2016 Vol 133 Issue 7 by Vermont Cynic

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Men’s hockey faces repercussions following hazing incident

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NEWS

Construction continues on the new ﬁrst-year residence hall and STEM complex on Central campus. Both the new buildings feature sky bridges allowing students to move between other buildings without going outside. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic

Construction paths upset UVM community By lauren schenpf lschnepf@uvm.edu

Changes in trafﬁc patterns and increased noise on campus from construction have caused concern among community members. Students and staff are frustrated with the impacts the construction has been having on daily life. “Last year when I would walk to Trinity [campus] I could go by the hospital and it was shorter, so now it’s just longer… now I have to walk in a big circle around it,” sophomore Dayna Presco said.

“The path that they allow people to walk on has changed so much and it changes everyday,” graduate student Garvin Gaston said. “So you never know if you’re going to be able to get from point A to point B the same way you did the day before.” The fences that surround the construction and block off pathways are important for the safety of students, staff and anyone else walking around campus, which is the main concern for the construction staff, said Robert B. Vaughan, director of Capital Planning and Management. For the most part, students

and staff have been very understanding about the construction and have been good about following new pathways, although there have been some complaints about noise, Vaughan said. “I’ve deﬁnitely had classes I’ve been in be interrupted by the construction,” Gaston said. He said his class in Lafayette has particularly been affected by construction. “Right now I have a class in Lafayette in the bottom ﬂoor and it’s right up against where all that construction is taking place and it is so loud,” Gaston said. “As a student it’s distract-

ing [and] I could not imagine standing up there and having to teach while all that noise is going on.” “For the most part it doesn’t bother me while I’m walking around campus,” ﬁrst-year Caroline Schryver said, “but the noise can be distracting while I’m in class.” The on-campus construction is on schedule to be completed as predicted, Vaughan said. Phase one of the STEM complex, which houses the lab building and will be home to teaching and research labs for chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics and engineer-

ing is scheduled to be completed by May 2017. The ﬁrst-year residence hall will be completed by summer 2017, he said. “[First-year housing] will get to the point of getting ready for students to move in [at] the beginning of August,” Vaughan said. All construction on campus, including the demolition of the Cook building and phase two of the STEM complex, which will house ofﬁces, should be completed by 2019, he said. The work on both buildings can be viewed via live webcams through the Provost’s website.

National foundation and faculty criticize Bias Response program staff report UVM has come under criticism for its program targeting bias on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has named UVM its Speech Code of the Month for September, raising concerns over UVM’s Bias Response Program. The Bias Response Program was created in 2014 to allow students to report incidents of bias, according to the dean of students website. “Bias may be reﬂected in [threatening] behavior,” the website states, “and is based on a person’s real or perceived

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identity or group afﬁliation.” Samantha Harris, FIRE director of policy research, criticized UVM’s program in a Sept. 21 article by FIRE. “In other words, if you say anything that someone at UVM subjectively perceives as unwelcoming or demeaning, you can be reported to the administration,” she said. Although the program may not ban free speech, it may make students feel less comfortable speaking openly, Harris said. These concerns were ﬁrst raised by UVM associate professor Aaron Kindsvatter after he heard about the Orlando shooting in June.

By looking at different ideas from all different viewpoints, the good, tolerant and progressive ideas will come through in a non-violent manner, he said. As a result of the vague language, Kindsvatter said he has seen a “chilling effect” on students. “I think people are afraid to raise issues that do not fall within the perceived parameters of what’s okay to say at the University of Vermont,” he said. Students have come to him expressing concerns about feeling uncomfortable participating in different discussions, Kindsvatter said. “I think there’s a lot of stu-

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dents, and I’ve heard this from some alumni, who learn to just smile and nod and that’s not good for anybody,” he said. “There’s a certain amount of very destructive legacy-building that comes as a result of this as well.” Kindsvatter said he believes the program should not be removed and it is doing good work, but it does need to be reworded. Annie Stevens, vice provost for student affairs, said UVM supports freedom of expression and promotes a safe inclusive environment for the community. “UVM does not have a poli-

cy on trigger warnings, nor has it adopted a ‘speech code’ or bias-free language guide,” Stevens said. UVM is also committed to responding to instances of prejudice that affect the community, she said. “To accomplish these twin goals, the University actively seeks an environment that appropriately balances free speech and academic freedom on the one hand and the maintenance of a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all members of the University community on the other hand,” Stevens said.

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NEWS

Community stands against pipelines By kelsey neubauer kaneubau@uvm.edu

Students and community members stood in solidarity with Native American tribes on the Davis Center green Monday. The event was organized by Rights and Democracy VT to show support for Standing Rock, a Native American tribe in South Dakota that is opposing the construction of an oil pipeline on their land. Rights and Democracy VT is an organization that focuses on promoting livable wages, environmental issues and healthcare in Vermont, according to their website. The pipeline will stretch across 1,172-miles from South Dakota to Illinois, according to the project’s website. “I’m here today to support my brothers and sisters of Standing Rock,” senior Darnell Holmes said, “to disapprove the pipelines going across Vermont and the U.S.” Holmes said there should be more of a focus on energy resources that help, instead of hurt the environment. Junior Roz Aronow also attended the rally and supports an end to pipelines. “I feel once a pipeline gets denied there’ll be another and another,” Aronow said. “You need to break that [pattern].” Aronow said legislation

should be changed to focus on the renewable energy industry. “We should be putting our energy and jobs into renewable resources,” she said. Members of both the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation and Standing Rock attended the rally. “Just remember there were 138 [pipeline] leaks in the past month alone,” Beverly Littlethunder said. Littlethunder grew up as a member of the Standing Rock tribe in South Dakota, but decided to move to Vermont. “I felt it was important to speak about what’s affecting Standing Rock and Vermont,” she said. “I’m tired of hearing about Trump and Hillary and their day-to-day soap opera.” If more people gathered to raise awareness about the pipeline, more action might be taken, Littlethunder said. “I felt like [the rally] was real good,” she said. “Like it was successful even if just two people came and now there are a lot more people who have heard [about] it.” Sophomore Jane Stromberg said the gathering was an act of solidarity. “This is an anti-pipeline [gathering],” Stromberg said. “We have to stop sacrificing long term stop short-term profit.”

Community members gather outside of the Davis Center to stand in solidarity with Standing Rock and various other Native tribes. Members protested against pipelines that would run through the tribes’ lands. KELSEY NEUBAUER/The Vermont Cynic In light of the event as a moment of solidarity for standing, she said she was shocked to see so many protesting wind when the event was about protesting the pipeline. The discourse around the use of wind turbines is an area of great contention for Vermonters, and the population is split 50/50, Stromberg said. Many say that wind is ugly

UVM tackles campus damages By craig pelsor cpelsor@uvm.edu

At the end of every academic year thousands of students vacate the dorms leaving behind messes and damages. It is up to ResLife to inspect every room within the span of a week. ResLife inspects every room after students move out in the spring, and in many cases issue fines for broken or missing items. Fines can range from $27 for basic chairs and beds to $500 fines for broken exit signs and fire equipment, according to ResLife’s damage charge price list. ResLife allows students to appeal any charges due to damage to their rooms. Once all students have moved out, including Residential Advisers, staff members of ResLife check every room on campus, said Joseph Russell, associate director of ResLife. “Their job is to go room-toroom and based on the student’s damage report, see what changes there are,” Russell said. Checking every room is a large undertaking, so ResLife asks staff members for 10-20 volunteers to help maintenance staff check the rooms, he said. “Because of the tight turnaround at the end of the year, [inspections] take anywhere from three to five business days to be completed,” Russell said. Categories students could be charged for include damages to windows, electrical out-

on mountains and it makes too much noise, while others say it is a renewable source of energy, she said. Stromberg said the signs were a divisive act, instead of what the protest was supposed to be a uniting force. Everyone in attendance, however, was unified under the idea that there is a need for change in the approach to ener-

ResLife staff gives advice on living in dorm rooms By michelle phillips mphil15@uvm.edu

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lets, plumbing, furniture, paint, signs, doors, telecommunications, fire and life safety equipment and labor rates, according to the damage charge price list. “Anecdotally, from my perspective, wall damage is what I’ve seen as being a common occurrence,” Russell said. At the end of each academic year, ResLife sends out information on moving out to every student in the dorms. “I would encourage students to think about that all year,” Russell said. “Similarly, when you live off-campus, you keep in mind you have to move out at some point.” Students should look out for information on moving out and the costs of damages, he said. “RAs are asked to hold community meetings to go over that info with students,” he said. “You can see the difference between students who notice the

info and students who don’t see it or choose to ignore it.” In some instances throughout the year, damages may occur due to fires in dorms. In 2015 there were three instances of fires in dorms causing up to $297 in damages, according to the 2015 Fire and Safety Clery report. Toilet paper was set on fire in the Living/Learning community, according to the report. Additionally, a poster was intentionally set on fire in University Heights, according to the report. Lastly, a fire occurred in Mason Simpson Hamilton Hall due to careless disposal, according to the report. UVM is required to publish fire safety reports each year due to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which was signed into law in 2008.

gy use in the nation. Laura Mistretta of Rights and Democracy in VT helped organize the rally. “We’re here today to raise a call for a new direction for our people and planet,” Mistretta said. “It started out just a thought and a right to democracy and getting people together.”

