Vermont Cynic Issue 9

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The University of Vermont’s independent voice since 1883

NEWS

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Checking on SGA stipends

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DISTRACT

Adventures of Joel and Chris

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DAMIR ALISA| The Vermont Cynic

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Alexander Chernik found in Chittenden Hall 9 dead First-year student remembered by many

SPECTACLE

A look at the best photos of the week

By Katy Petiford Staff Writer

Student found dead

ARTS Pizza Put rocks until 4 a.m.

10-12 LIFE John Irving discusses new novel

13-14 OPINION The modern day soldier

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SPORTS Women’s hockey

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Tuition funds a greener UVM through $225,000 Clean Energy Fund

By Lindsay Waters Staff Writer

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New law keeps 18+ out of clubs

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NEWS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Brothers jailed for their part in fatal UVM heroin overdose Sentenced to 16 and 12 years

By Hillary Walton Assistant News Editor

Jordan Dougher, 29, and Jesse Dougher, 31, of Hudson Falls, N.Y., have just recently UVM student Will Gates of been sentenced in Vermont Skowhegan, Maine died of a federal court to 16 years and heroin overdose in March 2009. 12 years in prison respectively, Now, one year later, the according to CBS New York. two New York brothers who They previously pleaded acknowledged their parts in this guilty to selling large quantities fatal overdose are going to prison. of heroin from a ring that operated in Glens Falls, N.Y., and “He was absolutely Burlington.

Will Gates was 21 years old the last kid in the and studied genetics.

“He was absolutely the last world you’d think kid in the world you’d think try heroin,” Skip Gates, would try heroin. I would Will’s father, told WCAX. “I miss miss him with every him with every breath I take, and will for the rest of my life,” he breath I take, and said.

Gates described his son as a will for the rest of my tremendous skiier, student and good friend. life.”

Following Gate’s passing, UVM counselors and clinicians Skip Gates told press they intended to use Will Gate’s father the story of this skiier to reach students who may not relate to older drug messages like “Just Say No.”

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

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Excluding the underaged Law passed to limit 18+ events at Burlington clubs

ALEXA ALGIOS| The Vermont Cynic

Only those over the age of 21 are allowed to attend night clubs in downtown Burlington (top left).

Night clubs are only allowed one 18+ event per month unless they have permits to admit those under 21 (top right). A bouncer at Nectar’s checks an 21+ ID (bottom).

By Hillary Walton Assistant News Editor

Underage students clad in clubbing clothes will no longer head down the hill from campus to an 18+ night.

A change in law starting on Oct. 1 requires that all establishments only admit 21+, unless club owners apply for a limited number of permits.

The Burlington Police Department made the change in an effort to decrease underage drinking and the impact it has on the downtown area.

“UVM and the Burlington community constantly complain about underage drinking. If this happens, underage kids will just go drink their faces off in a dirty basement somewhere and risk injury,” sophomore Michael Gibson said. “At least at the clubs, you can regulate who is served alcohol with a bracelet or X’s on hands. Burlington, you’re shooting yourself in the foot.”

Councilman Vincent Dober said that the police department and the affected bars or establishments are working !"#$!%$&'!"'!&('!"')*+','&$-"./!0"*1' “The point that’s frustrating and borderline shady is there was no process to this whole thing,” Nectar’s owner Chris Walsh said. “It was totally swept under the rug. We received a call from Burlington police saying that all of a sudden we were only allowed one 18+ event a month.”

Clubs are allowed to apply 2"&' 3$&40!-' 2"&' -3$50)5' 678' nights. The number of yearly permits allowed is limited per establishment, and clubs go without knowing whether they will get the permit at all until a few days before the event, Walsh said.

“Usually we will only get three to four days notice if our request for an 18+ permit is granted,” Hamlin said. “With that I can’t

do any promotion; it’s barely any notice at all.”

Police Lt. Art Cyr, in charge of downtown policing, said the change is experimental and will be evaluated at the year’s end, according to the Burlington Free Press.

“When I asked what is [the] difference today from 11 years ago was, the police replied that they are dealing with a more immature bunch of students,” Hamlin said.

Lt. Cyr said police were overwhelmed on Thursday nights by those in the 18+ crowd who lingered downtown causing trouble after being refused admission to the clubs because they had been drinking or because they were using false IDs, according to the Burlington Free Press.

“We have zero violations and somehow we’re getting roped into this thing,” Walsh said. “It was done in a quick and dirty way [that] infuriates me as a business owner. We bring in a lot of business to Burlington with two 9""&-'"2'.0:$'4/-05;'-$:$*'+,(-',' week.”

Walsh said he worries this law will encourage dangerous drinking habits.

“The town and the police are being so ignorant; the problem is not going away, it’s just moving somewhere where it can’t be monitored. They’re being lazy, trying to do what is convenient for them without thinking about all the people it will affect,” he said.

The safety of students is a common note amongst all who protest the newly changed law.

“Our security are professional babysitters; their job is to make sure people are doing what they’re supposed to,” Walsh said.

“You’re not going to get that at a house party.”

Club LIFT created a Facebook event asking students to make their voice heard at City Hall,

LIFT owner Dan Hamlin said.

“Seventy to 80 people were supposed to come to city hall — not one of them showed up,” Hamlin said. “It would have been nice if at least some of the student groups we talked to showed up.”

been affected, he said.

“You’re putting a lot of my employees in jeopardy as well: They all pay rent, they all buy groceries, they support kids — it’s a travesty that you don’t look at the big picture,” Hamlin said. “I take pride in what I do, what my staff does, we work well together.

“It was totally swept You guys just took 40 percent of my business away from me after under rug. We 11 years, what really gives you the received a call from right to do that?”

There are punishments for Burlington police bars and bartenders who serve underage people, club employee saying that all of Alex Neff said.

“I just wish that the city a sudden we were council took that authority back from the police, instead of only allowed one allowing the police department to 18+ event a month.” make these decisions,” Neff said.

Many students said that they unaware of the new law or Chris Walsh were believed it was only a rumor.

Nectar’s owner “I had no other choice but to stand outside Nectar’s in the cold and watch The Edd from behind a Three citizens addressed the window,” sophomore John Mark city council during the public Brigham said. forum; none of the speakers were The music scene in Burlington under the age of 21, yet all have is an attraction to many

prospective students with many musicians stopping in between Boston and Montreal, Walsh said.

“Kids will be forced to get fake IDs to see their favorite live music,” sophomore Alexandra Baker said. “Music is for everyone.

Even restricting music shows to 18+ is heinous in my mind.”

Given that Burlington is a very small city, many are also concerned about losing a portion of the entertainment that exists here for students.

“It’s rough because Burlington is a smaller town; it’s not a city like Boston where there are an unlimited number of places to go and things to do,” Walsh said.

“Suddenly, these people are being cut out of whole picture because they aren’t 21+, and I guarantee that those responsible are totally oblivious to the fact that a lot of these artists are geared toward the younger crowed that [were] just barred from the clubs.”

Club owners and employees who addressed the situation said they agree that it is now up to the youth being affected to make their voices heard.

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NEWS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Checking in on SGA stipends Proposal responds to recent complaints that some SGA senators do not earn their weekly stipends

By Andrew McNichols Staff Writer

After complaints that members of the Student Government Association (SGA) are not earning their pay, a new plan for stipend regulation may be in the works.

The SGA will vote on the new stipend tracking system to regulate payment for executives and chairs on Nov. 9.

“The work is getting done,” !"#$%&'()*'+,$-./$0'+(12$(1)*3$ “Just because you don’t have as much to do some days of the week doesn’t mean you aren’t working hard on the other ones. The pay is salary based, not by the hour.”

However, Speaker of the SGA Senate Claire Chevrier said that this might not always be the case.

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“I am in full support of chairs and executives reporting their hours,” Chevrier said. “I think that there needs to be some sort of accountability.”

Other SGA members said they agree that a tracking system could help resolve some of the concerns over whether the board is actually 456/66)+7$,2')&$&'(8.+()9)6),)'(3$ “Exec meetings have been /66'*$ :),2$ 1&75;'+,($ .<'&$ stipends and accountability and this has created a degree of tension within the group,” SGA Treasurer Elizabeth Salsgiver said. “I believe that this tracking system would alleviate some of that tension.”

In the past, some chairs have not put in an amount of work that warrants receiving their weekly stipend, Chevrier said.

“They don’t deserve anyone’s that are less outlined and rigid, money if they’re not working,” the tracking system is needed. /&(,$='1&$-=$>5.+7$(1)*3 “The stipends are meant ,.$ ?'<'+$ ,2'$ 861=)+7$ /'6*@$ or make it possible for all “Some chairs work students to hold one of these leadership roles without the below minimum wage /+1+A)16$ 21&*(2)8$ ,21,$ :.56*$ for the amount of time be brought about with not being able to have a job outside of the Salsgiver said. “It is they put in to their University,” a supplement and its presence work.” should not be what encourages chairs and exec members to Kofi Mensah work.”

The accountability may lead SGA President to individual chairs’ stipends being withheld certain weeks, but overall it will encourage leaders to put forth increased effort in their Salsgiver said she feels as work and record keeping, SGA though her work requirements B)A'$ %&'()*'+,$ >1<)*$ 01A)':)AC$ are being met, but for positions said.

The SGA board is paid through the Student Activities Fee, which means they get paid every two weeks like any other 5+)<'&(),=$ ';86.=''D$ 01A)':)AC$ said.

“I think it needs to be more known to students that these positions are paid positions, which will hopefully lead to students paying more attention to the work that we do, as we do get paid from their student fees,” 0'+(12$(1)*3$ Each individual on the executive branch, which consists of the president, the vice president and the treasurer, is paid a weekly stipend of $200 each. The seven committee chairs and the speaker are paid $65 per week.

