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Sophomore member of the equestrian team Ellie Myers sits atop Bubbles at the team’s barn Imajica, in Williston Oct. 14. The team’s next show is against Dartmouth Oct. 25.

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Smoking ban postponed Sam Heller Staff Writer The campus-wide smoking ban will be postponed indefinitely, according to a release from the initiative’s steering committee issued Oct. 15.

The update was issued by Tobacco-Free UVM Steering Committee co-chairs Jan Carney and Tom Gustafson in the form of an email sent to students.

The co-chairs announced dates for three open forums where students and faculty can voice their opinions on the ban, and stressed their desire

to work more closely with the UVM community.

“After careful consideration and deliberation, we think it is important to take additional time to receive more input from the campus, develop recommendations for a coherent and workable policy and provide further information and assistance to those who wish to stop using tobacco,” Carney and Gustafson said in the email.

In the past, however, input has been difficult to come by as TobaccoFree UVM’s open forums have been poorly attended, Committee student

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Senior Adam Lind smokes a cigarette outside Bailey/Howe Oct. 17. Input on UVM going tobacco-free has been limited due to poor attendence at forums.

Sodexo contract may end Status of University discussed by board

Alexander Collingsworth Staff Writer Sodexo’s contract with UVM expires next June, and the dining concept at the Marché could see some changes.

A comittee will look at proposals from Sodexo and other vendors for a new five-year contract to provide food for the school.

The committee, chaired

by Vice President for Finance, Richard Cate, University Controller, Claire Burlingham and Vice Provost of Student Addairs Annie Stevens, is looking at opportunities to involve local companies in UVM’s food program.

Stevens said the comittee thought the Marché would be a “neat place” to replace with a local vendor.

“We reserve the right to seek other vendors for the Marché,” she said.

“If any of these bidders want to also put in a presentation or program option they can do that also as part of the bid,” Stevens said.

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A sodexo employee prepares food at Brennan’s Oct. 2. A committee will look at proposals from food vendors for new five-year contract. mittee from the various food vendors are due on Oct. 30.

UVM sent out their request for proposals to eight companies including Sodexo. These are mostly large companies like Sodexo, Stevens said.

The committee will take student preference and feedback into consideration, and there are several students on the selection committee, including former SGA vice presi-

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dent senior Jack Birmingham.

“Usually, if there is a transition to a new food vendor the majority of the employees stay and are hired on by the new vendor,” Stevens said.

“The leadership team is the one that has to have the real turnover and change. In terms of the dining facilities, they probably will not change a lot

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Administrators, board of trustees members and student leaders gathered Oct. 17 for the first board of trustees meeting of the academic year.

The meeting began with reports given by board of trustees chair Deb McAneny and President Tom Sullivan, among others.

Graduate Senate President Lane Manning brought up concerns regarding how Incentive Based Budgeting would affect graduate students.

His concern was that Incentive Based Budgeting would not encourage departments to have graduate programs, which can be very costly, Manning said.

A presentation about UVM’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders was given by Dean Luis Garcia of the college of engineering and mathematical sciences, senior Baxter Miatke, senior Hanna Anderson and ju-

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The board broke into two different sessions: the budget, finance and investment committee, and the educational policy and institutional resources committee.

The new STEM initiative was also discussed.

Bob Vaughn, director of capital planning and management stated that the project is in the “design development phase.”

“It’s reasonable to think that there will be an increase in funding in this area,” vice president for research Richard Galbraith said.

Galbraith explained how the University can find ways to jumpstart opportunites for research.

Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Annie Stevens, presented the Title IX compliance survey.

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New building will expand studio art program Margaux Rioux Cynic Correspondent

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The Taft School is located on the corner of South Williams and Pearl Streets. UVM recently leased the buidling from the Burlington School District and it will be an expansion of the studio arts program.

City council approved the details of the lease for Elihu B. Taft School from the Burlington School District to UVM for up to 160 years Oct. 13.

In September, a Vermont judge ruled that the lease of the Taft School to the University of Vermont is not in violation of Taft’s will.

The building had been used as a public school up until the 1980s. Today, it houses two alternative education programs.

“The school is not being used to its full potential right now,” City Councilor Selene Colburn said, a Ward One progressive.

The Taft School will be an expansion of the studio arts program that is currently held in Williams Hall.

“After some renovations we hope to take possession of the building by July of 2015,” said Richard Cate, vice president of finance.

The Taft School, which is located on the corner of South Williams and Pearl Streets, was given to the Burlington School District in the will of Elihu B. Taft in 1929.

In his will, Taft stated that the building was only to be used for academic purposes or for the care of homeless men.

The Taft School has been a point of conflict in Burlington for many years.

Tension has only risen since the Burlington School District proposed a lease of the building to the University.

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Senior faces sexual assault case in court Natalie Williams Editor-in-Chief

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Beverly Colston, director of the ALANA Student Center speaks at the celebration recognizing Andrew Harris, the first African American graduate of UVM in Waterman Oct. 16. Harris graduated in 1838.

Historic grad honored Angel Yang Staff Writer The celebration for recognizing Andrew Harris, the first African-American graduate of UVM, was held Oct. 16.

“Today, we celebrate and honor the power of perseverance of one of our students during a difficult time in our nation’s history,” said Wanda Heading-Grant, vice president for human resources, diversity and multicultural affairs.

“Andrew Harris’ significant contribution was his advocacy to end slavery and his call for full citizenship and equality for African-Americans,” HeadingGrant said.

Harris, who graduated in 1838, was one of the first black college graduates in America and the first African-American to graduate from UVM “In spite of the challenges he encountered, Andrew Harris earned his degree from the University of Vermont and worked hard during his brief life to promote education for African-Americans,” President Tom Sullivan said.

Harris advocated for education for African-Americans.

He was involved in the foundation of the Union Meeting of the Colored People of Albany, Troy and Vicinity to advance the colored people in Morals, Education and the Me-

chanic Arts, Sullivan said.

“By his mid 20s, Harris became an important leader of the largest free African-American community in the North in Troy, New York,” he said.

Harris also became a respected leader in the largest free African American community in the North in Troy, New York and African-American intellectuals and abolitionist elites, Sullivan said.

“We are proud that his legacy is an important part of the UVM story,” he said.

Harris will be remembered through a memorial plaque dedicated to him and the placement of an academic chair, Heading-Grant said.

A senior pleaded not guilty last week to charges of sexual assault of another UVM senior.

Christopher Hopkins, 21, was arraigned Oct. 14 in Chittenden Superior Court in connection to an incident that occurred over the summer, according to court documents.

After the hearing, Hopkins was released on $5,000 bail, records show.

Hopkins, the woman and other friends were celebrating a birthday Aug. 9, according to police reports.

The woman drank enough alcohol to become drunk, police said. Afterward, a friend took her home.

At home, the woman began vomiting in the bathroom.

Hopkins told another friend that “he was sober and could ‘take care of’” the woman, police reported.

After the friend left, Hopkins took the woman into her bedroom and had sex with her, according to the report.

The woman woke the next morning with her clothes partially removed, police said.

She texted Hopkins to ask if anything had happened between them. He responded, “I don’t think so,” according to the report.

After speaking to her housemates, the woman decided to go to Fletcher Allen Hospital to request services as a victim of sexual assault.

The woman contacted police on Aug. 12. About a month later, on Sept. 4, police said they spoke to Hopkins.

When police asked Hopkins whether he and the woman had had sex, Hopkins said, “I mean, I guess I mean, it’s possible, but I don’t know.”

A detective reported that she felt Hopkins was not being honest. She told him it would look bad if his semen was found on the woman’s sheets or other places.

According to the police report, Hopkins said, “I was kinda drunk half asleep and we were spooning and kinda began moving around each other and I think being drunk we both got into it a little bit.”

He went on to say that he and the woman had sexual contact, police said.

When police asked Hopkins to verify the woman’s version of events — including her assertion that she did not consent to sex — Hopkins said that the woman “could have perceived it that way,” the report stated.

Hopkins will next appear in court on Nov. 17, when his trial date will be set, according to court documents.

Law bans texting ‘Stamping out’ corporate funds and driving in Vt. John Riedel Staff Writer

John Riedel Staff Writer In response to an increase in distracted driving, Vermont passed legislation banning the use of handheld, portable electronic devices while driving, according to the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance website.

As of Oct. 1, it is illegal to text, make a call or use any handheld device while driving in the state of Vermont.

Breaking this law will result in a traffic violation of a ticket between $100 and $200 for the first offense, and between $250 and $500 for a second offense within a two-year period, according to the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance website.

“I think it is a good idea.

Texting while driving is a bad habit for people,” sophomore Andrew Granese said.

Junior Nicole Killian agrees with the no texting law, but finds the no calling law “annoying.”

“Sometimes people need to multitask,” Killian said.

The law does allow for drivers to use hands-free devices and technologies while driving, such as Bluetooth services, to make calls or send messages.

“Distracted driving is a big issue for the state of Vermont in general,” Police services Dective Sergeant Mandy Wooster said.