Roughly 5,500 students live on campus and have to adhere to the rules of the dorms. Residence directors, assistant residence directors and police officers reserve the right to enter a room or suite under any circumstance that appears to be a danger to the health and safety of the students, according to the Housing and Meal Plan Terms & Conditions. Noise, suspicion of alcohol, smell of smoke or marijuana or suspicion of a weapon are all valid reasons for an RA to come knocking on your door, senior RA Caroline Dababneh said. RAs must knock on a door and ask that the resident open it, she said. If there is no response after another knock they can call police or an RD to enter the room. “If we hear rummaging around and then the door opens, there’s not much we can do about it. Part of our contract is that you have to open the door,” Dababneh said. No police officers, RAs nor RDs are allowed to search your room beyond what is in visible sight without a warrant. If you open a door, but don’t let an RA inside, “that’s a big sign that something’s wrong,” Dababneh said. “If they don’t let us in we’ll usually call someone.” Keep in mind that RAs walk the halls and do checks at 11

p.m. every night and additionally 1 a.m. on weekends. If you do get written up and assigned a hearing, you don’t have to be in it alone. Residents are allowed to bring an adviser to a hearing if they choose. This adviser can be any member of the University community, said Joseph Russell, associate director of ResLife. “Your adviser can’t participate in a hearing; they don’t represent you or advise you, they’re not a witness,” Russell said. “But they can be there for personal, emotional support.” The entire process for a hearing is listed in UVM’s housing contract. “Everything is spelled out in the contract very clearly, step by step,” Russell said. “I start getting a lot of questions when problems come up and residents go through the [penalty] process,” Dababneh said. Don’t learn your rights after you’ve already gotten caught, she said. The rules and conditions of the housing contract are available on ResLife’s website. An RA’s job is to keep the dorms safe, not to go looking to get kids in trouble. “I’ve never gone into a room looking for violations,” Dababneh said. “We want to respect your living space; we don’t want to have to enter rooms. [ResLife] wants you to feel like this is your space and your home.”

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Staff hosts sexual assault talk By Callie bowen cbowen1@uvm.edu

In light of domestic violence awareness month, staff and students came together to raise awareness around sexual assault and domestic violence. UVM’s police services’ Sgt. Mary Seller, Kate Spence, the title IX/Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity compliance investigator and Maria Teixeira, interim director of the Women’s Center, hosted a ‘Know Your Campus Resources Panel Discussion’ in the Davis Center Oct. 6. “A lot of sexual assault happens early on in a college career and early in the academic year,” Teixeira said. Twenty-five percent of college-aged women will be a victim of sexual assault before they graduate college and 90 percent of sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance, according to the Women’s Center website. “There are plenty of people experiencing this… who go to no one,” Spence said, because they do not know they have options. When confiding in someone, it is important to understand mandatory reporters on campus, Teixeira said. For students, it’s hard to understand mandatory reporters because “people don’t realize when they tell certain people things that they must report,” she said. A mandatory reporter is someone who is required by law to report instances of assault or

UVM school of medicine revamps its admissions By colin bushweller cjbushwe@uvm.edu

Kate Spence and Maria Teixeira (left to right) explain the resources that victims of sexual assault have on campus. CALLIE BOWEN/The Vermont Cynic abuse to authorities, according to the 2015 UVM Clery report. Many of these reporters include professors, residential advisers and academic advisers. At UVM, confidential reporting can happen with the campus victim’s advocate, Judy Rickstad, Teixeira said. In instances where an assailant is a danger to the community, Rickstad will report it, but everything else between Rickstad and a victim is confidential.

Since “we get into every nitty detail” during these police investigations, it is important to have someone to support you, Teixeira said. Although they are always trying to make the questioning process as easy as possible, victims can still be asked some hard questions, she said. Upon hearing this, the audience of the panel wanted to make sure that there was a focus on the avoidance of vic-

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tim-blaming. “If you were intoxicated and you were flirting with them, that’s okay,” Sgt. Mary Seller said. Although it is detailed, it is important for police services to have all knowledge of an incident to be able to make the report as accurate as possible, Seller said. When there is a UVM policy violation or anything that conflicts with Title IX, Spence is involved in the cases. These cases are “only an investigation of internal UVM affairs,” she said. “We really try to keep the [two] parties involved,” Spence said. That way, everyone stays on the same page throughout the duration of an investigation, further leading to a trial. “We have to be able to tell a story,” she said. “We need to know what we’re dealing with.” All three of the panel parties work really well when combined, Seller said. They are all trying to reach the same goal: “to create a safe campus,” Teixeira said. Together, they are “dismantling the system that upholds gender discrimination.” These issues of sexual assault and dating violence extend from a greater, deeply rooted culture and question of patriarchy, she said. Although it’s going to take a much longer time to unfold, it needs to be done. This talk by staff members resulted from a rally held by students to speak out against sexual assault on campus Sept. 30. Roughly 50 students gathered near the Davis Center to share concerns and stories about sexual assault at UVM. There were 18 instances of reported stalking in 2015, according to the UVM 2015 Clery report. There were also 19 instances of rape in 2015, according to the report.

Students applying for UVM’s medical school will face a never before used admission process. The admissions department for the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine has shifted a major part of its application process. Now, instead of single one-on-one interviews, the department uses multiple smaller interviews to evaluate a student’s ability to speak on their feet. Initially, interviews functioned as person-to-person individual discussions in which the interviewer would ask the student a series of questions, all of which were geared toward learning information about the student that isn’t necessarily highlighted in his application. Now this trend has ended. Liz McElhinney, assistant director of admissions at the office of medical student admissions, emphasizes the importance of this new style, which is known as a “Multiple Mini-Interview.” McElhinney described the MMI process as a “series of short, structured interview stations used to assess non-cognitive qualities.” “The interviewee receives a prompt and has a short period of time to consider the prompt before entering the interview room to discuss the scenario with the interviewer,” she said. “This pattern is repeated through a number of rotations.” The purpose of this is not to test specific knowledge in any particular field, but instead “to evaluate a candidate’s thought process,” McElhinney said. “Single one-on-one interviews were popular with candidates and faculty in the past,” she said. “We were happy with the medical students that we had.” Studies show that the single interview has an inherent bias and no predictive value,” McElhinney said. Due to the medical school’s data-driven framework, “we decided to go with MMIs because they are the best practice,” she said. So far MMIs have proven to be successful, McElhinney said. “The first two classes have been great,” McElhinney said. “We’ve received very positive results from our applicants about participating in our MMI.” Each interview only lasts a few minutes, she said. “Each station has only one main question for the applicant to consider,” McElhiney said. “Some of them draw from the candidate’s personal experience and some ask the applicant to simply consider a scenario.”

OPINION

S TA F F E D I T O R I A L

A call to action against hazing H azing is an epidemic at universities nationwide. It occurred right here on our campus Sept. 24 when ﬁrst-year hockey team members were ordered to perform a series of humiliating and sickening tasks. Being stripped of your pants and your dignity to be accepted into a group... is this what it means to be a Catamount? This kind of behavior is simply intolerable. Four of the upperclassmen in charge of the “event” will now lose some playing time, along with participation in community service and hazing education. Yes, these consequences are a step in the right direction; but there needs to a larger discussion that results from this series of events. UVM should know hazing is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in a college setting. The faculty, athletic faculty in particular, should know the irreversible repercussions of hazing and therefore ought to take action before it’s too late. It must be made known that these actions are intolerable. Ofﬁcial University-endorsed groups as large and emblematic

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as the UVM hockey team must know the lasting ramiﬁcations of hazing and should be educated on the gravity of it. It’s not just about tarnishing the University’s name, but also permanently damaging the students who joined and endured this sort of inhumane treatment likely because they just wanted to ﬁnally feel part of a commu-

nity. We must take a stand against this systematic bullying. Everyone’s trying to find their place in college. No one should have to suffer through an “initiation” process to fit in. Staff editorials officially reflect the views of the Vermont Cynic. Signed opinion pieces

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Tips and tricks for living with a roommate to head to bed – say, 11 p.m. – and purposefully short-circuit your outlets beforehand so your roommate doesn’t have access to lamps and other distracting stimuli. Just yank out the cords of lights and other appliances while they’re still on – that should do the trick. Prepare a draft of a “Fix It” form for ResLife that you can submit continuously throughout the semester.

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ow that you’ve been living with your roommate for about a month or so, their habits and personal quirks are becoming noticeable – and unless you lucked out with Jesus, those habits don’t include baking you cookies and washing your sheets. Here are some common roommate issues, and highly effective ways to solve them.

They’re incredibly messy:

You have drastically different music tastes: It can seem impossible to cope when you only listen to country music, and your roommate gets down with hardcore rap. It’s too much of a hassle to take turns blasting music from the stereo, so why not harmonize instead? Make a remix of rap and country music blended into one, so you can listen to a compromised version of both genres at once. Blake Shelton and Kanye West can absolutely go together; you just have to ﬁnd the right beat.

They’re always eating your food without asking: Ingredient-reading can’t save them now. Find out what your roommate is allergic to and

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mix a little bit of that into the cereal and crackers they usually take from you. Have your cell phone ready to dial 911. It’ll be the last of their food-stealing efforts.

They postpone washing their dishes: Your roommate’s dishes are constantly stacking up in the corner, no matter how much you bug them to clean them up.

So, throw them out. Throw the dirty dishes directly into the trash bin. Leave them there for your roommate to ﬁnd when they come home.