Students display memories, gather to mourn

...continued from page 1 upon the student’s willingness [or] ability to seek assistance,” Associate Vice President for Student & Campus Life Annie Stevens said. “[In this case], the proper protocol was followed.”

Remembering Alex 0AE65+7$ 21($ 1$ F5.,'$ 9=$ Antoine de Saint­Exupery on the :2),'9.1&*$.5,()*'$2)($,2)&*$G..&$ dorm room in memory of Chernik reads “He who has gone, so we

but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.”

“He was a good kid.

H<'&=9.*=$ 6)I'*$ 2);DJ$ 0AE65+7$ said. “He was super friendly to everyone he met.”

He’s not the only student to use his door to showcase the effect Chernik’s death has had on the community.

The door of room number 317 reads “Alex, always a part of Chitty 3.”

Students, faculty and staff gathered around the empty

Howard Fountain on the main green on Friday for a gathering of remembrance.

Students held candles and wiped away tears as friends told stories of how they would remember Alex.

Stevens said that in light of his recent death, it is vital to look out for other students.

“It’s important, especially now ... to reach out to each other,” she said. “None of us are alone and we don’t have to feel alone.”

DAMIR ALISA| The Vermont Cynic

Students gathered at the water fountain on Oct. 22 in order to pay their respects to Alex Chernick who was found dead in Chittenden.

Taking care of yourself Though many in the community are experiencing a sense of loss over Alex Chernik’s death, there are some ways to move through this difficult time with success: Take care of your mental health. Seek assistance if you find yourself experiencing sadness, tearfulness, losing interest in your activities, or withdrawing from your friends and family.

Understand that alcohol and other mind-altering substances can dramatically cloud your judgment and your ability to take care of yourself.

Stay connected with the communities that engage you — your hall

or apartment mates, your department or college, your family, your faith community.

Stay connected to the activities that provide you with sustenance — go out in the natural world, listen to music, attend campus lectures or athletic events.

Take care of your physical self - move your body, eat well, and get enough sleep.

Take care of one another — be aware of others in the community who may need a hand.

--According to an e-mail from Associate Vice President for Student and Campus Life Annie Stevens

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University checks buildings for bedbugs

ResLife suggests tips for avoiding these pesky pests in your room

By Bridget Pollicino Staff Writer

Think you have a bedbug problem?

Here’s what to do, according to the Res Life e-mail:

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‐ Start out by reporting the case through Fix-It and follow their instructions. ‐ Don’t throw away anything that is infested — wash your linens and leave the furniture to the exterminators.

“At this point, like many campuses around the country, we are taking preventative measures.”

Tomas Sanchez Assistant Director for North and Central campuses

‐ Don’t try to spray for bugs yourself; standard bug spray won’t solve the problem and professionals are licensed to use more powerful pesticides.

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Clean Energy Fund projects begin from a $225,000 fund

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KRUTI KANSARA| The Vermont Cynic

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University makes $240,000 selling 255 cows

Cattle sold to Nordic Farms as part of new initiative, Dairy Center of Excellence

By Maura Satti Staff Writer

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) sold a dairy research herd of 255 cattle to Nordic Farms of Charlotte for $244,000 on Oct. 1, the CALS website stated.

The sale is a part of a new initiative called the Dairy Center of Excellence, Dean of CALS Tom Vogelmann said.

CALS plans to shift from a centralized research program here at UVM to research partnerships with private farms, the Burlington Free Press stated.

“This is an effective way to get involved with the agricultural community,” Vogelmann said.

Five dairy farms in the area, along with Nordic, have been chosen as research partners, according to the Burlington Free Press.

“I appreciate the creativity and extreme dedication of people in the state to maintain research and help make a revolutionary model,” Vogelmann said.

The new initiative will not affect the student­run program Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture Management (CREAM), whose members still work with the 65­cow herd at the Miller Research Farms on Spear Street, according to CALS. The hope is to increase collaboration with Nordic Farms as they are transitioning to upgraded systems, Vogelmann said.

“There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the future,”

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UVM’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences sold 255 cows in order to improve research in conjunction with private local farms. he said.

The new initiative was rolled out at the Vermont Feed Dealers and Vermont Dairy Industry Association annual conference on Sept. 23, when Vogelmann proposed that $50,000 in funds go into the research of methane digesters, Vogelmann said.

This is also known as a movement called “Cow Power,” he said.

Methane digesters are large containers that hold the manure from cows; the manure is then decomposed by small bacteria that release methane gas. The gas can be used to generate power.

Farms in Vermont are paid by electrical companies to generate power. So the farms are generating power for the state of Vermont and also for themselves, creating less of an electrical bill at the end of the month, Vogelmann said.

The new initiative funds are

looking into the different bacteria that can generate the most energy !"#$%&$'()*$%&"&+,-!.$/(0$/!0')1$ he said.

“What’s ahead is still unknown and there may be challenges, but there are many reasons to be excited,” Vogelmann said.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Shooting for the STARS of sustainability Student government supports a new environmental evaluation system

By Tyler Hastings Staff Writer

Last week the Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously passed a resolution in support of STARS, a new sustainability evaluation system, author of the resolution, SGA senator Josh Benes said.

The goal of Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) is to have a way to track improvement in integrating sustainability into the University, Director of Sustainability Gioia Thompson said.

“We are piloting [the program] now and hopefully eventually adopting it,” Thompson said. !"#$%&'(%)$*+,-./+0%/*%1%2$30/.$% endorsement on the way to making this happen.” "#$% &"(4&% 5$6*/.$% 2$30$*% sustainability as “encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.”

The vague wording has been a point of confusion for Benes.

“It is hard to pinpoint what the term means,” Benes said.

But once sustainability is 2$30$27% .#$% 80/9$)*/.:% 5/,,% 6$% able to consistently track its progress toward achieving it.

“You have to decide as a community what you mean by sustainability,” Thompson said.

“It makes it easier to talk about it because you are asking the same question year after year, not different questions.”

Another challenge is the actual measurement of sustainability.

“There are at least 150 variables within STARS that look at what the University is doing and evaluate it,” Benes said.

Thompson said that although such an ambitious project takes a lot of coordinated effort to implement, she thinks that the University can do it.

“I think next summer or ;1,,% 5$% <+-,2% +;3</1,,:% <+==/.7>% Thompson said. “That would give

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STARS, a sustainability evaluation system, will allow UVM to track and improve human and ecological health. us some time to complete the =+)$% 2/;3<-,.% *$<./+0*?% @$% #19$% to be sure that we can handle it.”

If the University decides to commit, all of the scores will be put online for public viewing.

Thompson said she thinks that transparency will yield improved results.

“We can compare how we are 2+/0A%+0%1%*B$</3<%/**-$7%*-<#%1*% local food purchasing,” she said.

“It makes it much easier to track our progress and track ways to improve.”

In an effort to get a sense +;% 5#$)$% 8CD% 3.*% +0% .#$% sustainability spectrum and to begin education and outreach with different parts of the school, two service­learning classes conducted a partial STARS evaluation last spring, Benes said.

“We scored a silver rating,” Benes said. “But we can go higher in STARS and beyond STARS.” Benes said he thinks that the more people who know about STARS the better — and the better score.

“The next step is to start getting the word out there and having people understand what STARS is,” he said.

While departmental decisions

affect sustainability in a large, systemic way, student actions have an impact as well.

“The way we view sustainability at the campus level can have an impact on students, but it depends on the individual to make that decision to make changes in his or her own life,” he said. “It can be as simple as knowing how to compost correctly, or taking a bike instead of a car.”

As much as student actions help the University progress toward sustainability, it will never be tracked unless it is approved by the administration, Thompson said.

Although President Fogel has shown interest in sustainability, his stance on STARS is unclear, Benes said.

“Back in 2007, President Fogel made a climate commitment that UVM will become carbon neutral eventually,” he said. “But we haven’t heard in particular how they feel about STARS. We are looking for a consensus ... the STARS resolution will be forwarded to the administration soon.”

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Loss felt throughout UVM community Senior Frank Christopher Evans died in Fletcher Allen Hospital on Oct. 4

By Maura Satti Staff Writer

share in a moment of silence for Evans, Gustafson said.

Senior Frank Christopher Memorial contributions can Evans died at Fletcher Allen be sent to Vermont Academy, Hospital on Oct. 4, Vice President P.O. Box 500, Saxtons River, VT for Student and Campus Life EFGFH7%1<<+)2/0A%.+%.#$%I;3<$%+;% Thomas J. Gustafson said. the Vice President.

Evans was a double major If you or someone you know in English and sociology in the is in need of additional support, College of Arts and Sciences, contact the Center for Health Gustafson said. and Wellbeing’s Counseling and The family held a memorial Psychiatry Services at 802­656­ service on Oct. 9.

3340, or the Human Resources’ The UVM Community Employee Assistance Program gathered at the Howard Fountain at 802­656­2100. on the main green on Oct. 11 to

‘Scareshack’ startles at Nightmare Vermont Greeklife members haunt the haunted house’s new addition

By Chase Thomas Staff Writer

Greek Life chapters spook thrill­seekers through Nightmare Vermont’s most chilling new feature, the “ScareShack.”

“Nightmare is an interactive Haunted house that partners with South Burlington Rotary to bring an alcohol and drug free event to local youth at this sometimes­ destructive time of year”, South Burlington Rotary representative Lynda Camire said. “The event also raises money for Rotary, which then channels it back into the community with our donations.”

Nightmare Vermont, which runs from Oct. 21­30, has built a reputation for cinema­level visual effects, engaging characters, and wild Halloween fun, according to the Nightmare Vermont website.

This year, the event will be taking place in abandoned airport­owned houses that are scheduled to be torn down in the near future, Nightmare Vermont representative Lynda Camire said.

