences are is kind of moot these days, you know?” Bright does not necessarily view this seemingly unlimited access to music as a negative though. “We’re a generation that

has what 30 years ago would have been like, the world’s most aficionado record collection in our pockets. We walk around with that. Isn’t that so fuckin’ rad?” “Good Morning Mr. Bright” will be available for purchase Sept. 30 at www.silentmindmusic.com.

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For anyone who grew up in the 1990s, “Boyhood” is one of the most essential pieces of filmmaking to come around in quite some time. Richard Linklater simply could not have made “Boyhood” without projecting pieces of himself and his childhood onto his character, Mason Jr. Similarly, it’s a near impossible task to try and review the movie without wanting to discuss the fragmented memories of one’s own childhood. Those that can’t help but resurface upon seeing something as grand, profound and truthful as “Boyhood.” It was filmed over a span of 12 years, with Linklater, Ellar Coltrane (Mason Jr.) and a small crew. The group reconvened once a year for about a week to shoot what they called “episodes,” or small pieces of the larger picture. The film has no real plot; it simply follows the life of

a young boy as he attempts to understand the world around him. It’s comprised entirely of moments so real they become eerie. Finding a dead bird in your backyard. A deep conversation with a pretty girl in the corner of a house party. A car ride with your father that turns into a musical history lesson. “Boyhood” isn’t a film about the first time you kissed someone, the first time you smoked weed or the first time you had sex. These moments are ignored completely and it’s here that “Boyhood” demonstrates its true wisdom. Late in the third act, Mason Jr. asks his father what the point of life is. His father tells him that there is no real point, that everyone is just “winging it.” “Boyhood” is filled with these small comforts. Here is a film about those moments in time when it all felt right, as well as the pain that came with realizing you would not feel this way forever. “Boyhood” is now playing at Merrill’s Roxy Cinema. Tim Butler is a junior film & television studies major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2013.

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1. Say “Yes” College can be overwhelming. Balancing your social life with the stress of schoolwork is tough. However, it’s important to make your experience memorable. When you look back and think, “What did I actually do in college?” You want to have more to say than just socializing and studying. Say “yes” to more clubs and leadership opportunities. Get involved and make a difference — we all have time for that!

2. Pay attention to your friends The friends you make in college are forever — cheesy, I know. Yet, during this hectic time in our lives, we can get so wrapped up in our own problems that we could forget to play the important role of a friend. Junior Rachel Polansky agrees with that attitude. “The important thing is recognizing that you won’t necessarily have time to see every person every single day,” Polansky said. “However, making time to see them at least once a week ensures that you stay relevant in each other’s lives” she said. So stay conscious of your friendships. It’ll be worth it in the end.

3. Don’t stress Stressing solves nothing, period. Stress or no stress, your work will always be expected to be completed in the same amount of time. “Do not over analyze everything. Stress less. Go with your gut and take risks,” Hannah Hutton ‘13 said. Let go of all of your pent up worries and your work might actually become less daunting and more enjoyable.

4. Live in the present We’re all told that college is the best four years of our lives. So embrace it. For all of you seniors out there, enjoy your last year living as a “fake adult” and worry about being an “actual adult” when the time comes. For everyone else, take a step back and look at where you are. Burlington is one-of-a-kind, and you’re going to miss it when you’re gone. “College is unique. You will never again live in walking distance to all of your friends, activities, learning opportunities and nature. Embrace every moment. As someone who has left Vermont, there is nothing else like it. UVM students picked a special place to live, good luck trying to leave,” Hannah Katz ‘13 said.

5. Stay positive As cliché as it may be, a positive attitude is the true route to happiness. Developing a new perspective can change just about every aspect of your life. If it’s a better year that you want, it is completely in your hands. Be optimistic and your best year is right there waiting for you.