Your sleep schedules are opposite: Your roommate’s a night owl, which you absolutely didn’t sign up for when you ﬁlled out your roommate survey. Decide what time you want

Your roommate is a slob. Their clothes, food, supplies and other items are always sprawled around the dorm. You don’t want to be abrasive about it, but it’s obnoxious, because sometimes it spills onto your side. It’s always safe and encouraged to use “I feel” statements. Leave a soft note on top of a pile of their things. “I feel that you’re a piece of shit when you don’t clean for three weeks” should be okay. You can always draw a ﬂower in the margins for good measure. Always try to solve things with your roommate in mature, responsible, one-on-one ways. There’s never a need to get your RA involved – they’re busy enough without listening to you whine, seriously. You’re the one who chose random assignment. Makayla Salas is a ﬁrst-year psychology major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2016.

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Wi-Fi theft

ear Editor,

Nowadays our society lives and breathes for Wi-Fi. We ask for Wi-Fi passwords in stores and at restaurants and when we go to a friend’s house. I know this because I’m a millennial guilty of obsessively connecting to Wi-Fi whenever I get the chance. But what happens when there are risks involved in this Wi-Fi sharing? Turns out sharing your Wi-Fi has multiple consequences regarding network privacy, virus and malware protection, legal issues and performance decline. Sharing your Wi-Fi password with a friend or neighbor essentially gives them complete access to your home network. Whoever holds the WiFi password has the encryption password to your system, meaning your network is no longer protected from that individual. They can even gain access to your personal ﬁles. This new access can also make it easier for people to hack into your devices. Even if the person borrowing your Wi-Fi is trustworthy, if they become infected with a virus or malware, it has the potential to affect your own machines. The more people you share your password with, the larger this risk becomes. Then comes the legal issues. First, Wi-Fi related issues can be taken very seriously. Using another person’s Wi-Fi without their consent (referred to as piggybacking) is illegal in many states according to state and federal laws. Piggybacking is a Class A misdemeanor in New York, and in Florida, a defendant faced felony charges for piggybacking. Make sure you have owner’s consent before hooking up to someone’s Wi-Fi. The majority of Wi-Fi companies prohibit the sharing of Wi-Fi with non-paying users. Also, sharing Wi-Fi with multiple users makes it slower. I hope you don’t mind a little buffering during your Netﬂix time, because the more you share, the slower it’ll be. Wireless routers split its bandwidth between all users, which causes a decline in performance and speeds. So limit your usage. I never thought twice about sharing Wi-Fi, but it seems that it is a good idea to take a step back before doling out the password. A great solution is to create a guest Wi-Fi network with a separate password to give to all guests. This will keep your home network separate and secure and you don’t have to feel guilty when you deny your best friend access to your internet. Sincerely, Casey Carbone Millennial, UVM Senior, Burlington Telecom Intern

OPINION

The trials and tribulations of printing ariana arden

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AARDEN@UVM.EDU

ast Tuesday morning, I needed to print some pages; 140 pages, to be exact. I had to print 20 copies of my creative writing story for all the kids in my class, so we can assume I was already annoyed having to spend $14 on printing, but then I had to go through the UVM printing process. I’ve had gripes with printing at UVM since I started here, but that morning it was particularly pissing me off. I walked into the library and checked my CatScratch balance. It was only $2.72. Grumbling under my breath, I made my way over to the Davis Center because I didn’t have enough cash in my wallet. I had to get $20 from the ATM, but since my bank card is for the local bank in my hometown, I had to pay another $3 in fees. Then I had to go back to the library, load my card and suffer the awkwardness of holding up everyone else while I printed 140 pages. Why is that process necessary? I felt like I was jumping through a million hoops just to be able to print. They make the process way more inconvenient

KIRA BELLIS

than it needs to be. For starters, the CatScratch machines should take cards. Pretty much all the vending machines on campus do so it wouldn’t be that hard to implement. I feel like a lot of people don’t carry that much cash on them anymore, so it would make a lot of sense. Also it would have pre-

vented me having to lose $3. Also, why don’t the machines take change? They only take bills. What if I only need to print one page and I know I’m not going to need to print anything else for a long time? I still have to put at least a dollar on my card, and then the other 95 cents are basically

All Lives Matter roots in racism sean mccullen SEMCCULL@UVM. EDU

he slogan “All Lives Matter,” at face value, claims to advocate for the equal value of lives; this turn of phrase has troubling connotations and seemingly ignores the problem that Black Lives Matter seeks to address. To understand ALM we must first understand BLM, which is based on dismantling the systematic racism that has been prevalent in U.S. society for over 400 years. The main issue that BLM focuses on is police brutality toward black people in response to the shooting deaths of unarmed black persons all around the U.S. ALM, on the other hand, is based off the belief that BLM implies that the intrinsic worth of a black person is more than that of others, which is inherently misguided. In the case of BLM, it is a one-issue movement, which is incredibly common. Their one issue is addressing the overwhelming amount of brutality from police officers that the black community is subjected to. ALM asserts that the white community has had more shooting deaths from police officers. This is demonstrated by a former Baltimore police officer Peter Moskos, who wrote in a Washington Post article that “adjusted for the homicide

rate, whites are 1.7 times more likely than blacks to die [at] the hands of police.” But with 12.2 percent of the U.S. population being black, and 63.7 percent being white, more black people are killed by police. This assertion is backed up by a group that maps police violence, which states that black people consisted of 39 percent of those killed by police despite only being one-ﬁfth of the population in those areas. On top of this, half of the victims of unarmed deaths caused by police were black. The study also found that the “rates of violent crime in cities did not make it any more or less likely for police departments to kill people.” They use the example of Buffalo, NY and Newark, NJ having high crime rates and low shooting deaths, while Spokane, WA and Bakersﬁeld, VT exhibited the opposite results. On average, a black person is more likely to be shot by the police than a white person. Some of you would rightly point out the fact that the black community has the highest rate of incarceration among all races, with 37 percent of the male prison population being made up of black people, while the white male population makes up 32 percent of prison population. The discrepancy is monumental, and the reasons for the difference has much to do with where we look for crime. A 2016 Police Accountability Task Force reported that “black and Hispanic drivers were searched approximately four times as often as white drivers, yet [the

Chicago Police Department’s] own data shows that contraband was found on white drivers twice as often as black and Hispanic drivers.” There are higher penalties for substances more commonly found in lower-class black communities than in middle-class white ones, and a white offender is more likely to be acquitted or have more lenient sentences than someone who is black. As Harvard professor Roland Fryer, Jr. argues, police ofﬁcers are much more likely to use force on a black suspect than on a white suspect. This argument has been subject to some criticism, but a study by the Center for Policing Equity found very similar results. These all support the unnecessary conditions black folks are subjected to in comparison to the treatment of whites. The very idea of having a countermovement against a human rights organization is frankly absurd. All Lives Matter undermines Black Lives Matter’s core purpose, making it seem that white people dislike it when these movements undermine their belief that a system is fair. Using ALM’s logic, every group advocating for breast cancer research should have an “All Cancers Matter” countermovement. Until then, the group and its supporters are inherently racist. Sean McCullen is a senior political science, economics and history major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2016.

trapped there. And now I’ve lost pretty much a whole dollar when I didn’t really need to. Why do we need to use CatScratch to print at all? We didn’t used to. When I was a ﬁrst-year, I always printed in Waterman, where I could use any form of payment I wanted.

I had to pay 2 cents more per page, but it was worth it not to have to deal with CatScratch. My coins could actually be used up and I wouldn’t have to trap money in a silly form of payment. And this brings me to my last gripe: why do we have to pay for printing anyway? I understand that printing costs money, but we should get some kind of allowance for it. At many other colleges, students are given a certain amount of pages they can print without additional cost. It is often dependent on majors, taking into consideration science majors needing to print lab reports and humanities majors needing to print long essays. Why don’t we have a system like that? We pay enough tuition money — we’re in the top ﬁve most expensive public schools in the U.S. — it doesn’t seem unreasonable to be able to allocate even $20 of that to a printing allowance. But since this is UVM and I doubt that is going to happen any time soon, can we at least get the CatScratch machines to take change and cards? I am sick of having printing be such an ordeal. Ariana Arden is a junior English major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

Sleep deprivation and stress? Welcome to college Lerret Jackson LJACKSO5@UVM.EDU

s it just me, or has everyone else had enough, too? I can’t get over the pity-party I just threw for myself a few minutes ago. It’s like I’m five again, balled up in fetal position crying for mommy, but mommy isn’t coming because this is college. As soon as I stepped foot on campus, I was overwhelmed with books to read, meetings to attend, activities to get involved with and 12,000 people I had to meet if I wanted to be “well-rounded” and make new friends. But how can I even find time to breathe? Don’t get me wrong, college is my greatest experience and I’m enjoying the freedom. But how can I eat, read, exercise, study, join clubs, make friends, go to work and get a good night’s sleep all in a day’s time? It’s difficult moving into this new phase in which it is importance is overemphasized by everyone. All throughout life, adult figures have instilled in me how vital college was for success which, in turn, pressures me to fall in line quickly with the college norms and commit all my time to excellence.

I think that’s why I’m in this fetal position — I care, and I’m exhausted from spending hours staring at dense readings and over-complex math problems. I want a break. But I feel like when I allow myself to give into fatigue and boredom that I am not giving my all, and that scares me. My pity-party was from the fear of failure and exhaustion, and I know I can’t be the only one, right? Us college students don’t get enough credit for how much effort we put in, and really, we just need a nap. So friends, go to your room and go to sleep. We deserve it.