This year, like years past, Greek Life is participating in the event. The chapters who are helping this year are Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike), Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi), Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta) and Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig).

“I’m really excited for Theta to be helping out at Nightmare Vermont this year, Theta President Britney Scancarella said, “It’s an exciting and fun way to help out during the Halloween season” The Greeks will be participating in the ScareShack, a new feature that is all haunted house, Britney said.

“The shack requires a good number of people to operate, Kappa Sig President Peter Andriakos said. “This fact makes it ideal for Kappa Sigma and other fraternities and sororities at UVM, as we already have a A)+-B%+;%-0/3$2%=$0%102%5+=$0% <1B16,$% +;% ;-,3,,/0A% .#$% 0-=6$)%

requirement. Having a tight knit bunch of greeks running the shack makes for a much smoother event.”

“We spent the night scaring the hell out of whoever dared come into our scare shack.

It was a ton of fun and we were real happy to be able to help out.”

Benoit Trotter Pi Kappa Alpha member and UVM senior

The ScareShack was designed to be more intense then past haunted houses. This is the place you want to be for more blood, guts and gore, Lynda said.

“Pike volunteered at Nightmare Vermont this past Friday night, after going through scare tactics training,” Pike senior Benoit Trotter said. “We spent the night scaring the hell out of whoever dared come into our ScareShack. It was a ton of fun and we were real happy to be able to help out.”

Tour groups are informed of the abduction of a young girl named Angie, Scancarella said.

The participants are given a key that they are told they must use to help free her. Along the way they encounter a serial killer and religious cult. The doors to hell unleashed countless demons and dark mystical creatures.

“The ScareShack would not be happening without the help of Greeklife,” Camire said. “We are totally grateful for all their work, completely thankful.”

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41- Soothe 42- Cheer for Manolete 43- Basic monetary unit of Sweden 44- Examine account books 45- Part of TNT 46- Seaport in Shandong province China 48- Mars

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mythology 23- Della’s creator 25- Brief brawl 27- ___ extra cost 28- Songwriter Jacques 29- “No Ordinary Love” singer 30- IV units 34- Succeeded 35- Talabani, e.g.

36- Floating vegetable matter 37- “East of Eden” director Kazan 38- Choir member 40- Ceylon, now 41- Pull laboriously 43- “Charlie’s Angels” angel 44- You don’t bring me flowers, ____ 45- Dishevel 47- Here, to Henri 48- Luster 49- Like some bears and icecaps 50- Gastropod mollusk 52- Actress Hatcher 53- Lady of Spain 55- Not “fer” 56- Essence 57- At any time 58- Shrivelled, without moisture 61- Japanese honorific

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!"#$%&$'# a look through the lens Top left: Twiddle performs at Higher Ground on Oct. 15.

Top right and bottom: Pizza Put hosted a dubstep rave with neon lights and lasers.

Right: UVMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President Fogel attended the vigil for Alexander Chernik on Oct. 22.

Photos by Kelsey Wooley, Sarah Alexander and Damir Alisa.

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ARTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Family fun, pizza, pinball and Dubstep

Students and Burlington residents jam with DJs at Pizza Put until 4 a.m.

By Madeleine Gibson Staff Writer

A place of family fun, pizza and pinball by day, laser tag dance raves by night, South

Burlington’s Pizza Putt was host to the sold­out Bass Invaderz on Oct. 15.

With more than 270 !"#$%&'() *+',-,.)

-/01#*) place from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.,

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Over 270 people attended the Bass Invaderz concert at Pizza Putt in South Burlington. A Dubstep DJ concentrates on his work.

Burlington­based music 2%"(+!-1"#) !"&2/#3) 40) Deep and Who Do You Know Productions hosted this year’s dub and house inspired event.

561#0) 47789,) :";;1#9) </;;,) but upgraded: three rooms of DJs, a sound system to impress, laser tag, mini golf and pizza, all doused in a psychedelic­ inspired light show. =(%1/#) >/0*%1&'.) /#) organizer behind Bass Invaderz, has been targeting UVM students since his pre­club, basement party days. >/0*%1&') 1,) /%*+/?;3) ?'--'%) 0#"@#) 1#) <+%;1#*-"#) A"%) 61,) heavy, underground­inspired DEM as DJ Haitian than his UVM degree in Biochemistry.

2K Deep was founded in =2%1;) "A) 477B) ?3) >/0*%1&'.)

C/D')E'101#)F>;''G3)CH)/#()I10') J/&?%'!6-) FJ/&?"#'H.) /#() has gone on to include others ;10') E"*".) >6/%0/-) /#() >IC.) all of whom mixed and mashed beats at Friday’s event.

K</,,) L#D/('%G) /#() :";;1#9) </;;,) /%') -6') @"%0,) "A) &3,';A) and Scott Cohen and Will Tatro of Who Do You Known M%"(+!-1"#,.N) >/0*%1&') ,/1(O) “[We] frequently team up for the big parties because it’s … a !"&2;'P)+#('%-/01#*ON) Putting on such an extensive event requires many people.

“It is a massive team effort

/#() @') /%') D'%3) ;+!03) -") ?') ?/!0'() ?3) ,+!6) /&/G1#*.) 6/%() @"%01#*)2'"2;'.N)>/0*%1&'),/1(O In the restaurant portion of the venue, students crowded around the stage, unaware of how big the party really was.

The music was primarily bass­y dubstep, house and

“It was like a maze filled with awesome music and glow sticks” Kat Raynor UVM sophomore

electronic. 2K Deep has no doubt 2%"$-'() A%"&) -6') 2"2+;/%1-3) "A) ';'!-%"#1!) (/#!') &+,1!) FQCIH) among college students for its deviation from mainstream, and accessibility.

“On one hand you have people completely rejecting mainstream, top 40 music and listening to underground music and subscribing to the culture and then on the other you have &/1#,-%'/&) 01(,) !%",,1#*) "D'%)

because the music in fact has &/1#,-%'/&) /22'/;.N) >/0*%1&') said. =) ,6+--;') %/#) A%"&) M/-%1!0) R3&)-")M1GG/)M+--.)2/!0'()@1-6) loud and neon­spandex­clad students ready to dance, as well as play laser tag.

S"%) ,"26"&"%') T/-) :/3#"%.) the diversity in activities Pizza Putt allowed as a venue did not go unnoticed. “The venue was really cool because you could wander around the mini golf !"+%,')U)1-)@/,);10')/)&/G')$;;'() with awesome music and glow ,-1!0,.N),6'),/1(O It also allowed for a larger !/2/!1-3) -6/#) :";;1#9) </;;,O) >/0*%1&'9,) &/1#) 1#-'#-1"#) -") blow faces off, without much %'*/%() -") 2%"$-) &/%*1#,.) @/,) /) success.

L#,21%'() ?3) '/%;3) V87,) CW) 5%1!03) M/-9,) E+!03) >-%1A') ?"@;1#*) /;;'3) 2/%-1',.) >/0*%1&') understands the frustrations of underage students who don’t #'!',,/%1;3) @/#-) -") (%1#0.) ?+-) still go to great shows.

“It’s an under­21 rite of passage, events for everyone to get down,” he said. “Younger 01(,)%/*')6'%'ON As for the future of 2K Deep’s shows, their next club 'D'#-) 1,) 56+%,(/3.) C'!O) X8) /-) Club Metronome, while the Pizza Putt might very well be *;"@) ,-1!0Y1#A',-'() /*/1#) #'P-)

New film howls artsy

By Andrew Becker Cynic Correspondant

Z-1;1G1#*) ?;/!0) /#() @61-') $;&1#*.) !";"%) $;&1#*) /#() animation, “Howl” tells the story of a famous poem by Allen Ginsberg — played by James Franco — in three parts. :"?'%-) Q2,-'1#) /#() W'AA'%3) Friedman have written and directed this artistic and 1#-';;1*'#-) ;""0) 1#-") -6') 'D'#-,) surrounding Allen Ginsberg’s publication of “Howl and Other Poems.”

56') $;&) (1D1(',) 1#-") three segments centering on Ginsberg’s experiences and inspirations.

One segment, a story told 1#)?;/!0)/#()@61-'.)-6/-)('21!-,) Ginsberg’s past relationships with such Beat Generation *1/#-,) /,) ['/;) \/,,/(3) FW"#) M%',!"--H.) M'-'%) ]%;"D,03) F=/%"#)5D'1-H)/#()W/!0)T'%"+/!)

F5"(():"-"#(1HO))))) In this segment, Ginsberg’s famous recitation of “Howl” at the Six Gallery in San Francisco is played out with realism and noir style. Franco portrays the !"#A+,'()/#()(1A$('#-)R1#,?'%*) living through the emotional trials that fueled his passion for poetry as he composed “Howl.”

The second mode, told in color, depicts the obscenity trial concerning the literary merit of “Howl and Other Poems” brought against his publisher E/@%'#!')S'%;1#*6'--1)F=#(%'@) :"*'%,HO))) These scenes focus on Ferlinghetti’s defense attorney,

W/0') Q6%;1!6) FW"#) J/&&H) /#() 2%",'!+-"%) :/;26) I!L#-",6) FC/D1() >-%/-6/1%#HO) ) 56',') are the most intellectually engaging parts of the movie, though for some these will be -6') &",-) (1A$!+;-) ,!'#',) -") ,1-) through; this is where the issue of obscenity versus expression of the artist is deeply discussed and subsequently is the most meaningful dialogue of the $;&O))) These scenes are terminologically heavy and for the English students among you these may come across as unwanted review of class @"%0) 1#-'%&1--'#-) @1-6) 3"+%) moments of escapism.

The third segment is a number of stylistically animated ,'^+'#!',) ?3) I"#0) >-+(1",) illustrating the recitation of “Howl” by Ginsberg.

