Vermont Cynic Fall 2014 Issue 3

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Students look at artwork at the South End Art Hop located on Pine Street Sept. 7. The annual three-day event is presented by the South End Arts and Business Association and features local musicians, artists and performers. Signal Kitchen hosted a night of free live music with performers including A.O. River, and Argonaut and Wasp.

UHC releases new survey New job plan arrives to identify substance use Austen Bouza Cynic Correspondent

Alexander Collingsworth Staff Writer In the past year, more people died from heroin overdose in Vermont than car accidents. While heroin has yet to tally large statistics on UVM’s campus, other substances have taken hold. Last semester, the Cynic featured a series on drug use at the University, which featured heroin, cocaine, alcohol and more, which have been on the rise at the University. This year, as the fall semester begins the campus health center is taking strides in the fight against student drug abuse. Now, when visiting the University Health Center, all students will receive a form asking them about their personal drug use, said John Porter, director of the Center for Student Health and Well-Being. The “quick” confidential survey will also screen for depression, Porter said.

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Bob Bick, director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, shows an addict treatment facility in South Burlington Sept. 4. “The idea is to pick up issues that may be developing early, but in a supportive way,” he said. Substance use becomes a disorder when it begins to interfere with some part of life, said Bob Bick, director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “Alcohol and marijuana are clearly the most frequently used,” Porter said. “Opiates and other drugs are used at

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lower rates but impact the user more. What happens around Burlington happens to our students as well.” About 1 percent of students at UVM use heroin or other opiates illicitly, he said. There are about 10,000 undergraduate students currently enrolled, according to UVM’s website. That is an estimated 100 students at the University that

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As a first-year in college, students sometimes aren’t thinking about the details of their future careers. However, a UVM’s Career and Experience Hub is looking to change this. Senior Cam Kostrya said he believes that integrating career planning early on in a firstyear’s college career is a “great opportunity.” The senior said that it is important to focus on and guide student interests early in their college careers, and hopefully “offer career opportunites later on.” Kostrya said he feels like there’s “not as much” internship support available as there could be. “When it comes down to it, I feel like it’s the one thing every student is looking for,” he said. Kostrya said he “tries to take advantage of any services our school offers,” and hopes that other students will do the same. The Career and Experience Hub is expanding its efforts this year to promote the Four-

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Year Plan for Career Success: an initiative designed to give students a comprehensive outline for their academic careers. From meeting with academic advisers and joining clubs, to senior workshops and career networking; the program aims to prepare students for the transition into the professional world, according to the Career Center’s website. This year, the program has focused specifically on introducing first-years to the program from the very start of their academic careers, according to University Communications. “You go to any college in the country, and they give you a list of the classes you need to take to get your degree,” said Pamela Gardner, director of the Career Center. “But nobody gives you a list of things you need to do to begin to explore career ideas, to get some focus in a direction or to get some experience. There hasn’t really been a curriculum for that,” Gardner said. Students are often reminded about the Four-Year Plan through the Career and Expe-

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Former Governor discusses new book Jill Vaglica Staff Writer Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas came to UVM Sept. 3, to release his new book, “The Vermont Way.” The Center for Research on Vermont and UVM’s Department of Political Science sponsored the event. At the event, Douglas discussed the need for more centrism, or moderatism, in politics. He suggested that we need more “nonpartisan commissions” in Vermont, and we need to improve the way we draw district lines. President Tom Sullivanwho introduced Governor Douglas said he was “glad” to “celebrate” and “recognize” a great Vermonter.

“We’re proud to have him back at UVM because he’s one of our Marsh professors,” Sullivan said. Governor Douglas served Vermont for more than four decades. His career began in 1972 after he was elected to the Vermont House, according to fliers posted promoting the event. Douglas has also served as Vermont secretary of state and state treasurer. He was reelected three times. In 2002, he was elected to the first of four terms as Vermont’s 80th governor. “We need to think about our contributions to polarization,” Douglas said. He also suggested his idea of faciliting more communication between politicians by designing a new work schedule. Instead of politicians meet-

ing twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, he suggested they could meet every day for three solid weeks. “We have a lot of work to do, but perhaps a memoir of a public servant from a small state will make a difference in solving these problems,” he said. Professor Richard Watts, director of the Center for Research on Vermont, said he was pleased with the event. “The event reminded me of how entertaining and approachable Vermont’s leaders are. For example, Douglas published his home number in the phonebook for many years,” Watts said. “Over 100 people from all over Vermont showed up because of his impact on the state,” he said. Senior Nell Auchincloss, who introduced President Sul-

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Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas speaks in the Dewey Lounge Sept. 3. Douglas released his book, “The Vermont Way.” livan, said she thought Doulas’ more conservative point of view was interesting. “I enjoyed Douglas’ re-

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Hub expands plans for student job preparation

...continued from page 1 rience Hub, myUVM messages and periodic emails. The Career Center has taken a “more active” role this year in promoting the program, Gardner said. “Efforts to reach out to students have had mixed results in past years,” she said. “Students are often either apathetic concerning the FourYear Plan or are entirely unaware of its existence,” Gardner said. When asked whether or not he had heard of the Four-Year Plan for Career success, firstyear Kyle Hanlon said “I’ve heard of it, I haven’t looked into it…They’ve emailed us a couple of times. I’m just swamped with getting into the whole college thing.” Even though most students interviewed hadn’t taken advantage of the Four-Year Plan, they consistently noted the importance of career preparedness. “What we’re after here is culture change,” Gardner said. Junior Sarah Bullock thinks that the Four-Year Plan is helpful for some, but unnecessary for others. “The Four-Year Plan may be helpful to some people who need to have a clear, straight road laid out for them to follow. While other people already figured it out and made their own road.”