“We have a dense population on the roads with bikers and skateboarders,” Wooster said.

“I think it [the ban] is good.

No matter how important a text is, it could wait,” junior Lorena Lopez said. “It’s distracted drivers and students walking that are an issue. By Waterman and Williams I think it is a problem.”

Every day more than 1,600 people are injured and nine are killed in car crashes involving a distracted driver in the U.S., according to the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance’s website.

Wooster said they plan to address the issue like any other police force.

“If someone is distracted while driving, an officer will address the issue how they see fit, either issuing a warning or a ticket,” she said.

“I think that the punishment for this ban is pretty valid because distracted driving is dangerous,” sophomore Erik Kernan said. “I think the high price of a ticket will serve as a deterrent.”

Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s, spoke at the Davis Center Oct. 15 to raise awareness of his campaign StampStampede that aims to “stamp out” corporate money in politics.

Cohen, senior Liz Amler and Vermont Public Interest Research Group campus organizer Kati Gallagher rallied inside the Davis Center to raise awareness for corporate funding for political campaigns.

“I’m here today because I’ve been working full time on getting money out of politics,” Cohen said.

Using Vermont Public Interest Research Group’s online voter registration tool, a voter registration booth was held to help students register in time for the upcoming election for Vermont’s next Lt. Governor.

“We are looking to get UVM students registered to vote,” junior Ryan Garvey said, a volunteer for StampStampede at the voter registration booth.

“We are trying to get UVM students to share their voice,” Garvey said.

Cohen provided free ice cream, which was passed out to students stopping by the booth.

“Six million dollars, that’s how much the top 10 corporations contribute to politicians,”

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Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s speaks to students about the need to stamp out money from elections in the Davis Center Atrium Oct. 15. he said.

One of the primary goals of the StampStampede movement is to create a 28th amendment to the United States Constitution that would state, “1. Corporations are not people and 2.

Money is not speech,” according to StampStampede’s website.

“There are policies we are working toward, the end goal is that the people have a bigger voice,” Gallagher said. “We are working to ban lobbyist bundling, where lobbyists represent multiple corporations.”

Every summer Vermont Public Interest Research Group does an outreach program with students to “knock on doors to get support for petitions,” she said.

“It sounds like a good cause,” senior David Parker said.

“No matter what the issue is that you care about, big money will play a part of it,” Gallagher said.

“I think it’s [corporate funding in politics] something we don’t hear about often,” junior Heather Skillman said.

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Students speak on ADHD and campus Jill Vaglica Staff Writer ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavior that can result in performance issues in social, educational or work settings, according to the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V. A sophomore diagnosed with ADHD, who does not wish to be named, shared her experience.

“Some of the most studious kids you know might have ADHD; they just need to devote a lot more time and focus to their work than average,” she said. “In order to do well, I need to hyperfocus on tasks, and that’s when I thrive.”

The anonymous sophomore reported that as UVM requires students to live in the dorms for four semesters, she often struggles to find a space where she can focus.

“College has been particularly difficult for me, but I’ve managed to maintain my grades, although it’s a terribly distracting environment,”she said.

With ADHD comes ADHD drugs such as adderall, which are in high demand on the black markets of college campuses, according to a CNN article from April 2014.

An increasing number of

students at UVM and nationwide have turned to prescription drugs to improve their focus and academic performance, according to a March 2014 article in the Cynic.

President Tom Sullivan has addressed that study drugs have been reported to be prevalent at UVM, and that it’s going to take “quite of bit of work” to bring the numbers down.

“By far and away, the thing we run into most here at UVM is marijuana. Just because we haven’t experienced a high number of cases involving ADHD drugs, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not out there” police services Lt. Laurence Magnant said.

“It’s similar to sexual assault. It’s often underreported,” Magnant said.

Another anonymous UVM sophomore, who has not been diagnosed with ADHD, said she often buys adderall on the “black market” when she has a lot of work to do or an upcoming exam to study for.

“It makes me emotional and I don’t love the way I feel afterwards,” she said. “But it has helped me the most to study for long periods of time.”

First-year Diana Allos feels the stigma surrounding ADHD only makes it harder for those experiencing it.

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lem for some. A person isn’t any less of a person for having ADHD, they just perform a different way,” Allos said.

A lot of stigma surrounds ADHD which only makes it harder for and invalidates the experience of ADHD sufferers, she said.

Students at UVM diagnosed with ADHD can seek support through the ACCESS center.

The center provides services for students who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, have learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders, according to the UVM website.

“Students with ADHD are eligible to receive peer note taking, extra time on tests, and if they want to take test in quiet space, we offer exam proctoring center,” said sophomore Ally McAuslan, a phone-representative for ACCESS.

Study will evaluate wages Taylor Delehanty Staff Writer UVM staff wages are being re-evaluated by President Tom Sullivan.

Sullivan sent out a memo Oct. 8, which outlined the new staff pay equity study in order to continue “our efforts to support an employment environment that is in line with the targeted goals and values at UVM,” he said in the memo.

This study will focus on gender and minority status, according to the memo.

“The purpose of the study will be to determine if pay inequities based on gender or minority status exist among staff,” Sullivan said in the memo.

The idea is to make sure there are no biases within these groups in regard to pay equity within the UVM staff, according to the memo.

“UVM is committed to compensating employees competitively and equitably, always with attention to student

affordability and within the scope of available resources,” Sullivan said in the memo.

“Subject to approval of the FY 2014 budget by the board of trustees, general fund wage/ salary base budgets will be incremented by 2.9 percent to fund increases of that amount.

There will be no additional increment to fund market adjustments, equity adjustments or extraordinary merit,” according to the general guidelines of staff wages for 2014.

Murray Clayton of the University of Wisconsin has been chosen as the statistician to conduct the study. Clayton was also responsible for conducting the faculty salary study last spring.

“His familiarity with our University will support an analysis that is efficient and accurate,” Sullivan said in the memo.

“They will be sharing in the very near future more information about the scope of the project and how you can access additional information,” he

“UVM is committed to compensating employees competitively and equitably, always with attention to student affordability ...”

Tom Sullivan President said in the memo.

Along with Clayton, Wanda Heading-Grant, vice president for human resources, diversity and multicultural affairs, and John Ryan, director of the office of institutional research, will oversee the study. Other UVM colleagues will assist in the research.

“I am committed to supporting initiatives that assess our progress and foster continuous improvement in issues of equity and diversity at the University of Vermont,” Sullivan said at the end of his memo.

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CRIME LOG Oct. 10 2 p.m.

A UVM employee at the Health Science Research Facility was issued a temporary restraining order. Police services assisted Burlington Police Department in locating the employee in order to deliver the court paperwork to the individual at the facility, but the individual was not found.

3:11 p.m.

After witnessing a student climbing into Coolidge Hall through a ground level window, a UVM staff member contacted police services to report the suspicious event.

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Members of United Academics and Student Climate Culture Club protest for fair faculty contracts and the divestment from fossil fuels while the board of trustees meeting took place on the fourth floor of the Davis Center Oct. 17. This was the first BOT meeting of this academic year.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...continued from page 1 how UVM handles sexual assault and the options for students affected by sexual assault.

About 3,000 UVM employees are “responsible employees,” meaning they’re required to report complaints, including those of sexual misconduct, Stevens said.

Complainants of sexual misconduct may choose to pursue

SODEXO Sodexo contract up for renewal in June ...continued from page 1 in the beginning, especially in that first year when everyone is trying to get used to each other and get used to the processes,” she said.

Stevens said she has no idea whether Sodexo will get their contract renewed.

“It is truly a process that is very objective. We are putting out what the University’s expectations are for a vendor for food on campus. The best response that we get back will be the vendor we choose,” she said. “[We] are proud of all that we’ve accomplished during our time on campus as well as our commitment to the community through initiatives like Vermont First and we would welcome the opportunity to continue that relationship in the future,” Gregory Yost, a senior manager of Media Relations for Sodexo said in a statement issued to the Cynic.

No Sodexo employees were able to comment on the record, Yost said.

Protestors interrupt the first meeting of the year

a police investigation, a noncriminal University investigation, both or neither, she said.

In the middle of the day, the board broke into two different sessions: the budget, finance and investment committee, and the educational policy and institutional resources committee.

While the committee was in these sessions, members of United Academics and student supporters from the Student Climate Culture club assembled

on the fourth floor of the Davis Center.

The group marched back and forth between the budgdget, finance and investment committee and the educational policy and institutional resources committee.

The protestors chanted things such as, “Stop Corporate U” and “we shall not give up the fight, we have only started.”

They asked, in song, “which side are you on board, which

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The groups were protesting in support of “fair contracts” for faculty.

The board meeting continued on the morning of Oct. 18, with a chance for public comment.

Among those that spoke were representatives from Student Climate Culture club, United Academics and Faculty Senate.

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...continued from page 1 representative, senior Allison Giroux said.

