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Class cuts lead to chair’s resignation Brandon Arcari Assistant Breaking News Editor Following several cuts to classes in the music and dance department, Chair D. Thomas Toner stepped down as chair Nov. 10. Three music and three art classes were cut from the spring semester, Toner stated in an email to students earlier this month. “The cuts happened to us because we have a lot of part-time faculty, and full-time faculty could not be cut at this point in the year,” Toner said. “We rely on so many part-time faculty because we try to offer a broad range of classes with top notch faculty.” Senior Mia Fishkin, a dance minor, said the cuts concerned her. “I share Toner’s view that this is completely ridiculous. I don’t see how they can justify cancelling these classes days before registration,” Fishkin said. “What if seniors need these classes to graduate with their degrees? It’s also unfair to the professors.” CAS Dean William Falls said he was saddened by Toner’s resignation.

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The UVM Recital Hall at the Southwick Music Building Oct. 13. Music and dance department chair D. Thomas Toner resigned after College of Arts and Sciences dean William Falls announces six music and dance classes were cut. Conga/djembe, brass techniques, music history and literature II, creative dance and drama for children and ballet III were among the classes cut.

“He has been a very strong chair and college leader, and I truly appreciate his many years,” Falls said. Toner wrote to majors and

Richter court case starts a free speech discussion Brandon Arcari Assistant Breaking News Editor Following Wesley Richter’s case, the topic of the First Amendment has been prominent at UVM. Richter’s case may be part of a trend with issues of free speech on campus, according to an Oct. 26 U.S. News article. Richter, a continuing education student, appeared in court on charges of disorderly conduct Oct. 27. He is accused of making racist threats regarding African-American students on campus. State Attorney Ryan Richards said Ricther’s statements qualify as threatening behavior, and therefore are not protected speech. “There are clear first amendment issues because the threatening behavior is

solidly speech and Richter did not take any physical actions,” he said. UVM Police said they are unable to release Richter’s arrest report until the court reaches a decision on whether or not he will be tried. Senior Rachel Goldstein attended Richter’s hearing. “[I] want to send a strong message that this won’t fly on our campus,” senior Rachel Goldstein said. SGA President Chris Petrillo said that while he wasn’t entirely certain he knew exactly what was said by Richter, from what he did know, he believes it was “extremely racist” language. “It’s pretty clear that the climate on campus shouldnt be of deviciveness,” Petrillo said. “But at the end of the day, everyone has the right to a fair trial.”

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Wesley Richter sits at a hearing at the Burlington District Court Oct. 27. Richter was accused of making threatening racist remarks over the phone on campus.

minors in the department to explain the resignation. “Though I have high regard for the Dean and his team, I find the manner in which this

was done tremendously upsetting,” Toner stated in the Nov. email. “I cannot sit idly by and be construed to be even mildly okay with this.”

Toner added that he resigned over the decision about cuts, not out of anger at the Dean. “I have tremendous respect for him [Falls] and his team,” he said. “It’s just that I think this was a bad decision that has ramifications that could hurt our department, and I couldn’t continue to be a part of that.” A total of 12 of the 63 classes taught by part-time faculty in CAS have been cut, according to United Academics. UA also issued a statement Nov. 1 condemning the cancellation of the 12 courses. Six of the classes cut were in Toner’s department—music and dance—while others included a class in the theatre department on Shakespeare scene study, and others in artistic disciplines. “What UA objects to is that there has been no discussion or public admission of this policy that is forcing the last-minute cancellation of classes by CAS,” UA stated. UA said it does not preference or promote any colleges. It does support transparency in decision making and faculty governance of the academic affairs of the university, the statement said.

EPA issues research grant Ellyn Lapointe Staﬀ Writer A grant from the EPA will fund a UVM study of algal blooms in Lake Champlain and the effects on the community. The $589,000 grant will go towards a three-year project that a team of six professors and two Ph.D. students will work on. “There are a number of impacts that the blooms have on people and the ecology of the area,” said Rachelle Gould, Rubenstein School assistant professor and lead principal investigator. Researchers will study the effects of algal blooms on fish in the lake and on the people consuming these fish, Gould said. They will also investigate the potential link between toxic algal blooms and the rates of Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in people living downwind from the lake. This team will also conduct research that will focus on the non-material ways that algal blooms might affect human well-being, such as how communities respond to information about environmental issues, Gould said. This study will look at how the blooms affect people’s personal connections to the lake and how communities are responding to information about this issue. “These blooms prevent us from engaging with Vermont’s

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The waterfront of Lake Champlain Nov. 17. A $589,000 grant from the EPA will allow UVM to study algal blooms in the lake, as well as the eﬀects on the Burlington community.

landscape, I feel motivated to do something about it”, said Vermonter and UVM first-year Luke Beatty. The research team will catch and test fish for toxins produced by the algal blooms, and use air filters at varying distances within the lake to test for those same toxins in order to understand how toxins produced by the blooms are spreading, according to Gould. For community-based research, the team will be conducting community outreach to determine how residents have responded to past environmental issues. They will also research how community members are currently responding to information about the algal blooms, Gould said.

The research team has partnered with the Franklin/ Grand Isle Community Action Program, headed by Executive Director Robert Ostermeyer, and the St. Albans Area Watershed Association, headed by President Steve Langevin. Community-based research will focus particularly on low-income communities, as these communities are disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of environmental issues such as these algal blooms, according to Gould. The grant will be used to fund materials and labor. It will also help to fund Ph.D. students and sub-awards to the two community partners, she said.

NEWS

Crime Lo

Week of Nov. 9 Nov. 16 2017 From UVM Police Services website

Drugs

Nov. 13, 2017

McAuley Hall University of Vermont

Vandalism Nov. 13, 2017

Jeanne Mance Hall University of Vermont

Intoxication Nov. 12, 2017

Marsh Hall University of Vermont

Drugs

Nov. 12, 2017

Harris Hall University of Vermont

Drugs

Nov. 11, 2017

University Heights South University of Vermont

Alcohol offense Nov. 11, 2017

Richardson Hall University of Vermont

Citizen Assist Nov. 11, 2017

McAuley Hall University of Vermont

Larceny

Nov. 10, 2017

Jeanne Mance University of Vermont

Noise/Drugs Nov. 9, 2017

Living and Learning. Tickets issued: marijuana and open container.

