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Provost David Rosowsky (center left), President Tom Sullivan (center right) and wife Leslie walk down University Heights Road Aug. 24.
After a semester of extended discussion between UVM and United Academics — the University’s full-time faculty union — regarding contracts and salaries, the two parties have officially reached “impasse,” or a stalemate, said Enrique Corredera, director of University Communications. However, non-unionized employees will see a two percent salary pool increase for the 2015 fiscal year, Corredera said. UVM has also recently settled contact negotiations with the Teamsters Union, and are currently negotiating a contract with United Electrical Workers, he said. “For FY 15 [Fiscal Year 2015], it has announced that administrators are being given raises commensurate with the pittance that they have forced on non-represented staff,” said Denise Youngblood, United Academics president.
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“Knock and Talk” Home base for Hillel community helps community Jill Vaglica Staff Writer
Alexander Collingsworth Staff Writer Burlington Police and partners were knocking on doors this past weekend. They went to Burlington’s Hill section Aug. 28 as part of their ongoing “Knock and Talk” campaign, according to a statement released by the Burlington Police Department. Sophomore Sarang Murthy said that he supported the “Knock and Talk” campaign, but did not want to get a surprise visit from the police. The campaign provides officers and other law enforcement partners a chance to talk openly with the people of Burlington, to hear their concerns and to answer any questions they may have, according to the statement. The Burlington police go door-to-door and talk to residents about community concerns such as heroin, property Like us on Facebook
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The number of foot patrols through Burlington neighborhoods so far in 2014. crime and quality of life issues such as littering and late night rowdiness from college students, according to the statement. “Residents are provided with information as to how they can help their neighbors and the police to make Burlington a vibrant and safe community,”
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After years of dreaming, planning and hoping, Hillel, UVM’s Jewish community, finally has a building to serve as a physical center for Jewish life on campus. Located at 80 Colchester Avenue, the Hillel Center is expected to have its “grand opening” early this October, said Matt Vogel, executive director of Hillel. “I’m excited because the new location can really be a hub for our work in social justice, environmental sustainability and ethical way of living in fusion with the Jewish spirit,” Vogel said. Not only will the building serve as a multipurpose student lounge, but also as a place of collaboration to achieve Hillel’s mission of Tikkun Olam, or “leaving the world a better place,” he said. “We want to give students another positive way to find their home at UVM,” Vogel said. Students can attend reliF o l l o w u s o n Tw i t t e r
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Junior Amanda Rivkin and sophomore Brett Gershkowitz greet students at the Shabbat BBQ in front of the new Hillel Building Aug. 28. gious services, outing activities, Shabbats, debates and discussions on Israeli politics, and much more. The center is not restricted to only Jewish students, he said. Currently, Hillel is working with the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources to develop a four credit class in desert agriculture, Vogel said. Hillel will also be holding an info session Sept. 5 for an
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upcoming trip to Germany. Registration for a free Birthright trip to Israel begins Sept. 9, he said. In addition to traveling across the world, Hillel also does service work in Burlington and other parts of Vermont. Last year for Alternative Spring Break, Hillel worked with Burlington’s North End Food Pantry and Hunger Free Vermont to address hunger needs in Burlington.
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Ferguson’s impact at UVM Staff Report
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Professor Rashad Shabazz poses for a photo in Old Mill Aug. 29.
#Ferguson is currently trending on Twitter and Facebook. People all over the country are talking about the Missouri town and the shooting of Michael Brown. But what does this mean to college students? “I think it reminds us of the potency of Twitter as the instant global news network,” sophomore George Wrenn said. “It also reminds us not to be too quickly swayed by mass opinion in lieu of facts.” Assistant Professor of geography Rashad Shabazz called the social media trends “cyberactivisim.” “With people tweeting and retweeting the hashtag, putting up images ‘what would happen if I die today’ — the hands up
image — are all ways that the story of Ferguson gets broadened,” Shabazz said. Senior Ned Garvey commented on the pros and cons of being a college student during the Ferguson turmoil. “The UVM understanding of Ferguson highlights the successes and failures of higher education,” Garvey said. “While it has raised awareness about racial problems, our collective societal position prevents us from understanding the true horror of the situation,” he said. The chaos in Ferguson began Aug. 9 when 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Caucasian police officer, according to a USA TODAY article Aug. 25. Brown was unarmed at the time of his murder. Following the shooting, violence emerged in the town as
riots and death threats directed at police officers became the norm, according to the article. “The broader social actions that lead to his death had to do with the belief that AfricanAmerican people, particularly African-American men, represent a threat and that threat must be dealt with by force,” Shabazz said. He said he believes the officer who shot Brown acted based on the way of “racial thinking” that runs through our society. “He used force to kill an unarmed, young AfricanAmerican male,” Shabazz said. “We’ve seen this countless times.” The Twitter world continues to have #Ferguson as a trending topic and it’s a “positive thing” to see how much of 73092has,” he a reach black Twitter said.
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International diversity breaks record
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Caitlin Wilson Staff Writer The 2014-2015 academic year makes UVM history. With a record-breaking amount of international diversity amongst the student body, this year is different than ever before, according to University Communications. There are 610 international students attending UVM as either undergraduate or graduate students, making this year the most internationally diverse student population in the history of the University, according to University Communications. “Being around so many exchange students makes me realize that there is very little that separates us other than languages,” sophomore Ethan Rogers said. “We all like to cook, listen to music and have fun. We really aren’t that different.” The Class of 2018 showcases the University’s record breaking diversity with students originating from 22 countries and 39 states. Among the projected 2,330 undergraduates in the Class, 13 percent of the students are ALANA — Asian-American, Latino, African-American, Native American and multi-racial, according to University Communications. Roughly 4.3 percent of all of the undergraduate students
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The number of countries represented by the Class of 2018.