Us college students don't get enough credit for how much effort we put in, and really, we just need a nap. I know at times we want to give up and we’re often discouraged like I was 10 minutes ago, but in the end we will walk away from this experience feeling more accomplished and ready to take on the world.

Lerret Jackson is a ﬁrst-year public communications major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2016.

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An inside look into what an RA’s job entails by izzy siedman isiedman@UVM.EDU

Every new student steps on campus and immediately wishes for a step-bystep guide to the unusual world they’ve entered. Who better to give the straight answer than your Resident Adviser. The real question lies in discovering how these individuals happen upon their knowledge, how they handle their responsibilities and what their lives are really like. Quan Flowers, an RA in Living/Learning, gave the candid scoop on being the ringleader to a bunch of bumbling first-years. There’s more behind the title than first glance might glean. On the surface, an RA’s job may be smiling faces and mentorship, but “it also means handling budgets for programs, enforcing health and safety rules and definitely balancing everything else in your life,” Flowers said. Applications for the position consist of three parts: paperwork, group skills and an individual interview. Training can start as early as the beginning of August with competitions for the RA House Cup. That’s not the even the tip of the iceberg: once the school year starts, RAs have to juggle “breaking up beer pong in the hallway” and “keeping up with academics and interests,” Flowers said.

Quan Flowers, a resident adviser in Living/Learning, decorates his floor hallway with some useful tips and tricks for his residents. SABRINA HOOD/The Vermont Cynic

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It always makes me so happy to see the kids on my hall going to dinner together.

QUAN FLOWERS RESIDENT ADVISER

But it’s not all rough going; there are plenty of benefits to being an RA. “It always makes me so happy to see the kids on my hall going to dinner together,” Flowers said. Not to mention free room and board. In the endless game of time management, the weekly meetings with supervisors and groups build strong support systems among the RAs of UVM.

Flowers said one of the most rewarding aspects of being an RA were the relationships built with younger students. “My first-year RA was super busy, but they got me hyped about applying to be one too,” he said. “I love Quan,” first-year Manza Campaz said. “I stayed up talking with him for like five hours the other night,” Campaz said. Behind the role, Flowers is

man who wants to help guide people, whose favorite color is red and who loves to shoot hoops when he gets the chance. In the end, RAs are the assistants for all those who are new to college resident life. “It’s great,” first-year Julian Lathrop said. “They told me where to get the toilet paper,” he said.

A step-by-step guide on renting a house off-campus BY CAMILLA BROCCOLO CBROCCOL@UVM.EDU

October has finally rolled around and sophomore and junior students are signing leases for homes for next year. Weird? This is just the UVM way. Starting in late September, sophomores and juniors begin to house-hunt all over Burlington for their new abode for the upcoming year. This could be a stressful and nerve wracking process for students going through it for the first time, so here’s a step-bystep guide, leading up to and signing for a place to live in Burlington. 1. TALK TO YOUR PARENTS AND START EARLY Burlington landlord Ginny Kolbenson echoed this tip and said, “typically, units go on the market mid-September for June of the following year.” “If your group is committed, and you see what you want, do not wait. It probably will not be there the next day… units go very quickly,” Kolbenson said. “First-time renters should really have the conversation with their parents before starting their search,” she said. “UVM is notorious for kicking third and fourth year students off [campus]... parents are not always aware of this; make

sure mom and dad are aware you plan to live off-campus and are on board before starting the search.” Students like junior Sierra Matika, have one suggestion for students beginning to look for housing: “start early.” Matika said the one thing she wishes she had done differently was starting earlier. 2. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT IN A HOME AND IN A LANDLORD Kolbenson is just one of many landlords in Burlington and manages about 85 apartments throughout town. She suggests knowing everything you want before starting, from budgets to flooring. “No two apartments in Burlington are the same” Kolbenson said. “Know what you want in an apartment … and know that sometimes you may have to settle.” Most of the time you move off-campus, you will not have an organization to go to if you are having issues with where you are living or the people you are living with. It is important to have a landlord who is professional, “nice and willing to work with you and respond quickly and appropriately to any concerns during the leasing process,” Matika said. “Our landlord didn’t pres-

sure us to take the apartment and was incredibly informative, honest and responsive [during] the whole process,” senior Antonia Nichols said. “She didn’t tell us her places were problem-free; she was honest about their flaws which helped us understand her honesty” she said.

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UVM is notorious for kicking third and fourth year students off [campus] ... parents are not always aware of this. GINNY KOLBENSON BURLINGTON LANDLORD 3. KNOW WHO YOU ARE LIVING WITH

This may sound self-explanatory, but there are a lot more factors that go into knowing who you are living with than you initially think. “If renting with friends, make sure you know the people you plan to move in with,” Kolbenson said. “Do you trust that they will not back out at the last minute, or even after the lease is signed?

Do you all have the same thoughts in mind for what you want in an apartment or house? Can you live with these people for an entire year?” Different living conditions are a big factor that should be considered in student’s housemate searching process. “Living with your friends is wonderful, but some friends you live with well, and others maybe you won’t live well with,” Nichols said. “The friends you live with are closer on a whole different level than friends you just see every day, so choose wisely,” sophomore Maddi Burliss said. “For other students I would advise thinking about what your priorities are living with a bunch of people, whether it be cleanliness, space, hosting parties [or] quietness,” Burliss said. 4. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH “I was nervous at first about the housing process but also definitely excited to pick where I was going to live because it’s a lot of freedom and choice,” Matika said. “One of my friends just started sending me links to different houses and it took off from there. Now I’m mostly just looking at different houses online and contacting owners,” she said.

5. RELAX AND GO WITH THE FLOW, IT WILL ALL WORK OUT IN THE END The one thing experienced house hunters agree on is how unnecessary worrying and stressing as much as they did their first time was. “I wouldn’t have worried so much the first time around,” Nichols said. “Don’t get too stressed about any of it because it’s not worth it; you’ll find a place to live.” 6. ENJOY ALL OF THE NEW EXPERIENCES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Even though living off-campus is the first real taste of living in the real world and dealing with real-life adult things, there are a lot of exciting parts about living off-campus for the first time. “The best part of living off-campus is having a semiadult life with my friends,” Nichols said. “I love having a home that’s mine and we have created for ourselves.” Simple things that are easily accessible on campus, like food, aren’t as simple when living downtown. “I think the best and worst part is cooking for yourself,” Matika said. “I love to cook and try to cook new things but it’s totally time consuming.”

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HEALTH CORNER

Why does cleanliness matter? MICHAELA PAUL MTPAUL@UVM. EDU

leanliness in an apartment and dorm is so hard to maintain with such busy schedules — rising early for 8:30 a.m. classes, late night study sessions and parties. But I am going to walk you through your home to give you the 411 on how often you must clean the essentials to stay healthy.

by jackie flynn jflynn2@UVM.EDU

ALEXA BAKER JUNIOR

“I was toasting a piece of bread in the oven at 7 a.m. before class, but I forgot I had put it in there and suddenly all the ﬁre alarms in my apartment went off. I woke up all of my roommates and they were not too happy with me.”

THE KITCHEN

Sponges. Imagine you are in a hot, cramped, smelly basement at a party. Now imagine that basement is the sponge and you are the germ. Gross. According to National Science Foundation’s International Household Germ study, the kitchen has more germs than any other room in the house. The sponge is 200,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat. In order to tackle these germs, USDA recommends microwaving the sponge for two minutes after soaking it with hot water and soap to kill over 99 percent of bacteria, yeasts and molds that are partying and thriving on your sponges at this very moment. How often should you do this? The honest truth is every day. I also hate to tell you it’s important to replace the entire sponge every week, and when it begins to stink.

THE BATHROOM

Bathtubs. If you frequent the bath, and love to take them

JESSICA WOLFE JUNIOR

MICHAELA PAUL

in order to get your relaxation on, that’s great, but I want you to bleach it prior to your indulgences from now on. I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but the bottom of the tub is gross. That’s not an opinion, that’s a fact. According to Dr. Philip Tierno from the Today Show, bathwater contains dissolved dirt, bacteria and other microorganisms that cover you and your roommates’ bodies coming

from hair, skin and dirt. It’s important to bleach the tub every week and before playing with your bubbles.

THE BEDROOM

Sheets. If you think that you and whoever else you’ve invited into your bed are alone, then think again. You are honestly sleeping with millions of dust mites and dead skin cells. According to Woman’s Day, dust mites love warm, damp areas; aka your bed. The feces of

the dust mites can irritate asthma and allergies. So, it’s crucial to wash them every two weeks, or sooner if you are sick, to rid of these uninvited guests. So, zap the sponge, bleach the tub and rinse the sheets to shut down the germ parties in your home. Evict those germs. Michaela Paul is a senior biology major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

THE DAPPER VAGINA

Respectfully having sex in a shared space SARAH HEFT

SHEFT@UVM.EDU

ELISE MITCHELL

The ‘Real World’ of living life off-campus

t’s Friday and you have just ﬁnished your last class for the week. Exhausted, all you want to do tonight is nap, watch Grey’s Anatomy and order a pizza. You call in a pizza as you are walking up the stairs to your hall and get to your room. The door is unlocked but closed. Strange, but not out of the ordinary. You open the door, plop your backpack down and there in front of you in all of god’s glory is your roommate having sex. Embarrassed you run out of the room and slam the door. You have just lost your appetite, and, your Friday night plans. Great. For the next two hours you sit in the hallway, playing candy crush on your phone until your roommates partner comes out, waving the white ﬂag of surrender. You know the coast is clear and you can have your room back. How could this situation have been avoided?