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LGBTQA event honors foundation Lauren Schnepf Assistant News Editor Students and staff members gathered in the Allen House to celebrate a partnership with an organization key to the LGBTQA Center for a decade. The event celebrated 10 years of partnership with the David Bohnett Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has provided funding for the LGBTQA Center’s Cyber Center. The foundation provides funding for the David Bohnett Foundation Cyber Center at the LGBTQA Center, where students are able to use computers and printers. The center is open to all students. The David Bohnett Foundation was founded in 1999 and has since been providing funding and technology to institutions and organizations throughout the country, according to its website. “Integrating the resources of the Cyber Center into our LGBTQA Center student lounge provides students with the ability to study, research and job-seek in an affirming environment,” stated the Oct. 27 press release announcing the event. Paul Moore, Program Officer for the Los Angeles-based David Bohnett Foundation, attended the event and said that the main purpose of cyber

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Living Well works at destigmatizing STIs Lauren Schnepf Assistant News Editor A table outside of LivingWell was crowded with students shouting answers to sexual health questions, cheering when they answered correctly. LivingWell hosted its annual “Get Yourself Tested” event Nov. 14 Students were able to get free testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV on-site. Get Yourself Tested started in April 2014 and has continued every November and April since, said Assistant Director of Outreach for the Center of Health and Wellbeing John Paul Grogan. At the event, students were invited to test their knowledge by spinning the sexual health quiz wheel and answering trivia questions to win free prizes like bullet vibrators, LivingWell Outreach Programmer Jenna Emerson said. Emerson said to keep an eye out for more programming around sex education in the future. Eighty students attended the GYT events this year, compared to the 45 students who attended the first GYT event in April 2014. “Get Yourself Tested was created to provide a way to raise awareness around the importance of being regularly tested for STIs, and it was inspired by a national campaign,” Marketing Coordinator for UVM Health and Wellbeing

Photo courtesy of UVM Jennifer Archambault said. “From my perception, the event seemed to be great in reducing STI testing stigma, and many people got tested with their friends between classes, making it a shame-free social event,” Emerson said. GYT is a collaboration with Student Health Services and Vermont Cares, a community nonprofit organization, Archambault said. “There are so many areas of health and wellbeing, and sexual health is an important part

of the big picture of what we do to support students at UVM,” she said. Along with the testing, LivingWell handed out lube, condoms, dental dams, “Just Wear It!” condom stickers and conversation pins to students to promote safe sex. LivingWell’s goal is to provide a space for students to participate in events and activities that promote their health and wellbeing, Archambault said. Other events and programs

focused on health and wellbeing, including free massages, therapy dogs and meditation classes, can be found at LivingWell located on the first floor of the Davis Center. More information on the national movement, called the “GYT: Get Yourself Tested Campaign” can be found at https:// npin.cdc.gov/stdawareness/ gyt.aspx.

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Nov. 28, 2017

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University denies STEM bias, yet cuts arts Staff Editorial

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hile the voice of the University says one thing, the hands do the opposite. While assuring students of the value the University sees in the liberal arts, it allows six spring music and dance classes to be cut days before registration. In the Nov. 7 issue of the Cynic, our staff editorial called for increased funding and ressources for humanities and arts programs. We noted the new science buildings popping up around campus and the noticeably deteriorating spaces for philosophy and English classes. These are the physical manifestations of what faculty and students have been talking about for years: UVM appears to prioritize STEM programs. The proof accumulates. This week, the Cynic reported on 12 classes cut from the College of Arts and Sciences, including six from the music and dance department. Music and dance department chair D. Thomas Toner stepped down from his position mid-semester, an unprec-

edented move, because he refused to appear supportive of the cuts to classes. In a letter to the editor opposite this page, Provost David Rosowsky affirms UVM’s commitment to the liberal arts. “Our support for the humanities is clear,” Rosowsky wrote. To students like senior Mia Fishkin, the support is not clear. Days before registration, she said she was scrambling to plan out classes that would work with her dance minor. Members of our staff in music and ballet classes won’t continue their studies next semester because of the cuts. Dean of arts and sciences William Falls said these classes were cut because the College cannot let any full-time faculty go at this point in the semester. It is vital that all departments retain part-time faculty. Part-time chemistry professors do research; part-time music professors are professional musicians. Professors who are active in their field enhance the education of their students. The University is cutting fine arts professors with con-

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tinued professional experience. We stand by D. Thomas Toner and hope that his resignation serves as a warning of the seriousness of these cuts. Staff editorials officially reflect the views of the Vermont Cynic. Signed opinion pieces and columns do not necessari-

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True wellness must place health before UVM image Letter to the Editor

here have been sweeping changes in higher education as of late. With the introduction of a more diverse and qualified student population, services provided on college campuses must adjust to provide suitable resources for the next generation of the American workforce. The University of Vermont is not immune to the call for change. In recent months, our undergraduates have exercised a powerful voice for comprehensive reforms in many areas that demand immediate improvement. As the institution pivots to combat many of the emergent problems of the decade, the administration promises lofty goals and presents programs that, at first glance, aim to change student life for the better. Wellness is a term tossed around liberally on campus. It is attached to many features of the campus experience, from residential life to the new athletic project. Wellness, however, is more than making healthy choices or a branding term to make changes more palatable to the student body. Complete wellness means providing adequate resources to our community on both the preventative and intervention based sides of the collegiate healthcare model. If the university is going to use the term to ad nauseam, the expectation should be that efforts are directed into areas of the university that make a lasting impact on student

health. Over the past few months, the Student Government Association has been evaluating student health and related services on campus. Updates to existing clinical spaces need to be seriously considered by the full administration. Research has shown that sufficient access and up to date facilities improve graduation and retention rates and greatly impact the student experience. Questions about the quality and accessibility of the aging Student Health Center facilities should, and are, being raised. Counseling and Psychiatry Services is currently located in a stigmatizing separate location within a residential building and must cope with rising demands for resources. The focus should not solely rest on clinical medicine, however. Crucial community and identity driven offices including Living Well, the Mosaic and Women’s Centers and the Catamount Recovery Program need serious attention to continue their standards of excellence for those in need. These words should not be seen as a call to arms, but as a firm reminder that student priorities are paramount when it comes to healthcare on campus. I encourage the reader to reflect on the influence that quality healthcare has had on their lives and to consider a more appropriate definition for wellness. Christopher Petrillo SGA President