Pay raises ...continued from page 1 University officials said they remain “committed” to reaching a deal. “We remain confident that a mutually satisfactory outcome eventually will be achieved. The University has been and continues to be committed to that goal,” Corredera said. University executives, or “officers of administration” — such as provosts, deans and vice presidents — will also now receive pay raises from a two percent larger salary pool, he said. “It’s about time, but still
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Students walk past the Bailey-Howe Library Aug. 28. The 2014-2015 academic year has 610 international students, the greatest number in the history of UVM. The Class of 2018 was also record-breaking. new to UVM are international students, including transfers from last year’s group from the Global Gateway Program. The two-year-old program is a large contributor to the growing diversity seen throughout campus, according to University Communications. The Global Gateway program allows international students to study in America and become familiarized with American teaching styles and the English language.
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The percentage of the Class of 2018 who are ALANA students.
“The environment at UVM is great. The classes here are not too big and our English is not too good, so small classes are great so we can get used to our new environment, Global Gateway student, Siren Xu said. “We need a little bit more time to practice our English,” Xu said. There are currently 150 international students studying at UVM through the program. They live amongst their
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The number of international students at UVM studying through Global Gateways.
undergraduate peers, not only submerging themselves into American culture, but also giving their peers the opportunity to connect with people from a variety of different backgrounds, according to University Communications. In 2008, the University began to require that all undergraduate students complete a six-credit diversity requirement in order to graduate, according to the UVM History of Diversity webpage.
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doctoral positions and to retain an effective staff, according to a University press release Aug. 29. President Tom Sullivan requested that his own pay receive no raise for the next fiscal year; it will remain at $429,093, said Deb McAneny, board of trustees chair. President Sullivan continues to put his potential pay increases toward student scholarships, McAneny said. “It’s really nice to have a President that is happy with the job he has and doesn’t need more,” senior Chris McCarthy said. “It’s a good representa-
tion of the University and student body’s spirit.” But what does this mean for UVM students? Corredera made it clear that, “UVM cannot and will not solve our budget challenges on the backs of our students and their families by simply raising tuition beyond already approved levels announced in May.” Executive management utilizes one percent of the University’s fiscal budget and financial aid uses 13.5 percent, according to the Office of the Provost.
Burlington police have open conversation the press release stated. Burlington police said that they made 1,613 contacts with residents in 2013 through the “Knock and Talk” effort. So far this year they have “knocked and talked” with people 1,208 times. Therefore, Burlington police said they believe they are on track for surpassing last year’s record.
11:30 p.m. A student was transported to the Fletcher Allen by UVM Rescue for alcohol intoxication.
11:51 p.m. A student was issued a ticket for violation of the Burlington City Noise Ordinance.
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The total number of international students at UVM.
Adminstrators and non-unionized staff to see two percent raise too little,” Youngblood said. “Those two percent raises go a lot farther when one is making $250,000 instead of $30,000.” Corredera explained that the pay raises are important for UVM to remain competitive with employee compensation. This includes increased salaries for FY 15. However, Corredera said that the University also wants to promote affordability and financial access for students at the same time. The exceptions to these “modest” raises were instances of bringing workers up to “fair market pay” among national
There was a report of a stolen bicycle from the Sichel Hall bike rack. The theft occurred between the times of 10:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 9:00 a.m. Aug. 29. The bicycle had been secured with a cable lock prior to the
The goal for Thursday was to canvass some 1,000 homes. The Department of Corrections, the State Attorney’s Office, federal law enforcement partners and professionals from the health community joined Burlington Police, according to the release. The Burlington police said they conducted 1,825 foot patrols throughout Burlington neighborhoods in 2014.
-Working closely with UVM Dining Services on bettering the dining experience on-campus. -Collaborating with administration on the Housing Master Plan. -Working with different student leaders on-campus towards more events and activities across campus. -Bringing more career development opportunities to students through The Hub. —Staff Report
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Polo brings ads Tips to the first-year and awareness Advice Column
Katie Hickey Staff Writer
Danielle Goglia The first-year student is an interesting specimen indeed. While first-year students are an integral part of UVM’s diverse community, some older students have slightly less positive views of their younger counterparts. Picking out the first-year students around campus may not be a difficult task. Some may even say they display redflag markers. “On-campus they’re usually the kids with the CATcard lanyards and longboards,” senior Kyle Heffrin said. “Or the ones getting their fake IDs taken away at Pearl Street Beverage.” Off-campus, first-years stagger around with their “deer in in the headlights” look and are easily recognized when traveling in large herds, senior Blake Artuso said. “If I had one piece of advice to give to first-years it would be to travel in smaller groups when going downtown,” Artuso said. “You’re not going to meet any new people with your whole floor and a 20:1 male to female ratio,” he said. Senior Emil Toledano agreed with Artuso and offered a bit of his own advice. “Break away from the group. Don’t be afraid to figure out who you are when it’s just you. You make real friends that way,” Toledano said. Junior Dana Elleman said that the biggest marker of firstyears off-campus is when they use their smart phones to find parties. Picking out the first-year students from the crowd is not the issue senior Nick Usen said. Understanding them is. “How does one spot a firstyear when they are out? How
Style and the chance to “do good” are coming to UVM Sept. 9. The clothing brand, U.S Polo Association, will bring clothing and spread awareness for the sport of polo at an advertisement stand on the UVM campus. The advertisement is part of U.S Polo Association’s “Live Authentically” marketing campaign and to generate revenue for the United States Polo Association. Sophomore Hannah Schaefer said she approves of the company’s mission. “I think it’s a good idea,” she said. “I think more companies should donate their profits to charities.” Programs that will benefit from the campaign are interscholastic programs, Team
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Sippin’ on liquid Aloha
Review of the Longboard Island Lager
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does a lion spot his prey in the searing heat of the wild plains of Serengeti?” Usen said. “Roving in packs, leaving the weak behind and not sure whether to hit the bong, pass it or shit their pants,” he said. Usen gave his advice not only to the first-year students, but to his fellow seniors. “You see, time is a flat circle and time created first-years so that the upperclassmen had people to make fun of,” he said. “So heckle and belittle them, scorn them for their ignorance
and chuckle at their inability to comprehend even the basic social norms,” Usen said. “But be careful, because one day you may wake up and find that you are a first-year again yourself,” he said. If you’re a first-year and you’d like to avoid some of these pitfalls, check out our video on “Nine things you should know Danielle Goglia is a senior nutrition major. She has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2012.