Giroux and fellow student representative, senior Morgan Mathews, added that communication is also complicated by friction between Tobacco-Free UVM and the UVM’s tobacco smoking population, which often take a dim view of the initiative.

“We’re not smokers, and sometimes it can hard to get smokers’ opinions because sometimes they feel like we’re very against them,” Giroux said.

“There are some people who are level and definitely understand both sides and have still decided that they’re not in support of us, but there are others who are more… strongly worded,” Mathews said.

When asked about enforcement of the policy, Giroux said that the ban would take the form of a “social change” and stressed that students violating the ban “won’t get in trouble, and won’t be fined.”

However, she said that repeat offenders would be subject to existing UVM disciplinary procedures, many of which do result in fines.

Police arrived and identified the student climbing through the window, as well as the room’s resident. The two students knew each other and were friends, but the resident had not been there at the moment to let the friend inside through the door.

Oct. 11 1:29 p.m.

Graffiti on the wall of University Heights South 2 depicting male anatomy made with a magic marker was reported to police services by hall staff.

“There seems to be a fascination with male anatomy on this campus, especially in the last few years,” Lt. Laurence Magnant said.

Oct. 12 8:31 a.m.

Students in Millis Hall reported their friend, a visitor, missing after the individual failed to return from the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Police services eventually found the individual in another student’s dorm room. Alcohol was a contributing factor, as well as the structure of the hallways in Millis Hall.

Stay tuned with the Cynic for updates on the developing story.

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Students smoke cigarettes outside Bailey/Howe Oct. 17.

Implemation of a campus-wide smoking ban has been postponed.

Neither Giroux nor Mathews could say who would be responsible for enforcing the ban.

“That’s still something we’re developing,” Mathews said. “Thats an area where some feedback will be taken into consideration.”

Feedback on the ban can be sumitted via email to tobaccofree@uvm.edu, or in writing to Lisa Young at 300 Waterman Building.

Open discussion forums for

students, staff and faculty will be held Oct. 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in Given E131, Carpenter Auditorium, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m., Davis Center, Livak Ballroom Nov. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m., Davis Center, Livak Ballroom.

Stay tuned with the Cynic for an upcoming in-depth look at the status of the TobaccoFree UVM initiative, and the implications for the student body.

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Two bicycle thefts occurred at the McAuley Hall bicycle rack. The first bicycle taken had not been locked, the second bicycle taken had the cable lock cut and left at the scene of the crime.

There are no suspects at this time. The incident remains open.

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College’s plan for #Undeclared students Emilee Conroe Staff Writer Whether it was easy, confusing or entirely up to mom and dad, choosing a major can be stressful for some students.

But have no fear, because #Undeclared Week is here.

Starting Oct. 27, the College of Arts and Sciences will host a series of events for students who may not have figured it all out yet, said Eugene Korsunskiy, coordinator of design initiatives for the college.

“It’s not about what to choose, it’s how to choose,” Korsunskiy said. “We wanted to offer more support to students making these decisions.”

This idea was born when Korsunskiy partnered with other members of the college to brainstorm ways to “better support students in their journey of self-discovery,” he said.

“While it doesn’t necessarily determine the rest of your life, it is an important step on that journey,” Korsunskiy said. “We wanted to design an experience that gives students some useful tools and guidance to inform this decision.

Students like sophomore Lindsay LeBlanc said the event is a “great thing.”

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Students Amelia Wilcox (left), Eugene Korsunskiy (center) and Dana Christiansen pose for a photo in their office Oct. 20. Korsunskiy came up with #Undeclared Week to encourage students to explore their academic options. The week will incorporate events, classes and advising.

“It could be really helpful for people who don’t know what they want to do,” LeBlanc said.

Korsunskiy wanted to stress that this week is not only for undeclared students, it’s for any and all students.

“It’s for anyone who’d like to explore their academic interests and get a bit

of guidance for navigating them,” he said.

The week-long event will be kicked-off by the “How to Choose a Major” workshops at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Korsunskiy said.

The event will include a panel at 5:30 p.m., where seniors will share their “interesting” stories of how they

chose their major.

Both events will take place in the Davis Center’s Rosa Parks Room, Korsunskiy said.

There will be free cupcakes and pizza at the panel.

Other events that will take place throughout the week are extended adviser hours, adviser-assisted schedule planning and an

opportunity to sit in on various 100-level classes all across campus.

“We encourage students to take advantage,” Korsunskiy said. “Pause, take a break, breathe, have a cupcake and let’s figure this out together.”

Follow the event on Twitter at @UVMcas.

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Jackie Morris Staff Writer One-in-four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and one-in-seven men will experience abuse in his, according to Safe Horizon, a national victim-assistance organization.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, bringing attention to the issue.

Sophomore Cotey Wojtkowski saw the effects of domestic violence while traveling in the Highlands of Figi for a mission trip four years ago.

“They had just passed a law against domestic violence,” Wojtkowski said.

“Families had stickers on the doors of their homes saying ‘We Don’t Beat Our Wives.’

It was crazy how prevalent violence had been in their culture.”

This month UVM is hosting various ways for students to get involved, whether they are a survivor or a supporter of survivors.

“As much as I do support activism, I prefer it to be [practiced] by those who are educated on the subject, not just arbitrary support,” sophomore Olivia Benjamin said. “People need to know the signs of abuse to get out of violent situations safely.”

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A campus sign on Pearl Street is pictured above. The Women’s Center is raising awareness of domestic violence throughout October.

The Women’s Center, among other local organizations like Women Helping Battered Women and HOPE Works, are the forces behind the awareness month’s presence in Burlington.

The Women’s Center deals with students and faculty of all genders and races who have experienced sexual violence, relationship violence or stalking, said Sarah Warrington, director of the Women’s Center.

There have been about 40 new clients to the center this semester, Warrington said.

“Sometimes, that’s the

number that we see in a year,” she said. “I think because there’s been so much in the media surrounding students who’ve been victimized and are coming forward, that students feel more comfortable [stepping forward].”

The center is also trying to start “Purple Wednesdays,” where every Wednesday in October, anyone who supports an end to domestic violence can wear purple.

Other events include a Domestic Violence Awareness Project Halloween Table Oct. 29, and a Candlight Vigil and Speakout Oct. 30.

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Activist inspires using dumpsters Charlotte Fisher Life Editor The Food Waste Fiasco presentation came to the University Green Oct. 14, providing students a firsthand look at the food that goes to waste in Burlington every day.

“It highlights what a problem it is — all the food that is wasted in our country,” sophomore Alyssa Johnson said.

The presentation showcased foods that had been found in dumpsters in Burlington — bananas, apples, Hostess Cakes, potatoes — all of which were salvaged by adventurer and environmental activist, Rob Greenfield.

Greenfield is currently cycling across America living off the food he finds in dumpsters, according to his website.

“I decided about three and a half years ago that I wanted to live a life that was good for the environment,” he said.

That included looking at where his food was coming from.

“I started to look into grocery store dumpsters and was blown away time and time again at how I was finding perfectly good food,”

“People are passionate, but I’d like to see more people taking action on their beliefs.”

Rob Greenfield Environmental Activist

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Students gather at Rob Greenfield’s Food Waste Fiasco presentation on the Waterman Green Oct. 14.

Greenfield, an evironmental activist, found all the food presented in the display in local dumpsters.

Greenfield said.

The shock came for Greenfield when he found “perfectly good” paper towel rolls, toilet paper and an unopened pack of diapers while scavenging in Burlington.

“To me, that’s pretty unreasonable to throw that stuff away,” he said.

Greenfield’s visit was organized by sophomore Jennifer Lowell, who has been following the activist’s blog for “several months,” she said.

“He inspires me so much,” Lowell said.

She said she feels this presentation is really important for students.

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Putting your health first Allison Carey I recalled that safety video that plays on airplanes before takeoff.

The video people should, but don’t, pay attention to.

One of the only things that stuck with me from that video is the part about the oxygen masks.

The plane gets bumpy, the cabin loses pressure and the oxygen masks drop.

There is a small child next to you and an elderly person behind you but the video emphasizes that you should put your own mask on first.

You come first.

Your physical health should come first too.

Don’t forfeit your health for someone else’s wants or needs. Make your health the priority.

Plan any kind of physical activity into your day as if it were an important meeting

or appointment so that you can stick to it.

Obviously things come up, but making a conscious effort to stay true to what your body needs is important.

Whether it’s about loving yourself so that you can be in a loving relationship or so you can be confident in the workplace, your health should come first.

So make it a priority!

Allison Carey is a senior English major. She has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2014.

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“When a single person sees the vast waste that industries produce, they can put pressure on their local grocery stores and on corporate industries to donate the food,” Lowell said.

“Donate, not dump,” she said.

Greenfield agreed with Lowell and said he too hopes

students will get involved with the movement.

“I would like to see UVM students do more, and talk less,” he said.

“People are passionate, but I’d like to see more people taking action on their beliefs,” Greenfield said.

For students who want to get involved, they can talk to their local grocery stores and encourage them to start donating food to non-profits rather than throwing it in a dumpster, he said.