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Reclaiming the word “slut” to end shaming

Keely Lyons

Toronto police officer remarked in May 2011 “that women should try not to dress like ‘sluts’ to avoid being raped,” according to a report done by the BBC. Women were reminded that with enough male anger and superiority, our sexuality and very personhood can be turned against us. The word slut is used every day to shame women and to police our bodies. Who is a slut, though? The meaning of the word has evolved from a woman who is unclean to someone with many sexual partners. The question of sluttiness plagues women as we get dressed for parties, as we walk down the street, as we get ready for work. We don’t want to wear anything too revealing, in case we are chastised for the impropriety of a low-cut top or for the distracting nature of our bare shoulders. We are constantly checking with ourselves and others to make sure our outfit is not “too slutty.” This constant need for women to be sure that they are not too confident or forward in their sexuality is imprisoning. Women can not be free as sexually liberated people, or even as liberated people in general, until women can stop justifying their sexuality to each other and to the men in their lives. We must make an effort

to reclaim slut. If women take ownership of the word, we take away its derogatory and patriarchal power. We should embrace slut— as a woman who is sexually liberated and confident. If we do that, we will all be moving one step closer to equality. Activists have tried to reclaim slut through events like the slut walk and other sex positive marches. However, it has yet to reach the same status that other reclaimed slurs have, such as queer, which has been widely accepted among its community. Slut has not even been accepted among women—and that is the first problem. If women begin to accept slut as a positive term, we may begin to dismantle the harm that it does. The negative use of the word “slut” does more than offend. It allows us to discredit sexual assault survivors. It gives men the idea that they own a woman’s sexuality, and by extension, her body. It has allowed movie producers and presidents to assault women for years. Ultimately, it stops women from possessing the bodily autonomy and confidence that should be a right for every human.

Keely Lyons is a first-year anthropology major. She has been writing for the Cynic since 2017.

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Administrative actions support humanities majors Letter to the Editor

n my role as Chief Academic Officer of the University of Vermont, I am writing to share my thoughts, some additional context and to provide a number of important clarifications to the Cynic’s Nov. 7, 2017 editorial entitled “Humanities Majors Deserve More.” I am always pleased when students ponder the purpose, value and meaning of their chosen degrees. These are important questions that are worthy of your deep consideration. I am not among those who dismiss the humanities as useless. I have written about (see my blog page) and speak frequently of the value of the humanities, or more broadly, the Liberal Arts. The Liberal Arts are important, in fact, essential both to a comprehensive education and to our success as a society. Counter to the author’s assertion, we do not market the University “with an emphasis on scientific research and tech.” We market UVM as a research university with a commitment to liberal education, offering a breadth of ideas, resources and opportunities. In fact, the faculty features page on the prospective student website, our “brag page”

if you will, includes profiles of just a few of our outstanding faculty members. Among them: professor Jacques Bailly in the department of classics, professor Major Jackson in the department of English, professor Yutaka Kono in the department of music, Professor Wolfgang Mieder in the department of German and Russian, Professor Jeff Modereger in the department of theatre and Professor Jonah Steinberg in the department of anthropology. College campuses with their mix of specialized and historic structures are extraordinarily expensive to maintain, and it is true that a number of our buildings could benefit from renovation. UVM is not alone in this regard. We will continue to address our maintenance and renovation needs systematically and over time – over a long time. The STEM facility is our current major undertaking, but before that came the renovation of Old Mill. Recently, we have invested in a number of projects of direct benefit to the humanities including the Billings Library, the Taft School, Royall Tyler Theatre, Wheeler Barn and Southwick. The President and I have supported humanities programs as well. In the last sev-

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eral years we have expanded and enhanced the Humanities Center, and approved the creation of minors in Jewish Studies, musical theatre and writing. We regularly provide financial support for special events and enrichment activities within the humanities such as speakers, conferences, performances, etc. and we funded the creation of a publication celebrating the humanities at UVM. Our support for the humanities is clear.

It is a mistake to frame the humanities and STEM as an “either-or” proposition. The power of what we have to offer as a university lies in the partnerships we forge across disciplines. Just as the engineers and scientists we are preparing to tackle global challenges must be culturally competent and effective communicators, our liberal arts graduates – who will also be called upon to forge solutions to the grand challenges – will live and work in a world that requires a de-

gree of literacy and competency in mathematics, the life and physical sciences and finance. I am confident that we are preparing all of our students to make important contributions to the most pressing issues of our times.

David V. Rosowsky, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President

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ARTS

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The newest edition of the UVM student-run literary arts magazine, Vantage Point Nov. 15. The publication is almost 20 years old and accepts student art of all kinds, ranging from short fiction writing to photography.

Literary mag showcases students’ creations Bridget Higdon Assistant Arts Editor As students stress in libraries to finish papers and study for exams, some celebrate their creative work in a nearly 20 year old student-run magazine. Vantage Point is UVM’s student-run literary-arts magazine that accepts student art submissions throughout the academic year. Everything from color photos, collages and paintings, to poems and short stories is welcome. It is published once a semester. The fall 2017 edition of Vantage Point is a cross section of UVM’s creative scene, professor Stephen Cramer, the magazine’s faculty adviser, said. “I’m particularly excited by the editors’ decision to include

short fiction, which has not been featured in Vantage Point for years,” Cramer said. The Vantage Point staff huddles together, seated in the rickety desks of Old Mill A200 on Thursday nights at 7:30, to read, look at, and discuss all of of the submissions received. The team voted to determine which submissions will appear in the published magazine. All of the submissions are reviewed anonymously, so that the identity of the writer or artist does not impact the decisions, Vantage Point’s co-editor Ali Wood said. Wood has been co-editor of the magazine with senior Caroline Shea for five semesters. Junior Dominique Boccanfuso’s digital collage depicting Frida Kahlo was chosen for the cover of the fall 2017 edition. “[Frida] is an incredible art-

ist and feminist icon. She has created beautiful, genuine, raw, intense works of art, which is why I incorporated the flowers growing out of her brain. You can interpret that further however you’d like,” she said. Boccanfuso has been collaging since she was a kid, but is just now beginning to pursue art more seriously. “I was previously taught that if you can’t draw or paint you are not an artist,” she said. “But Prof. Cami Davis’ Perspectives on Art Making class broadened my idea of what art can be,” she said. I have to admit that I get a lot of satisfaction seeing work that was created in my classes eventually show up in the journal, Cramer said. It’s nice to know that so many more people see the the work than just the other people in my class, she said.