Where are our food trucks? Mobile food vendors are missing from University Place site Staff Report Students may have noticed that something is missing from campus this year. The food trucks. In the past few years University Place has been lined with various food trucks for students to frequent on their way to class. “It’s a nice alternative, it’s cheaper, it’s on the go,” senior Adam Bottini said. However, this year the street has been empty. “That’s tragic,” Matt
USPA mentoring, equine welfare and player safety, according to their website. Making stops along the east coast at various colleges and universities, the clothing brand will set up interactive games and giveaways. All this in hopes of engaging the “millennial generation” in the sport, said Lexi Miller, the company’s public relations spokesperson. “I appreciate U.S Polo giving away free coupons for new clothes,” sophomore Nick DeMassi said. “I would play their games to support their causes.” Games include “corn hole” and “spin-to-win.” In these games, students may receive coupons for 10 percent-off online purchases. Students are encouraged to tweet about the pop-up stand on campus using the hashtags #highgoaltour and #uspoloassncampustour, Miller said.
Blanchard ’14 said. Employees at Ahli Babas said that they “are not really sure” when they will be back on campus. Representatives from Big Daddy’s said that their food truck will “not be returning.” The restaurant sold their food truck and are now “out of the food truck business,” according to their Facebook page. “I’m kinda upset, I like Big Daddy’s,” senior Jay Bianco said. “They have good slices and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. It’s easier and cheap-
er than a lot of other options on campus. So that’s always nice,” Bianco said. Representatives for the other food trucks around campus could not be reached for comment when this article went to print. “I always liked Lucky’s because it was five dollars for a bunch of food,” senior Sam Scrivani said. “It was quick, on-the-go and it’s nice when maybe you don’t have enough points and it’s a good location right on University Place,” Scrivani said.
farewell. It simply means “be well” with a sense of affection towards the intended party. You may see me around campus wearing a light blue shirt with white lettering saying “Aloha.” Please feel free to yell it at me in return. Known primarily for This beer is a real testament amazing waves and the to the meaning of “aloha.” “sunshine beach” culture, Not only does it invite you Hawaii is also the home of the in with its thirst-quenching Kona Brewing Company. taste, but it also carefully As a 21-year-old, I was disguises itself as a summer able to obtain a 16-ounce can ale. of their Longboard Island Due to advancements Lager. at Kona Brewing The can itself Company, the bite looks refreshing, of the beer has been showing an inviting nearly eliminated. vista: a coved beach The result is a at sunset with two crisp taste that does longboards from not take away from the the 1950s stuck in the flavor of the beer. ground. Bi-weekly This beer would In the distance, beer column pair well with almost you can see a man anything. riding a wave in the very I would recommend a big recognizable, “old school” summer salad or having one by stance. your side while you’re grilling. “Liquid aloha” in script
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lettering is the first thing you see under the beer tab. Aloha is a Hawaiian word used as both a greeting or
Tommy Gambino is a senior English major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2013.
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Lake Champlain may need cleaning Local group aims to make water pristine Jackie Morris Staff Writer Champ, the lake monster, may need to find a new home. Lake Champlain has become polluted by the various streams and rivers that drain into it. Rainwater and snowmelt run down from streets, farm fields and lawns into the lake’s water, according to the Watershed Management Division website. Junior Emma Archambo lived in Burlington this summer and said she ventured to the water “a few” times with friends. “We would go to swim at Leddy Park and it was so dirty,” she said. “There were algae and flies. It just did not seem sanitary.” To combat this, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, a non-profit organization that acts to clean the lake’s waters, plans to host their fifth annual “Run and Walk for the Lake” Sept. 7. The event aims to raise
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Trash sits along the shore of Oakledge Park in South Burlington Aug. 28. There are efforts to keep the shoreline of Lake Champlain clean. money for the restoration of the lake. The non-profit’s mission is to restore Lake Champlain by way of projects, engagement, public involvement and education, according to their website. Denise Smith, executive director of the organization, said she hopes that the event will appeal to students
Junior takes on outdoors during semester in Chile Rebecca Potter Cynic Correspondant Mountains, thick forests and rocky landscapes were no match for junior Edward Schiele. Schiele graduated from a semester-long course based in the Patagonia region of Chile this past spring. The program was run through the National Outdoor Leadership School. He said it was “an awesome experience.” “The biggest strength I came away with is being comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Schiele said. “Being able to keep going and keep a level head is something I took from the course.” The program he participated in began with a two-anda-half day wilderness first aid training. Schiele said this prepared him, and his 14 coursemates, for medical emergencies in the backcountry. The program began in the Colmillo Plateau north of Rio Engano. In a 31-day mountaineering section, Schiele and his coursemates — accompanied by four instructors — traveled 75 miles. Elements for this section included thick forest bushwhacking, route-finding, risk man-
agement and off-trail travel. Bushwhacking is a term that describes travel in an uncultivated area. Schiele and his group continued to Southern Chile for 30 days of sea kayaking, a total of 165 miles through mountain landscapes, archipelagos, rain forests and deep inlets between high cliffs, known as fjords. Skills required for this section included kayak rescues, navigation and seamanship — all the while incorporating the “leave no trace” camping skills established at the beginning of the course. Sophomore Simon McIntosh echoed Schiele’s sentiment when describing his semester in Tanzania through the program in East Africa. “The best part about [the National Outdoor Leadership School] for me was the ambition it gave me to put myself in more and more uncomfortable situations,” McIntosh said. “It forces you to become a creative, fast-thinking problem solver where the consequence isn’t just a bad grade, but it’s your food, your shelter, your health or your comfort,” said sophomore Kaela Dalton, an alumna of the New Zealand program. The National Outdoor Leadership program was founded in 1965 by Paul Petzoldt and has more than 120,000 alumni, according to their website.