I will put a bias disclaimer 6'%')-6/-)-61,)1,)'P/!-;3)-6')01#() "A) "+-Y"AY2;/!') *1&&1!0) -6/-) L) love — as some moviegoers love explosions, I love unexpected /%-1,-1!)%1,0,)1#)/)$;&O))) These sequences are very dynamic and well composed with an air of the “Fantasia”­ esque, though some animation buffs may not agree with some of the CGI. 56"+*6) -61,) $;&) 1,) #"-) A"%) everyone, it will guide willing audiences through the struggle of censorship, experts and a lifetime of Ginsberg’s romantic ;"#*1#*)-")$#()-6')-%+')&'/#1#*) of his poem

ARTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

All the Guster you can muster

The Cynic talks with Ryan Miller of Guster about their new album and religious influences Staff Report

Vermont Cynic (VC): !"#$% #$% &'()% *)$+% $+(,#'% album in four years, how has your style changed since your last album?

Ryan Miller (RM): There wasn’t anything willful. We %!",4' %1' *.A,' .' !,.))6' CF;,.%' record this time and we tried %1' *.A,' "%' .' )"%%),' ;"%' *1!,' 8128"&,9' ' Z24/' 61C' A21>/' >,' sort of always draw from a lot 1+' 4"++,!,2%' "2VC,28,&9' ' 7C!' records are different from one !,81!4' %1' %$,' 2,G%9' ' E21C#$' &1' that some people hate some records and love some other !,81!4&' .24' S' 412[%' %$"2A' %$"&' shift is any different. We have evolved quite a bit from where we started so long ago.

VC: Why does this album have more religious themes than previous albums? @P\' ' B!1;.;)6' .' >$1),' )1%' of reasons. I have a degree in religious studies and I’ve always sort of been fascinated with this stuff. We’ve written songs )"A,'%$"&';,+1!,/')"A,'12'O],,F'"%' 31#,%$,!J' >,' $.4' .' &12#' O3>1' .%' .' 3"*,J' %$.%' >.&' &1!%' 1+' .' &.%"!"8.)'%.A,'12'%$,'H1.$[&'Z!A' theme and we had a song on our ).&%'!,81!4'8.)),4'ON,&C&'12'%$,' @.4"1J' %$.%' 4"42[%' !,.))6' $.-,' %$.%' *C8$' %1' 41' >"%$' N,&C&9' ' S' guess there is a religious theme; there is one song that is being "2%,!F!,%,4' "2' 4"++,!,2%' >.6&/' %$,' OK%.6' >"%$' P,' N,&C&J' &12#9'' S%&' *1!,' 1+' .' 8$.!.8%,!' &A,%8$' and its just something I was interested in; there’s probably a lot more to that song than what it seems if you just read the title of the song.

VC: You started out

as a college band at Tufts University. What is it like for you to come and perform in a college town like Burlington? @P\' I,))/' S' &1!%' 1+' )"-,' "2' ^C!)"2#%12/' &1' "%&' 21%' %$.%' &%!.2#,9''Z8%C.))6/'S'$.4'.21%$,!'

A"4' .24' *6' >"+,' #1%' %"!,4' 1+' ;,"2#' "2' ^!11A)62' &1' S' .8%C.))6' have a house in Williston. We &1!%'1+'$.)+M*1-,4'$,!,'"2'NC)6/' so I spend a lot of time up here.

I also spend a lot of time in New _1!A9' ' ^C%/' "2' #,2,!.)/' 81)),#,' %1>2&/' 61C' A21>/' F).6"2#' .24' being on college campuses is pretty much what we do; we .)>.6&' )"A,' %1' *.A,' "%' F.!%' 1+' 1C!' %1C!9' ' I,' )"A,' %1' F).6' "2' 2"8,' %$,.%,!&' .24' >,' .)&1' )"A,' to play schools where a lot of our audience is there. It’s a #114' >.6' %1' A,,F' %$"2#&' &1!%M 1+' +!,&$' +1!' C&9' ' B.!%' 1+' "%' +,,)&' )"A,' >,' 2,-,!' #!.4C.%,4' +!1*' 81)),#,/' )"A,' >,[!,' QC&%' .' ;C28$' of malcontents VC: You mentioned that you had another child.

All of you guys have had children since your last studio album. How do you think this has affected your music? @P\' ' I,))/' $1F,+C))6' 21%' 812%,2%>"&,9' ' S' %$"2A' >,' >,!,' !,.))6' 8.!,+C)' 21%' %1' *.A,' .' &.FF6' O1$/' ;,.C%"+C)' 4.C#$%,!/' S' )1-,' 61C' &1' *C8$J' !,81!4/' >$"8$/'S[*'&C!,'%$1&,'.!,'+C2'%1' *.A,/' ;C%' 21%' +C2' %1' )"&%,2' %19'' We just have to be a lot smarter .;1C%' $1>' >,' 41' %$"2#&/' .;1C%' $1>' >,' %1C!9' ' 7;-"1C&)6/' "%[&' .'

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VC: For this tour, you guys have inducted Luke Reynolds in your line­up to take the place of Joe Pisapia. How do you think this has affected your tour? @P\' ' I,))/' "2' .' )1%' 1+' >.6&' they’re identical people and in a lot of ways they’re completely different. We’re just getting "2%1' "%9' ' 3$"&' "&' `CA,[&' (!&%' tour and we’ve played about a dozen shows and it’s been going !,.))6/' !,.))6' >,))9' ' S%' +,,)&' -,!6' organic considering how hard of a transition this could be normally. We are so happy to $.-,'+1C24'$"*a'>,[!,')C8A6'%1' have found the perfect guy. I’m sure it will affect as we get into the writing; he’s going to be F.!%' 1+' "%' .24' &1' "&' N1,9' ' I,[!,' ,GF.24"2#'%$,'+.*")69'' VC: You are very active in keeping your tours environmentally friendly.

What are you doing to keep that up on this tour? @P\' ' I,))/' Z4.*' 8!,.%,4' .'

212F!1(%'8.)),4'@,-,!;9''3$,6[!,' basically the leader in helping the touring industry green "%&,)+9' ' 3$,6' >1!A' >"%$' Z!8.4,' 5"!,' .24' N.8A' N1$2&12' .24' P.!112'<'.24'N1$2'`,#,24'.24' %$,'@11%&'.24'I"))",'H,)&12/'&1' >,[!,' .))' A"24' 1+' %,.*' @,-,!;9'' We use biofuels and recycling ;.8A&%.#,' .24' %$,!,' "&' %.;)"2#' to help people do carpooling and some fan awareness stuff.

S%[&' A"24' 1+' .))' ,281*F.&&"2#' and hopefully not too over the top. Its part of who our band is but we’re not activists. We’re &12#>!"%,!&'.24'*C&"8".2&'(!&%' and this amazing thing that Z4.*'.24'$"&'>"+,'$.-,'8!,.%,4/' it’s a great thing to be a part of as well.

International films arrive in VT

By Madeleine Gibson Staff Writer

Already holding the title of the world’s oldest environmental and human !"#$%&'()*'+,&%"-.)/'%$,'0,!*12%' International Film Fest is currently celebrating its 25th year of artistic contribution and social commentary.

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3$,' ()*&' .!,' -.!6"2#' "2' #,2!,' .&' >,))' .&' "2' ).2#C.#,/' bringing a different perspective to common topics and controversies.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Twiddle and Mosses bring the funk

By Naciim Benkreira Staff Writer

On Oct. 15, Twiddle and UVM student band Moses & the Electric Company estab­ lished a funk/jam shelter for students and other concert­goes to escape the projected wintry mix of 32­degree weather and pounding rain.

Originally designated to play in the Showcase Lounge, the show was moved to Higher Ground’s Ballroom due to sales exceeding the 350­ticket capac­ ity of the Showcase Lounge.

“One of our best shows was at Higher Ground,” Mikey, lead vocalist of Twiddle said.

“We would have to turn people away if we played in the smaller room.”

Opening for the Vermont based band Twiddle, at 8:30 p.m., Mosses & the Electric Company provided a musical concoction of funky, danceable tunes — two parts old­school funk and one part new wave post­rock. “[They’re] the funkiest band around,” according to UVM men’s club lacrosse coach Cole­ man Adams. “I was just looking for a place to get a Long Trail and see some live entertain­ ment.”

Mosses & The Electric Com­ pany is comprised of a throb­ bing bass, a fantastic keyboard­ er, an emotive guitarist and sick drumming. !"#$%&'(%&()*+(,,-&.+/&0/%*& gig at Higher Ground”, drum­ mer Kyle Kelly­Yahner said. “[Keyboardist] Mike Fried,

[Guitarist] Brent Cohen, [Bass­ ist] Ross Doree and I started last year playing in the WDW complex and have been jam­ ming since.”

As their set transgressed with tunes such as “My New Blue Tattoo” and “DMT”, the audience started to migrate away from the bar and back seats, to the front of the stage.

“To translate our music is just love makin’, booty shakin’, bacon bakin’, and Socratic discussions,” keyboardist Mike Fried said.

Their set progressed for a non­stop hour that concluded with a mixture of songs weaving in and out of psychedelic tunes that somewhat resembling Carlos Santana jamming out to funky old Gameboy and Sega Gamegear tracks.

With a short intermission and a plethora of girls rushing toward the stage, it became obvious how quickly the crowd had thickened since my arrival.

As the jumbo­sized digital clock backstage, mounted near the rafters, turned to 10 o’clock, a surge of energy came from the audience as Twiddle entered the stage.

The jam­heavy, progressive­ rock foursome Twiddle per­ formed more intricate, complex compositions of songs weaving in and out of improvised jams.

Only being familiar with jam bands such as Disco Bis­ cuits, Phish and Ween, Twiddle resembles a more traditional Vermont root jam band with 1+,*$2,3&$45+34)3%&6/.1&7,+3%8& jazz, reggae and pop.