Simple. The Dapper Vagina’s Three Cs to Cumming: communication, courtesy and compromise. Communication: This is key to avoiding walk-ins. If you are planning on having a guest, a simple text message, carrier pigeon or smoke signal will do the trick. You can always do a throwback to Animal House and leave a sock on the door, although that may just

foreplay, and post-sex cuddle time, you have about an hour. Limit your sexy time to an hour for all parties involved. A big no-no is bringing a person back to your place late at night and having sex, because your roommate is asleep, right? Sure, in your head this sounds reasonable, but I guarantee they are never asleep. You have put them in a position where they now must either

Communication: This is the key to avoiding walk-ins. end up with people in your hall stealing your socks. On the other hand, if you know you are going to want a low key night, let your roommate know that you plan on staying in. Courtesy: Although having wild sexscapades on your twin XL bed can be fun, set a time limit. According to “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” it takes the average male anywhere from two to 10 minutes to orgasm and takes the average female eight to 27 minutes to orgasm. Once you calculate potential condom struggles, adequate

drug themselves to get to sleep or subject themselves to the not so soothing sounds of your love making. Finally, the last C: Compromise. Your partner also has a room where you two can go do the devil’s disco. If you have had your honey over every weekend for the past month it may be time to talk about changing location, in order to not piss off your roommate. So before you bring back that girlfriend, boyfriend or sex friend remember the Three Cs. Your roommate will thank you.

“I once had a 10 minute conversation with a homeless man who believed 2013 was the best year. All he kept saying was that we had to look at the history of the language and go back to 2013. He also said he was putting himself through his own free PhD program.”

NICK VIDAL JUNIOR

“It’s late afternoon when I get home. The house is dark and quiet, as it usually is this time of day. It’s a Thursday. I’m tired, and I have work in an hour. All I want to do is plop onto the bed and burn some brain cells looking at reddit before I leave for the day. I hit the top of the stairs when I hear something. Someone’s in my room. ‘Ben? I thought you had wor-’ I walk in to see a small, bushy tailed, and deeply distressed squirrel scurrying frantically to find an exit route from my room. ‘You gotta be fuckin kidding me dude.’ It’s clear he’s been here a while. The books I used to barricade the window having been promptly gnawed at. This is not the squirrel’s first rodeo. I look to my bed to find remnants of the brownie I bought from KKD last week meticulously spread across my bedding. And before me an open bag of peanuts from the kitchen lay strewn in front of my door, as if to bar me passage into my own room. I am allergic to peanuts.”

ANONYMOUS SENIOR

“The bathroom light in my hallway was on, but the door was halfway open. I ﬁgured no one was in there. I barged in expecting it to be empty, but I walked in to see one of my housemates (who I also don’t know too well because she’s a sub-letter) naked on the toilet. I yelled ‘shit!’ and ran out of there as fast as I could. I realize now that I should’ve knocked but she should’ve also maybe locked the door.”

LIFE

The importance of self-care in college

EcoWare. No mystery chemicals or animal testing here! Disclaimer: there was, however, a bit of roommate testing. Before slathering it on your face, as with all new products, test it out for a few minutes ﬁrst on a small patch of skin just to avoid any sort of reaction.

ISABELLA ALESSANDRINI IALESSAN@UVM.EDU

f you’re anything like me, you probably have about a thousand other things racing around your mind at the same time. Either exams are coming up, an essay is due in the next few hours, or an academic adviser is putting the pressure on to answer existential questions about the future — big, scary life questions. Sadly, one of the ﬁrst things to get lost in the midst of all these stressors is self-care, which is a vitally important part of well-being that we tend to throw out the window as soon as our plates start to get full. The worst part of it is that it’s been proven by studies, such as one done in 2005 by Dr. Sharon Hall Murff of Grambling State University, that the more stressed we get, the less productive we become. Fortunately, if you’ve ever fantasized about taking a spa day off but, being the typical college student had neither the funds nor the time to do so, do not fear! With a little planning and a touch of craftiness, it’s easier and cheaper than ever to transform your dorm into a DIY day spa that will leave you looking and feeling as fresh as if the semester just started.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS MASK

It may be hard to resist snacking on the strawberries before using them for this mask, but I promise, you will be doing your skin a favor! Strawberries are basically a dermatologist’s dream and contain plenty of vitamin C to ﬁght off acne, alpha hydroxyl acids to lighten blemishes, and ellagic acid to heal damaged skin. Combined with the yogurt and honey, they make for an energizing, scrub-like mask that smells like a dessert.

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SET THE MOOD

For a super stress-free environment, make sure to clear any clutter from your surfaces and hide all textbooks and papers from view. Schoolwork should be out of sight and definitely out of mind. Next, find or make a playlist with relaxing mood music to have in the background. For a cozy atmosphere without getting a fire hazard fine, swap candles for fairy lights and maybe a Himalayan salt lamp for some

Where to order from chris leow

CLEOW@UVM.EDU

xam cramming, sickness or just a late night craving, college will always require times when you want to order food in. Off or on-campus, ordering food is a strong college tradition rooted in late nights and limited food options. Wings and pizza are popular favorites, but Burlington has more to offer. Here are the best places to order food straight to your door:

LEONARDO’S PIZZA For pizza delivery, Leonardo’s is king. A local business that uses fresh ingredients and has lots of creative pie options including vegan and vegetarian. It’s clear from the taste and quality that this isn’t any old fast food pizza. The cost is a little high but there are usually coupons ﬂoating around campus and delivery is always timely.

HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Hana Japanese Restaurant is a sit down restaurant located in the Blue Mall in South Burlington but it also does deliver-

ies. There is a $30 minimum, so this would be a good option for group ordering. Hana offers a wide variety of solid sushi options and classic ﬂavorful japanese dishes from teriyaki to tempura.

MR. DELIVERY Mr. Delivery is a service that gets food to you from many restaurants that don’t have a delivery option. Someone will pick up your order and you pay a small fee for them to deliver it to you. This can really broaden your options if regular delivery places aren’t your style. Ordering a thai burrito from my favorite burrito joint, Bueno y Sano, to Redstone campus was only $5 plus the price of the burrito. If you have a bad craving but don’t want to leave your room, this is an excellent option. The website and app are straightforward and easy to use too. Ordering in straight to Bailey/Howe will make any study session better.

Chris Leow is a junior medical laboratory science major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

super calming vibes. Finally, break out the ﬂuffy robe and bunny slippers. To add some extra luxury, run a small face towel under hot water and place it on your face for a minute or two. Or, you can place it on the back of your neck to relieve any tension you may have stored in your upper back. Bonus points for putting a few drops of essential oils on it, such as lavender, to get the full aromatherapeutic experience.

FOOD FOR YOUR FACE

Cucumber slices are renowned for their under-eye-bag busting capabilities, especially when they’ve been chilled in a mini fridge for a few hours. These are easily found at the salad bar and they are a must. Plus, this will make your spa day feel super authentic, like the sleepover scene of a good chickﬂick. This next recipe is made entirely from ingredients swiped from the nearest dining hall in

What you will need: 3-4 ripe strawberries 1 tbsp yogurt 1 tsp honey Mash up the strawberries with a fork and them mix them into the yogurt before pouring in the honey. As you apply the mask, gently rub your face in small circular movements to exfoliate any dead skin cells with the strawberry seeds.

Isabella Alessandrini is a sophomore. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2016.

ARTS

UVM galleries: art adorns the campus F maddy freitas-pimentel

rom a ﬁne arts museum to “hole-in-the-wall” galleries, campus is ﬁlled with artwork worth exploring. The exhibits are in constant rotation, so these places can be visited regularly. Each location is hosting an array of new and exciting exhibits this fall, so there is something to satisfy any artistic preference.

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THE ROBERT HULL FLEMING MUSEUM

LIVING/LEARNING CENTER GALLERY

The Fleming Museum houses Vermont’s most comprehensive collection of art and anthropology, and it’s located right on Central campus. The Fleming is ﬁlled with treasures this fall, hosting modern artists from Pablo Picasso to Jean-Michel Basquiat. There is also a great lineup of events this year, including talks by renowned art historians, a henna workshop and a lecture on the role of coffee in producing art. The Fleming is a great place to expand the mind, whether you’re appreciating some ﬁne art, attending a lecture, studying or drinking a cup of coffee.

Directed by Bech Evans of the pottery co-op and Ann Barlow of the photo co-op, this is the most diverse and widely-ranging gallery on the list. It has hosted all sorts of artistic media in the past and is open to local, national and international artists. This gallery is a personal favorite of mine; I never know what to expect before walking in. “The SHE Project, Part 1,” an interactive installation that explores the female image, is currently on display. In the innovative spirit of L/L, artists are fully involved in this gallery, curating their own work, offering talks and hands-on workshops. This spring, students from the L/L Arts Initiative will showcase their work. The gallery is located near the L/L Center Fireplace Lounge.

DAVIS CENTER FOURTH FLOOR

WILLIAMS HALL

Located in the Livak Fireplace Lounge, this is a student-curated display that really livens up an otherwise bland study spot. The gallery is currently showcasing the artistic talents of UVM alumni, so the subject matter and mediums are diverse; from photographs to abstract expressionist paintings.