“And, hey, if they want to go out dumpster diving, I would actually recommend it to any student here,” Greenfield said.

“You can save a ton of money and often eat a lot healthier than the stuff on campus,” he said.

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The student’s right to choose Ryan Albertson’s Top Advice

Katie Hickey Assistant Life Editor For college women, sexual health extends beyond getting a free condom at Living Well. It also involves knowing what health resources and options are available.

“A lot of women don’t even know about their own reproductive system, and [places like] University Health Care Center can be our biggest ally,” sophomore Brianne Knox said.

The University Health Center, Planned Parenthood and Care Net each offer sexual health services for students and community members.

Three quarters of college students report that preventing unplanned pregnancy is very important to them, but access can be a problem, according to a 2012 American Association of Community Colleges report.

“There is power that comes with knowledge [about unplanned pregnancy options],” said Ryan Alberston, a registered nurse at the University Health Center for Women’s Health.

Although 50 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, pregnancies that occur between the ages of 18 to 22 may be “emotionally traumatic” because of instability and finances, Alberston said. “[University Health Center] is super supportive, meeting that patient where she is at and educating about the available options,” she said.

Practitioners engage in “non-judgmental discussions” about every option available, including adop-

1. Recognize it’s hard no matter the decision.

2. It’s okay to grieve loss.

Whatever option you take, you have permission to be sad.

3. Look at resources for support. Professional counseling or health centers. If close, encourage family members to join the conversation; they can be your biggest ally.

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Ryan Albertson, a nurse practitioner at the University Health Center for Women’s Health, discusses women’s health options Oct. 3. Students have many options regarding their sexual health needs. tion, continued pregnancy and abortion, according to the University Health Center website.

The Center discusses other critical concerns such as what services are provided in the patient’s home state, private practice, Planned Parenthood referrals and emotional support, Albertson said.

Other places such as the government-subsidized Planned Parenthood and privately funded, faithbased center Care Net also provide services, according to their sites.

Ani Friel, a former UVM student who now works for Planned Parenthood, said that anyone who is “feeling lost” or “alone” should not be afraid to look for support.

“There’s nothing embar-

rassing about utilizing a service like [Planned Parenthood]. It’s smart, it’s preventative and it means you are on top of your sexual health,” Friel said.

Although Planned Parenthood provides access to abortions, it only accounts for 3 percent of its total services, according to their site.

Other resources include birth control options, counseling, and pre-natal and primary care.

UVM students in the Voices for Planned Parenthood club also try to spread preventative pregnancy awareness.

“It’s important to know that not every center can provide all unplanned pregnancy services, and that information before a crisis occurs is key,” said senior

Jess Fuller, a former club member.

Pregnancy crisis centers such as Care Net are “conservative institutions” that do not offer abortions or primary care, she said.

Claims about the center “not caring about women” can’t be further from the truth, said Deb Couture, a spokesperson for Care Net. Although Care Net does not offer birth control prescriptions, abortions or primary care, they do offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds by an onsite registered nurse, she said.

“Doctors have a limited time to see patients,” Couture said.

Care Net provides time for counseling and support enabling women to “sort out” their thoughts, she

4. Educate yourself. Look at all your options, even if your gut tells you one thing at first.

What are the financial costs?

What will each decision look like? said.

But their patients are their primary focus, Couture said.

“Our most important concern is about the woman; her decision is her own and we can listen and be nonjudgmental,” she said.

Receiving support and being heard are important for women who find themselves in this situation, Alberston said.

She does not usually refer her patients to Care Net because of their focused perspective, she said.

However students still look for more information and education.

“It’s important that [students] are kept in these conversations,” Knox said.

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University Health Center •Pregnancy tests •Pregnancy counseling •Birth control options •Emergency contraceptives •Medical and counseling referrals •STI screenings •HPV screening, immunization •Pap smear •Women’s health concerns •Primary Care www.uvm.edu/~chwb/health/?Page=women. html&SM=primarycare.html

Planned Parenthood •Pregnancy tests •Pregnancy options •Birth control options •Emergency contraception •HIV testing •STD testing, treatment, vaccines •Abortion medical and surgical •Pre-natal care •Pap test, HPV tests •Pelvic exams •Menstruation concerns •Women’s health concerns www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center

Care Net •Pregnancy tests •Ultrasounds •Referrals •“Abortion recovery”/Post abortion support •Sex/relationship support •Parenting education *(all services are free) www.carenetburlington.org/help-through-pregnancy.html

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How to stay healthy and happy while at college

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it may be easier to sit in bed with junk food rather than heading outside for exercise.

Here are a few tips that will keep you happy and healthy throughout the colder months.

By Keely Agan

Eat Breakfast.

You’ve heard it before, but this is really an important step in keeping you healthy. Lean protein such as eggs in the morning will help you stay full until lunchtime, according to WebMD.

Walk away the winter blues.

Watch your caffeine intake.

It’s tough to get out of bed to make the trek to class. But if you can make time, walking really pays off.

The lack of sun in colder months can take a toll on your mood.

But the more you get out there and walk the more electrolytes you’ll build up and the better you’ll feel.

“Instead of taking the bus, walk as much as you can,” sophomore Michaela Perry said.

Keep your caffeine intake in check. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, according to WebMD. While it may not threaten your health in the way that addictive drugs do, it can still cause withdrawl symptoms if you abruptly stop. These symptoms include headache, anxiety and fatigue.

Don’t forget to exercise.

It’s important to fit exercise into your weekly routine.

In addition to keeping you in shape, exercise releases endorphins, which are a “feel good chemical” according to WebMD. The gym can be a scary place, but there are so many more options. For example, it’s easy to work out in your dorm room with a yoga mat and a fun workout program on YouTube.

It’s also helpful to find a workout buddy. Having someone who is at your level keeps you confident when you’re running on the track or doing sit-ups in the corner.

“Exercise is big for me. I enjoy exercising so I don’t feel bad indulging sometimes,” sophomore Mary Rowley said.

Moderation is key.

It has been proven that when you try to stifle cravings by loading up on “non-sinful” food, you might eventually succumb to the craving and eat some of the food you crave on top of the healthy food you have just consumed.

So when you’re in the dining hall, eat that brownie you’re drooling over so that when you go home you don’t down twice as much food still obsessing over that one sweet you let get away.

“I make a conscious effort to pick more whole foods. Everything in moderation; you can indulge a bit and still pick whole foods,” sophomore Kasey Johnson said.

Don’t eat out all of the time.

In Burlington there are so many wonderful places to eat that it’s hard not to want to eat out every weekend — and weeknight.

When you eat out, you are not in control of the ingredients used and how processed the food is. Sometimes, these foods are more indulgent than necessary.

You are going to be spending extra money as well.

It can be more beneficial to go out on special occasions such as a friend’s birthday or a completed exam.

Balance a social life and sleep.

After a stressful week some students may look forward to having that weekend time off.

No matter how you spend your weekend time make sure you’re balancing rest with going out. While we may often need that time out with our friends to blow off steam, we also need to make sure that we’re getting enough rest.

So plan a weekend to take off and catch up on some much needed zzz’s.

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Taylor Smith (left) and Laura Heaberlin perform as Cricket Blue at Jenke Arts Oct. 16. The folk duo has been performing in Burlington for more than a year and has recently released their four-track debut EP “Cricket Blue” Oct. 17. Smith and Heaberlin will be performing some shows around Vermont in upcoming weeks to promote their EP.

Local folk duo premiere their debut EP Sam Heller Staff Writer Jenke Arts, a tiny yoga studio/art gallery/performance space on Pearl Street, was packed with barefoot concertgoers Oct. 16.

The crowd came out to see Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith, aka Cricket Blue, a local folk duo who premiered their self-titled debut EP, released Oct. 17.

“Laura is like: a leather boot, the Czech Republic, Halloween night, the color gray.

Taylor is like: a woolen cap, Ireland, Christmas morning, dark blue,” according to their website.

“So their energies average

out to: a woven belt, the Netherlands, a late November afternoon, and glaucous,” according to the site.

Both Heaberlin and Smith sing and play guitar, and their songs tend to feature vocal harmonies and fingerpicking, or playing the guitar without the use of a pick.

“We’ve been playing in Burlington for over a year now and we’ve shared our music with a lot of people,” Smith said. “Tonight kind of feels like — like some validation that people like it, you know?”

During the set, the two joked with the audience.

“We’re gonna play a cover.

It’s really obscure,” Heaberlin said as she and Smith launched

into a rendition of “Happy Birthday” for a member of the audience.

During the set, the audience spilled out of their seats and onto the floor.

A group of bearded, barefoot men stood leaning against the walls.

“This is more people here than we expected, as you can tell by the number of chairs,” Heaberlin said.

Smith agreed.

“It was a larger turnout than we’d expected or hoped,” he said. “It feels really good.”

After playing through some of their other material, Smith and Heaberlin played all four tracks from the “Cricket Blue” EP.