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The four band members that make up Twiddle put on a high energy performance at Higher Ground on Oct. 15.

“Their jams are awesome and have a lot of personality,” junior Heather Ishu said. “Most of their songs towards the end, were just teasing me.”

The four members: Guitarist and vocalist Mickey, Keyboard­ er Ryan , Drummer Brook, and bassist Zdenek have a remark­ able ability to read one another on stage. This is where they get

most of their success in playing their intricate, complex compo­ sitions.

Twiddle played a number of favorites, but one of the surprises was their high­energy version of James Brown’s “Sex Machine” which broke into a beat boxing improv acapella.

Despite the rain, Twiddle ).40/139&*#(*&*#$%&'(%&.43&

of their best turn outs. “It was cool, normally you can’t get that close to the band and have free room,” Zdenek said. “It was the perfect medium where people could dance and not spill beer.”

Twiddle is currently on a New England tour, traveling through Vermont, New Hamp­ shire, Maine and New York.

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Acclaimed writer discusses new novel at Fleming Museum John Irving reads unpublished literature at UVM

By Dacota Pratt­Pariseau Staff Writer

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Andy Rianhard came up with an idea to soundproof basements and dorms to prevent noise violations.

Student silences noise violations Soundproofing business flies under the noise radar

By Jessica McWeeney Staff Writer Noise violations may be history thanks to Full Conversions, a new student­ run business on campus started by junior marketing and entrepreneurship major Andy Rianhard, soundproofs basements and dorms.

The idea originated when Rianhard and his housemates wanted to have a party but were concerned about receiving a noise violation, Rianhard said.

Rianhard learned about 2,8-)*1,,%-6$ !"1,86"$ "+2$ 9(1$ interior business, where he used it to reduce vibration and road noise. He took the idea behind 2,8-)*1,,%-6$ 9(12$ (-)$ (**&+#)$ it to a basement, he said.

There are three different materials that can be used >,1$ 2,8-)$ *1,,%-6$ ($ 2*(9#?$ Mass loaded vinyl is the best soundproofer, but it is also the most expensive.

“It’s the best soundproofer next to lead,” Rianhard said.

The mass loaded vinyl is very effective. “You can’t hear anything from outside,” Rianhard said.

Closed cell foam is second best and Styrofoam can also be used though neither work as well, Rianhard said.

“It depends on how much you want to spend,” he said.

Investing in the 2,8-)*1,,%-6$9(-$*(;$,>>?$ “It costs a fraction of what a noise violation does,” Rianhard said Because the material is expensive to purchase, renting is an alternate option, which Rianhard suggests for students.

All of the materials cost less than $1 per square foot to rent for a year, which is more affordable than purchasing them.

It also works in reverse.

“The music inside is even louder,” Rianhard said. @"#$2,8-)*1,,%-6$!#9"-+78#$

can also be applied to dorms.

“I soundproofed my bedroom door,” Rianhard said.

It keeps the room quiet and blocks out any noise people are making outside the door.

“I think it seems like a 1#(&&;$ 9,,&$ +)#(34$ %12!$ ;#(1$ A(9B$ Stevens said. “I never thought of something like that, but I think it could be really useful.”

Senior resident advisor Emily Magarian said she has mixed >##&+-62$ (:,8!$ 2,8-)*1,,%-6$ dorm rooms.

“I think there is a good side and a bad side. It could be :#-#%9+(1;$ >,1$ 1#2+)#-!2$ .",$ have different sleeping patterns and with different lifestyles,” she said. “But I also think it poses a danger. If there was an emergency you might not be able to hear it and it can also close people off from the community.”

So far Rianhard has soundproofed his basement and bedroom, he said. He has also given two people quotes.

Even though the business has just started, Rianhard is already thinking about expanding.

Rianhard plans to take his idea to other schools in the area such as Champlain College and Saint Michael’s College to start.

He then hopes to expand to colleges around the country, he said.

“People can contact us and we’ll come to their house or dorm and give them a quote,” Rianhard said.

So far there have been no incidents with the UVM Police.

“The police don’t really know about it,” Rianhard said.

Rianhard said he thinks that people in the Burlington community would be happy (:,8!$"+2$2,8-)*1,,%-6?$ “We want to have our parties and just not be so loud,” Rianhard said. “We don’t want to disturb people.”

Spectators crammed into the Robert Hull Fleming Museum as John Irving read from his new and upcoming novel “In One Person” on Thursday, Oct. 14.

Although the lecture had minimal publicity, the renowned author still managed to draw in a large crowd.

The audience broke out into applause as Peter Shumlin, Vermont state senator, Democratic nominee for governor and long­time friend of Irving’s, made a lively introduction.

“John Irving, for me, is not only the best author in America, but he also represents Vermonters,” Shumlin said.

Some of Irving’s most acclaimed novels include “The World According to Garp,” “The Cider House Rules, ” for which !"#$ %&'$ ()(*!(!+,-$ .,-$ (-$ Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and “A Prayer for Owen Meany.”

Irving’s title of his latest work comes from William Shakespeare’s “King Richard II.” Irving said that “In One Person” had been in his mind for seven or eight years. The main

character, William, goes through a series of changes throughout the novel.

“The bisexual boy falls in love with an older women, who is a transsexual,” Irving said.

Irving said he is both humorous and animated when it come to his writings and in real life. “In One Person” certainly has a comedic element to it.

“There’s a downside to this,” Irving said. “If you can be funny you will be, even in the most inappropriate moments.”

Irving said that he generally writes in the third person, because it’s easier to account for what’s going on in the story. “In /-#$ 0#12,-34$ ",.#5#13$ +2$ ($ %12!$ person narrative.

Irving said that there is 2,'#!"+-6$ 78+!#$ 2*#9+%9$ (:,8!$ the way he works. He always .1+!#2$ "+2$ &(2!$ 2#-!#-9#$ %12!$ (-)$ works his way back through the plot to where the story should start.

“Not even the comma has changed in the last paragraph,” Irving said. “It’s as if the story has already happened.”

Irving has come a long way since the beginning of his career as a writer. Peter Shumlin said that he knew Irving when he was a “starving writer” and “wasn’t known outside of Vermont.”

Illustration by Andrew Becker

Irving said that he feels lucky to be in his profession.

“I love what I do, and the luxury of being able to do it every day never gets old,” Irving said.

It’s not every day that a widely acclaimed author graces the University of Vermont with witty and animated anecdotes.

“It was inspiring to see John Irving read from his emerging novel, especially having read ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany,’ it made his work that much more real for '#34$ %12!$ ;#(1$ <(;&#;$ =,-!,+2$ said.

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Students gather for a marathon of creative writing

National Day of Writing inspires events to honor the written word Staff Report Words echoed throughout Brennan’s Pub Tuesday, Oct. 19 as teachers, students and spectators alike participated in UVM’s second annual Writer’s Marathon.

The Writer’s Marathon was one of many events taking place between Sept. 29 and Oct. 20, including Word Up Art Day and a lecture on John Dewey, according to the UVM website.

The Writer’s Marathon

“This gives you an idea about how important words, communication, and languages are. We use words for everything.”

Doug Boardman Adviser for the National Writing Project was sponsored by the National Writing Project in Vermont and the College of Education and Social Services Student Advisory Board.

The event helps with the National Writing Project’s mission, “to help teachers throughout Vermont [with writing],” co­director of the National Writing Project in Vermont Geoff Hewitt said. !"# !$%&# '()# %*+# ,-.$/01# National Day of Writing, students wrote in response to the writing prompt “From my window.”

“This gives you an idea about how important words, communication, and languages are. We use words for everything,” adviser for the National Writing Project Doug Boardman said.

“It’s good to show that English isn’t boring.”

Throughout the evening, students walked up to the microphone and shared their poetry and prose.

Hewitt offered advice to students when it comes to both writing and performing: “Nervousness is good; it means that you care.”

Although the National Day of Writing is over for this year, events, however, can be found throughout the writing community. Dug Nap, local artist and participant in the Writer’s Marathon, holds a Poe Jam every other Wednesday at the Firehouse Center from 8­10 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Chris White

Junior Chris White is in Malawi working with underprivileged children suffering from poverty and disease.

A letter from Lilongwe Student abroad gives new perspective Dear reader, I can say with sincerity that I miss you. I miss the comfort of the grass in front of Southwick, where you may or may not be sitting right this instant. I miss my friends and the opportunity the school year brings to meet new and interesting people from around the world. It is a life of safety and ease in which you are engaged, but it is also one of personal discovery and adventure.

I am sure that you know this. But have you forgotten it?

I only ask you because at some point last year, I had. I reached my threshold. I wasn’t hungry for anything that college could put on my plate — with exception of falafel day.

I longed for an adventure — a real adventure that was tangible and terrifying. I needed an experience that would shock my psyche and test my courage. I walked into %*+# 2%345# 067,04# ,-.$+# 0"4# 8# passed hundreds of pamphlets and posters, all of which nearly tempted me to go to somewhere other than the one place I was dead set on getting back to: Malawi. If you’ve never heard of it, here is one of a thousand opportunities for you to learn something new today.

Today, Malawi is the 13th poorest nation in the world.

The poverty is overwhelmingly apparent in everyday life in Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city.

The bicycles that people ride here are in no way as hip or functional as any bike you see on the racks outside Bailey/ Howe Library, nor are the

shoes on anyone’s feet close to anything you could window­ shop for at Maven.

Actually, most shoes here are bought secondhand and are displayed in the markets after being soaked in the Lilongwe River, “because when a shoe is wet, it looks new,” as my friend Ariche humorously pointed out to me. In the villages, shoes are hard to come by and the sun­ baked earth leaves children’s feet bare and callused. Even so, the kids of Kang’oma village didn’t have to think twice about jumping on my skateboard, which they call a “skype.”