This building may be historical on the outside, but on the inside, it’s filled with innovative and contemporary artwork. The contrast is best experienced in person. Student artwork from upper level art classes is displayed in the hallways and lobbies of each floor. The Francis Colburn art gallery is located on the second floor and displays both local and national artists. New York artist Eric Hibit is currently on display. His work features a variety of mediums including sculptures, paintings and prints. Williams Hall is worth a visit if you’re interested in viewing more contemporary, cutting-edge pieces. JONAH SHECHTMAN/ The Vermont Cynic

BONUS SPOT: UVM MEDICAL CENTER This spot is another example of how artwork is enhancing UVM buildings all over campus. I never expected to ﬁnd a collection of local art in the UVM Medical Center, but through a partnership with Burlington City Arts, they host a new assortment of local artists each semester. The subject matter is more serene, featuring interpretations of Vermont inspired scenes and landscapes. If you’re looking for solely local art or want to get into the fall spirit this is great place to visit. The artwork can be found in the rotunda and connecting hallways.

Maddy Freitas-Pimentel is a sophomore environmental science major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

Collective creates new local concert spaces By Gus slater-dixon aslaterd@uvm.edu

Something’s afoot below the homes of Burlington. UVM students can experience live music without having to leave the comfort of their apartments, as basements offer an alternative venue for local bands. These shows can be planned or a complete surprise. Firstyear Nora Johnson said she “didn’t know that there was going to be a band” at a party she attended, but said it made the night more exciting. For sophomore Cameron Youngblood, basement concerts are like an added bonus to a house party. Youngblood said the success of the show often depends on the size of the basement. “I went to a basement concert two nights ago, actually,” he said. “It was a very tiny basement. There was not enough room for a band in that basement,” especially when 150 people showed up, he added.

A concert at the H&H basement is pictured. Photo Courtesy of Adam Wolinsky These basement concerts are sometimes the work of the Almost There booking collective. The Almost There team arose a year ago out of their subterranean lair with a mission to bring accessible acts to the city, coordinator Mason Dixon said.

Almost There’s primary haunt is H&H, also known as Anime High School. H&H shows focus on “shoegaze” indie rock, psych-garage rock and other obscure pursuits. Dixon said the nature of the venue allows for more experi-

mentation and creativity. “We always know we can get more DIY experiments here in the basement,” he said. Dixon said his most memorable show was indie rock group Hovvdy from Texas. “I booked them myself,” he

said. “[They] played an acoustic show in the living room, I was sitting right in front of them on the ﬂoor.” While basement shows may feature local student groups, Almost There has the ability to bring in acts from across the country. Other notable groups exhibited by Almost There include the Georgia-based punk group Muuy Biien and the fuzz-punk band Mannequin Pussy. The Almost There team has noticed an upswing in underground activity, Dixon said, which they hope will lead to more artistic tumult in Burlington. The next H&H basement caper will be at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Almost There is teaming up with Signal Kitchen to host Show Me The Body, a New York hardcore three-piece. Check out Almost There on Facebook to ﬁnd more information on upcoming events and basement ruckus a short adventure from campus.

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Marvel’s new hero fights social issues KIM HENRY KCHENRY@UVM. EDU

ness. “Luke Cage” plays like a juiced-up urban crime series, pulling cast from acclaimed shows like “House of Cards” and “The Wire,” and focusing far more on street-level crimes

a crime-lord club owner and a dirty — though well-intentioned — politician. The two cousins may be Marvel’s most compelling and entertaining villains yet. Both

music. Soul and R&B legends drop by nearly every episode in cameos as themselves, either rehearsing or performing in the club, while the camera cuts be-

The two command power over fellow characters and the scene in a way that is unnervingly calm, but always ready to explode. Cottonmouth’s club, The Harlem Paradise, facilitates the show’s other great strength; its

tween these live performances and scenes of violence, murder, shootouts. Raphael Saadiq, Faith Evans and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are just a few artists to make appearances. Now, telling you about this

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o you’ve finally moved off campus and you’re broke as hell. Why waste non-existent disposable income when you can stay in, just you and an obscene amount of television? My recommendation: binge-watching is free, so spend the night getting to know Netflix’s newest superhero and my new boyfriend. Watch “Luke Cage.” The latest of Marvel’s critically acclaimed Netflix ventures, “Luke Cage” follows the story of its title character, an innocent ex-con with bulletproof skin. After getting too close to the public eye for comfort in Marvel’s last Netflix series, “Jessica Jones,” in which he is introduced, we find Luke laying low in Harlem. He’s working at a family barbershop and trying to keep his powers a secret. After a gun-deal-gone-wrong puts the barbershop in danger, Luke is forced to act, putting himself at odds with a Harlem crimelord, a corrupt politician and a mysterious supplier. This show functions on two levels: pure popcorn fun and a self-aware look at urban black-

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than any greater, superpowered problem. Rather than ﬁghting aliens, the show is left to contend with far more terrifying, empathetic and nuanced enemies. The main villains of the show are Cottonmouth and Mariah Stokes

show, its Harlem setting and its musical guests, you may have picked up on a theme. This show is black. And its blackness, especially in today’s climate, is one of its greatest strengths. “Luke Cage” is entirely aware of the connotations a bulletproof black man in a hoodie has, both to black and white audiences. The show never shies away from race, tackling questions of gentrification, the use of the n-word and racism in prisons, among others. The characters are aware of their blackness, and it affects nearly every decision they make in a way that is more realistic than many viewers might think. Obviously, no show is perfect. The ‘70s era blaxploitation genre that “Luke Cage” heavily borrows from is full of earnest, but is sometimes overdramatic. The show somewhat struggles to find its footing in the first half of the season, unfortunately hitting its low in a flashback episode actually meant to explain Luke’s origin. However, even as “Luke Cage” struggled to find a consistent tone and pacing, the epic moments from villains and musicians keep it engaging. And once the show hits its stride, “Luke Cage” takes off and never looks back. Kim Henry is a sophomore English major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2016.

Isolation grows creativity Indie trio sets sights By healy fallon

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It’s often found that people are the most productive when they are alone, isolated from their outside worlds. In the case of senior Sloane Ross and junior Jackie Wydysh, personal space has a huge impact on their creative processes and the results that emerge. Ross said the personal bubble in her home helps her develop her artistic style. While her art ranges from sculpting to sketching, Ross’s main focus is graphic design. Her work ﬁlls the walls of both her living room and bedroom. “It makes me feel proud of myself, that there’s something that I’m good at and that I’m passionate about it,” she said. “I can just come into this room on a bad day and feel comforted.” Ross, who is double majoring in English and studio-art considering moving from graphic design to interior design, she said. Living in an off-campus home, Ross said having her own room gives her more freedom to decorate and create her own area. She said being isolated avoids any possible distractions. “It’s important to enjoy your own company and go within your own creativity,” Ross said. “You need to rely on yourself and be proud of yourself and

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your own imagination, because that’s all that you have in that moment.” Wydysh, a public communications major with a minor in classical civilizations, also lives off campus. She is a singer and formerly sang for the Burlington band “MELON,” comprised entirely of UVM students. Her attic room and her car are important creative spaces, Wydysh said. Wydysh was initially worried having a roommate would prevent her from having her own area, but “we have our own little nooks,”she said, making it easy to escape into her own space. Being located in the attic of her house helps Wydysh as a

performer. “I listen to all my music up here,” she said. “You can’t hear anything from the other parts of the house, so it’s nice knowing no one can hear me when I practice.” Ross and Wydysh agreed that as developing artists, being alone is a crucial part of their routine, a type of self-care. “My friends say I’m very outgoing and social,” Wydysh said, “but I also need my isolation and my solitude, and some people don’t expect that.” Although being surrounded by others around can be creatively stimulating, Ross said, “ you need to ﬁnd a balance between the two.”

The semester might just be settling into a groove, but one band aims to shake things up. Indie-pop trio Zipper Club is taking on Higher Ground Oct. 12. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. The group is comprised of Mason James of Cerebral Ballzy and Lissy Trullie from her eponymous band, with Damar Davis rounding it out on drums. This is the first time Zipper Club has come to Vermont, which isn’t surprising given how young the band is; Davis said they just got started last year. At the inception, it was just James “doing his own project,” he said. Trullie was brought in next, though she was only recently added to the lineup. The Zipper Club website says bringing the band members’ diverse interests and backgrounds together has solidified the band’s unique sound. The site identifies James’ Motown inspirations and Trullie’s passion for R&B and soul as major influences. Davis said he is mostly drawn to 80s music. Helping to bring all of this together is their producer, James Iha of The Smashing

Pumpkins fame, who James identified in the band’s official bio as a “subtle mad scientist.” Currently, Zipper Club’s single, “Going the Distance,” is their biggest track, earning over 500,000 listens on Spotify since the band put it out this past June. VICE’s music blog “Noisey” described it as “John-Hughesesque,” applauding the song’s “feel-free” sound. The tour is taking place in anticipation of the band’s first album, which will be released in full sometime in the coming year, Davis said. As excited as the musicians are to continue producing music, he said that for the moment they’re “not focusing on anything for the future,” taking time instead to enjoy “just playing the new record.” Davis said he is excited for everyone else to hear it and especially to experience it live. “If you want to know what we sound like,” he said, “come out and see us.” Doors will open at 7 p.m., with same-day tickets selling for $12.