Heroin UVM offers support for opiate addiction ...continued from page 1 are currently using the illicet drug. In an April 2 Cynic article, a senior from Boston was featured who agreed to be interviewed as long as her identity was kept hidden. She said she was suspended from UVM for a year after she overdosed on heroin and received “no support” from the school after the incident. Instead the source said she was treated as a criminal rather than a victim of the drug. However, Porter said he hopes that students with substance use disorders will reach out for help before the Center for Student Ethics and Standards has to get involved. If they can get the students effective help, and help them to think about the effects of substance abuse, the best outcomes are achieved, he said. “Being on campus in recovery can be incredibly challenging,” said Amy Boyd Austin, founding director of UVM’s Collegiate Recovery Program. The program works to support students in recovery from substance use. To students struggling with a drinking problem or substance abuse Austin, Bick and Porter had the same advice: reach out, seek help.

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Career Center employee Vanessa Santos Eugenio speaks to students on Sept. 9, 2013. The Hub plans to promote their Four-Year Plan.

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Those with an interest in both the environment and health have a new opportunity for a graduate certificate. A freshly designed online graduate certification in Environmental Public Health is being offered at UVM this fall. “We think the students will love it. We think the material is fascinating, current, complicated and really important,” said Jan Carney, associate dean for public health and professor of medicine. “People who already have some level of expertise are taking the next step,” Carney said. The yearlong, 18-credit, online program is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree who is interested in a career involving environmental issues tied with the health of human beings. “There’s a lot of flexibility within environmental public health because it is a very broad field. So, students get to pick what interests them, but still get all the core topics,” said Lynn Blevins, clinical assistant professor of medicine. Built upon the recently developed Certificate of Graduate Study and Public Health, Carney and Blevins collaborated

“It opens the door to a lot of people who wouldn’t be able to come to campus.” Lynn Blevins Professor with a variety of departments such as the College of Medicine and Continuing and Distance Education to construct a program that can engage students through improved technology, the latest video and audio platforms and blogging. “There are discussions every week, and a lot of the assignments involve peer feedback,” Blevins said. “It opens the door to a lot of people who wouldn’t be able to come to campus.” “It levels the playing field in terms of how outgoing somebody is in a course because they can have time to contemplate,” she said. “I had one student comment that he might remember this material longer because he had to actually find some of it and discover that himself,” Carney said.


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Continuing Education student Matt Saunders and junior Megan McGrath have lunch together Sept. 8. Think College is a program for students with intellectual disabilities seeking a college experience. The program involves the Continuing Education department and the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

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By Danielle Goglia For some UVM students, college was a nobrainer. For others, opportunities like Think College Vermont help them move forward to reach higher education. “[Think College] is such an amazing and rewarding program,” senior Meghan Fitzpatrick said. Think College Vermont is a program for students with intellectual disabilities seeking a college experience. “One of the more rewarding parts is I get to work with the disability population which is something that I had never done before and I didn’t really understand before,” said Sophia Gatison ‘14, program mentor. Stirling Peebles is an example of this success, having graduated from the program in December 2013. Peebles said she feels like she has been accepted into the UVM community. “Everyone is different, you have to adjust to it,” she said. “After adjusting you start to feel included after a while and I feel included.” Peebles was hired by Think College after she graduated and is now in charge of the program’s social media. “I want people to be thinking about it and really know about the mentorship program and I want UVM to know that this program is here,” program director Cassandra George said. The program is part of UVM’s Continuing Education department and the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, George said. For the past four years, Think College Vermont has been funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education Transition and PostSecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. However, this year marks the fifth, and fi-

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Junior Marley Baker and Continuing Education student Brittany Noyes hug at a Davis Center lunch Sept. 8. nal year the grant will support the program, George said. The Think College team is working on a variety of ways to sustain the program she said. “Whether it is through fundraising, finding other grants, finding private pay and maybe transition programs,” George said. Program mentors, such as Gatison, said they are not ready to be done with the program. Gatison was “one of the original” mentors of the program and has been involved since spring 2011, the program’s second semester at UVM. “You get this fire in your belly working with students who are so excited to be on campus

and it puts everything back into perspective,” she said. Think College is a non-matriculated academic track, that allows students to take college courses without formally being admitted to the school. Through the two-year program, students can earn a certificate of professional studies by completing 9 to 12 credits. The disabled population is considered a “marginalized group,” Gatison said. “They are swept off and put in special classes,” she said.


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Weekly health corner

Tips to avoid the first-year pounds Allison Carey

ALEX GOLDENBERG The Vermont Cynic

Residents watch a performance during the Spreading Light Music Festival at Battery Park Sept. 6. It was the second year for the festival.