Right now, I am earning internship credit working for two non­governmental organizations based in the United States. One of them is called “The Pendulum Project,” and the other is “The Face to Face AIDS Project.”

I have been spending most of my time writing reports and evaluating the progress of two different community­based organizations, or “CBOs.” One of these is a twice a month support group for 15 HIV­ positive children, and the other is a youth group that travels to different villages to raise awareness and educate people on the dangers of HIV/AIDS. The youth group has been educated by trained clinicians on topics such as adherence to medication, nutrition, sex education and hygiene. They take this information and infuse it in songs, dances and short plays. They perform their songs and skits at what they call “outreach programs.”

So far they have reached

10 villages, with 400 in attendance at each program.

Reaching 4,000 people is an astounding accomplishment, considering that they have had to walk more than a marathon to several of these villages.

It is no myth that this disease is ruining Malawi. I’m going to stray from boring statistics and just tell you this: it’s bad. The domino effect it has is obvious, and the signs of improvement are not.

Seeing Malawi for what it really is, is something you cannot do unless you come here. I knew that when I left 9010:/#%*+#.72%#%/;+&#<3%#:*0%# I had forgotten was that the world around us has so much more to offer than what the naked eye can see.

Traveling this distance has made me look back on all of the things that I take for granted at home. You can go to an art exhibit and relentlessly absorb everything you see, you can climb into an abandoned building, you can go apple picking or climb a mountain of your choice.

Each of these things will lead you to an internal discovery of sorts, a discovery which you must then share with someone else, because as Christopher Columbus said, “a discovery is nothing unless it is shared.”

Sincerly, Chris White, junior

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To earn their money, employees must 730!00+$#%)&+:65+&%;3)&%<%*$'(+ Currently, the Student Government Association (SGA) does not monitor whether or not senators are earning their weekly stipends. =7$%&+$#%+)*$%&*-0+/6*9)/$+)*+ September concerning SGA President >6!+?%*'-#@'+'$),%*2+A'%%+B%5-$%+',-&C'+ over SGA president’s summer stipend on vermontcynic.com), the SGA has started a discussion about instituting a method to make sure stipends are earned and not simply granted.

D#)'+)'+2%!*)$%01+-+'$%,+)*+$#%+&)"#$+ direction because it will balance out the 9-E'+)*#%&%*$+)*+$#%+'$),%*2+'1'$%<(+ Once any student is “hired,” they can simply submit their hours through the University’s payment system, Peoplesoft.

Even if a student has a week in which $#%1+26+*6$+730!00+$#%)&+23$)%'+$6+$#%)&+7300+ capacity, they can still receive payment.

The stipend system also relies on the integrity of individuals.

It assumes the best of all individuals who are a part of the stipend system, but it )'+-+E%004C*6E*+7-/$+$#-$+*6+6*%+)'+,%&7%/$+ and that everyone makes mistakes.

The SGA’s stipends are paid by the Student Activity Fee — $154 per student that is a part of the “comprehensive fee” ,-)2+51+-00+73004$)<%+'$32%*$'.+-//6&2)*"+$6+ the Student Action Committee Report on the Student Comprehensive Fee from April of 2010. This fee also pays for club funding.

With an undergraduate enrollment of 10,450 in 2010, according to the UVM Admissions website, that amounts to approximately $1,609,300 of student money controlled by the SGA. So every student has a vested interest in whether or not their SGA executives and chairs are working in their best interest.

While this is a large burden to bear, it is one for which SGA executives volunteered.

These positions take a substantial time commitment — a time commitment that warrants far more than $200 or $65.

This also means that any SGA member should be motivated for many reasons other than a stipend. In that case, a stipend helps offset the time costs for chairs and executives. It should not be their only motivation.

Instituting a system that adds more $&-*',-&%*/1+$6+$#%+FG=+E)00+5%+5%*%!/)-0+ to all UVM students.

34"$5.0)6 applauds the SGA’s determination to have this discussion to hold themselves accountable.

The next step should be its formal creation, and we’ll be waiting to see that happen.

COLUMNISTS

Who are today’s soldiers?

The perceived role of a modern day soldier of democratic nations is one of noble peacekeeper and defender of freedoms for all.

But that image now wavers under the weight of dubious behavioral failings on the part of some of our beloved freedom !"#$%&'( The latest of these incidents was brought to a head just last week, as Canadian Colonel David Russel Williams was found guilty after he confessed to 88 separate charges, ranging from breaking and entering to sexual assault and murder.

Col. Williams was – before his arrest — commander of Canada’s largest air force base that was working in cooperation with the peacekeeping effort in the Iraq War. It is startling then, that a man of such national prominence could be such a malicious person, especially to his own people. Charges detailed that most of his crimes were committed in his own Ottawa neighborhood.

How ironic that those who are trained to defend us abroad from those who would violate our freedoms are violating those same freedoms on the home front.

This shameful and disturbing development may be an

exaggerated example, but it is only the latest in a string of offenses that has me questioning what the modern soldier is really all about.

The Baghdad Correctional Facility debacle back in 2004 is another troubling example of the changing nature of our soldiers.

Our own U.S. soldiers were caught in the act, having abused prisoners of war — physically, sexually and psychologically.

For a nation whose military mottos have long focused on eliminating evil abroad, this situation was an exhibit of high hypocrisy.

The portrayal of our soldiers has also changed in other ways.

Movies like “The Hurt Locker” — a movie that claims to be realistic, mind you — portray our boys in Iraq as violent, mentally disturbed, and in many ways calculating, with little regard to morals in the interest of simply getting the job done.

This is a sharp contrast to how our soldiers were viewed )*+$#%+,-'$.+',%/)!/-001+23&)*"+ World War II, where our guys were the heroes going abroad to !"#$+$#%+#%0045%*$.+50662$#)&'$1+ fascists.

It seems that now we might appear to the world as the evil oppressors — a role which was occupied exclusively by our

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enemies in the past.

No longer do our privates appear as the brave, righteous 561'+"6)*"+677+$6+!"#$+%8)0(+ Rather they are the confused, /6*9)/$%2+0%")6*'+67+8)60%*$+ oppressors without a cause.

However, this is hardly their fault, as the war in Iraq was by itself unpopular and unfocused.

So in some respects, I feel sympathetic towards the average soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan, especially as a select few give our troops as a whole a very bad name.

The image of an American soldier, at least globally, is changing from one of moral defenders to one of loose, indiscriminate sadists, and I wonder if this is a taint that might not ever be removed. !"##$$%&'()"')$$)*$&$+'*,-."&'$ English major. He has been /'),)01$#2'$The Cynic since fall 2010.

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COLUMNISTS

City Council votes ‘yes’ for debauchery Somewhere in the galaxy, a very funky constellation has just burned out, courtesy of, yep, The Man. Burlington City Council, in a resolution passed over the summer and put into effect this October, has revoked the rights !"#$%&'()%$#!)#%*(#'+),(#-!!./# enacting legislature virtually eliminating the 18+ club night from the downtown list of off­ campus offerings.

While in the past Burlington nightclubs such as Lift or Rasputin’s were able to submit the required application to host 18+ nights on a weekly basis, 0&.12)3%!)#!"4,2+1$#5211#)!5#6(# assessing these requests case by case, granting their approval only in light of certain “special occasions.”

Exactly what constitutes such exclusive circumstances neither I nor anybody else seem to know.

Jim Douglas’ birthday, the Feast of St. Basil, Haley’s Comet, Rosh Hashanah, an eclipse — your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps it’s just a day when city council

feels especially snappy.

One thing’s for certain though and that is the implicit infrequency of future 18+ events — which we can only expect to take an unfortunate toll on downtown businesses and on­ campus civility alike.

In a downtown night scene that’s growing increasingly more

the exclusion of over half the student body from the late­night downtown scene. After all, where else can one go, past 11 p.m., underage?

The way I see it there are two options: campus or the streets. Police concerns with the excessive amounts of pre­club binge drinking and subsequent

This decision isn’t discouraging drunkenness downtown, it’s concentrating and confining it to the college campus.

'2"4,&1%#"!.#&)'(.+3(#$%&'()%$#%!# 7+.%+8(#2)/#,2%9#!"4,2+1$#$*!&1'# recognize the tremendous opportunity for local business and economy with weekly 18+ events. One must consider that it’s not just the clubs being affected by this legislature, the damage extends well beyond the '+),(#-!!.:## Pizza places, coffee shops, convenience stores, restaurants — all those after­dance­hall dives — can be expected to suffer with

spike in downtown drunks offer one possible explanation for the resolution.

The Burlington Police Department expressed frustration in an interview with WCAX News, complaining about constantly having to station !"4,(.$#!&%$2'(#,1&6$#$7(,24,+119# to deal with underage drinking.

Coming from a department that lately seems infatuated with the issuing of citations, setting up a veritable ticket­booth just

Aucun plus de français? Merde Recently, President George Philip of the State University of New York at Albany announced that the French, Italian, Russian, classics and theatre departments would be phased out by 2012, eliminating 160 positions.

Cutting the humanities is a business decision that makes sense from a business standpoint – in an economic downturn such as this, universities pride themselves on how much their graduates earn.

Thus, they focus funding on majors that typically translate into high­paying jobs, those in math, science and business.

Business is the most popular major for American students, as well as for international students studying in the United States.

Frankly, President Fogel should thank UAlbany for making UVM a much more attractive option for students in the Northeast who want to pursue these majors.

CD16+)9/#+#-+3$*27# institution of the SUNY system that serves 13,000 undergraduates, is hampered by budget mismanagement a mile down the road at the state capital. Blanket cuts last year cut funding for SUNY institutions by 10 percent.

The decision of UAlbany to cut humanities programs, is a shortsighted solution to the budget gaps facing most states.