at UVM. “Our goal is to clean up the waters in the Northern Lake,” she said. “Water is the common denomination [of the environment].” Vermont and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are currently in the process of implementing a new restoration plan for the lake, according to the Watershed Management Divi-
sion. Sophomore Scarlett Plage, an Environmental Studies major, said she is concerned about the cleanliness of the lake. “I’m a little worried about how much nutrient runoff goes into the lake from farms,” she said. “It’s also worrisome because we get our drinking water from the lake,” she
said. Plage also noted that there have been pictures of factories with pipes going into Potash Brook, which leads directly into Lake Champlain. Approximately 145,000 people draw drinking water from Lake Champlain, according to the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
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Binger return with their big debut Jacob Holzman Assistant Arts Editor Big breaks and brand new bombshells are in store for Burlington-based, up-and-coming band Binger. The self-proclaimed “couchsurf, prog-rock” trio, consisting of seniors Braden Winslow on guitar, Shakir Stephen on bass and Dalton Muzzy on drums, has just released their debut LP, “Roots in the Rabbit Hole.” The band had an “exhilarating experience” spending the majority of the summer working on the new record, Winslow said. “We had a busy spring,” Stephen said. He noted the band’s shows at Red Square, The Precipice and SpringFest, as well as their residency at The Monkey House in Winooski. The band, however, was still able to find time to head into
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Senior Shakir Stephen of Binger performs at Battle of the Bands in the Davis Center Feb. 8. Binger has released their debut album.
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Junior Braden Winslow performs at the Battle of the Bands Feb. 8.
Artist: Thievery Corporation Song: “Omid” Album: The Richest Man in Babylon
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Artist: Mocean Worker Song: “Wonderland” Album: Wonderland
“We’d rather be divisive in putting out music that some people might not like than [put] out music that everyone is going to like.” Braden Winslow Binger guitarist over here.” The band said that the studio environment led to experimentation and exploration, and to what may be for some listeners, a “divisive” record. “We’d rather be divisive in putting out music that some people might not like than [put] out music that everyone’s going to like,” Winslow said. He said that the record’s concept is the “essence of transformation” and a stamp of where the members of Binger are at in their lives right now. “The overall concept is change, it’s a document of change,” Winslow said. At the end of the day, to Stephen, the band’s efforts all lead back to their main philosophy. “We have a very strong idea about what we’re doing, but a lot of the time, we let what’s happening happen and we just roll with it,” he said. Binger’s debut record, “Roots in the Rabbit Hole,” is out now on the band’s Bandcamp page. They will be performing Sept. 5 at Manhattan’s Pizza and Oct. 20 at Radio Bean.
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Artist: Gold Panda Song: “Burnt Out Car in a Forest” Album: Trust
Stu Stu Studio at Fort Ethan Allen with music producer and indie musician Ryan Power to record their first album. The band members said they decided to work with Power after meeting multiple other producers and finding that they were too “single-minded” in their approach. “[The producers] knew what they wanted to bring to the surface,” Stephen said. “[But] a little too much at first, as if they wanted us to be their project, when we wanted them to take our project.” After finalizing the partnership with Power, the group said they were overwhelmed with the “sonic opportunities” the studio world offered. “We came in, just the three of us, doing the rhythm sections,” Winslow said. “From then on, it was so easy to get lost in trying to do be like, ‘let’s do this, let’s do that, let’s throw a triangle on this, let’s do cello
Heavyweights from the local arts community filed into Hotel Vermont Aug. 26 for “ART, ORGANIZED,” a panel discussion and open forum on the state of the arts scene in Burlington. The forum was the first in the “Burlington on Burlington” series organized by ArtsRiot, a local event management community and venue whose slogan is “Destroy Apathy.” The series seeks to explore different cultural scenes in Burlington through open forums and panel discussions led by “the rioters — the movers, shakers and activists — of each scene,” according to the ArtsRiot website. The “ART, ORGANIZED” event was focused on the art scene in general. “Providing seeds of insight and ideas — or the foundation for cooperative development tools that serve
the community as a whole — is a role that everyone can play, from individuals to organizations,” said Jim Lockridge, a panelist for the event. Lockridge is the founder of Big Heavy World, a local Vermont music label with “close ties” to the Burlington music scene. The rest of the panel included Christy Mitchell, executive director of The Generator, Doreen Kraft, executive director of Burlington City Arts, and local artist and curator Margaret Coleman. The aim of the discourse was to focus on what is entailed in organizing art within a community, according to the ArtsRiot website. Participants were encouraged to answer questions such as “What does it mean to organize art?” and “What are the responsibilities and duties to the community?” The panelists gave short presentations and answered
“Providing seeds of insight and ideas...is a role that everyone can play, from individuals to organizations.” James Lockridge Founder of Big Heavy World questions before opening up the discussion to members of the audience. Afterward, audience members were encouraged to join the panelists at the Juniper Bar at the hotel to continue the discourse there. The next event of the series, “THE MONEY,” will take place at Hotel Vermont at 6 p.m. Sept. 9. The forum will focus on the challenges and possibilities involved with funding for the arts in Burlington. The forum is a free event and open to the public. Learn more at www.artsriot.