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They received a standing ovation at the end. The crowd whooped and cheered and a number of people called for an encore.

One man cheered so hard that he collapsed and had to be helped up by people standing near him. He was unharmed, and resumed applauding after composing himself.

After the set, Heaberlin and Smith stayed and visited with their friends, old high school teachers and family members who came out to see them play.

“I feel really supported by all of these people,” Smith said.

Cricket Blue’s self titled EP is available for free download on the site’s bandcamp page at cricketblue.bandcamp.com

Galactic rapper drops fresh music Sandi Omanovic Cynic Correspondent Local music scene fans should prepare themselves because Burlington’s “Big Bird,” popularly known as hip-hop artist Galactic Brown, is set to drop new tracks.

“Man, if I was to battle against anyone from Sesame Street, I’d battle against Big Bird, because he runs the show.

If I were to take him down, wouldn’t that mean I would be the big bird?” said the rapper, also known as senior Mallory Duncan.

Duncan will be releasing his latest music video for his song “Doin’ It” Oct. 24.

“The video is partially meant to be a metaphor for the three different major influences and alter egos in my life at the time,” he said.

These alter egos include the “maskless” Galactic Brown

representing rap music, the “masked” Galactic Brown representing the “producer component” of his personality and finally Duncan himself.

“He has a mask because to the outsider who just knows Galactic Brown, the real Mallory Duncan might come as a sort of surprise,” he said.

Originally from Oakland, California, Duncan moved to Burlington as a first-year at UVM where his rapping career took off.

But Duncan played his first show while interning for Zooney World Wide Entertainment, a concert promotions company in “the middle of nowhere” Michigan.

Here he met Mr. Marcus, another rapper, who threw Duncan on stage without any preparation.

“There was no time to be nervous, I just started freestyling and before I knew it people were dancing,” he said.

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Senior Mallory Duncan, more commonly known as Galactic Brown, stands downtown Oct. 18. Born in California, Duncan has been rapping since he was a first-year. His latest music video will air Oct. 25.

It was through rap music, Duncan said, that he evolved to create beats and drawing.

“It opened my eyes to more of what’s out there,” he said.

“It allowed me to find myself and reveal myself to others through music.”

The student musician said he believes this is how he can

show his parents who he is, through the art of story telling through his rhymes.

“My dad hated rap, thought it was all swearing and thugs but he learned more about me through my rapping and in turn I learned more about myself,” Duncan said.

He has collaborated with

fellow student musicians Argonaut + Wasp.

Duncan said the lyrics he writes down on paper are his thoughts and what he’s feeling in that moment.

“Sometimes the story takes itself somewhere and you’re just along for the ride,” he said.

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Film springs to life on Flynn stage Sam Heller Staff Writer Academy award-nominated documentary filmmaker Sam Green has struck out in an experimental new direction with his latest film, “The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller.”

During screenings of the film, Green will be onstage narrating the movie while critically-acclaimed rock band Yo La Tengo performs the score live.

Green described the performance as a “live documentary.”

The film, which details the life and work of eccentric theorist, futurist and inventor Buckminster Fuller, will be playing at the Flynn Theater Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

The Cynic sat down with Green to discuss his work, the fleeting nature of time and old, dirty bastards in this exclusive interview.

Vermont Cynic (VC): How did you start incorporating live performance into your documentaries?

Sam Green (SG): I was working on “Utopia,” and I was sort of stuck with it. I couldn’t make the movie make sense until I did a little presentation about the film where I talked and showed clips.

It was funny because it basically worked for that film. I got interested in the format through that.

As a filmmaker you either have to accept that people are watching your stuff on their laptop while checking Facebook, or do something that can’t be watched like that. I have nothing against the Internet.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ED DITTENHOEFER

Sam Green narrates his film “The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller” while indie rock band Yo La Tengo performs the movie’s score during a screening. The film, described by Green as a “live documentary,” follows the life and works of 20th century theorist Buckminster Fuller.

I have nothing against watching movies online, but the thing that kind of gets me a little bit is I think there’s this kind of sense today that you can watch “Avatar” on your laptop or you can watch “Avatar” in 3-D IMAX and it’s the same thing.

I just feel like the context of how you watch something is so important. Context is a huge shaper of your experience.

VC: When did you decide to start working with Yo La Tengo?

SG: I saw them do a program where they showed a lot of [French surrealist documen-

tarian Jean Painlevé’s] movies and played a soundtrack to it.

I saw that and was absolutely knocked out because it was such a fantastically mesmerizing soundtrack. It was so good! It really knocked me out.

VC: Was Yo La Tengo your first choice? I recall reading an interview where you mentioned a Sam Green/Old Dirty Bastard collaboration.

SG: Old Dirty Bastard!

[Laughs] When I was working on “Utopia,” I put together this rough cut and nobody got it.

I mean it made total sense to me, all these stories about utopia, but nobody got it so I

Fest focuses on social issues Caroline Shea Cynic Correspondent The Vermont International Film Festival, running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, will offer an array of socially charged films.

“It’s an opportunity to see films you wouldn’t normally see with audiences who are equally engaged,” said Seth Jarvis, executive assistant and outreach coordinator for the festival.

The festival’s history is rooted in social activism.

It began as part of a campaign for nuclear disarmament in 1985, making it “the world’s oldest environmental and human rights film festival,” according to their website.

Social justice is still an important part of the festival, and many of the films will discuss issues such as reproductive rights, apartheid and the ethical implications of U.S. counter-terrorism policy, Jarvis said.

However, the festival has expanded in recent years and is as much about the appreciation of film as an art

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

A still from the 2014 documentary “Life Itself” is pictured above. It is one of the many films airing at the festival from Oct. 24 to Nov 2. as it is about its capacity for social change, he said.

Offerings range from “Informants,” an Al-Jazeera documentary which investigates the FBI’s use of undercover agents to infiltrate terrorist groups, to the zombie comedy “Life After Beth.”

The festival provides the chance for attendees to participate in panel discussions with an array of local and international directors, producers and artists.

For those curious about the festival, Seth Jarvis recommended checking out their website, VTIFF.org, for more information.

Now in its 29th year, the fesitval looks to be bigger and better than ever.

“It’s a gathering place for film lovers and filmmakers,” Jarvis said.

decided that I needed some narration.

I hate narrated movies, you know where you have a boring narrator, so how am I going to do this? Who could I get to narrate that would really kind of like, be something.

At that point I was listening to a lot of Old Dirty Bastard and I thought: ‘O.D.B! That would be great!’ but shortly thereafter he died.

VC: What do you want people to say about your work after you die?

SG: That’s a damn good question.

I recently was thinking a lot

about my work and what I’m doing and what kind of work am I going to do in the time I have left, and I came up with this sort of exercise which is to assume and to hope, or to just meditate on the idea that on the day you die, all your stuff will be burned and nobody will remember you.

VC: Oh my god.

SG: That’s actually like, a hugely liberating idea. I know it sounds weird, but it’s a great reminder that the important thing is now: enjoying what you’re doing and making work that’s meaningful.

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The electronic music pioneer, Steven Ellison, known to most as Flying Lotus, came to Burlington Oct. 18 and brought with him an incredible visual experience to go along with live performances from his new album, “YOU’RE DEAD!” Musical partner and general co-conspirator Thundercat opened the show with cuts from his albums “Apocalypse” and “The Golden Age of Apocalypse.”

Armed with a huge acoustic bass and an immensely skilled drummer, and wearing a full wolf pelt on his head, Thundercat performed a set that was the perfect way to get ready for the main show.

Using a dynamic, dualscreen visual set-up, Flying Lotus began his show by asking the crowd “How’s everybody doing? Feeling good? Kind of ironic, because…you’re dead.”

Immediately the opening track from his new album, “Theme,” began and from then on, the set never

stopped to breathe until the end of the show.

Ellison remained behind a thin, white screen during the show with another behind him as well, both featuring unique art from prolific Japanese artist Shintaro Kago, who designed the art for “YOU’RE DEAD!” The set was a perfect blend of old and new, featuring well-known tracks such as “Zodiac Shit” and “Computer Face,” as well as new favorites, such as “Turtles” and “Dead Man’s Tetris.”

The show ended spectacularly: Flying Lotus came out from behind his visuals to tell the crowd at midnight that it was Thundercat’s birthday and, along with the audience, sang happy birthday to him while he drank an entire bottle of wine.

They then immediately bounded into the centerpiece of “YOU’RE DEAD!,” the track “Never Catch Me,” and sent the night off perfectly.

Flying Lotus and Thundercat are the epitome of playful yet serious musicianship, and they brought that spirit to Burlington.

They killed it, one could say.

Tim Butler is a junior film and television studies major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2013.

Renovated house will be home for alumni Emily Bergen This year’s graduates will have a new building to call home when they visit UVM as alumni.

The old Delta Psi fraternity house at 61 Summit St. will be renovated and reopened in the fall of 2015 as a new Alumni House.

The Alumni House construction kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony during Reunion & Homecoming Weekend.