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Incapable America Joey Brown I am now decently convinced that all it takes for a foreign power to attack the United States and see no repercussions is to do so — and then deny it. Russia recognizes that it’s not easy to evoke potent rage in the West. Which is why they can easily shoot down commercial airliners and conspicuously aid “pro-Russian separatists,” all while slowly creeping into Ukraine. But it helps that they deny all of it, even if they needn’t. ISIS, another crafty foe, beheads our journalists and threatens to take Baghdad while establishing the Caliphate in Northern Iraq that even al-Qaida thinks is a little overthe-top. All it took was a power vacuum created by the President’s

foreign policy of “leading from behind,” which isn’t really like leading at all. Whether or not you liked the Iraq War — and there is a lot to not like — it’s a strange policy to abandon your hardfought gains in a country where the leaders-to-be make even al-Qaida feel a little uncomfortable in their interpretation of Sharia Law. China, too, took the hint that our foreign influence is waning. They’ve recently begun performing joint military exercises with Australia. Well, that makes sense: who will control the affairs of the Pacific when the U.S. won’t? Aside from the opportunism of our enemies, it’s also important to see where our allies stand. A Polish magazine recently obtained and published a transcript in which the foreign minister of Poland privately criticized their alliance with us. “The Polish-American alliance isn’t worth anything,” he said. “It is even harmful because

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it creates a false sense of security for Poland,” the Prime Minister said. He’s likely correct. Can anyone imagine a U.S. effort to rescue Poland when Russia decides that its current borders just aren’t big enough (again)? We didn’t so much as speak of aiding Ukraine when Crimea was taken. Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan, now openly sides with the Taliban. Likely because he knows they will fill the void of U.S. influence when we leave. This is par for the course under the Obama administration, from our enemies’ bold expansion into our power vacuum, to our allies’ acute alienation from our alliance. And Poland gets it. We’re harmless as an enemy, but treacherous as a friend.

Joey Brown is a junior political science major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2012

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New NFL season: More Cynic picks ahawks. While the Broncos lineup looks promising, the No. 1 offense from a season ago will look to replenish their beaten reputation from an embarrassing loss in the Superbowl last season. It won’t be an easy ride; they Every week, members of the will have to get past the Patriots the sports section will be pre- in a stacked American Football League Division. dicting who will be victorious But look for Peyton Manin their NFL match-ups. ning and company to make The National Football another strong run at the Lombardi Trophy. League is back. After a divisional round loss While football is one of the hardest sports to predict, there to Seattle in last season’s playare a few teams that seem to be offs, the New Orleans Saints will play this season with a chip rising above the rest early on. In the NFL, consistency is on their shoulder. Quarter back Drew Brees key and one of the most consistent teams in the League is the and tight end Jimmy Graham are one of the best duos in the Denver Broncos. With Peyton Manning com- League, and Brees was second only ing off a hisPeyton toric season In the NFL, consistency to Manning and the return of three core is key, and one of the for passing yards wide receivers in Demaryius most consistent teams per game a season Thomas, Julius in the League is the ago. Thomas and Match Wes Welker, Denver Broncos. that with the Broncos Marques boast one of the most explosive Colston at wide receiver and offenses in the League. Their already impressive dean aggressive and talented defense received all-star upgrades fense, the Saints look like a with the addition of Aquib Talib tough matchup on both sides of from the New England Patriots the field. Without forgetting about the and Demarcus Ware from the Patriots, 49ers and of course the Dallas Cowboys. Standing at 2-0 so far in the Seahawks, the 2014 NFL season preseason, they have pulled off will surely be a competitive, fan some impressive wins includ- pleasing show. ing a 34-0 beat down of the San Francisco 49ers, and a 21-16 Armin Milak is a junior business victory over the defending Su- major. He has been with the per Bowl champions Seattle Se- Cynic since fall 2013.

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Senior Candon Rusin drives to the basket as senior Hector Harold looks on during a game against Stony Brook in the Patrick Gym Feb. 28. The Cats will begin their season against Concordia University Nov. 1.