Festival shines light on stigma Rebecca Potter Cynic Correspondent

For the second year, the Spreading Light Music Festival has let it shine — even in the rain. The annual festival took place Sept. 6 in Battery Park. “Thank you very much for showing up, joining our calls, helping us stop the stigma in mental health and

joining the conversation,” said Chris Loughner, festival organizer. The “family-friendly” event was created by the Loughner family in memory of Joseph Loughner, and others who have lost their lives to depression and suicide, according to the festival website. “I think it is important to shed some light on suicide awareness,” sophomore Cooper Anderson said. “It is

ALEX GOLDENBERG The Vermont Cynic

A violinist plays at the festival Sept. 6. The Festival raises awareness and money for suicide prevention and mental health.

an aspect of mental health that gets swept under the rug.” The Spreading Light Music Festival raises awareness and money for suicide prevention and mental health. The festival donates all funds to the national mental health advocacy group, Active Minds, according to the festival website. “I think bringing suicide awareness, along with other issues of mental health, is so important because it’s still such a stigmatized aspect of society,” Anderson said. Along with the music present at the festival, representatives from local mental health organizations such as Active Minds, Vermont 211, the Wellness Co-Op and the National Alliance on Mental Health, were in attendance. The representatives were on hand to answer questions throughout the afternoon. This year, Active Minds chapters at UVM, Saint Michel’s College and Cham-

So what is a catamount anyway?

Jackie Flynn Cynic Correspondent

Mountain lion, panther, puma or whatever you want to call it, the catamount is probably not an animal to mess with. After all, UVM has chosen this creature to represent school spirit across campus. But why is the catamount UVM’s mascot? Could students even identify one if they were asked to? “It’s kind of like a cougar, but still cool with a classier name,” first-year Brooke Hutton said. The catamount is any one of the various large-

sized cats typically found in the wild, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. Scientists have not found proof of there being any catamounts in Vermont, but some claim to have seen a catamount in the state, according to the Vermont Historical Society. Whether or not Rally Cat is the only living catamount in the entire state of Vermont, the catamount has a strong influence on UVM’s culture. “They’re the fiercest animals of them all,” first-year Nicole Wilson said. “Which is why they were chosen to represent our school.” UVM’s history with the

catamount began in the 1950s when Charlie Catamount was selected as the school’s official mascot, according to UVM Communications. In the 1980s, Charlie was updated and he was also accompanied by a new mascot, “Kitty Catamount,” according to the website. Then in January 2004, Rally Cat made his official debut. Rally is described to be “more animated” and to “have more personality, [and] an intense look,” according to University Communications. Whatever the reason, Rally keeps up spirit within the student body.

plain College joined the organizing team. “We hope to be a part of the festival for many years,” said Annie Weese, UVM Active Minds president. Active Minds is a nonprofit organization that is “the voice” of young mental health advocacy, according to their website. There are more than 400 chapters across the country. “It’s important to openly talk about mental health in a positive way because it’s very prevalent in our society but people sometimes feel uncomfortable when mental health topics are brought up,” Weese said. Sophomore Zee Faison said spreading awareness is really important. “When people speak up and let others know that they care, it can start a conversation that could save lives, and that’s the most important thing,” Faison said.

1. Take advantage of unlimited dining: Say goodbye to the sugary power bar that is actually more like a candy bar, according to cspinet. org. Because you have unlimited blocks, use one to grab an apple on the way to class. 2. Have a plan: Decide on a healthy meal before entering the dining hall. The waffle maker and dessert bar will catch your eye ­ — and your stomach — first. 3. Stash healthy snacks: If you keep food in your room, trade Tollhouse cookies for Fiber One Brownies and mixed nuts. 4. Protein, protein, protein: High protein options like chicken or lean beef have low amounts of sugar so it is hard to overeat, according to Webmd.com. 5. Drink a lot of water: Eating is a social event, so you may get dragged to dining halls even if you’ve already eaten. Grab a glass of water and enjoy the conversation. 6. Cut yourself a break: Healthy eating is 80 percent taking care of your body, and 20 percent indulgence. It’s okay to have some Ben & Jerry’s because after all, we are in Vermont. Allison Carey is a senior English major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2014.

9/11 vigil returns to campus Danielle Goglia Senior Staff Writer After taking a year off, Kappa Sigma’s fourth annual Sept. 11 vigil is back. Kappa Sigma began the event because “a number” of brothers were directly affected by the events of that day in 2001, said senior Federico Garau, president of UVM’s chapter. “The vigil is great to have on campus,” said senior Max Maltby, a brother of the Fraternity who lost his father Sept. 11, 2001. “It’s a great opportunity for people who were personally affected or affected just by virtue of being part

of this generation, to come together and pay respects to those who were lost and the heroes who gave their lives to save the lives of others,” Maltby said. The event took a year off due to a scheduling miscommunication with UVM’s Interfraternity Council, Garau said. Speakers for the event will include political science professor Fariborz Mokhtari and Kappa Sigma senior Danny Bach. This year’s vigil will be held at the Davis Center amphitheater Sept. 11 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.