Many topics in the humanities and classics departments are simply not taught anywhere outside of universities. Not teaching these courses now makes them extinct in the future.

While universities may

want to focus on career­driven, pre­professional majors because they translate into jobs for graduates, the sole purpose of your undergraduate experience isn’t your major.

Graduate programs, medical and law schools don’t just look for students who excel in the 4(1'#%*(9#5+)%#%!#$%&'9#+%#+# graduate level, but students who have a well­rounded undergraduate education. Studio art majors get admitted to med school; biology students get admitted to law school.

Not teaching these courses now makes them extinct in the future.

Before we all march down to Waterman, note that Vermont — and therefore, UVM — isn’t facing the dire straits that many larger states, like New York and California, are plagued with.

Instead of cutting programs, UVM is expanding. The new global studies major already has more than a hundred students.

UVM also intends to create a humanities major within the next two years, according to Andrew Barnaby, director of Humanities.

Statistics point out that classics and languages are among the less popular majors.

The logic in cutting such programs is simple: You deal with less angry people.

But the effect of downsizing or eliminating humanities

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departments goes well beyond majors and minors in these programs.

Students have the opportunity to take electives that are outside of their major(s), %+82)3#,!&.$($#%*(9#4)'# interesting but don’t want to spend their academic career on.

To say that UVM would never downsize the classics, theatre or language programs would be naive — it has to adapt to changing needs of students just like any institution does.

Save for a miraculous boost to the University’s endowment, the funding for the Transdisciplinary Research Initiative (TRI) has to come from somewhere — the TRI website alludes to assessing whether !.#)!%#%!#411#=+,+),2($#%*+%#+.(# created when faculty leave or retire.

It’s great to expand UVM’s reputation as a research university, but counterintuitive to do it at the expense of the humanities — you can’t have a well­rounded undergraduate education without them.

Zach Despart is a junior political science major. He has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2009.

outside these underage hot spots should be met with relish.

The city is ultimately setting themselves up for more loitering, noise and police needed on the streets, regardless of students’ sobriety level.

Of course, for those of us that choose to remain on campus, conditions are equally as grim.

Remember glow stick boy from Club Metronome? Turns out he’s my neighbor, and he’s still getting his Daft on every Thursday from 10 till 2, club or no club.

Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for a good rave, but with Lift now off limits I’m having to deal with blacklight lad a bit more frequently than I’d care to. Not only that, but with fewer downtown draws on the weekend, more students are staying in and partying out of sheer boredom.

This decision isn’t discouraging drunkenness downtown, it’s concentrating +)'#,!)4)2)3#2%#%!#%*(#,!11(3(# campus.

JOSH MACGREGOR

While it is unfortunate to see such a resolution enacted, the mentality behind it, though indeed inordinate, is clear: The fun of so many is being ruined by the actions of the few who’ve yet to realize that the downtown area is not the place to show off their drinking tolerance.

We as students need to prove to this city that we are mature and capable of cutting lose safely.

Let’s show police and community members that those drunken Huns are the minority, and put the boogie back in Burlington. !"#$%&'()*+,"*%-#%'%.*#/01+'*% English and philosophy major.

He has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2010

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Generalizations about public safety miss the mark Dear editor, In response to Michael Farley’s piece, “Public servants "!.#7.!4%/;#<#*+=(#+#"(5# comments.

First, factually, the 911 dispatcher who received the call would not even dispatch the South Fulton Fire Department because their house was “not on the list,” and only when a )(23*6!.>$#4(1'#,+&3*%#!)#4.(# did the department respond, which is a slight change from what was published by The Cynic.

Looking at the matter of “Miss Margaret” in Chicago, how often does anyone consider 12­ and 13­year­old boys to be serious threats? It is unfortunate that we must do so. You can blame the police if you want, but I blame the arrangement of our society, and then their parents long before I blame the police.

What bothers me most about Farley’s column is the fact that he generalizes public safety professions based on these two case studies, stating that “our society is falling.” I agree that our society is falling, but not because of what Farley says.

At UVM, if I call 911 for a bad stomachache — it has happened more than once, I will receive a minimum response from UVM Rescue’s ambulance with a crew

of at least 3 EMTs, Burlington Fire Department’s Engine 3 with 2 EMTs, and at least one UVM ?!12,(#@(.=2,($#A"4,(.:## In South Burlington, if one stabs another with a knife, the stabbing victim will receive a 4.(#()32)(#+)'#+)#+B6&1+),(/# and the perpetrator will receive a response from all available 7!12,(#!"4,(.$/#$!B(#!"#%*(B# armed with shotguns. I call that over­protection. Further, drunk college students love to hate law enforcement !"4,(.$/#+)'#%*(#=2(5$#5(# have received concerning this “police negligence” have been completely one­sided.

I will conclude with saying that the required $75 fee for Fire Department services in Obion County, Tenn. is likely nothing more than a disturbing anomaly.

Probably, it is safe to live somewhere other than “nestled safely in the Green Mountains.”

Sincerely, Latimer Hoke VT EMT­Intermediate Class of 2012

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In defense of Greek Life Dear editor, Do I even need to list the stereotypes assigned to members of sororities and fraternities? The list is far too long and too crude for this publication and you’re probably already forming a list in your head. All I ask is that you rethink the things that come to mind when you hear the words Greek Life and consider whether these notions are !""#$%&'(&)*+#&"!&'(&,+#'"(Recently I joined a sorority, something I had previously not considered, but my curiosity got the better of me and now it’s permanent. I couldn’t be happier. I now see that it was the missing piece in my college experience and I’m already ,(%'(.&/0&#'/$&1$!$&/"!$& )23,33'(.-&& Telling my ultra­liberal family and friends about my new membership has been, overall, an unpleasant experience. “How …

American,” they reply with disdain.

Then they would ask me whether I had been hazed and how many humiliating hoops I’d been forced to jump through to prove myself worthy to a panel of plastic harpies.

They wondered if I was being brainwashed and worried that I would become a bitch.

I found myself debunking ridiculous myths and stereotypes to some of the most accepting people I know, and that is just the problem: Sororities are on a limited list of things that otherwise tolerant people often dismiss as dishonorable without thinking twice.

I can only speak for my own organization, but I can say that any part of me that thought sororities were unethical bodies that existed to promote exclusion and self­advancement has been proven completely wrong.

My sorority places a much higher emphasis on the academic success of its members and community service than the distribution of meaningless resume­building titles and idiotic gossip.

In summation, I’ll ask you to consider whether you have any unsupported bias against Greek Life in general, and to recognize that your opinions may not really be your own, but the product of too many viewings of “Legally Blonde.”

Challenge your assumptions; we all know that college is hardly the time for the promotion of ignorant conjectures.

Josephine Miller Class of 2013

Attempt at humor fails and offends A quick opinion on Carl Paladino’s comments goes over the edge Dear Editor, I am dismayed by Max Krieger’s piece in the Quick Opinions section in the Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 edition of The Cynic.

Carl Paladino’s comments about homosexuality are hate­ ,33$%&*(%&(*!!"=>/'(%$%-& Krieger’s statement about Orthodox Jews is inappropriate.

Krieger’s sarcastic remark about Orthodox Jews, the audience of Paladino’s speech, is that the Orthodox would never ‘brainwash’ their children into odd behavior or lifestyles…”

Krieger ends his statement with an ellipsis indicating sarcasm.

His attempt at humor fails. ?(&4'(.3'(.&"2#&*&45$+',+& subculture whose behavior and 5!*+#'+$4&1$&,(%4&"%%@&A!'$.$!& commits a similar error to Paladino.

Neither one is tolerant toward a culture that they view as different. Is not the point of tolerance to accept that you live ='#1&"#1$!4@&$<$(&')&"($&,(%4& their views unpleasant?

It disturbs me that Paladino’s remarks found a receptive audience among my co­

religionists, but ultimately, they are entitled to their own opinion, ("&/*##$!&1"=&9*=$%&=$&")& $(3'.1#$($%&#*4#$&/*0&,(%&'#Further, Jon Stewart made a similar point on Oct. 11, 2010.

The key difference was that Stewart used the term “orthodox religious folk” rather than “Orthodox Jews.” Stewart’s joke %'%&("#&4'(.3$&"2#&*(0&45$+',+& religious group and is vague enough to only cover those it is aimed at.

There are many deeply religious individuals of all stripes who fully accept gay rights. If

Krieger plagiarized Stewart’s work, his actions are morally reprehensible.

I have no doubt that Krieger was attempting humor.

Unfortunately, he fails miserably and is offensive in the process.

Krieger should take a lesson from Stewart and paint broad, vague strokes, thereby providing himself with plausible deniability in the future.

Sincerely, Alan Borenstein Class of 2011

COLUMNISTS

A student vote Quick Opinions Josh MacGregor against apathy In 2008, when the results of the West Coast elections came in and the CNN news anchor announced Barack Obama as the projected winner to become 44th president of the United States, students from across the university ran out of buildings and down to Church Street, ,33'(.&#1$&4#!$$#4&'(&#1$&5!"+$44-& Those thousands of students joined together in celebration of their role in the election of the man who promised for a change that we all believed in.

That year, the youth turnout in the election increased by 11 percent, compared to 2000, and Barack Obama carried 7 percent more of the popular vote than John McCain.

Television pundits all over the nation marveled at the power of the student voice in the election, acknowledging the fact that young people had played a large and tangible role in the $3$+#'"(&")&#1$&(*#'"(64&,!4#&73*+8& president.

Now, two years later, much of the youth apathy has set in again. Talking to people all over campus, the general opinion seems to be that there is no presidential election, so why should I care?

Others say they do not know enough about the candidates or the issues to make an educated decision. Yet others think registering to vote and going to the polls on Election Day is just too time consuming.