But Wood believes Vantage Point deserves still more attention than it gets. “A large majority of campus isn’t aware that Vantage Point exists,” Wood said. “I’d love for it to have a larger readership and for more people to come to our meetings.” Vantage Point currently prints 400 copies of the magazine per semester, Wood said. In order to print more and expand the readership, the group would either need to be given a bigger budget, or compromise the physical quality of the publication, she said. “Vantage Point needs a stronger presence on campus,” Boccanfuso said. “I would be even more excited to be published in it, if I knew people were going to read it.” Boccanfuso also believes the lack of funding for Vantage Point is part of a bigger issue of

decreased appreciation for the arts across the university. “The art department here helped me to see my potential as an artist, and it would be a shame if others weren’t able to see theirs too,” Boccanfuso said. Cramer, whose approach to advising to Vantage Point is pretty hands-off, makes a case for the importance of creative writing and the arts. People who have difficulties in their careers after graduation struggle because they don’t understand their boss, their coworkers, their clients. It is a failure of the imagination, he said. “Creative writing allows you to step into the skin of another person, to see the world from another point of view. And this helps no matter what field you eventually enter,” he said.

Dance company to show off range of styles in recital Sarah Robinson Staff Writer According to Merriam-Webster, the word orchesis is defined as “the art of dancing in the Greek chorus.” Here at UVM, Orchesis is a group of people who love to dance. The Orchesis Dance Company is putting on their annual Fall Showcase Saturday, Dec. 2. The company’s vice president, junior Olivia Batryn, said that audiences can expect a “wide range” of different styles and dances throughout the showcase. Batryn has been a part of the company since her first year in 2015. When she first arrived on campus, she was looking for extracurricular dance opportunities, she said. “I knew that [UVM] didn’t have a huge dance program as far as, like, class and schoolwise,” she said.“ So I was just looking into other dance opportunities at the school and came across this one and it really looked like it fit my style.”

Orchesis President Meghan Driscoll had previously performed with the group as a guest when she was in high school, she said. The team has a vast variety of dances in this semester, from slow to fast tempo dances and styles ranging from jazz to hip-hop to contemporary, Driscoll said. The company holds auditions in the fall and from there, they hold auditions within the group for the different pieces. “Everyone has such a unique style,” she said. One of the unique things about Orchesis is that it is completely student-run and every member has the opportunity to choreograph dances. “They get a chunk of time each week for their rehearsal, and they get to pick the other members who they want in their dance,” Batryn said. “Then we kind of take it each week and then put each piece together at the end of the semester.” Students say the work is challenging, but rewarding. “Choreographing is definitely not always easy,” Driscoll

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Senior Garrett A Chisholm practices for the UVM Orchesis Fall Showcase Oct. 27. The showcase will take place Dec. 2 and will have 12 new dances. get the option to create your pus, including Ballet Virdis, said. “You can get stuck, and own,” Batryn said. “You conCeltic Cats, Catamount Dance then somehow it always comes trol it. Crew, Jazbaa and Hoop Troop. together.” “You’re driving the scene. The Fall Showcase will take For Batryn, the autonomy You get to make whatever it is place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the and creative freedom is one you want and it always ends up Patrick Gym dance studio, with of the best parts about being a really good.” doors open at 1:30 p.m. part of Orchesis. The showcase will feature Tickets are $5 for students “You get to be a part of othother dance groups on camand $8 for the general public. er people’s pieces but you also

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New York comedian brings act to Burly Dahlia Maleh Staﬀ Writer Native New York comedian Colin Quinn is bringing some of the Big Apple to where apples are actually grown. Quinn, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, will be performing at Higher Ground Dec. 2 as part of his One In Every Crowd Tour. His satire-filled Twitter page has made him a hit with users who get his sarcasm. First-year Lauren Giammarella became aware of Collin through Twitter and has since become a fan. “He’s blunt and speaks his mind. I feel like he is being real during his sets. That’s appreciated,” Giammarella said. Many may know Quinn for his time spent as a Weekend Update host on Saturday Night Live and from his now-defunct comedy news show “Tough Crowd.” He has also starred in Amy Schumer’s movie, Trainwreck, as her father and has made multiple appearances on the HBO series “Girls”. Quinn acted in several off-Broadway one-man shows including “The New York Story” which was directed by Jerry Seinfeld. It can be streamed on Netflix. Through his one-man shows, TV performances and stand up bits, Colin gives off the vibe of a cool uncle who is in with the times but knows not to call himself “hip.” An overarching topic in his set is about that one tough person in every crowd, Quinn said. “In every office, every gym, every group of friends, there is one toxic person that just wants to ruin the good time for everyone else,” he said. Quinn’s four-month tour goes all over the US and hits

Photo Credit: Facebook New York comedian Colin Quinn. Quinn, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, will perform at Higher Ground Dec. 2. several larger college towns including Syracuse, Madison, Boston and Albany. He shared his excitement about performing for a younger crowd. “Your generation listens to comedy much more interested in what I am talking about instead of just jokes,” Quinn said.

He expressed great appreciation for this new type of audience because he feels like he can talk about real life issues and add comedy into it. The show will also touch on the topic of the democratic system. “Democracy is one system

that I am really going scrutinize what it means. And there will be a divorce our country faces. Democracy is supposed to be acoustic, not electric—and that’s what killed us,” Quinn said. Quinn’s set is thought-provoking.

He said he encourages critical thinking about how the way things work and his routine shares a lot of what he has figured out and is striving to understand. Tickets are available on Higher Ground’s website for $35 or at the show for $38.