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Civil War as silhouettes
Fleming opens the fall semester with a new exhibit
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Ted Levin Staff Writer Since next year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, the Fleming Museum will help commemorate the event with a series of exhibits. Starting Sept. 2 contemporary African-American artist Kara Walker will have on display an exhibition on antebellum-style artwork depicting the lives of slaves. “Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War” takes woodcut pieces to show segments of “slavery, sexuality, violence, race and American culture” under the aesthetic of Victorian parlor art, according to the program’s description of the exhibit. The subjects of Walker’s artwork are often depicted as silhouettes, made using paper cutouts that create the image of two-dimensional figures. This contrast of imagery, with thematic elements, is meant to show the differing lives slaves and their owners had during the years leading up to the Civil War. It will be the featured installation until Dec. 12. Walker’s biography describes the artwork that will be displayed at the Fleming
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Artist Kara Walker constructs a work of art for “Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War”, which is opening at the Fleming Sept. 2. as a “room-sized tableaux of black, cut-paper silhouettes that examine the underbelly of America’s racial and gender tensions.” Walker, a visual arts faculty member at Columbia University, has been producing public artwork since the ’90s. Her work is frequently the subject of debate over its appropriateness. But Walker says it is important to discuss issues such as race and history, which are so often ignored. The museum will also be hosting a panel discussion
on Walker and her artwork Oct. 8. Simultaneously, two other exhibitions regarding the Civil War will be open for viewing at the Fleming Museum this fall. “Civil War Objects From the University of Vermont Collections” will begin Sept. 9 and run until May 17. “Civil War Era Drawings From the Becker Collection” will open Sept. 16 and run through Dec. 12.
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This summer, Burlington’s own improvisational rock band Phish embarked on a 22-date tour that took them from New York all the way to Georgia. On tour, the band covered a spread of 148 songs. The results are in, and the general consensus amongst fans is that Summer Tour 2014 was a huge success. Phish got off to a roaring start in the first few weeks of July. The Great Woods show in Mansfield, Massachusetts came to a glorious peak with the composition and jam vehicle “Harry Hood.” The “Hood” jam was taken into uncharted territory. It clocked in at nearly 19 minutes. What makes this version of “Hood” such a gem of post-reunion Phish however, is the perfectly, beautifully executed transition back to the good old “Hood” theme. Later in July came the Randall’s Island, New York shows. The now-famed
“Randall’s Chalk Dust” was a highlight of the third night at the venue, as well as the tour itself. “Chalk Dust Torture” went deeper than ever at 28 minutes long. The quality of improvisation here is so high that it sounds as if it were composed. Later that month, Phish surprised everyone at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland July 27. The second set featured a “segue-fest,” in which the band transitioned in and out of the songs “Tweezer,” “Back on the Train” and “Free.” It contained four returns to the “Tweezer” theme. After their 30-year anniversary last year, Phish has shown no signs of slowing down. Their improvisation is still strong and plenty of surprises await their fans. Tour MVPs: Jon Fishman and Mike Gordon. Best songs: 1. “Chalk Dust Torture” from July 13 2. “Harry Hood” from July 1 3. “The Wedge” from July 20 Jon Zinter is a sophomore English major. He has been writing for The Cynic since spring 2014.
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STAFF EDITORIAL Sullivan has chosen to not receive a salary increase this year. His salary will remain at $429,093. Instead the money that would have gone to his salary increase will go to scholarship funding. Other administrators received salary raises from a larger pool that has expanded two percent. Two deans were given 10 percent pay increases to bring them to the median pay range for their jobs. Non-unionized staff members will also receive a two percent pay raise. The Cynic is pleased that President Sullivan has taken the initiative to put his salary increase toward scholarships. We would like to see this change turn into a greater movement within the University, to bridge the gap between administrator salaries and that of professors, lecturers, adjuncts and staff. Sullivan’s six-figure salary is still quite large compared to that of many professors and lecturers. Administrator pay increases, like that of Athletic Director Robert Corran’s $35,000 increase last year, are aimed at bringing administrators closer
to the median pay of their roles. Although it is important to retain our administrators through presenting competitive salaries, the Cynic would like to see increases for the members of the University that interact with and educate us every day. United Academics, full-time faculty union, and the University have reached impasse about salary and contract negotiations. This follows a semester of discussions on the matter. Earlier this year, Iowa State University became the only school in the country in the past decade to hire more fulltime faculty. They decreased part-time and non-teaching faculty hires. We like this concept. We would love to see our part-time lecturers and adjuncts become full-time faculty. They are the ones who directly impact our lives in a positive manner. This summer, the interim president of Kentucky State University also took a $90,000 salary cut to increase the minimum wage at the University. UVM should follow the example of other universities and be a trendsetter for academic institutions. So props to President Sullivan for focusing on student scholarships, let’s keep this momentum going.