By choosing not to participate, students let their potentially powerful voice be ignored. Many issues important to students — such as noise ordinances, the rising cost of higher education, bringing jobs to the state so there are viable post­graduation options and environmental issues such as the decommissioning of Vermont

In light of last Thursday’s purple promotion of anti­gay bullying, I feel as though it is appropriate to remind readers that the use of the word “gay” as synonymous with stupid, unfavorable or any other undesirable adjective is completely disrespectful regardless of “how you meant it.”

Zach Despart GUEST COLUMNIST MOLLY CAMBELL

Yankee — are all decided on a local level.

People between the ages of 18 and 25 make up about half of the registered voters in the UVM district. As a result, our representatives should bring the student voice to the legislature on Election Day; your vote is your voice.

In 2008, our district had some of the lowest voter turnout in the state and by choosing not to show up, you allow the student voice to lose its potential power.

There are many people who do not want students voting because they know the strength of a motivated and engaged youth, and they fear that '(92$(+$-& On Nov. 2, don’t let the student voice disappear. Take 15 minutes out of your day and vote. If you live on Athletic, Central, or Trinity, you vote in Ward 1 at Mater Christi School "(&:*(4,$3%&;<$(2$-& If you live on Redstone, you vote in Ward 6 at Edmunds Elementary on Main Street. If that Tuesday is too busy, you can go down to City Hall and vote early.

Whatever route you take, let your voice be heard.

Molly Cambell is a junior and is President of College Democrats

Someone needs to stop Christine O’Donnell. She dropped out of her undergrad in the ‘90s and just got her B.A. last year. She’s running against a guy who graduated from Yale Law. Chris Coons is citing Roe and Griswold while her head '4&45'(('(.&*!"2(%&,)#1&.!*%$&+'<'+4-

Max Krieg After working to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, the Obama administration requested an emergency stay for the policy.

Despite being denied by the Appeals Court this inconsistency on part of the administration is making them look disorganized and immature.

Just let them serve, already.

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Red vs. blue

Sports NFL PICKS WEEK 8 ?9

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

By Rory Leland Staff Writer

This week’s slate of picks is highlighted by highly anticipated games between the Packers and the Jets, and the Saints and the Steelers. Want to be a guest picker? E­mail vcsports@uvm. edu.

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Green Bay Packers @ New York Jets Back­to­back losses to Washington and Miami leave me !"#$%&'(%)*++%,-./0*.,*%".%1(**.% Bay than I had when writing last week’s picks. While their Super Bowl contention is up in the air at this point, the Jets’ chances are looking better than ever. A revitalized LaDanian Tomlinson has cemented New York’s ground game, which, going into the bye week was ranked second ".%#$*%)*'23*4%%1-".2%56%#$*%'2*% old “run the ball, stop the run” winning formula, the Jets come into this one with a 5­1 record.

The Packers’ underachieving is starting to become a trend.

Last year they were considered contenders to make the Super 7-!)8%-.)6%#-%/."+$%#$*%6*'(%9:9% and out of the playoffs. Sitting currently at 3­3, are we seeing a repeat of mediocrity? It’s a shame that such a talented quarterback as Aaron Rodgers

isn’t getting the support around him to catapult the team into the elite level they have the potential to reach.

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Minnesota Vikings @ New England Patriots The impressive 23­20 victory over the Ravens silenced any critics — such as myself — concerned about whether the offense would be functioning as well without the deep threat of Randy Moss. Deion Branch /))*0% ".% +*';)*++)68% <",=".2% 3<% right where he left off when he left in 2005. The defense, although inconsistent, has shown signs of progress and with the young players in place — Jermaine Cunningham has looked really good — should be a top defense in a few years.

For all three of my readers — mom, dad and my editor — my hatred of Brett Favre might have slipped out a little. A lot. But even though he’s the worst, Minnesota is still one of the most talented, although disappointing, teams in the league. They have talent at every position, it just hasn’t translated to many wins. Randy Moss will be sure to show up for this one, but will it be enough? Probably not.

Tennessee Titans @ San Diego Chargers Right after I pick the Chargers to beat the Patriots they go out and lose to St. Louis. Really? I still think they matchup well with the Patriots, but if they lose I’m calling a mulligan.

Unfortunately, San Diego doesn’t matchup very favorably with Tennessee. Sporting a top />*% 0*&*.+*% '.0% #$*% ');"2$#6% Chris Johnson, the Titans could make some noise in the future as long as Vince Young plays within himself and doesn’t go back to his 2007 form.

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Pittsburgh Steelers @ New Orleans Saints Ben Roethlisberger came back in midseason form. Already looking like the best team in the league, Pittsburgh just got that much better. At this point, who

could really beat them?

The only challenges left for the Steelers are week 10 versus New England, week 13 at Baltimore, and week 15 versus the Jets. The rest is a cupcake schedule. The Steelers’ defense is just too good — I’ve got them /."+$".2%?@:A%("2$#%.-!4%%76%#$*% way, search on YouTube “Troy Polamalu Superman tackle” and then tell me he’s not the best defensive player in football.

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C'..".2% #$(*!% &-(% @DD% 6'(0+% and 3 touchdowns. Which seems more repeatable: 200 6'(0+%&(-;%E("'.%F-+#*(%-(%@GG% yards from Manning? As bad as the Colts’ run defense is, the Texan’s pass defense matches its awfulness. Look for a big day from Manning and the Colts running away with this one.

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Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts It took a 231­yard game from Arian Foster #-% 5*'#% #$*% B-)#+% #$*% /(+#% time in Houston. This time it’s on Indianapolis’ turf, under the bright lights of Monday Night Football, and Peyton Manning is looking for revenge.

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Roger Goodell and the NFL have made a grave mistake

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First home series a mixed bag for women’s hockey Catamounts tally 1-2-1 record against Boston College and Yale at Gutterson Fieldhouse

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Staff Report

THIS WEEK

On Oct. 16 and 17, the women’s hockey team kicked off their Hockey East schedule by taking on No. 8 Boston College in a back­to­back weekend series.

Although the team knew it would be a hard two games, they were looking forward to the challenge.

“They’re a very good team.

We are feeling good about ourselves,” head coach Tim Bothwell said. “We know it’s going to be tough. They’ve got speed and talent. We need !"# $%&# '# (')# !"# *+,'!,# -".,# offense.” /0,# $+-!# 1'.,# "2# !0,# weekend series ended in a disappointing 3­0 loss. The team tried to stay optimistic about Saturday’s game but they were unable to defeat !0,# 3'14,-# '%&# (0,%# !0,# $%'4# whistle blew, UVM had been

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beaten once again, 4­1. /0,# $+-!# 0'42# "2# 5+6&')-# $+-!# 7,+6"&# (,%!# 8)# -*"+,4,--9# as UVM and Boston were both unable to get the puck in the net. But midway through the $+-!# 7,+6"&9# :"-!"%# ('-# "%# power play and, with a one man advantage was able to collect a rebound and put the puck past UVM’s sophomore goalkeeper Kelci Lanthier.

Boston then took a two­goal lead late in the second period.

With less than two minutes remaining in the third period Boston sealed their win with a three­goal cushion.

On Oct. 17, Boston College took the lead once again in !0,# $+-!# 7,+6"&;# # :<!# !06-# !6.,# Vermont was able to respond with a goal of their own.

Vermont was on power play at the 16­minute mark of the $+-!# 7,+6"&# (0,%# -"70"."+,# Emily Walsh scored off of a redirect from a shot by senior Saleah Morrison. With

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the game tied up, there was inspiration amongst the team for the remainder of the period leading into the second period.

But, the Golden Eagles rallied for three goals in the second and third periods, ending the 1'.,#(6!0#'#=>?#(6%;#56+-!#),'+# goalkeeper Roxanne Douville made 35 saves and senior Celeste Doucet earned an assist.

This past weekend Vermont hosted Yale University where they earned a 4­1 victory on 5+6&')# %610!# '%&# '# ?>?# !6,# "%# @'!<+&')# '2!,+%""%;# 5+6&')# night Doucet, who scored a goal and tallied an assist, led !0,# !,'.# !"# !0,6+# $+-!# (6%# "2# !0,#),'+;##@,%6"+-#/,&&)#5"+!6%9# Saleah Morrison and Peggy Wakeham all had goals for the Catamounts who took control of the game in the third period.

“Everyone stepped up their game and to be honest no one realized until the end of the game that it was all seniors

Saturday

who scored. I think everyone contributed to those goals, so it was a whole team effort,” Doucet said. “It was great to see that all the seniors were able to contribute in this game !"#1,!#"<+#$+-!#(6%;A The Catamounts put the pressure on Yale all game with a strong offensive attack, outshooting Yale 33­18 including an 11­2 advantage in the third period.

“We knew we didn’t have a great second period so entering the third we knew we had to and get pucks in the net,” Wakeham said. “I really think that third goal relaxed us a lot.”

It was obvious that the forecheck was a focal point of Vermont’s strategy, and according to Bothwell it’s critical that the team continues it.

“We were really good on the forecheck for sustained periods, each period. And that’s really the strength of our

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Men’s soccer vs.

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Men’s hockey vs. University of Maine Gutterson Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

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team, it’s something we really focus on,” Bothwell said.

The success of the third period was a big momentum swing for the team as they $%'44)# 8+"B,# "<!# "22,%-6C,4)# 2"+#!0,#$+-!#!6.,#!06-#-,'-"%#D# scoring three or more goals for only the second time.

The team tried to carry that momentum into the second game of the weekend against Yale and while the offense was dormant, they were able to secure a 1­1 tie.

Sophmore goaltender Kelci Lanthier made 23 saves and Wakeham scored her second goal of the season in the third period for Vermont’s only goal.

With the tie Vermont moves to 1­2­3 overall as they prepare for their next series against Northeastern.

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