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Artists find room to learn on campus By bridget higdon bhigdon@uvm.edu

While hanging out in the fireplace lounge of Living/ Learning Center, you are bound to be sitting next to someone who is passionate about their interests. In L/L, students integrate their passions and academic interests with their residential experiences. Students apply to programs, and, if accepted, enjoy suite-style living. Wandering the hallways of L/L, you’ll find freestyle skiers, expert bakers and tech gurus, among others. If you are looking for artists, musicians and poets, head to the Arts Initiative section in Building E. There, music is flowing down the stairwells, and paintings are being left out to dry on common room carpets. According to the University’s website, the Arts Initiative is a creative and diverse community where students can explore all artistic mediums. In fall 2016, the Arts Initiative in L/L welcomed three new programs to its halls: UVM Moth: Storytelling, World Music and Ecological Art. UVM Moth: Storytelling is a program that focuses on the art of storytelling. The idea for the program was inspired by a New York City-based podcast featuring amateur and professional storytellers from all walks of life. Students do not have to be experienced storytellers to join the program. Sophomore Maddy Hoy is the program director of the

Julia Heffernan, Boone Wilson and Michelle Derse-Lowry (left to right) relax after class in the UVM Moth: Storytelling house, one of the new housing communities in L/L. Residents are working on a story slam for the end of the year. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic Moth. Hoy said the main event held by the house is a Moth Story Slam. Participants in the slam will have the unique opportunity to share their stories with a large audience. “Everyone has a story,” she said. “Sharing personal stories brings people together and helps to improve public speaking skills.” World Music is a new L/L program that encourages its members to appreciate and become passionate about the music of other cultures. Sophomores Jillian Mori

‘Snowden’ fails to live up to the drama Colin kamphuis

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espite featuring some of the fresher names in the film world, “Snowden” is a tired rehashing of an old formula. The film was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley. “Snowden” details the professional career of one of America’s most infamous whistleblowers, Edward Snowden. Even if you didn’t know the details of his 2013 data leaks, you’d have to live under a rock to not know his name. Edward Snowden worked as a contractor for the National Security Agency. Due to professed moral concerns, he stole a library’s worth of government files and leaked them to the press. These documents detailed a number of surveillance programs, some of which were later deemed illegal. The most famous of these programs tracked American emails without warrants. The international backlash to these leaks was immediate, with governments, protestors and nongovernmental organizations

immediately expressing their outrage. To some, Snowden has become a symbol of net neutrality and freedom, a cyber martyr in an age of “Big Brother.” To others, he is a primadonna who betrayed his country and exaggerated the reach of government surveillance programs. Whatever you think of Snowden, the movie fails to live up to the real-life drama surrounding him. Gordon-Levitt plays the role of Edward Snowden, a brilliant young patriot who evolves from red-blooded ﬂag-waver to disenchanted computer genius. Unfortunately, “Snowden” lacks any noteworthy cinematography, screenwriting or score. The only notable element is Gordon-Levitt, who depicts an awkward geek perhaps too well. Aside from Gordon-Levitt’s reasonably solid performance, “Snowden” is a sorely underwhelming movie. C

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Colin Kamphuis is a senior English major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

and Mallory Curtis are involved applied to the Ecological Art in the UVM pep band and con- House as her ﬁrst choice. Carey cert band, and said joining the said it combines two of her faWorld Music house seemed like vorite interests: science and art. a no-brainer. “I’m an environmental sciEveryone in their suite is “al- ence major,” she said, “so I love ways jamming together,” Curtis learning about how science can said. translate into the art world.” The new Ecological Art In the center of Carey’s House is designed to help the suite is a homemade coffee taenvironment through art. Stu- ble, crafted by a suitemate from dents in the house often use re- recycled wood. Still a work in cycled materials to make their progress, the table’s surface will art, and sometimes go on out- be painted colorfully. ings to paint, sketch, write or “I like coming home to a otherwise creatively depict their place where everyone is as passurroundings. sionate about their hobbies as I 22190CynicAds_HR.pdf 1 10/5/16 4:45 PM First-year Maina Carey am,” Carey said.

Ann Barlow, the Arts Initiative director, said L/L is a great place to live because of its diversity and openness, and that the new art housing programs beneﬁt everybody. “Many of our students, regardless of academic study, branch out and are involved on and off campus by participating in the arts,” Barlow said. “They are a great starting point to build a safe and vibrant community allowing members to expand their interests into other areas.”

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Hockey players suspended for hazing By john suozzo/kelsey neubauer jsuozzo@uvm.edu/kaneubau@uvm.edu

Lead members of UVM’s hockey team have been suspended for hazing. Four members of the men’s hockey team, including two captains, were suspended by the athletic department for five games because of their role in a recent hazing incident Sept. 24. First-year hockey team members were forced to partake in an initiation activity by upperclassmen, the police summary of the investigation stated. “Hazing is dangerous; it’s against University policy and it won’t be tolerated in this Athletic Department,” athletic director Jeff Shulman said. Nobody involved in the hazing received medical attention from the UVM Medical Center, the release stated. First-year team members were forced to drink alcohol while in their boxers, according to the release. They were also asked to participate in activities which included eating a piece of bread soaked in tequila and playing beer pong, according to the UVM Police summary of the investigation. “They were asked to remove their shorts and they remained in their boxers for a few hours while participating in [the ac-

Brendan Bradley Co-Captain

Mario Puskarich Co-Captain

Anthony Petruzzelli Assistant Captain

Chris Muscoby Assistant Captain

Pictured are four UVM hockey players who were put on a five-game suspension over hazing violations. The incident occurred Sept. 24 and involved first-year members of the hockey team. Photos courtesy of UVM Athletics. tivities],” the investigation summary states. “I think it’s gross for someone to make someone feel lower than you,” junior Julia Torra

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dition. Among those suspended were forwards Brendan Bradley and Mario Puskarich, senior co-captains.

They were asked to participate in activities which included eating a piece of bread soaked in tequila and playing beer pong. UVM POLICE SUMMARY OF THE INVESTIGATION

said. Junior Elisha Rennert said she feels there are alternatives to hazing, such as inclusive tra-

In addition, senior assistant captain defender Chris Muscoby and junior assistant captain forward Anthony Petruzzelli were

also involved, according to the press release. Their suspensions began with UVM’s game against Clarkson University Oct. 7 The team must now take part in additional hazing education, perform 15 hours of community service and have been placed on probation for one year. Any other incidents will lead to additional discipline and the possibility of game forfeitures, according to the press release. Over 16 years ago, the hockey team came under fire for alleged hazing, according to an article from the Burlington Free Press. The team’s season was cancelled after it was found that

some team members lied during that investigation, a Jan. 19, 2000 The New York Times article states. Vermont had fifteen games left in the season at the time of the suspension, according to the article. There had also been rumors of hazing among hockey players the previous year, according to the article. Hazing not only happens at UVM but on college campuses nationwide. More than half of college students will have participated in hazing across the country, according to research done by stophazing.org.

Former UVM recruit continues his road to recovery By locria courtright ccourtri@uvm.edu

Feb. 1, 2015 changed the life of one Catamount men’s basketball player forever. Before then, first-year Josh Speidel, a senior at the time attending high school in Columbus, Indiana, was preparing for his college career at UVM. The power forward was a standout basketball player that head coach John Becker described as “the best player I’ve ever recruited,” according to The Republic. That night, Speidel suffered a serious brain injury in a car crash on US-31 in Bartholomew County, Indiana, according to the Indianapolis Star. Today, Speidel is taking classes at UVM while continuing to rehab from his injury. The road back, however, hasn’t been easy. “I had to relearn how to do almost everything,” Speidel said. “It’s been a nonstop process.” “I started with physical, occupational, speech and vision therapy sessions daily while in the hospital,” he said. “Once I went home after four months, I started outpatient therapies three days a week and three days a week at-home therapies. As I began to improve, the therapies were reduced.” Speidel came to UVM in June to take two summer cours-

Josh Speidel being honored at the Catamounts’ home basketball game against Stony Brook University Jan. 30. Photo Courtesy of UVM Athletics es, which he says helped his transition from being at home to being at college. This fall he has transitioned to full-time classes, while working with physical and occupational therapists at the medical center to continue his rehabilitation. Speidel is currently working on reconnecting the left side of his body to his brain. “My brain didn’t recognize the left side of my body, so I spend lots of time doing exercises to build those reconnections,” Speidel said. “It’s a slow process, but it is getting better

every day.” The injury has forced him to change his approach, not just to basketball, but to schoolwork. “In high school, I didn’t have to study or work very hard,” he said. “Now, I’m dealing with short-term memory issues, so I’ve had to learn different strategies for completing assignments and learning material.” According to longtime friend and junior UVM guard Ernie Duncan, the team sees Speidel’s progress on a daily basis. “We see his rehab process every day,” Duncan said. “He’s in the weight room do-

ing exercises and we see him on the court doing his work.” One thing that hasn’t changed is Speidel’s personality. “Before his crash, he had this outgoing, always-laughing-type of personality,” Duncan said. “Today, he still has that personality. He’s always trying to make jokes and he tends to always have a smile on his face.” Despite the injury, Speidel’s love of the game is still as strong as ever, and it helps drive him and his teammates. “I believe that as horrible as this car wreck was, it has shown me how much I love the game of

basketball,” Speidel said. “For me, personally, he is motivation,” Duncan said. “I know how much he wants to be out there, and I know he would do anything to be out there playing with us.” Speidel is always there during practice, whether it be as a spectator, mentor or participant. “He has given me advice in practice when I did something wrong,” Duncan said. “[And] he’s working on his own game, so he may be shooting on the side or working on his ball-handling.” The NCAA granted UVM a waiver to allow Speidel to participate with the team and sit on the bench during games without using up a year of his eligibility, according to UVM athletics. “He completes our team,” Duncan said. “He’s always there to give me multiple laughs a day, whether that is during practice or after.” His love of the game of basketball drives his rehab process every day, and his ultimate goal is to join his teammates on the court for a competitive NCAA game. “My biggest goal is to one day step on the court and play for the Catamounts,” Speidel said. “Until that time, I’ll support my team in any way I can.”