Marriage with federalism Joey Brown I am a supporter for gay marriage to be a political reality in my home state of Georgia — in which it will likely never be realized. That is, I believe that the national government should stay silent on this political question, which properly belongs to the states: as stated in the 10th Amendment. The political Left sees the solution another way, to be implemented by the courts — because, as we all know, courts are a perfect reflection of democracy — or by the federal government. Odd, isn’t it? Fifty years ago, the Left loudly derided marriage as a simple scrap of paper, a corrupt bourgeois contraption, intended to thwart promiscuous sexual practices touted through the world’s cheapest advertising slogan: “free love.” Now, it’s a “right,” quoth President Obama, who I sup-
pose now, as per his executive powers, can illuminate rights and liberties for us which we just never saw before. His language perfectly suits the Left’s usual method of arbitration for political questions: talk of “rights” and “liberties” squarely places gay marriage in the judicial, as opposed to the legislative arena. After all, if our rights and liberties are being violated by majorities in legislatures, it is the duty of courts to step in and right those wrongs.
“Gay marriage belongs in the legislative ring. The 10th Amendment put it there.” Partisan judges are following the president’s not-so-subtle cue: a federal judge recently attempted to strike down Virginia’s ban on gay marriage: “Our Constitution declares that ‘all men’ are created equal. Surely this means all of us,” wrote Judge Arenda Wright Allen in her judicial opinion. Well, no, not really. It was the Declaration of Independence which coined that, but
who cares, right? The president called it a fundamental right, so the Declaration of Independence and Constitution can be warped into whatever the hell a sappy judge likes about an executive statement. Unsurprisingly, Judge Allen, once alerted to her legal faux pas, left her decision unchanged. Which brings us in the footsteps of one of the worst Supreme Court judgements — a blatant exercise in judicial activism — Roe v. Wade. The danger of having our political questions solved by partisan courts, instead of the democratic process, was —perhaps ironically — summed up by Justice Ginsberg, who’s no model advocate of federalism. “My criticism of Roe is that it seemed to have stopped the momentum on the side of change,” Ginsburg said, noting that pro-choicers were gaining ground at the legislative level. Not only that, but it gave pro-lifers a rallying cry which hasn’t subsided since then. Culture, Ginsberg believed, would bring abortion its victory — not a finite judicial ruling. Pro-choicers — who are allegedly so enamored with
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choice that they’d decide an argument on just that word — removed abortion from the democratic process, which, heck, is all about choice. Gay marriage belongs in the legislative ring. The 10th Amendment put it there. It’s a compelling cause. Cries against it are fairly weak. It’ll erode the sanctity of marriage, say its critics? Well, if it does have that effect, the institution of marriage wasn’t exactly in the greatest shape before that. Forty to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. It’s a delusion to assert that marriage has a bright future here. Why not give it a chance among the states, in their legislatures? Justice Louis Brandeis famously referred to states as “laboratories” of public policy. Those labs should test out gay marriage, if they decide to run the experiment. Just don’t leave it to the courts. Those aren’t laboratories; they’re lectures. Joey Brown is a junior political science major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2012
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Troubling rape statistics at UVM Caroline DeCunzo Trigger warning: sexual assault, sexual violence and misogyny On average, one-in-five women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime. One-in-four women will experience sexual assault during their college career. This means that if UVM falls along the national average of other universities, 3,000 women at UVM have or will experience sexual violence in the next four years. So why did UVM report only 14 cases of sexual violence in 2012? UVM is not the only institution being questioned for the reporting of sexual assault and sexual violence statistics. Seventy-six colleges and universities are currently under investigation for mishan-
dling sexual assault cases on campus, according to the U.S. Department of Education. One challenge to reporting accurate sexual assault statistics is that the majority of women do not report that they were assaulted. The story of one woman at Hobart and William Smith College, detailed in a New York Times article from last month, sheds some light on why. The story is tragic: an incoming first-year student went to a party, lost contact with her friends and sent a fearful text regarding a student she had met that evening. A friend found her in the early morning having been raped the night before over a pool table as six or seven people took photos, watched and laughed. Despite overwhelming medical evidence and witness testimony of the event, the two athletes accused of rape were cleared within 12 days and continued on to a winning football season. In another event, a woman from Harvard was raped by a
member of her college house. Upon reporting the incident to Harvard’s administrative board, which is responsible handling for campus violations, her rapist was not only permitted to remain enrolled in the school, but also the board refused to even transfer him to a different house.