The ceremony included tours of the future Alumni House, speakers from the UVM community and a special opportunity for visitors to sign one of the granite steps that will be used as part the entrance to the Alumni House.

Junior Alice Plante, who spoke at the groundbreaking, said the Alumni House will be “my piece of UVM that I can consider my stomping ground after graduation.”

The building will serve as a headquarters for the Alumni Association, and will be open to the public.

An additional pavilion on the grounds will be available for community events and private functions.

“This is a community facility, not just UVM,” President Tom Sullivan told the Saturday morn-

ing gathering.

The building was constructed in 1892 by Burlington businessman Edward Wells.

Delta Psi purchased the building in 1924 and used it as a fraternity until 2003.

In 1979 the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was sold to UVM in 2007.

The house is “symbolic of the alumni connection to the university: past, present, and future,” Rich Bundy, President and CEO of the UVM Foundation said.

The Alumni House will serve as a “portal of an enriched alumni experience on campus” Bundy said.

SGA President Aya AL-Namee attended the ceremony.

As a soon-to-be graduate, she is excited about the Alumni House.

“I get to see it happen, and when I come back I’ll have even more of a connection,” she said.

The renovation of the Alumni House will cost $11.2 million and will be funded entirely by private donations.

A fundraising campaign is ongoing.

“This beautiful part of the UVM campus will stand for the best years of our lives, for the rest of our lives,” Plante said.

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Foliage, flannels and four things to love about the fall

By Hannah Hutchinson

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Apples

2

Foliage

3

Halloween

4

Pumpkins

Get excited UVMers, apples are now in-season.

Now is the perfect time to get together with some friends and head to Shelburne Orchards for a fun and delicious day of apple picking.

Relax after a difficult day of exams with a glass of warm apple cider, indulge with Vermont’s famous apple cider donuts or play a game of “bobbing for apples.”

Apples are easy enough to acquire. Simply stock up at a dining hall while they’re nice and ripe.

“I’m looking forward to my mom’s homemade apple crisps” junior Ashley Dubois said.

Fall announces its arrival with beautiful displays of colorful leaves and brisk air.

The deep reds, oranges and yellows of the fall foliage are flattering for virtually any complexion and make for the perfect Instagram post.

The chilly temperature marks the start of everyone’s favorite thing — sweater weather. Students get to bust out their favorite Patagonias and represent basic New England fashion.

“Everyone just seems happier in the fall. The cooler weather, the gorgeous trees, comfortable clothing and delicious baked goods make it my favorite season,” junior Rebekah Bowers said.

Halloween is approaching with high expectations from students this year. Mischief Night falls on “Thirsty Thursday” and Halloween on the Friday.

“A lot more excitement and creativity can happen when you don’t have to worry about class in the morning,” first-year Christian Zwirner said.

Of course, don’t forget to keep in mind what Halloween is all about — looking awesome and eating candy.

Be excited for haunted house parties, and don’t forget to get started on a creative, elaborate or provocative costume.

Get ready for a season of freshly made pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds as study snacks and the famous pumpkin spice latté.

Grab one of these iconic beverages at the dining halls or the Marketplace on your way to Burlington’s only pumpkin patch, Fat Mitchell’s Pumpkin Patch, where you can handpick your favorite pumpkin.

Relive your childhood, and don’t be afraid to get messy while carving your pumpkin.

“I hate pumpkin spice, but I’m really excited to carve my pumpkin,” first-year Madeline Greene said.

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STAFF EDITORIAL The most recent board of trustees meeting was held from Oct. 17 to 18 on the fourth floor of the Davis Center.

It was poorly attended by students.

The Cynic feels that more students should go to board of trustees meetings.

Many important topics were discussed at the meeting that directly apply to students.

These things include upcoming construction projects, career planning, internship opportunities, university budgets and SummerU, just to name a few.

Additionally, Annie Stevens, vice provost for student affairs, presented her Title IX Compliance Update. She discussed how the University addresses sexual assault and the options for affected students.

We feel these topics are all very important to students.

The Student Climate Culture club made an appearance on Friday, though they spent their time protesting in the hallways, rather than sitting in on the sessions.

The public forum on Saturday had no more than a dozen students in attendance.

This is an opportunity for students to learn about campus changes and to voice their concerns. This outlet is not fully utilized.

We want to see more students getting involved in campus issues.

Additionally, students have the chance to meet and chat with the administrators, who they don’t often have regular access to.

Imagine putting a face to the elusive Gary Derr.

The Cynic hopes to see more student attendees at future board of trustees meetings.

So mark your calendars, the next meeting is from Feb. 5 to 7, 2015.

University needs diversity Kevin Santamaria I am not the first student to ask the Economics Department at my University to change the curriculum to incorporate more philosophical perspectives.

In November 2011, nearly 70 students at Harvard walked out of Professor N. Gregory Mankiw’s Economics 10 class, upset by what they viewed as inherent bias in the introductory course, according to The Harvard Crimson.

Harvard students told The Crimson that the course was “a symbol of the larger economic ideology that created the 2008 [financial] collapse.”

Furthermore, economic students from around the world published an open letter in May calling for more diversity in the

way that universities teach economics.

The letter stated that the curriculum currently “limits our ability to contend with the multidimensional challenges of the 21st century ­— from financial stability, to food security and climate change.”

The International Student Initiative for Pluralism in Economics received international recognition by various organizations and was supported by 65 associations of economics students in 30 countries.

These examples illustrate how disconnected students feel from the economic discipline.

I am not criticizing the economics professors at UVM specifically; rather, I am advocating for a curriculum that clearly offers multiple economic perspectives.

The curriculum of any subject shapes the minds of the students.

In subjects like philosophy, sociology, political science and psychology, students are openly

introduced to opposing perspectives that challenge and contradict each other.

This is not the case with economics.

Ironically, a branch of study that promotes free markets and competition has monopolized the educational system to exclude alternative perspectives from the curriculum.

UVM is also guilty of this: ecological and sustainable development courses through CDAE are not considered “economics,” and are, therefore, not part of the major.

If students are not exposed to alternative perspectives that challenge the mainstream form of thinking, they will internalize what they learned as “economics.”

When we have people like Professor Mankiw authoring our introductory economic textbooks, students are not able to receive an objective education in economics.

In other words, when students are introduced to one per-

spective that is never truly challenged, we should be concerned.

The economic thought taught is a reflection of the economic system that we live in.

Therefore, to change the world, we must begin by changing the economic philosophy that we teach.

The Economics Department at UVM is already leaning on a more progressive approach to economics.

We already have the resources to begin supplementing mainstream economic courses with other perspectives.

It is time to make the jump.

If we are serious about addressing inequality, poverty and global warming, we must begin by addressing the root of the problem: the economic perspective that universities teach.

For more information, please visit: EvolvingEcon.com Kevin Santamaria is a senior economics and political science major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2011.

Editor’s Notes: A News article in Issue 8 incorrectly stated that all students would be unified under Ward 8. The correct statement should read that Ward 8 incorporates the regions where students commonly live. The headline also incorrectly implied Representative Ram’s role in the creation of the new ward. Her role in the Community & Economic Development Office is her relevant position in regard to the creation of Ward 8.

The editorial is Issue 8 incorrectly states that there would be 15 City Councilors under the new ward configuration. The correct statement should read that there will be 12 City Councilors.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014

Defense: A waste of space

Wage gap Dear Editor,

Brock Gibian The United States likes to be seen as a nation that loves peace, respects human rights and embraces the rule of law.

I am proud to be an American and of the values we were founded upon, but I believe that we need a realistic and critical assessment of America’s character and distribution of spending.

Our failed invasions in Iraq and Afghanistan, our worldwide surveillance program, our inability to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, and numerous targeted killings by drones and the excessive secrecy surrounding them have harmed our credibility and fostered intensifying anti-American resentment both nationally and abroad.

We can rebuild respect of the U.S. by pushing the boundaries of human reach through space programs so that we may gain a better understanding of the meaning of life.

If we fail to press forward in the pursuit of discovery, we will be mortgaging the future of mankind for the stability of the military war machine.

The U.S. has the most powerful military power in history.

Of the $1.7 trillion annual expenditure in world military spending, the U.S. is responsible for about 38 percent of the total, compared with the second biggest, China, with roughly 9.5 percent.

Based on the federal fund budget in 2012, spending for current military programs and continuing costs of past wars accounted for 37 percent compared with 3 percent for energy, science and the environment, which includes funding for NASA. In comparison, The United Nations spends about $30 billion each year or about 1.8 percent of the world’s military expenditure.

According to Center for Defense Information data, our first round of airstrikes against ISIS, consisting of 47 Tomahawk mis-

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siles and a large strike package, cost roughly $79 million, more than the recent India Mars space probe, which cost roughly $74 million.

Our military spending is more focused on Cold War-style military activities throughout the world than the actual protection of American citizens.

If the Department of Defense were called the “Military Department” then attitudes of the average citizen might be drastically different.