Theater department hosts holiday play for children Allie O’Connor Staﬀ Writer For the past quarter-century, a Christmas play has become a tradition for Burlington residents and students alike. The UVM theater department will hold its 25th annual performance Patricia Clapp’s ‘The Toys Take Over Christmas’ Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at the Royall Tyler Theatre. The play is written for children, according to Dramatic Publishing, a company that sells scripts for small-scale production. The show tells the story of a magic toymaker who creates toys that can walk and talk, but is too proud of his toys to give them away to children.

The Toys Take Over Christmas is showing Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Tickets are $8 for children and $15 for adults.

The toys later decide that they want to be Christmas presents and rebel against their creator. Each year, senior theater majors apply to be the director. Applicants submit a proposal outlining their vision for the year’s production, their directing qualifications and why they want to direct the show. The proposal is considered by the chair of the theater department and the rest of the faculty. This year’s director is Oak Horton. “I have acted in Toys twice and choreographed the dances three times,” Horton said. Ever since Horton was in the show for the first time in 2013, they knew they wanted to direct it. “I just fell in love with the magic around Toys,” they said. The traditional aspect of Toys runs deep throughout the production, Horton said. “Some people, including one of our assistant stage managers, first-year Julia Sioss, have seen Toys every year since she was a baby and is now working on it,” Horton said. “It’s amazing that I can be a part of such a wonderful childhood memory.” The play serves as a chance for students to connect with Burlington’s other residents, said first-year Katie Baum. “It’s awesome that UVM

SARAH STERN has such a strong connection to our local community,” she said. “A tradition like this is really cool to me. “When I was little Christmas was a big deal to me. It still is.” Horton said they are most excited to see children’s reactions to the excitement of the upcoming production. “It’s so wholesome and heartwarming to see such innocent joy from so many people,” they said.

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Custodian inspires kindness and curiosity Erin Powell Staff Writer Hiding beneath the quiet presence of staff in monogrammed green or black shirts scattered throughout the Davis Center are some incredible stories. One Davis Center staff member is custodian JaquesPaul Marton, known to friends as JP. Marton has been working in the Davis Center since it first opened 10 years ago. Before coming to UVM, he owned a small cleaning business which closed after he suffered from a nervous breakdown, Marton said. Marton’s family helped him move up to Vermont. He began looking for stable employment, trying out a number of “odd jobs,” he said. UVM got on his radar when it popped up on a website designed to help people with disabilities find jobs. After a few applications and meetings, Marton landed the job in the Davis Center, he said. “It was something going from my own little world of owning a business to going to a large place of employment like this university,” Marton said, “and it took a while to adjust.” Marton entered the job with low expectations, aiming only to prove he could stay employed, he said. “But it didn’t take me long to see the benefits of being on a campus,” Marton said. “There is an energy that you can’t get anywhere else.” Now, after 10 years, the

University is more than an employer for Marton. “UVM has given me stability and a sense of place,” Marton said. “Every day I find a way to get a smile on my face, whether it simply comes from a student saying hello or a coworker.” The University holds a place close to his heart, not only for giving him a job, but for its representation of the pursuit of knowledge, he said. Marton planned on pursuing his Ph.D. when he was younger, but limitations due to his mental health prevented him from doing so, he said. His intellectual curiosity ended up helping him during the most difficult parts of his life, he said. “I found that reading was really starting to heal me,” he said. “I think that is what really saved me in the end. I read some amazing books that showed me I really am not that different from humanity.” Marton cited Don Quixote and Wuthering Heights as some of his personal favorites. His generosity and love for books led him to start the Book Nook at UVM. When Brennan’s was first built there was an empty bookshelf in the back, and Marton decided to put some of his own books on the shelf for students to take, he said. The books started to disappear pretty quickly, and Marton started running out of books to replace them with, he said. “Now my library at home was almost gone, so I had to ask for donations because we couldn’t keep up with the de-

mand,” Marton said. Now the Book Nook is multiple shelving units, and stocked with donations from mainly alumni, he said. The Book Nook is not the only project Marton has created. He has been building rock statues in a field in South Burlington for six years now, he said. Marton did an interview with Seven Days VT in July about the cairns, showing the many local connections he has made through these random acts of beauty, according to the article. With an already lengthy career at UVM, Marton expresses his desire to continue his position at the school. “I hope I can stay here at UVM, and manage the book nook,” he said. [I want to] continue to see it grow and make connections, and be graced by wonderful young people who have given me so much to live for.” Marton cares about the students at UVM, their education and their happiness, he said. Learning from his struggles and years of experience he advises students to “stay as active an as curious as you are now,” he said. “Always leave yourself open to new opportunities.” The definition of a successful life is that you left the world doing more good than harm, and you’ve enhanced people’s lives and tried to live your life in the best way you can, Marton said. In the end, “I want students to know I’m right behind them,” he said. Marton is not the only Ver-

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Custodian Jacques Paul ‘JP’ Marton poses with a sign Nov. 17. Marton has worked on campus for more than 10 years and said UVM has given him “stability and a sense of place.” mont resident who has found a welcoming place of employment at the school. The University supports 11,287 jobs in the state and is committed to providing re-

sources to the state of Vermont and its local communities, according to the UVM Outreach website.

College lifestyle increases chances of getting a cold Tracey DeLade Staff Writer As winter begins, students have to protect themselves from more than just the cold outside— they must also guard against getting sick. The change in weather heralds the spread of sore throats, agitated asthma, viruses like influenza and, of course, the common cold. According to the WebMD website, cold and flu season typically starts in early September and can last all the way until April. Though being chilly or wet has no direct correlation to catching a cold, “cold weather may play a role because it leads you to spend more time indoors, where you’re in closer contact to people who are contagious,” the website states. With students’ time devoted to midterms and final exams and less to rest and self care, the stress of the winter season can affect their health, according to an Oct. 12 USA Today article. The articles states that many students don’t get enough sleep or eat properly due to irregular schedules and are thus more vulnerable to disease. Most students know the tips on how to stay healthy, but “not having anyone to take care of you,” sophomore Elizabeth Dybas said, “makes it hard to listen to your own advice.” Students are unable to go

through the semester without getting a hint of the common cold, she said, speaking to her own experience. Dybas conquered her cold with “lots of DayQuil, lots of NyQuil and lots of rest,” she said. Students can purchase over-the-counter cold medicine at stores on campus like the CAT Pause convenience store. In addition to prescription medications, the UVM Medical Center pharmacy carries over-the-counter allergy medicine, tissues and ice packs. According to the UVM Center for Health and Wellbeing’s website, UVM Student Health Services offers flu shots for students from October to March. Sophomore Haley Gearwar’s tip for staying healthy in the winter can make all the difference. “Wash your hands regardless of whether you are going to the bathroom or not. Wash them when you eat and even if you are already sick,” Gearwar said. Remembering to wash your hands before you eat is not the top priority for most college students, sophomore Blaise Colbert-Vrana said, who often forgets to wash them prior to eating. The dining halls have sanitizer dispensers on the walls throughout the cafeteria for a more convenient way to keep hands germ-free before and after a meal. Avoiding germs in the winter can be impossible because