“In another event, a woman from Harvard was raped by a member of her college house.” This woman was faced with the burden of either packing up her things and moving, or facing her rapist every day. Public universities are institutions that, despite op erating within the non-profit sector, still have a brand and an image to uphold that makes them millions of dollars every year. Bad press — like high sexual assault rates — look bad for
donors, and they look bad for prospective students. Colleges and universities have a financial incentive to underreport sexual assault statistics, or to at least make the reporting process as painful and useless as possible. While men commit sexual crimes, women are left with the burden of living with trauma, whether they report the crime or not. Sexual assault on campuses is not only a crime committed by one individual. Discussing the implications of sexual violence commonly perpetrated by men is not an attack on individual men necessarily. It is an acknowledgement of a pervasive rape culture, which permeates society from the institutional to the interpersonal level which justifies — and even encourages — rape. Rape culture and socialized masculinity are harmful to both men and women. They teach men to see women as objects, rather than as thinking, feeling, complex human beings, while also un-
Restraint in foreign policy Ty Williams Citizens of this country are taught to appreciate U.S. history. Our University is no exception. This approach is largely flawless, as American history, and our global relevance, is certainly “star-spangled awesome.” However, this regimen has brought with it a fair degree of disillusionment. We believe that we can accomplish lofty goals, such as spreading democracy to foreign lands and saving all who find themselves in humanitarian crises. Not only are these goals impractical, but they should fall on global, not merely American, shoulders. We have spent too much time chartering the course for the USS Global Police Force,
and it shows. Our “responsibilities” are far-reaching. And our allies have proven that they are largely useless in the geopolitical arena. I am not advocating for isolationism; it is both ignorant and impractical. But perhaps a strategy of restraint makes more sense. Instead of injecting ourselves into every global conflict, we should empower our allies to do the heavy lifting themselves. Admittedly, this policy will come with growing pains. And it will not always produce the desirable global outcome. However, there is a much greater chance that it will produce outcomes that are better for us. Instead of focusing on expending our military resources, as suggested in last issue’s “Incapable America,” we should instead focus on utilizing free trade and the global economy. Being the most powerful country in the history of the world in more about what we do inside of our borders versus outside. We must harness our
economic and diplomatic ability to create scenarios where our allies are incentivized through economic growth to stand up for themselves. Whether we like it or not, Russia, China and India are all growing in military strength. It is in our interest to recognize that we cannot stop this from happening, only delay when possible and prepare accordingly. For Russia, we must be conscious of Putin’s overarching goal: does he wish to conquer the West, or expand Russia’s borders to include expensive client states that by-and-large do not impact the U.S.? Attacking Poland, a NATO member, would be a deadly mistake in a game that Putin has repeatedly proven that he knows how to play. In East Asia, we must further integrate China into the global economy, making any future military action an economic death sentence for the world’s most populous, and increasingly vulnerable, country. In India, we should strive to achieve more mutual economic growth through continued
partnerships and increased Indian integration in the world economy. A mutually beneficial friendship between the world’s most successful and largest democracies should yield positive outcomes. Finally, we must decide what is truly important in the Middle East; is it spreading democracy and “building states,” the least practical geopolitical exercises of the past century? Is it defeating ISIL, a group not nearly as capable as it would like us to believe? Or is it the protection of key U.S. energy interests? By choosing the third option, we can retain our influence in the important parts of the region without unnecessarily expending diplomatic and financial resources. By accomplishing these goals, the U.S. should be able to usher in another American “heyday.” That sounds pretty good to me. Ty Williams is a senior political science and history double major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2014
dermining the capacity for men themselves to experience empathy and complex emotions, rendering them desensitized cavemen. They also encourage victim-blaming, where women who experience sexual assault are held more responsible for their rape than the rapist. That would be like having your bike lock cut and your bike stolen, spurring a police officer asking why you were riding it in the first place. At the start of the 2014 academic year, I encourage my peers to educate themselves on rape, rape culture and consent. I would also encourage any victims of sexual assault to explore the support options that exist for survivors on- and offcampus. These includes the Women’s Center, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, Planned Parenthood and HOPE Works Vermont. Caroline DeCunzo is junior undeclared major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2012
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Terrible things people have said A look at some of the worst things ever uttered in history “The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.”
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No. 8: Top 10 foodie cities in the U.S. Burlington was ranked No. 8 for Top 10 Foodie Cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. “Restaurants in Burlington have shifted towards more sophisticate d tastes but still make it a priority to use local meats, cheeses and veggies,” the ranking said. It also mentioned the large variety of restaurants in Burlington, leading to a truly diverse eating experience. So, next time you’re bored, take the bus downtown and try some great food at one of Burlington’s various restaurants.
UVM and BTV top the charts By Kate Lipman This summer was a big one for our “home away from home.” The great city of Burlington and UVM both topped the charts on a variety different lists. Here are just a few of the various lists that Burlington and UVM have snagged places on this summer.
SpareFoot: Top 12 college towns for commuting on foot UVM was recently voted No. 10 on the “SpareFoot Top 12 College Towns for Commuting on Foot.” Burlington is a bustling city and it’s easy to spend the night walking around shopping or enjoying the nightlife. You definitely don’t need a car to enjoy downtown, which is great for us college kids.
Rising Stars: Top college to watch Over the summer Forbes magazine named UVM on its list of “Rising Stars: Top Colleges to Watch.” It moved up more than 100 places on Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Colleges,” from 370th to 140th. UVM posts a high graduation rate and is in the top 6 percent out of 650 schools on the list, according to the business magazine.
Achievemet award: National Panhellenic Conference UVM was also awarded an Achievement Award from the National Panhellenic Conference for a second consecutive year. This is an award given out to schools with sororities who exemplify qualifications such as recruitment, panhellenic structure, communication with an NPC area adviser, judicial procedures, panhellenic programming and academics.
Movoto.com: One of the best places to live Burlington was also ranked No. 4 as one of the best places to live in Vermont by Movoto.com. This town is truly a haven for any nature-lovers. The Burlington area features “outdoor opportunities including biking, hiking and swimming and is just 45 minutes away from the 4,000acre Sugarbush Resort that offers skiing and snowboarding,” according to Movoto.com When you have some free time, take a hike or go swimming in Lake Champlain.
No. 13: Excellent education and quality of living in the country Cities Journal ranked Burlington as No. 13 in the country for “Excellent Education and Quality of Living.” It especially praised the University. “UVM has been steadily climbing in the official rankings of top colleges, and the school is best known for their phenomenal liberal arts, health and medicine, and environmental sciences programs,” it said. Be proud to call this place your home.
Top college newspaper Finally, The Vermont Cynic was ranked No. 18 on the Princeton Review’s list of top college newspapers in the country for 2014.