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Grand Point North: What’s in store Sarah Stickle Senior Staff Writer The Grand Point North music festival is gearing up for its fourth year with a fresh new line-up. Acts include Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Trampled by Turtles, Lake Street Dive, The Devil Makes Three and Dr. John. Local acts will include Lowell Thompson, Caroline Rose and Swale, among others on Burlington’s waterfront Sept. 13 and 14. In addition to the music, Grand Point North will serve up local food and beer on site, courtesy of The Skinny Pancake, Bluebird Barbecue, Duino Duende and more. “Grand Point North is the culmination of working with Grace [Potter] for the last 10 years,” said Alex Crothers, coowner of Higher Ground. “It’s a beautiful celebration of things we both love: local food, a stunning setting, supporting the local scene and, of course, two glorious days of the best touring bands on the planet,” Crothers said. “It’s a beautiful location,” said Pete Bernhard, guitarist and singer of The Devil Makes

Three. The Devil Makes Three is one of nine national acts that will play on the waterfront this weekend. All three band members, which Bernhard describes as “borrowing from all the genres that we love,” are originally from Brattleboro, Vermont, according to their website. Though the band wasn’t founded in the Green Mountain State, Bernhard said that they’re glad they’ve come back from California, where the band cultivated their following and began recording and touring. Local artist Lowell Thompson — described by Rolling Stone magazine as “inspired alt-country” — is excited to be a part of the festival too. “She’s [Grace Potter] such a kickass singer and a kickass person,” Thompson said. “I’ve known all those guys for a while.” Thompson’s 2009 self-titled album features Potter on vocals and keys. He has also opened several shows for The Nocturnals and toured with Rayland Baxter, another national artist who will play at the festival. “I’ll probably make an ap-

If you go When: Sept. 13 and 14 Where: Waterfront Park Tickets: $49 one-day pass $79 two-day pass pearance Saturday with a buddy of mine from Nashville. I played with him at Bonnaroo last year,” Thompson said. Baxter performed in 2013, according to the Bonnaroo website. Thompson will release his newest record exclusively at this weekend’s festival and will not make it available again online or in person until October, he said. In addition to the waterfront activities, Nectar’s will host an after-party featuring Fly Golden Eagle on Saturday night and Higher Ground will present Marco Benevento & The Grand Point North Allstars on Sunday night. Grand Point North will be an all-weekend event, opening at 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 13 and ending at 10 p.m. Sept. 14. Ticket prices range from $50 for a single-day pass to $80 for a weekend pass. The event will take place rain or shine.

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Grace Potter of Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals performs at Grand Point North Festival at the waterfront Sept. 15.

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Justin Beebe — DJ name Justintime — plays a variety of RPM and electronica music. His show, “On the Corner of Clark and Belmont,” runs Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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A print by Kara Walker is displayed at the Fleming Museum Sept. 7. The museum will represent the Civil War with different objects, many from UVM. The series will be on view from Sept. 9 to May 5, 2015.

Artist: Kraftwerk Song: “Europe Endless” Album: Trans-Europe Express

Artist: Blue Sausage Infant Song: “Yggdrasil” Album: Manitou

Artist: Machinedrum Song: “Gunshotta” Album: Vapor City

Artist: Mark E Song: “Leaving Osaka” Album: Product of Industry

Artist: Dim Past Song: “Night Shade” Album: Black Dolphin

Artist: Sounds from the Ground Song: “Triangle” Album: Kin

Part two of a three-part series

Fleming features war relics Becca Friedlander Staff Writer

There’s a cracker from the Civil War on display at the Fleming right now. From Sept. 9 to May 5 2015, the Fleming Museum is recreating the Civil War with a wide array of objects that have been dug up from its own vaults. Margaret Tamulonis, Fleming’s collections manager, said she is especially excited to have one of John Brown’s pikes — or spears — in the exhibit. Almost 10 percent of Vermont’s population fought in the war, getting involved as early on as John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, according the Fleming Museum’s website. “He had hundreds and hundreds of these pikes made in Ohio specifically for him to

use,” Tamulonis said. “When I first started working here years ago I knew it was here [and] we had it in storage. I always wanted to do more research on it, and this past year I was able to do that with a couple of interns,” she said. The exhibit also features a piece of hardtack — a type of cracker — that soldier Charlie Wainwright wrote to his family on. He wanted to show them what kind of rationed food he was eating. The museum is showing artifacts specifically from UVM, many belonging to famous Vermonters such as a jacket from Gardner Blodgett, inventor of the Blodgett oven, a type of cast-iron cooking oven. Henry James’ ledger, listing the patients he treated, and a bone exception kit, both

acquired from UVM’s medical library, will also be on display. For Tamulonis, a lot of work and research went into putting the exhibit together. “It’s one thing for an object list to say ‘oh yes, this is a coat from the Civil War’ and it’s another thing to find out more about the person who actually wore the coat and made the quilts, and the artists who made these sculptures,” she said. “The great thing at the Fleming is that we have a great internship program. We work with UVM students and they work with me on the research,” Tamulonis said. The exhibit is in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. It will be on display for two semesters and is free to UVM students.