Catamounts adjust roster Owen Parr Staff Writer Following a positive 201314 season, the Catamounts are waiting to see what’s in store for this season. After the loss of five seniors who had played together their four years at UVM, the roster may need to readjust. The Catamounts have six incoming first-years plus a new transfer, junior Darren Payen, from Hofstra University. Payen joins a first-year class made up of six players - Trae Bell-Haynes of Toronto, Ontario; Ernie Duncan of Evansville, Ind.; Brandon Hatton of Independence, Ky.; Zach McRoberts of Carmel, Ind.; Drew Urquhart of Vancouver, B.C. and Cam Ward of Marshall, Wis. Two additions for the next two seasons are the Duncan brothers. Ernie Duncan was the first first-year in the incoming

class to sign with Vermont and his younger brother Everett has committed to play for the Catamounts in 2015, according to UVM Athletics. “He really set us up well, and really has a great feel for the game,” head coach John Becker said in an interview with UVM Athletics. “We can play Trae and Ernie at the same time because we have been playing two point guards and I think they are going to be a really nice compliment to one another,” Becker said. “We haven’t had a guy that can create a shot for himself or others whenever he wants,” Becker said in a UVM Athletics video. The team recently finished a five-day Canada tour where they played five games in five days, to get a jump on the upcoming season. The Cats will start the year off with two exhibition games

“We haven’t had a guy that can create a shot for himself or others whenever he wants.” John Becker Head Coach against St. Michael’s College and Concordia University, followed by their first three regular season games against Canisius College Nov. 15, Siena College Nov. 17 and Southern Vermont College Nov 19. Vermont won the America East Regular Season Championship in 2014 for the sixth time in school history and finished with a record of 22-11. The Cats also achieved their sixth straight 20-win season, according to UVM Athletics.

Gilligan leaves UVM Women’s basketball hopes to improve Cam Panepinto Assistant Sports Editor Over the course of 19 seasons, the UVM men’s ice hockey program witnessed a surge of success. From 1984-2003, Mike Gilligan was head coach and helped to place UVM on the college hockey map. Now, after 30 years of dedication to UVM athletics, “Gilly” is retiring. “I was so proud to get the job,” Gilligan said. “UVM is a different place, you have to be involved with the community.” During Coach Gilligan’s tenure the UVM men’s hockey team made it to the NCAA tournament three times, placed into the program’s first ever Frozen Four in 1996 and gathered 279 wins, according to UVM Athletics. “Mike was a coach that I always looked up to as I first entered the profession,” head coach Kevin Sneddon said.

“Following in his footsteps is not an easy task.” Gilligan’s UVM career spans three decades and besides men’s hockey he coached the golf team for 11 seasons and was an assistant on the women’s varsity hockey team for seven seasons. “Coach led by example and demonstrated on a daily basis how to live with integrity,” said former player Joe Gervais ‘88. Gilligan has not only coached great UVM players, but also players that have excelled in the NHL such as Martin St. Louis ‘97, Patrick Sharp ‘02 and Tim Thomas ‘97. “It’s great to see players move on to the NHL,” Gilligan said. “It really gives a stamp of approval for UVM. It’s a tribute to the University and their commitment to improvement and excellency.” “The true impact that Mike left on the UVM program lies within each player he coached,” Sneddon said. “His legacy will be carried on for a long time.”

Emma Oyomba Staff Writer Last season, the road for UVM women’s basketball ended at the America East Quarterfinals, against the University of New Hampshire. This season, the Catamounts look to make their mark on America East, after finishing last year with a 7-23 record. In addition to key returning players such as sophomore Jordan Eisler and junior Kylie Atwood, the program will add four new players to the 2014-15 roster. The first-year trio of Kate Lavelle, Rachel Merrill and Sydney Smith plan to fill the void and to contribute to Catamount success in 2015. The last addition to the team is Emilie Cloutier, a native from a native of Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec. After four years at the University of Rhode Island she is trading in the blue and white for

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Several Catamounts take the floor during a game. The women’s basketball team has gained a graduate student from Rhode Island. green and gold. Cloutier played the first three years of her career at URI, but sat out the 2013-14 season due to injury. Despite graduating the University of Rhode Island with a bachelors degree this past May, Cloutier is still eligible to play

for the Catamounts, according to UVM Athletics. The postgraduate plans to play immediately. While she pursues her postgraduate degree off the court, on the court the 6’1” forward looks to spark the Catamount’s offense and defense in 2015.

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