EMMA PINEZICH “we are all indoors, taking the bus and in crowded spaces,” Gearwar said. Dining halls aren’t just good for their free hand sanitizer. Cold-fighting foods like citrus, yogurt and tea are also available. A September 2015 Health magazine article states that eating superfoods like these can prevent the contraction of the common cold. Colbert-Vrana said that when he gets sick, he eats a lot of oranges, but foods are not the only important factor to keep an eye on in students’ winter health.

A 2004 study by the University of New Hampshire found that cold weather leads to varying degrees of dehydration. Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods help to maintain a happy, healthy body and avoid sickness, the WebMD’s website states. Students like sophomore Emily Gilman and first-year Simone Withers stay healthy by “exercising regularly to help decrease stress, and promote better sleep” Withers said. Their advice on exercisewas supported by a November 2010 BBC article.

According to the article, studies show that staying active nearly halves the risk of contracting a cold, and furthermore makes the infection less severe. “Bouts of exercise spark a temporary rise in immune system cells circulating around the body that attack foreign invaders.” In addition to her endorsement of an active lifestyle, Gilman said that sleep is important thing for staying healthy. When it comes down to avoiding or getting over those winter sniffles, “just sleep as much as you can,” she said.

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Mid-Atlantic defines students’ idea of home Lindsay Freed Life Columnist

or many people, college is the first time they’ve spent an extended time at an extended distance from family, old friends and a familiar environment. This is particularly true for the average UVM student, who often comes from a state other than Vermont. 80 percent of undergraduates are out-of-state, according to the UVM Office of Institutional Research. With a geographically diverse population, understanding where UVM students call home is key to understanding how the student community can form its own unique sense of home. More than 2,450 UVM students come from the mid-Atlantic, an area characterized by a suburban sprawl stretching from New York City to Washington D.C. in the south along I-95. Annapolis, Maryland is located on the Chesapeake Bay - about 45 minutes away from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Two big parts of Annapolis culture revolve around its relationship to the bay and its role as Maryland’s capital, said junior Robert Rice, a fifth-generation Annapolis native. “I think people notice this about Maryland a lot, but there is a lot of state pride,” Rice said. It’s pretty typical to see someone wearing clothing with either the Maryland flag or a crab on it on campus, Rice said. Rice owns 15 similar items himself, including a pillowcase and multiple pairs of socks, he said. “I think the flag has a lot to do with why people in Maryland feel so much pride; they can use as a symbol to rally around,” Rice said. “Some people say it’s an ugly flag, but I think it’s the best flag.” There is also a huge emphasis on sailing and watersports in Annapolis because of its location on the bay and association with the U.S. Naval Academy, he said. Rice doesn’t actually live within the city limits, he said. He belongs to the community of Bay Ridge, which is under the county jurisdiction. “There’s a lot of places like that that are outside the city limits,” Rice said, “but everyone considers them to be a part of Annapolis.” About two-and-a-half hours north of Annapolis is the town of Havertown, Pennsylvania. Havertown is 10 minutes outside of Philadelphia, and people from there have a strong connection to the city, senior Emily Grace Araviello said. However, there is still a distinct Havertown identity, Araviello said. “We identify with the city but we’re not a part of that culture,” she said. “We have our own, really strange culture.” Havertown is in Delaware County, but people from the area refer to themselves as being in “DelCo,” which includes the neighboring Montgomery County, Arriviello said. Arriviello discussed the friendly atmosphere in DelCo, regardless of whether people actually know each other or

BRIGITTE RIORDAN not. “We wouldn’t even really know the people we were hanging out with while watching parades,” she said, “but they would be like ‘come in our house for meatball subs and have a soft pretzel.” People in DelCo also have strong connections with the parishes they belong to, deriving playful rivalries from these loyalties for the annual elementary-school Thanksgiving football game, Arriviello said. “My dad went to St. Dotts my mom went to St. Ferdinands, and to this day they’ll get angry at each other about their football teams,” she said. These games are an excuse for people to get together and have a good time, Arriviello said. “All the dads come and get trashed, and like, scream and yell for their grade school team,” she said. These two communities Annapolis and DelCo - are just two examples of thousands in the mid-Atlantic region that UVM students hail from. They serve as a snapshot for the variety of community that you can find in one of the biggest regions of origin for the student population. If anything, the mid-Atlantic can be best described as “weird,” Arriviello said. “It’s weird, but good.”

Lindsay Freed is a junior political science and geography major. In her column, Freed explores the many places Catamounts call home. She has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2016.