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Hopping around the South End Sam Heller Staff Writer Students and Burlington locals alike came out in packs to support local musicians, artists and performers Sept. 5 through Sept.7 for the South End Art Hop. The Art Hop — presented by the South End Arts and Business Association — is an annual three-day festival. It celebrates the “unique” characteristics of Pine Street. In particular it focuses on the development of “concentrated,” “creative” and “artistic” activity that has been established in numerous re-purposed factories and warehouses within

the district, according to the Association’s website. Galleries all along Pine Street, such as the Soda Plant and the S.P.A.C.E gallery, curated exhibits featuring dozens of local artists and thousands of individual works of art. Apart from the exhbits, Art Hoppers could roam the street to find other spectacles including a fire juggler, a musical instrument that produces arcs of lightning and a person wearing a gigantic metal sculpture with glowing red eyes. Curiosities inside the galleries included Bob “Hoff” Hoffman’s collection of hand-carved harmonica cases — the largest collection in the world — and Mark Eliot Schwabe’s steam-

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punk jewelry store. “I got started working with metal in my dad’s workshop when I was 14 years old,” Schwabe said. He continued working with metal and went to graduate school for sculpture and eventually began selling his jewelry on Etsy.com. It was only seven years ago that Schwabe learned about steampunk, a science fiction aesthetic styled after 19th century steam technology, from another artist. “I found that steampunk was similar to the work that I was already making,” he said. While Schwabe and many of the artists on display during the Art Hop sell their work year

round, others are amateurs or hobbyists who only offer their work to the public during the event. Others, such as airbrush muralist and resident Ron Hernandez, are less interested in having their work purchased than they are in having it seen. Though he usually paints large-scale murals, at the Art Hop Hernandez was displaying paintings on paper and canvas on his porch. “I’m not really pushing my paintings, I’m just trying to open people up to art,” he said. Hernandez and others who turned their homes into galleries were not the only people displaying art for free. Local concert venue Signal

Kitchen hosted a night of free live music including A.O. River, Pours, Argonaut and Wasp, Cardiknox, Snakefoot and New York-based hip-hop group Rat King. If you missed this year’s Art Hop, the South End galleries and venues are full of art, concerts, performances and spectacles year round. Of course, there’s always next year to get on top of the “Hop.”

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UVM Student Media heard some outstanding news last Friday. We learned that we have the best media adviser in the country — even though we all already knew that. Our adviser, Chris Evans, won the College Media Association’s Distinguished Four-Year Multimedia Adviser Award for 2014. He was the only winner in that category. Evans will be honored at the National College Media Convention in Philadelphia this fall. He not only advises the Cynic, but he also assists UVMtv and WRUV. In addition to advising the three student media organizations, Chris Evans teaches two journalism courses each semester. These classes incorporate multimedia, ethics, social media, law, news writing and other aspects of journalism. Although our staff already knows how helpful and motivating our adviser is, the Cynic is pleased that he is being acknowledged for his work with our media staffs. Chris Evans came to UVM in 2006 and completely evolved the media organizations that he guided. The Cynic has made tremendous strides in the past eight years, going from a se-

verely underdeveloped publication to the award-winning newspaper that we so proudly publish every week. He played a huge role in steering our students to produce a better newspaper. Evans has inspired so many budding journalists and other media junkies. We know that he provides us with the tools to be successful not only as student journalists, but also as the professional journalists many of us aspire to be one day. The Cynic appreciates the support and encouragement he supplies our staff with on a daily basis. The University does not have a journalism or media program, but that doesn’t stop us. Evans hosts trainings, barbecues, retreats, classes and more. He challenges us to develop into the journalists that we are capable of becoming. UVM has some of the best media organizations in the country and have been recognized for those accomplishments. But the Cynic is overjoyed that the mentor who has helped us reach our goals is being recognized for his own excellence. So congratulations Chris Evans, you deserve it. Visit his award-winning student media blog at www. uvmmedia.wordpress.com.

At UVM, the political spectrum skews from left-of-center to socialist-in-nature. Anything to the right is labeled as socially irresponsible or indifferent. This is a response to the sensationalism of the minority far-right; when Ted Cruz appears on Fox News, most sigh and groan. Extreme conservatism is just a minority of the larger conservatism movement, and it’s useful to understand the differences. What does it mean to be a conservative — dare I say “Republican” at UVM? The far-right defines itself as both socially and fiscally conservative. To be a social-conservative is largely straightforward; pro-

Christian, pro-traditional marriage and anti-abortion sentiments are widespread. Fiscal conservatism highlights the necessity of responsible, limited government in regards to taxation and spending. Both are firmly rooted in freedoms of speech, expression and privacy, as well as the right to bear arms. But, it’s important to understand that one does not equal the other, and that they do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. Moreover, it is quite common to embrace the fiscal conservative attitude without being socially conservative. What I personally believe about gay marriage is irrelevant; the right to privacy is a conservative value, meaning that marriage rights are guaranteed along with the rights of the Westboro Baptist Church to picket an abortion clinic and anti-war protesters to burn the American flag. Similarly, a woman’s right to choose is, up until a certain point, a personal decision. We have no right mandating how

American citizens make their most intimate decisions. My political opinions are rooted in the limited scope of human ability. “One-size-fits-all” governance produces horrible outcomes when it doesn’t account for local variety. If policies will raise taxes, vote responsibly and spend cautiously. Respect and adhere to decisions made by the Supreme Court. Do not increase the scope of government unless absolutely necessary; a bloated federal government will neither govern effectively nor represent fairly. I wholeheartedly believe that lower taxes are better, and that individuals, not the federal government, will best enrich their lives while stimulating our economy. I see our national debt as irresponsibly daunting, driven by entitlement programs with whom we have unwittingly entered into a “kill-or-be-killed” struggle. I believe that a strong mili-

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tary is necessary to protect American interests, and that we must play an active role in keeping terror from our shores and affordable energy in our lives. Similarly, we must provide affordable, timely care to those that have ensured our nation peace and normalcy in times of strife and adversity. I believe not every national problem has a national solution, and that states’ rights trump federal power. Most importantly, I see our inalienable rights as the bedrock of our nation; to be protected at all costs. Many of you will disagree with me, this is welcomed, as passionate and logical debate yields only positive outcomes. That debate is necessary in order to do our part to correct the path of this country, getting us back on track to re-becoming the greatest nation in history. Ty Williams is a senior history and political science double major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2014.