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UVM to name all the student sections By savannah nesbitt stnesbitt@uvm.edu

In an effort to increase student interest, the UVM athletic department has announced they will be naming the student section in all of its sports facilities. Nora King ‘16, director of fan engagement, is collaborating with SGA on the project, King said. It has been decided that the UVM community will choose the name for the student section. In order to get students engaged, UVM athletics will be taking suggestions and sponsoring a vote to determine what the name of the student section will be. As of Oct. 10, students can submit name ideas to rallycatamount@uvm.edu, according to King. Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 23. At this point, UVM athletics staff will choose ﬁve of the submissions to be voted on. The voting poll will be located on the homepage of student accounts at myuvm.uvm.edu, and will open Oct. 28. The votes will be tallied Nov. 3. At that point, the winning name will be selected as the ofﬁcial title of each student section at UVM’s athletic facilities. The new name of the student

sections will be unveiled at the men’s hockey game against Boston University Dec. 9, King said. Prior to the game, UVM athletics will be sponsoring a tailgate. The ﬁrst 500 students in attendance will receive a free t-shirt displaying the new chosen name. In addition, the student who submitted the winning name will receive a prize for their efforts. An ofﬁcial UVM hockey jersey and two tickets to every home hockey game will be presented to the victorious student. “The idea is to have a name that not only applies to the actual space of the section, but refers to the group of students as well,” King said. King said that by naming the student section, fans will have something to rally around and the in-game atmosphere will be improved. “My hope is that by naming the student sections, we can create more unity amongst the students, and give everyone something to bond over,” she said. “In addition, our aim is to create more of a buzz at the games and create a more exciting atmosphere for the fans and players alike.” King said she hopes naming the student section will elicit more energy, cheers and chants from the fans.

Students watch as the Catamounts face off against Clarkson University Oct. 10. UVM Athletics has collaborated with SGA to rename the student section of the Gutterson Fieldhouse through a vote of student-suggested names. ZACK GRAHAM / The Vermont Cynic UVM athletics has also recently introduced a “student group of the game”. Each home hockey and basketball game will feature a club or organization from the UVM community. This will encourage a diverse

group of students to attend athletic events, King said. It will also enlighten students as to the huge variety of student groups on campus, according to King. The Vermont Army National Guard is the presenting sponsor

for the naming of the student sections. Students can keep up with the action by following UVMathletics on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or adding UVM_athletics on Snapchat.

Star wide receiver has to mature in order to succeed john suozzo

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dell Beckham, Jr. needs to grow up. The New York Giants’ star wide receiver has been the talk of sports media over the past week for his repeated antics in the team’s ﬁrst four games this season. Beckham started his career under the radar of many opposing defenses, which led to a breakout rookie season in 2014, where he won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. He made incredible catches in his ﬁrst seasons in the league, and these highlight plays made him a fan favorite in the NFL. Recently, however, the narrative about Beckham has changed. Toward the end of the 2015 season, he was suspended for one game due to an egregious hit to defensive back Josh Norman’s head. He was also disciplined by the league multiple times for taunting and unnecessary roughness penalties. Defenses found out the best way to stop Beckham was to get under his skin. At the beginning of the 2016 season, Beckham’s third season in the NFL, opposing defensive backs started to deploy mental warfare as their main way of stopping him. Beckham Jr. faced off against Josh Norman again in

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week three of the season, and he consistently baited Beckham into ﬁghts away from the play. Even though Beckham put up solid individual numbers, he was lured into committing a key penalty and failed to score, and the Giants’ lost to the Washing-

ton Redskins 29-27. Beckham took out his anger on the sidelines by punching a practice kicking net, which fell back and hit him in the eye. On the sidelines during the game, instead of going over plays for their next possession,

Giants head coach Ben McAdoo and quarterback Eli Manning had to console their star receiver, who was visibly crying on the bench during the game. In their next game against the Minnesota Vikings, Beckham played one of the worst

games of his career, where he was held to only 23 receiving yards, the lowest single-game total of his career. The Vikings defensive backs successfully tricked Beckham into losing his composure and focus on the game, who picked up an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for hitting a Vikings player out of bounds after the play was over. He refused to own up for his mistakes and poor play after the game, where he laughably stated that no opponent that he played against got in his head. Beckham needs to realize that the game is not all about him. Although he’s arguably the most talented man on the roster, he needs to keep his focus and stop costing his team victories. Beckham played a great game against the Green Bay Packers Oct. 9, where he scored his ﬁrst touchdown in ﬁve games and kept his cool throughout the game. It was a good start for Beckham’s redemption, but the Packers are known for having one of the weakest defenses in the NFL. For Beckham to take the next step in his career, he needs to prove he can keep his composure against talented defenses, who will all be trying to throw him off his game. John Suozzo is a sophomore history and political science double major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2015.

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Week six fantasy football picks By nick sullivan nssulliv@uvm.edu

WHO I LIKE QB, Marcus Mariota (TEN) – The Heisman Trophy winner torched a decent Miami secondary this weekend and has impressed me by displaying his ability to scramble and throw the ball downfield well. Start him against the winless Browns this weekend. RB, Theo Riddick (DET) – There were a lot of concerns about Detroit’s backfield when Ameer Abdullah got hurt, but Theo Riddick has stepped up to the plate. He’s a versatile catch and run receiver, and a favorite dump off target of Stafford’s. WR, Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) – Fitzgerald is dominating the wideout position in the NFL this season. Even at the age of 33, he’s a fantasy stud with five touchdowns through five games. He plays a sloppy Jets defense next Monday. TE, Martellus Bennett (NE) – With Tom Brady back, the veteran tight end’s stock immensely increases. Brady has always loved looking for big tight ends in the red zone and Bennett’s three touchdowns forecast a favorable offensive relationship.

WHO I DON'T LIKE TE, Dwayne Allen (IND) – Allen might have scored a touchdown last game, but that was his ﬁrst since Week 1. He only scored one touchdown through 13 games last season, so a drought isn’t unprecedented. Think about sitting Dwayne Allen this week. QB, Tyrod Taylor (BUF) – If you’re looking for explosive performances consistently every weekend, look away from Tyrod Taylor right now. With Sammy Watkins on the IR, wait until Taylor becomes in sync with what’s left of his offense. RB, Giovani Bernard/Jeremy Hill (CIN) – The two backs split touches and a road game against New England this weekend with a struggling offense just isn’t a favorable matchup. Stay away from these two. WR, Alshon Jeﬀrey (CHI) – Jeffrey’s numbers have dramatically declined since Brian Hoyer replaced Jay Cutler. He’s averaged around four targets per game this season and only 78 yards and zero touchdowns per game. Stay away from Jeffrey for now.

MY SLEEPERS QB, Matt Stafford (DET) – Some may not think of Matt Stafford as an elite quarterback, but he and his offense are rolling right now. He finessed his way around a tough Eagles defense last weekend and faces the mediocre Rams at the comfort of his own home stadium in Detroit. RB, Matt Asiata (MIN) – Asiata’s presence in the backfield and Adrian Peterson’s absence has not hurt the undefeated Minnesota offense thus far. Minnesota’s on bye this week, but pick up Asiata who’s scored in two consecutive weeks and is only owned in 15 percent of all leagues. WR, Sammie Coates (PIT) – Martavis Bryant’s season-long suspension and Roethlisberger’s ability to throw bombs down the field has showcased that Coates is a fantasy monster right now. He’s only owned in 40 percent of all leagues, so turn to the waiver wire this weekend if you’re in need of a wideout. WR, Jeremy Kerley (SF) – In the last two weeks, Kerley has managed to eclipse 190 yards and two scores even with a subpar quarterback. He’s owned in only 8 percent of all leagues, but be careful about starting him this weekend against a riled-up Bills defense.

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LAST WEEK

3-2

Men's Hockey vs Clarkson

Field Hockey vs UMass Lowell

HOME Oct. 8

1-1

3-2 HOME Oct. 9

3-2

Women’s Soccer at New Hampshire

Women’s Hockey vs Boston University

Durham, NH Oct. 9

HOME Oct. 9

THIS WEEK Women's Soccer vs UMBC

Field Hockey at Maine

HOME Oct. 13 7 p.m.

Orono, ME Oct. 14 12 p.m.

Women's Hockey at Robert Morris

Men’s Soccer vs Hartford

Moon Township, PA Oct. 14 7 p.m.

HOME Oct. 15 7 p.m.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK:

Women’s hockey sophomore forward Alyssa Gorecki notched the winning goal in the Cats’ upset win against Boston University.

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