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Skating: it’s a lifestyle. Skateboarding culture surrounds students and residents in Burly Emma Shapera Feature Columnist To the pedestrian eye, it may be confusing that a handrail down a staircase could ever be appealing. Even tempting. But, in the eyes of a skater, that handrail an outlet for expression. This is where they can push themselves to try something new and add flair all their own. In a city that’s had a waterfront skate park for 14 years, it’s expected that the styles of skaters in the Andy A_Dog Williams skatepark would roll up Pearl St. to the top of the hill. People express their skater style in the clothes they wear. It’s evident skate culture has impacted the fashion world. Many popular stores such as Urban Outfitters have begun to carry skate-focused brands like Thrasher. This makes it so that the mass market has access to the lax, edgy look skaters have. For professional skaters, clothing choices are important because they reflect the style and image they have for themselves. But, when you look past the pros and wannabes, for the everyday Burlington skater, the closet doesn’t suffice. The real inspiration can be found in any urban landscape. Unlike most other sports, skateboarding lacks the guiding hand of a coach at scheduled practices. Nobody is telling you what to do or how to do it. “It’s a really different kind of learning than what I usually do which is part of why I like it,” junior Alex Harrington said. “It’s also fun to scare yourself, or do stuff where you aren’t really safe. It’s a very creative output.” Skaters are liberated on their board as the concepts of freedom and creativity take on new meanings each time they take on a feature in a park. While it may look like skateboarders are just rolling on and off curbs, in reality, anything could make or a break a trick stylistically. “There’s tons of details and small body movements; to a skateboarder tiny little discrepancies could make something look really ugly or really good.”, said Harrington. It’s an intricate sport that requires ambition, passion, and ingenuity. “As a girl skater, all the intimidation I’ve delt with has made me gain so much confidence. Walking down the street as a woman, you’re a spectacle. Skating through the street as a woman, you’re really a spectacle,” junior Emma Sorenson said. It’s these aspects and qualities of the sport that make it so appealing. It’s unconstructed; each individual skater is able to make the sport their own with nothing to hold them back as long as they have a board and some wood or concrete nearby. According to Skateboarding Magazine, in the early 1950s, skateboarding came to fruition when surfers needed a pastime

MAX MCCURDY/The Vermont Cynic UVM sophomore Alex Doty skates around the Andy ‘A_Dog’ Williams Skatepark Oct. 31. According to junior Emma Sorenson, the Burlington skate community is much friendlier than those elsewhere. when the waves were too flat to ride. They took to skating, calling it “sidewalk surfing”. Being so close to the mountains at UVM, hitting the slopes is an addiction for many students. Unfortunately, it can’t be done year round here, so in the off season many channel their energy into skating, just as the surfers did. The desire to shred can be observed in the fashion in which people skate. “One thing I notice at the skate park here in Burlington is I see some people that skate like they’re snowboarders, slightly different style and approach to things,” first-year Oliver Hays - from the skate mecca itself, California - said. “The different styles here influence me to skate differently. Whatever environment you’re in, your skating will show it, even if it’s little changes, Hays said. This way of skating is a brings a unique aspect to the sport that may not exist if it weren’t for the balance of urban-mountain life that exists in Burlington. Participating in such a mental sport can be frightening at first. But, it’s all about pushing the envelope. If you’re looking to start skating, Burlington is an advantageous place to start. “If you’re there and you’re trying, people are going to respect you for that”, says Sorenson, a Brooklyn local. “The Burlington skate community is much friendlier than other places. If you ask guys for advice in the park they’ll give it to you.,” Sorenson said. Though Burlington may not be the pinnacle of places to skate, it’s still undoubtedly a special scene. It’s an environment where people are encouraged to test themselves and create. Due to the all inclusive community and “full send” attitude the culture has, anyone looking to skate could thrash and thrive.

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Woodsmen club gets back to the glory days Maddie Allen Cynic Correspondent Some students like to run, some students like to swim and some like to saw through massive oak trees. The Woodsmen Club competes in Timbersports competitions that test their strength, speed and reflexes. “We do a combination of sawing events and chopping events with axes,” senior captain Caroline Hilli said. “We do a fire-building event and log-rolling.” All of the events are based off of historic logging practices, according to Hilli. Junior Matt Mills compared it to track and field, but with axes. “There’s different events [in track] like shotput and discus, but we have pulp toss and underhand chop,” Mills said. UVM has had a team on and off for the last 30 years, according to Mills, and Hilli was an integral part in bringing the team back during her first year at UVM. “My parents did this in college, and I did it in high school,” Hilli said. “When I was a freshman I wanted to be on the team, so I helped it get going again.” Hilli said they struggled at first, and in early competitions they did not know how to do all of the events. “This year we are actually placing in events, and starting to win events,” Hilli said. “It has been a huge improvement since past years.”

This semester the team has competed three times.It has five competitions next semester. “We will also have our spring conclave, where all of the schools in New England and New York compete,” Hilli said. The conclave is a two-day competition and will be held this year at Dartmouth College. There is both a professional and collegiate division of Timbersports, and UVM competes at the collegiate level. “Stihl, the chainsaw company started the official pro series in 1985,” Mills said. The team is open to new members with no experience,

but they will be taught how to use the equipment before competing. “We make sure everyone knows what they are doing and have fun while they are doing it,” Mills said. The team practices four days a week for about two hours. “We do a variety of things, a lot of sawing,” Hilli said. “When we have enough wood we practice chopping.” Interested students should reach out by email to find out about practice times, Hilli said. “We only have about three girls, so we are always looking for girls to join,” Hilli said.

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The UVM Woodsmen team competes at the Finger Lakes Community College Meet in Canadaigua, New York Oct. 14. All of the events are based off of historic logging practices. The Catamounts lost to the Great Danes 1-0.

Crew club represents Vermont in the national stage Locria Courtright Assistant Sports Editor The University of Vermont club crew team showed its strength at a national event last month. At the Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, the men’s crew team placed second in the collegiate fours (four-person boats) event, while the women’s team placed third in the same event. According to men’s team president, junior Anthony Sacco, the event is the “biggest regatta in the world.” “It’s like the Super Bowl of our sport in the fall,” Sacco said. “We do nationals in in May in Georgia, which is awesome, but the Head of the Charles is what everyone knows, it’s a huge international thing; a lot of Olympians come from around the world.” The men finished 21 seconds behind the winning boat from the University of North Carolina, while the women finished four seconds behind the winners, the University of New Hampshire, and just one second behind second place Lafayette University. Head coach Kyle Dowd says that it was the best result the team has ever had in its history.

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The crew team practices early Oct. 6 morning. The men’s team placed second in the collegiate fours while the women’s team placed third at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Mass. Oct. 20. “Historically the program’s been a little lower than that; we’ve had little pockets of success here and there where there’s maybe one crew that does really well,” Dowd said. “These two boats throughout the entirety of the fall were doing well; the men won an earlier race, the women finished second in an earlier race, and that gave us a big shift from the historical norm.”