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Support our faculty the department of history and this university because I heard in the internal administration it had an excellent president or from 2003 to 2005. provost, and neither of those Students supporting the adpositions directly influence my ministration in the past have academic life here at UVM. often asserted that pay increasThe first faces of the Unies for faculty inversity that crease tuition. students know In the 2011 are their profesfiscal year, where The first faces of sors. Contract negotiations befaculty took a 0 Right now, tween the faculty union, United percent pay in- the University that we need to supAcademics and the adminiscrease due to the students know portAsthem. tration halted, and the parties recession, tuition they did went into impasse Aug. 29. still increased in the 2011 fisare their profesWhen contracts are up beby thousands of cal year — durtween a union and the admindollars. sors. Right now, ing United istration, if an agreed upon If you’re realAcademic’s last contract cannot be reached, the ly curious about we need to support n e g o t i a t i o n parties declare impasse. where your extra — the adminthem. An impasse is a kind of tuition dollars istration has stalemate and they move into a are going, look claimed poverty new stage of negotiations. no further than to explain why The administration and the the administration itself. they expect faculty to suffer pay union collect data that support Provost David Rosowsky, cuts and slashed benefits. each of their proposals and upon joining the University, Yet the deans of two colagree upon a neutral third parreceived a pay increase of more leges, Agriculture and Life Scity — a fact finder — to evaluate than $100,000 above the preences, and Nursing and Health that data and craft a report. vious provost’s salary. Sciences, have received pay inThe parties can then re-nePresident Tom Sullivan creases of 10 percent. gotiate based on the fact findmakes 10 times that of the avWhile the dean of the Colers report. erage lecturer, at $450,000 a lege of Education and Social They also may bring their year, which is more than the Services received a pay incase to the Vermont Labor President of the United States. crease of $10,000, an increase Board, who will cast a verdict In addition, Youngblood of roughly 5 percent. of which contract will be ensaid she has seen a great inAdministrators also forced based on the fact finders crease in the corporatization of claimed, in an email to stureport. the University in her time here, dents announcing impasse, I sat down with Denise watching several new internal that UVM faculty make on Youngblood, the president of administrative positions — average .3 percent more than United Academics. with exorbitant Oklahoma State University facWe talked salaries — creulty. about the de- If you’re really cu- ated primarily in This obvious attempt to pit tails of the the past 10 to 12 students against faculty and contract, why rious about where years. paint them as unreasonable, an agreement In addition, cited a statistic that failed to between the your extra tuition Y o u n g b l o o d include the salaries of lecturfaculty and the questions the ers, the most exploited and undollars are going, administration value that these derpaid members of the faculty has not yet been vice presidents community. look no further reached, and and assistant vice This strategic isolating how students than the adminis- presidents add to of students from faculty and can support our the educational staff allows the administration professors and tration itself. goals of the Unito continue providing itself lecturers durversity. golden parachute severance ing this tense The adminispackages and egregious pay inand challenging time. tration justifies these salaries creases. United Academics repreby citing a necessity to attract All at the loss of those who sents all UVM faculty outside the best administrators to truly comprise the University. of the College of Nursing and make UVM a successful and atHealth Sciences. tractive school for current and The union has existed for prospective students. more than a decade. Why would that same logic Caroline DeCunzo is junior Youngblood has been a — the need to attract the best — undeclared major. She has been member of the UVM communot apply to faculty? writing for the Cynic since fall nity for 26 years, serving in I certainly didn’t come to 2012.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Tobacco-free in 2015? Dear Editor, During my first couple weeks in college, I was surprised to learn that we do not have a tobacco-free campus. After hearing UVM described as progressive, environmental, holistic and healthy when discussing the atmosphere and student life, I assumed a tobacco-free campus was implied. While I do admittedly have a cigarette after class, like many other UVMers, I think it is great that the school is making a push to ban tobacco, despite its tardiness. Globally, tobacco sales are declining, thanks to a movement pioneered by Great Britain and Tasmania. Doctors in these countries lobbied their governments to pass legislation banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born after the year 2000. While it is clear that the U.S. government is not actively trying to change tobacco policy, knowing that universities and other institutions are making the effort to change is comforting. With that being said, I do

not think UVM will be tobaccofree in 2015; reminders and signs will not stop people from lighting up. After observing and listening to students around campus, it seems the ideology falls somewhere on the line between wanting to adopt the new policy and complete apathy to the situation. To me there is also a glaring issue with transitioning into a tobacco-free campus: enforcing the new policy. I am sure the school has a plan to phase in a tobacco-free campus, but I doubt it will take full effect during my time here. UVM might choose to adopt a strict policy to ensure the campus stays tobacco-free, or a more relaxed attitude to allow the change to take place over time. Regardless of how the new policy is enforced, students’ attitudes towards the change lead me to believe that tobacco-free 2015 will not be happening. But that’s just my opinion. Regards, Amiel Jaggernauth Neuroscience Major Class of 2018