I believe it is inherent in Americans to believe in the right of defense, but they would probably be much less willing to spend 37 percent of our budget if the money were labeled “Foreign Military Operations.”

NASA’s budget for the 2011 fiscal year, consisting of $18.4 billion, represented only about 0.5 percent of the $3.4 trillion U.S. federal budget.

It provides an opportunity for nations to work together in in-

ternational cooperation through participation in joint missions, thereby promoting peace and understanding between governments and their people.

Data shows that the taxpayer gets the most return on its money from education and fundamental research.

Propelled by sheer nerve and talent, NASA has expanded technology and created new industries and jobs through addressing the challenges related to human space exploration.

It is revealing that the world can spend so much on military expenditures but contribute pennies on the dollar to the goals of peace, space exploration, global security and international cooperation.

Even in the aftermath of the global financial crisis amid cries for government cutbacks, military spending was spared.

The U.S. has not been invaded by a foreign power since 1812, long before NASA was even an

idea.

We have sacrificed unraveling the mysteries of life and our universe in order to maintain an arsenal of weapons that only a madman would ever deploy and to guarantee our ability to commit violence in other people’s homelands.

Along the way, we have empowered a plutocratic minority to exert an economic influence on our political system that ensures the perpetuation of this atrocious misuse of resources.

Questions about space exploration come down to whether or not we want to bring the solar system within mankind’s sphere of influence.

So I ask you: How much would you pay for the universe?

Brock Gibian is a juinior mathematics and economics double major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2014.

I’m writing in response to Joey Brown’s “Silverman imparts her two cents” [Oct. 15].

Ignoring the important questions of why women often focus their studies in lower-paying fields, why they are predominantly the one responsible for domestic childcare or why they work fewer hours on average (which the article neither addresses nor even brings up), the statistics it bases its claims on are flawed.

It’s less impressive that unmarried, single women make 96 percent of what men do — which itself is still not equal pay — when you consider this number is in comparison to all men: married, unmarried, childless, or with four children.

The same is true of the statistic that women working 40hour weeks make 88 percent of what men do, as it also includes men working less than full-time and is also even further from equal pay.

Similarly, the idea that women earn less because they work in fields which inherently pay less is inaccurate and missing the point.

It is true that the careers in which women are the majority tend to pay less, but the pay gap isn’t simply across the entire spectrum. Within any individual field, especially those which pay highly, women make less than men.

It doesn’t matter that fewer women work as doctors or police officers, because those who do are still paid less than the men who do. And men who work in traditionally womendominated careers still make more than the women in those careers.

Joey Brown is entitled to his opinion of Sarah Silverman’s comedy and comments.

Personally, I find her ‘sex change’ joke problematic for being tone-deaf regarding relevant trans issues. But it would be nice if he didn’t misrepresent statistics and their implications.

Sincerely, Gregory Royce Class of 2015

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On sexual assault: A response to Williams’ “Plea for Caution” Dear Editor,

This is a response to Ty William’s Op-ed “Plea for Caution” [Oct. 1]. I am not sure which piece by Robin Wilson Mr. Williams read, but I disagree that colleges are in a catch-22 scenario.

Colleges are expected to educate, protect and enact disciplinary measures when students jeopardize their own safety or that of other students.

Educating students about and enacting measures to protect students from sexual assault falls within what is expected of institutions of higher education.

I also disagree with the argument that women are partially responsible when they are victims of sexual assault.

Research has shown that sexual assault often is premeditated and committed by a small percentage of men who are repeat offenders.

Moreover, the example of the drunken driver causing harm or a person who is injured by not wearing a seatbelt is poor comparisons to the intentional and predatory act of men raping women.

For a fuller understanding of serial rapist amongst us, I encourage readers to review David Lisak’s research.

Lisak’s research dispels many of the myths and misconceptions about sexual assault and the rapists who commit these acts.

Sexual assault is seldom identified as a men’s issue, yet, in fact, it is.

As the primary perpetrators of sexual assault, it is critical that men be engaged in the efforts to end sexual assault.

We know that sexual assault is about power and control.

Issues of power and control are intertwined with masculine identity.

Seldom is there discussion of men’s responsibility in ending acts of sexual violence,

whether a man commits sexual assault or is a bystander when such an act occurs.

If you are a man who cares about the wellbeing and safety of women on this campus, I encourage you to “Step-Up” and do something intentional to change the ways in which men think about, talk about and treat women.

At UVM there exists a group of male students who are working toward ending violence against women.

“1 in 4” is an all-male sexual assault prevention, peer-education group.

1 in 4 has developed programming that engages men

through education and dialogue to seek an end to gender-based and sexual violence against women.

1 in 4 sees men as allies, not as potential rapists.

1 in 4 will present its program to the public Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fleming Museum.

I encourage all men and women who would like to end violence against women to attend.

Sincerely, Keith Smith Senior Staff Counselor

Sports

Refreshed team makes plans for future Owen Parr Staff Writer Despite loss of key players, men’s basketball Head Coach John Becker is looking toward the future.

In his three seasons as head coach of the team, Becker has led the Catamounts to three postseason appearances.

This past season he was named the 2014 America East coach of the year, according to UVM athletics.

Becker holds high expectations about the upcoming season, despite losing six seniors the previous season.

He said the team’s expectations remain the same, yet they understand it may take some time.

“We want to be playing our best basketball at the end of the year. If we can do that we expect to compete again for a league title,” Becker said.

The Catamounts added seven first-years to the squad for the 2014-2015 season, according to UVM athletics.

“We were fortunate to be able to practice for eight days in preparation for our Canadian exhibition tour this past August,” Becker said. “Those practices really gave us a head start preparing our first-years.”

This year’s squad will face six teams that advanced to a postseason tournament last year.

The Catamounts are the defending America East Regular Season Champions, but this ac-

Coach Becker: Q&A Favorite food: Chicken Pad Thai Any pre-game rituals?

Nap Favorite movie?

“Catch Me If You Can” Favorite band/genre of music?

The Black Crowes/Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite pro sports teams?

Knicks/Giants/Rangers Favorite vacation destination?

Key Biscayne Coffee drinker? Cups per day?

Yes, too many

complishment doesn’t always come easily.

“I think the hardest part of coaching college kids is getting them all pointed in the same direction and get them to understand how hard they have to work day to day,” Becker said.

“They are kids that have a lot on their plates so getting them motivated to work hard and focus everyday can be a challenge,” he said.

Becker came to UVM in 2006-2007, as director of basketball operations.

Two years later he was promoted to the assistant coaching role and finally became head coach in 2011.

After 10 days of serving as interim head coach, he was named the 16th head basketball coach in UVM history, according to UVM athletics.

“I like helping kids reach their goals individually and collectively,” Becker said.

“Watching our seven freshmen come to campus this summer and all get along so well, so quickly was pretty cool to see,” he said.

Becker does hope to be with Vermont in the future.

“I love Vermont and this program. We have a good thing going and I hope to stick around to enjoy it,” he said.

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Head Coach John Becker talks to sophomore guard Dre Wills before starting drills during practice in the Patrick Gymnasium Oct. 16.

NFL Picks App to improve Week 8: A foresight of the week campus athletics Chargers 24-21.

Freddy Fields Staff Writer For students who look forward to playing intramural or club sports each semester, the experience may have just gotten a whole lot better.

REC*IT is the official mobile application for IMLeagues, a website which helps students and administration manage intramural sports.

The application also addresses club activities for more than 700 colleges and universities nationwide, according to recitcollege.com.

“REC*IT is more interactive for students, and is friendly to use. It makes it easier for a team to interact and communicate,” said James Hinson, assistant director of intramural sports.

After downloading the app to their phones, students are able to access schedules, league messages, field locations and rosters with just the touch of a button.

“Captains can make immediate updates, and players have tools at their disposal such as viewing rosters. It also helps us to track participation,” Hinson said.

“I’m excited for it because it will increase participation by reaching people more eas-

Alex Benoît Every week, members of the sports section will predict who will be victorious in their NFL match-ups.

James Hinson, assistant director of intramural sports ily,” sophomore George Wrenn said.

Wrenn plans to play on a wiffle ball team this year and reap the benefits of REC*IT. Campus recreation is currently using the application solely for intramurals, although it is capable of featuring clubs and recreational activities.

Hinson fully expects the school to utilize the app to its maximum potential once more people begin to use it.

The only thing the app won’t allow players to do is register to join a team, which still needs to be done on the official website.

“It has an effective and clean layout,” said Adam Hickle, an Intramural Sports Coordinator.

Broncos vs. Chargers Let’s face it.

The Denver Broncos are the team to beat in the AFC. However, the numbers show that Denver barely noses out San Diego statistically, with Denver having 389 total yards per game against San Diego who talies an average of 378.3 yards per game.

I’m picking the Broncos in this one because the game is being played in Denver.

It’s going to be a struggle for San Diego to run the ball against a Broncos team that only lets up an average of 76.8 yards a game.

Expect Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman to make an impact in this game.