The success was very emotional for some of the team members. “A few of us were crying,” Sacco said. “We were ecstatic, it was amazing, and it’s definitely carried over a lot to everyone; everyone wants to share in this success.” With the fall season now over, the team turns its focus to building fitness for the spring season, which features differ-

ent styles of races. “In the winter, we train indoors on rowing machines, and we do weight training as well, and that’s all to build general fitness up into the spring so we’re hopefully faster than the fall because race distances are shorter in the spring,” Sacco said. “They’re a little bit faster, a little bit more intense.” During the season, the team is on the water every day

training, Dowd said. “It’s like Monday to Friday then Saturday, we have practice in the mornings from 5:30 to 7:30, and Saturday runs from 8:00 to 10:30,” Dowd said. “And then when the ice melts, we’re back on the water six days a week.” The team usually participates in about four races in the fall and four or five in the spring, Dowd said.

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New generation leads Vermont to semifinal Will Santacroce Cynic Correspondent The men’s soccer season came to a disappointing end last Wednesday night when the Catamounts lost 1-0 at home in the semi-final match of the America East Tournament. University at Albany, the reigning champions, went on to play University of Massachusetts Lowell in the finals. Albany took home their second straight title with a 1-0 win after two overtime periods. UVM finished the season with a record of 10-8-1 overall and a 5-1-1 record in the conference, finishing first in the America East. This season the roster was full of young players, as seven Catamounts graduated last year. These seven players scored 39 of the Catamounts’ 42 goals and registered 31 assists last season. This season, a lot of new faces had to make the difference for Vermont. Sophomore forward Justin Freitas and junior forward Geo Alves scored over half of the Catamounts 29 goals this year. Sophomore midfielder Jon Arnar Barddal finished third on the team with two goals and five assists, tied for most assists on the team. He was chosen to be on the America East All-Rookie team. Although scoring dropped from last year, the Catamount defense held up, and even allowed two fewer goals. Although two defenders are

leaving, there are still strong veterans to protect the net. Juniors Arnar Steinn Hanson and Lucas Wartella are two returning defenders looking to keep their net clear. After a disappointing end to what looked to be a promising season, it’s hard to think ahead to next year. But young players showed promise this season, and will only return stronger next season - and with better chemistry. The team has time to stabilize its weak spots and improve on what they are already good at. Next season shows promise, and this school year is not even near over. But for now, the team needs some well-deserved rest.

MOST GOALS: Geo Alves (9) Justin Freitas (8)

MOST ASSISTS: Geo Alves (5) Jon Barddal (5)

MOST SAVES: Aron Runarsson (51) Alex Popovich (14)

ALEK FLUERY/The Vermont Cynic Sophomore goalkeeper Aron Runarsson (top) and junior forward Geo Alves (bottom) play against University of Maryland, Baltimore County Oct. 21. The Catamounts ﬁnished their season with a 108-1 overall record.

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Goalkeeper says goodbye UVM SPORTS BOARD Nickie Morris Cynic Correspondent Graduating senior Lena Benwood finished her UVM athletic career with the final women’s field hockey game of the season at UMass Lowell. Vermont’s nominee for the America East Fans’ Choice player of the year, Benwood started all 17 games for the Catamounts this season. She is now 5th in Vermont history for most career wins. Benwood came to Vermont from British Columbia, Canada where she excelled in both field hockey and cross country. In her first year at UVM, she made the America East all rookie team and was named both Defensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week early on into her starting career. She won Defensive Player of the Week two more times in her career. During her time in Vermont, Benwood was a model of defensive consistency and reliability, tied for 15th in UVM history for most career games played. “It feels weird that it’s over. I still want to play at a high level,” Benwood said regarding the end of her collegiate field hockey career. The team finished 5-12 on the season despite some exciting early wins against rivals

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Senior goalkeeper Lena Benwood prepares to protect the goal against University of Massachusetts Lowell Oct. 13. Benwood started all 17 games for the Catamounts and was a nominee for America East Fans’ Choice Player of the Year. UNH and Dartmouth. “It’s too bad that we lost some key games, but this team is still playing hockey at a high level and I’m excited for their future,” Benwood said. Benwood said that the Oct. 15 double overtime win against New Hampshire was one of the highlights of her UVM field hockey career. New Zealand first-year Shannon English is expected to step up to the position of starting goalkeeper next year after Benwood’s graduation. She will have big shoes to

fill. Benwood has been beloved by UVM field hockey as a four year starter, team leader and record setter in many areas. Benwood has the 5th most wins in program history, with 19, and the 7th most saves, with 462. Benwood says she is continuing to work out and enjoying her senior year. She will graduate in the spring with a mechanical engineering degree.

Men’s basketball grabs win in Bahamas

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Vermont edged a win with 2.6 seconds left on the clock in its first game in the Bahamas Showcase. First-year guard Stef Smith and senior guard Trae BellHaynes led the scoring with 14 points each. The win was Vermont’s first of the season, after they fell short of a comeback against the University of Kentucky. Swimming and diving secured its second win in a row, defeating Bryant University 172-118.

Vermont hosted the third annual Windjammer Classic Tournament this weekend. Rochester Institute of Technology, Colgate University and the University of Minnesota Duluth joined UVM in the tournament. Vermont defeated RIT in the first game, with senior defender Taylor Willard scoring the only goal in the shootout. The Catamounts fell 2-1 in the final against the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. First-year forward Olivia Kilberg scored the only goal for UVM.

Men’s hockey ends losing streak

Women’s basketball fails to win at home

Men’s hockey ended their 4-game losing streak with a 2-1 win at Dartmouth College Nov. 25. First-year forward Max Kaufman scored the winning goal just 20 seconds into overtime. First-year forward Alex Esposito scored the equalizer in the second period, after Dartmouth took the lead early on. It was Esposito’s third consecutive game with a goal. The win takes the team to a 4-9-1 record for the season.

An unfortunate third-quarter performance meant that the women’s basketball team went winless in the TD Bank Classic Tournament Nov. 25. James Madison University won with a 68-56 scoreline. Sophomore forward Hanna Crymble led the team with 23 points, while first-year guard Josie Larkins scored 12 points in her first start. The two losses in the TD Bank Classic Tournament took the team’s record to 2-5 for the season.

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