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

UVM’s sanctioned bias Dear Editor, During my time at UVM, there has been thing that I have found troubling — and it has to do with the fact that I am a conservative Christian. The experience that I have had as a Christian in Vermont has been insulting at times, although passive-aggressively so. Christianity is mentioned in passing, the same way in which people talk about the religion of the ancient Greeks. If I were to derive my view of conservative Christianity from the general majority of those who live in this town, I would believe almost undoubtedly that Christians were misguided, primitive beings who have yet to reach the elevated intelligence of Vermont residents. This excludes, of course, the Christians whose views happen to coincide with the general liberal mindset offered them. One of my encounters with this issue was in my evolutionary biology class. The first portion of the course intended to show from a scientific standpoint why the religious arguments against biological evolution were essentially baseless. I had no issue with this (as I believe biological evolution did happen), nor did I have any issue with the professor, who was extremely respectful towards Christians — something which

happily surprised me. The students were a quite different story. A class that was supposed to be about “hard science” swerved off of that path very quickly and began slandering Christians, with no regard to whether they might be in the room or not. Furthermore, they began to make accusations against Christians which showed a clear bias and a lack of research. I tried my best to respond respectfully, and to their credit, many of them apologized and stated that they didn’t realize that they even had a bias. Regardless, they were still given a comfortable environment that allowed them to repeatedly insult an extremely large group of people who they knew virtually nothing about, and no reprimand came to them whatsoever until I raised my hand. My intention is not to convert anybody to my religion. I even invite people who disagree with me to discuss these issues. However, I will not allow for there to be any expression of malice toward my religion, and I would shame anyone who would do so without so much as a stain on their conscience. Sincerely, Gaetano Martello Undeclared Major Class of 2017

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How to enjoy Burlington before winter hits

By Keely Agan Photos by Erin Lucey

Anyone who has experienced a Vermont winter knows what is on its way. Don’t worry newcomers, you’ll be fine. But while the weather is still nice, it’s hard not to want to get out and do something. There are a lot of great things to do in the “big city” of Burlington while the sun is still shining and the weather has yet to fall below zero.

1. Take a walk down to the waterfront. Burlington features quite the beautiful waterfront view. While Lake Champlain is something to behold during all four seasons, each one brings something different to do at this center of local culture. While the weather is nice, it can be fun to walk down and check out the frequent concerts at Waterfront Park, walk or run on the boardwalk or watch the beautiful sunset. “I have an awesome time relaxing at the waterfront, playing Frisbee and doing fun stuff,” junior David MacDonald said. “My roommates and I go twice a week at least.”

2. Go to a farmers market. Get a great taste of Vermont culture at the farmers market here in Burlington. The farmers market will take place every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in City Hall Park until the end of October. There are a lot of the usual fruits and vegetableslike apples and pears - but it also features many different pastries, breads, cheeses and more in true Vermont style. When the sun is shining, nothing is more relaxing than taking a walk around the market while snacking on delicious, locally-made refreshments.

3. Go shopping. After browsing around the farmers market, you can make your way up to Church Street for some great people watching and awesome shopping. The pedestrian-only road accompanied by rustic building facades makes Church Street the perfect place to spend your afternoon. Shops on this street vary from your favorite stores from home, such as Urban Outfitters and Banana Republic, to more local vendors like the Vermont Flannel Company and, of course, Ben & Jerry’s! “The local shops on Church Street and awesome food are a great opportunity to have so close to campus,” sophomore Molly O’Brien said.

4. Get a creemee. Alright, you out-of-staters. We know what you’re thinking. What is a creemee and why would I want to get one under any circumstance? Well, a creemee is the Vermonter’s way of pronouncing what the rest of the nation refers to as “soft serve.” Except our version is better. Just ask your Vermont-born roommate. To acquire one of these Vermont goodies, make your way down to Burlington Bay Café and order my favorite — a black raspberry maple twist. Enjoy!


Sports

Figure skaters return to Gutterson ice Emma Oyomba Staff Writer While the men’s and women’s ice hockey programs frequently draw crowds to Gutterson Fieldhouse, another group that calls the rink home is the UVM Figure Skating Club. The club sends both individual and teams of skaters to various competitions across the country each year. “This season the team will be creating a whole new program and aims to attend more competitions,” according to the team’s website. With a passion for performance the club is also dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for skaters of all levels. “We are really committed to just fostering a community of people passionate about figure skating,” said senior Alyssa Solom0n, president of the club. Boasting 30 total members, the club is broken into two sections that both get adequate ice time, Solomon said. There are also a couple of recreational skaters who don’t compete, but use the ice time and are a part of the club. The first official group is Catamount Blades, a team of 20 synchronized skaters on the ice together, doing formations and different movements in synchronization.

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Members of UVM’s figure skating club practice Sept. 8. The club consists of 30 members and incorporates recreational, synchronized and freestyle skating. The team is currently preparing for their first performance at Gutterson Fieldhouse on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. The second is the freestyle team, with a total of 10 members. The freestyle team competes individually. Skaters on the freestyle team range from beginners to very advanced, nationally ranked competitors. This section of the team practices Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Gutterson

Fieldhouse. The team competes in the intercollegiate circuit for the U.S. Figure Skating Association, meaning they compete against other colleges in the Eastern section of the United States. This year, the freestyle team will travel to Boston, Virginia and Delaware while the syn-

chronized team will compete in Lake Placid, New York for the sectional championship. Although both sections of the team practice separately, the entire team participates in off-ice workouts together. The club also hosts a show every year, but this year they plan to host two shows. “This is our first year that

we will have a fall show. We have had a spring show every year since the club was formed, and this is the first time that we will have two shows in one year,” Solomon said. The first performance will be held Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Gutterson Fieldhouse and is open to all members of the UVM community.