My pick is a nail biter with the Broncos edging out the

fense.

Whoever can play better Broncos: Alex, Andrew, Ardefense will win this game. min, Cam, Colby, Dave, FredMatt Ryan and Matthew dy, Jack, Owen, Stu and Zach.

Stafford are both established quarterbacks in the NFL. Their numbers are pretty Cowboys vs. similar and both will have simRedskins ilar numbers by season’s end.

That being said, the FalDallas is clearly coming off con’s defensive unit allows a of one of their better games this 47 percent third down converseason, beating the defending sion.

Super Bowl Champions and Detroit, on the other defensive powerhouse, hand, has the best dethe Seattle Seahawks, fense in the league, at home. allowing an average The Cowboys of 270.7 yards per have one huge adgame, 139.3 yards vantage over the less than Atlanta Redskins in this averages on offense. matchup: running Detroit might yards per game. only muster 330.3 total Washington has av- NFL PICKS offensive yards per game, eraged 99.3 rushing but compared to Atlanta’s yards per game while Dallas horrible defensive third down has amassed 160.3 yards per shutdown unit. game thanks to the NFL RushI think the Lions will come ing Leader, DeMarco Murray. out on top in what I predict as I see the Cowboys tearing a low-scoring game. up the ground attack and winLions on top, 20-14. ning 28-17.

Lions: Alex, Cam, Dave, Cowboys: Alex, Andrew, Jack, Owen, Stu and Zach.

Armin, Cam, Colby, Dave, Falcons: Andrew, Armin, Freddy, Jack, Owen, Stu and Colby and Freddy.

Zach.

Lions vs. Falcons The key to this game is de-

Alex Benoit is a first-year English major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2014.

Alex—12-6 Andrew—11-7 Armin—13-5 Cam—11-7 Colby—10-8 Dave—12-6 Freddy—10-8 Jack—10-8 Owen—11-7 Stu—13-5

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UVM first for DI program Stu Laperle Sports Editor UVM made history last week, becoming the first Division I school in the country to be recognized as a Special Olympics school.

The University has supported Special Olympics Vermont in the past by volunteering for events such as their Spring and Summer Games and even hosting the benefit Catamount Country Talent Show.

Joe Gervais, associate athletic director for Student-Athlete Services, explained that participation with the Special Olympics provides athletes with good overall perspective on life and “humble” reminders of the privilege we have.

He explained that although UVM has been working specifically with the Special Olympics College Program in the past year, the University has been involved with the Special Olympics for a long time.

Gervais has also helped UVM host basketball tournaments during the Spring Olympic games.

Gervais has been directly involved with the games for the last 14 years,” he said.

The opportunity to become the first Special Olympics College arose in part from the connection and relationship with Lisa DeNatale, president and CEO of Special Olympics Vermont, Gervais said.

“We have typically somewhere between 40 and 50 of our UVM varsity athletes serving as volunteers for the events, either as scorers and timers and officials and team escorts,” he said.

Senior Kyle Chu is a captain on the track and field team and has helped build a positive relationship with the Vermont Special Olympics programs.

Chu has also worked with the Student Athletic Advisory Committee’s Special Olympic representative, according to Athletic Communications.

“After helping Special Olympics in the past with their R-word Campaign, fundraising for them through our Catamount Country Talent Show and providing mentorships to their athletes,” Chu said in an interview with Athletic Communications.

The University hosted their first event as a partner with the Special Olympics College program Oct. 13 on Redstone Green.

At the event students from Edmunds Middle School and Burlington High School both participated on unified soccer teams.

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Junior Travis Clark prepares to snap the ball during a game against Central Connecticut State. The Catamounts defeated the Blue Devils 27-7 at South Burlington High School Sept. 20. UVM has improved to a record of 5-0 and will face Southwestern Connecticut Oct. 25.

Football on prowl this season Zach Giroux Staff Writer Mud sloshed as cleats dug into the trenches, the boys were back in town and you wouldn’t believe what the Cats dragged in.

UVM’s club football team faced off against Eastern Connecticut State, the stakes were high with the conference championship on the line Oct. 18 at Colchester High School.

The Cats came out with an everlasting fire that couldn’t be put out, pouncing on them 40-0.

Floodgates opened wide as the Cats’ offense unloaded its ground game and aerial passing game. The cold conditions were bitter, but the outcome was sweet.

The scoreboard was set ablaze behind the arm of UVM’s senior quarterback Ja-

son Paul.

Paul said how the team’s preparation remained similar to most weeks. “We had our defense run [Eastern Connecticut] plays against us, so we could try to get a feel for what they would bring,” he said.

In the first half, the Cats were scratching at the door as Paul picked apart the Warriors from head to toe.

Catamounts senior wide receiver Jake Bielecki optimized his potential by scoring two touchdowns on the night. Grad student Pat Nee was the other wing man who found the endzone as well for a score.

“We tried to spread it out and get the ball to Jake [Bielecki] and Pat [Nee] on the edge, but once the defense started to shut those passes down we looked back toward the middle,” Paul said.

Bielecki has been able to find opening in opponent’s de-

fenses all season, and against, Eastern Connecticut it was no different. Bielecki scored two touchdowns on the night, combining for a total of 10 so far this season.

“I just tried to get open for Jason and he did a good job of getting the ball to me,” he said.

At halftime the Cats were on the prowl with a 26-0 lead.

As the second half got underway, the Cats kept their paw on the Warriors as they showed no sign of mercy.

The penalty flags began to fly, as the game got more physical.

Bielecki said that they knew it would get rough, but the team did well to control their tempers.

“We just had to stay focused,” he said. “Everyone has to do their own job.”

The window of opportunity closed quickly for Eastern Connecticut who were dealt

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a hampering shut out by the Catamounts.

“Our main focus was playing a complete game,” head coach Jeff Porter said.

The key to victory was an short and sweet game plan which the Cats executed to perfection. “Shut ‘em down,” Porter said.

“We’ve only allowed 14 points all season, this is our third shutout in a row and we just wanted to keep things going the way we have the last several weeks,” he said.

The nights win awards UVM champion of the North Atlantic Conference. Now the focus shifts to the Yankee Collegiate playoffs in the coming weeks.

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Senior Olivia Hart rides Comet around the outdoor arena at the Imajica equestrian center in Williston Oct. 14. Hart is one of the seniors on the team and she competes in the intermediate division. Although the riding season is year-round, competitions for rookies and advanced riders alike occur during the fall and spring. Their next show is Oct. 25.

Student-athletes ride toward success Colby Cunningham Staff Writer While many students were asleep on the morning of Oct. 11, or in some cases, just heading to bed, equestrian club members were up preparing for their very first riding event of the year.

The equestrian club at UVM is separate from the dressage club.

The equestrian team practices the skill of riding, driving and jumping horses.

Dressage, however, is focused on the horse and rider preforming predetermined movements from memory, as defined by the international Equestrian Federation.

The equestrian team consists of 31 members, including three captains.

The club trains twice a week at their barn, Imajica, in Williston and run by the teams’ Head Coach Madeleine Austin.

The riding season lasts all year, with competitions in the fall and spring.

The skill level of team members vary a lot.

They range from rookie riders, who compete in the walktrot level of competition, to advanced riders, who compete at the open level, which is the highest level of competition.

In the sport of equestrian, riders are scored on their ability to effectively ride their horse, while subtly controlling the horse’s movements.

Junior co-captain Annie Fitzgerald, who competes at the open level, said that the team aims to have a strong 2014 season due to an experienced firstyear class.

“This year is looking very promising,” Fitzgerald said.

“We have a solid bunch of lower level riders, who are able to boost the teams point totals substantially.”

The team held its first home competition in Williston Oct. 11 and showed that even with the stress that goes along with running an event at home, they were still able to defeat their most targeted rival, Dartmouth College, who they compete against regularly.

“We had beautiful weather, and even with some minor distractions, we were able to win the event and beat Dartmouth by two points,” Fitzgerald said.

On the very next day at Middlebury, the team proved that they were nothing to be trampled on.

They won their second straight event and beating Dartmouth and Middlebury by a wide margin.

Recognition is something

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Junior captain Alex Carlton vaults over an obstacle during an outdoor practice at the Imajica Equestrian Center in Williston Oct. 14. The junior rides Rocket, one of the Equestrian Club’s horses. the team hopes to build on.

While most students may not be aware that there is an equestrian team, some may not know what the sport really is.

In a poll of 20 UVM undergrads, 15 out of 20 didn’t know we had an equestrian team, and of those 15, seven didn’t even know what the sport was.

There is something to be said about a sport where your

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The riders have no idea how the horse is going to act going into every single event.

And even more remarkable, horses are randomly assigned to riders at the start of every show.

“You can’t always rely on them to do what you say,” Fitzgerald said.

“You’re thrown into the wind every time you step into the ring,” she said.

They have events every weekend, sometimes twice per weekend, up until mid-November.

The team will look to carry their momentum into their show against Dartmouth, this Saturday Oct. 25.

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