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Women’s soccer prevails in season starter Somer Brown Assistant Sports Editor Despite being ranked sixth in the America East preseason coaches’ poll, the women’s soccer team kicked off their season with two wins at the TD Bank Classic. The Catamounts hosted the Central Connecticut Blue Devils Aug. 22 and the Youngstown State Penguins Aug. 24. at Virtue Field. The Catamounts won both games 3-2, with Youngstown taking the Cats to overtime and Connecticut extending the game into double overtime. “We couldn’t ask for a more exciting way to start our season,” head coach Kristi Lefebvre said. “In addition to our talented upperclassmen, the majority of our team is comprised of firstyears and sophomores,” Lefebvre said. “We are very happy with the impact that they are making and will make for years to come,” she said. Part of that first-year class Lefebvre referred to is firstyear Sarah Martin, who found the back of the net against both the Blue Devils and the Penguins.
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Sophomore Nikki McFarland dribbles up the sideline past a defender during a game against the University of New Hampshire Oct. 13. Martin also received the women’s America East soccer rookie of the week honors. Sophomore Nikki McFarland was the league’s co-player of the week and scored the winning goal against Youngstown.
Junior goaltender Ally Ramos’ contributions also helped the Catamounts in the tournament. She saved six shots against Central Connecticut. The Catamounts have a
“talented” group this year Lefebvre said. “Our players play an exciting brand of soccer…we have players who deliver crunching tackles, as well as some who provide pure entertainment
with their one-on-one ability and skill around the goal.” The Catamounts’ next match is against Colgate University Friday, Sept. 5, in Hamilton, New York.
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Nick White: Sporty Spice Not a bad gig, but not physically demanding. I soon noticed I was getting fat. Forced to keep up with sports another way, and to maintain my physique, I took to the bars. RiRa’s was a great place to watch World Cup soccer, which was in full swing when Team If you like to participate in USA was playing well. sports or enjoy staying active, Everyone seemed to have it’s no secret that UVM has a soccer-fever. wide-range of clubs, intramural Encouraged by this, I played leagues, facilities and people pick-up soccer with friends on that have the same desire. my days off or after work. Most of us have gotten good The Lake Monsters — Verat juggling class, work and mont’s own Minor League that late-night soccer game we baseball team signed up for. — gave me the But what “It was a opportunity to about during regularly attend spontaneous the summer? live sporting At first glance, it’s not as easy summer. You fit in events. It’s hard to to stay involved whatever you can.” resist a warm sports-wise. summer eveThat full-time ning of baseball, watching a job you got back in May has all batter smack a home run out of of a sudden consumed most of Centennial Field. your summer vacation. So what It was a spontaneous sumto do? mer. You fit in whatever you I never thought that staycan. ing involved in sports would be It was ESPN’s Sports Cenmuch of an issue for me. ter in the morning and a 2-mile I coached sailing down on free run after work or possibly a Lake Champlain for a summer pick-up basketball at Pomeroy race team that practiced 9 a.m. Park in the Old North End. to 5 p.m. and travelled to regatExercise is good for the tas around New England. mind and soul, but so is that It turns out, as a coach, you summer weather. Combining really don’t do all that much them, I felt rejuvenated. sailing (which is a sport, for you skeptics). To get an idea, a good porNick White is a senior tion of it involves sitting in an anthropology major. He has been anchored boat blowing a whiswriting for the Cynic since fall 2013. tle all day.
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Sophomore defender Meg James sends the ball upfield during a game against the University of New Hampshire Oct. 13, 2013. The Catamounts will travel to Colgate University to face the Raiders Sept. 5.
James leads UVM defense Freddy Fields Staff Writer
Meg James has been a catalyst for the women’s soccer defense that has anchored the Cats for the past two seasons. While she has started in the first 21 games of her collegiate career, she was also a part of a defense that allowed an average of only 1.61 goals per game last season. Vermont Cynic (VC): When were you first introduced to the game of soccer? Meg James (MJ): My dad was the one who first got me started in soccer, signing me up for rec. soccer in my town when I was about 3 or 4 years old. He has been my support system and biggest fan ever since. I played multiple other sports growing
up, but my strength and passion was always in soccer. VC: What aspect of playing defense do you enjoy most? MJ: Being able to see the entire field, which is crucial to leading the team, because the only others who can see the whole game are the other defenders and the goalkeeper. Also, my favorite feeling ever, and I think my version of “scoring” a goal as a defender, is making a huge play because there’s no better feeling than making a great tackle in highpressure situations. VC: What’s your routine to get pumped up before a game? MJ: I love the environment and mood our locker room has on game days. Usually before games I try to spend as much time as possible in the locker room, as we listen
to our “pump up” music obnoxiously loud while also dancing extremely embarrassingly. Everyone on the team gets in such high spirits before games and it makes us all so excited to get out there and play. VC: The team is off to a 2-0 start, including a three-goal rally to come from behind against Youngstown State. How well do you believe the team can do this year? MJ: The fact that we have pulled out a win in overtime in both games, as well as coming back with three goals when we were down, shows how good of a team that we can be this year. We showed just how badly we were willing to fight to get a win this past weekend. Having this characteristic as a team is something that can lead us to an America East Championship.
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athletetweets “These 8:30 classes everyday are starting to take a toll and it’s only the 3rd day.” Sophomore Bernard Yeboah — Forward for varsity men’s soccer @BernardYeboah11
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Women’s soccer vs. Central Connecticut
Women’s soccer vs. Youngstown State
Men’s soccer vs. James Madisown
Women’s soccer vs. Fordham
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