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For the love of the game Jake Bielecki For athletes at all levels, the path into sports likely started with the love of a game. Those lucky enough to continue playing have an outlet to keep that love alive, while others express it with support for a team. The interest in sports is universal and at UVM, students want more. But what is that doing to our game, and our athletes? Are sports as a business corrupting the game at the highest levels? Consider the student-athlete who’s putting in 30 hours a week to keep a scholarship. Some can handle this while others lose their passion from the grind. Should they stop playing and lose the scholarship? This is probably not an option for most. The system has its flaws. Fortunately for UVM students we have a chance to play sports without many of the negatives. UVM boasts one of the biggest club sports budgets in the country, said Leon Lifschutz, club sports cordinator.

Club sports are an outlet for students. They come together, organize a team not for the glory but simply to play the game. “Club basketball allowed me to compete at a high level without the time commitment of varsity sports,” sophomore Matt Valenti said. “I get a chance to just play the game I love.” Sophomore Monte Green, of club baseball, said he felt the chance to play helped his transition to college. “It helped me occupy myself and also helped me meet a lot of new people really quickly,” he said. Graduate student Chad Foley, of the club football team, said he chose to extend his athletic career into grad school. “It doesn’t matter what league or level you’re playing in, as long as you’re fortunate enough to be able to play an organized sport at a competitive level,” Foley said. “That’s what it’s all about.” If you’re looking to get involved with something, to join a brotherhood ­— or sisterhood — or just want the opportunity to hit someone on a football field or rugby pitch; club sports are something you might consider getting involved with at UVM.

Jake Bielecki is a senior business major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2011.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

NFL Picks

NFL Week 1: Cynic predictions Colby Cunningham Every week, members of the the sports section will be predicting who will be victorious in their NFL match-ups. There were multiple difficult games to predict during this first week. I expected the New England Patriots to defeat the Miami Dolphins. Despite Tom Brady having one of his worst seasons ever in 2013, I anticipated a strong start since Gronkowski was back with a refreshed group of returners. With completing half of NFL his passes, getting sacked four times and averaging 4.4 yards per attempt, it was clear Brady had a difficult time delivering to his teammates. At the same time, Knowshon Moreno ran for 134 yards and scored the game-sealing touchdown on 24 carries. His physicality and intensity proved to be the driving force

for the Dolphins, who started the season off right with an upset against the Patriots. Although it has been four years since Peyton Manning wore a Colts uniform, there is still commotion every time Denver and Indianapolis meet. I expected Peyton Manning and the Broncos to defeat the Colts, and they did. Last year, the Colts were the Broncos’ first loss of the season. But this time, in Denver, where the Broncos have lost only three times in the last two seasons, the Colts were no match for Peyton Manning and his dependable defense. The 49ers kicked off the season on the road, taking on the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. The 49ers entered the game following a 2-2 record in the preseason, while their opponents PICKS had an unimpressive 0-4 record. I knew San Francisco would try to get their offense kick started against the poor defense of Dallas, and decidedly put my speculation on the side of the 49er’s. Tony Romo deserves at least some of the credit for the 49ers’ win, handing them the ball

San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys 49ers - Stu, Cam, Andrew, Zach, Dave, Jack, Owen, Colby, Armin Cowboys - Freddy New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Patriots - Stu, Cam, Andrew, Zach, Dave, Jack, Freddy, Owen, Colby, Armin Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos Colts - Andrew, Jack Broncos - Stu, Cam, Zach, Dave, Freddy, Owen, Colby, Armin on three consecutive first half drives. While Romo wasn’t throwing interceptions, Dallas’s offense was getting false-start penalties and wasting timeouts trying to avoid delay-of-game penalties. If owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones can’t resolve the issues with his team and franchise as a whole, the Cowboys might end up making this their fifth straight year not making it to the playoffs. Colby Cunningham is a junior business major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2013.

Stu- 2-1 Cam- 2-1 Zach- 2-1 Andrew- 1-2 Dave-2-1 Freddy- 1-2 Owen- 2-1 Colby- 2-1 Armin- 2-1

Scores from last week M/W Cross Country - Pre-Conference Meet @ University of Maine The women came in first The men came in second

Field Hockey Sept. 4 loss - Away vs. Pacific Tigers 2-1 Men’s soccer Sept. 5 win - Home vs. LaSalle 2-1 Women’s soccer Sept. 5 loss - Away vs. Colgate 3-1 Field Hockey Sept. 6 loss - Home vs. Kent State 4-3 Men’s soccer Sept. 7 win - Home vs. St. Francis 2-1

Upcoming Games Men’s soccer - UAB’s “Soccer for a Cure” tournament Sept. 12 UVM vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham Sept. 13 UVM vs. Jacksonville University

M/W cross country - UMass Invitational - Sept. 13 Women’s soccer vs. Quinnipiac - Away - Sept. 13

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