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By Lauren Drasler Assistant News Editor A firework set off in Wilks Hall activated a fire alarm, forcing students to exit their dorms on the evening of Jan. 19.

The firework was allegedly tossed down a stairwell around 9 p.m. The perpetrators still have not been identified, according to campus officials.

First-years Lindsay Muratore and Briona Hall, residents of Wilks, said they heard the firework go off and informed staff about the incident.

By Lauren Drasler Assistant News Editor The sale of bottled water on campus will end Jan. 1, 2013, making UVM one of the first institutions nationwide to pass this type of sustainable beverage policy, according to University Communications.

UVM will remove bottled water from its 57 vending machines and in retail outlets, as well as mandate that one-third of the drinks in vending machines be healthy choices, University Communications stated.

Though the administration made this decision, Director for the Office of Sustainability Gioia Thompson said that student groups such as Vermont Student Environmental Program (VSTEP) really led the way.

“In 2010 and 2011, Mikayla McDonald and Marlee Baron each served as both VSTEP president and SGA senator,” Thompson said.

“They were key in connecting with SGA committees and leaders, who responded with resolutions,” she said.

Thompson said that UVM’s campus has 200 water fountains that can easily be retrofitted with water bottle filling stations like the ones in the Davis Center for about $300 each.

“Other fountains will need to be replaced, costing in the thousands,” she said. “There may be some new fountain locations requiring new plumbing, as is the

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NATALIE WILLIAMS The Vermont Cynic Davis Center vending machines like this will dissappear by Jan. 2013.

case in the Waterman building’s recent fountain upgrade.”

Richard Cate, Vice President of Finance, said he estimates that the cost of updating and replacing water fountains throughout campus will be about $100,000.

“This action is not likely to save the University any money, but hopefully students will save money by having better access to chilled drinking water for which they do not have to pay,” Cate said.

The Coca-Cola contract, which gives the company exclusive pouring rights at the University and is set to expire in June, generates $482,000 in revenue for UVM, Cate said. Of that revenue, some is used to directly benefit students.

“One hundred and fifty seven

thousand dollars of the $482,000 from the current contract goes to student financial aid,” he said.

Cate confirmed that revenue from the new contracts will also be directed toward student aid.

President of VSTEP Greg Francese said that his club has worked directly with the Office of Sustainability and student organizations in order to educate the community about environmental issues such as the impact of bottled water.

Francese said that VSTEP’s main goal for the past five years has been to ban the sale of bottled water, with campaigns such as Bring Your Own Bottle days, in which students are encourSee on BOTTLE BAN page 3

“We tried to fan off the fire alarm, but it didn’t work. It wasn’t a big firework, just a little guy.”

Lindsay Muratore First-year “We think someone lit the firework on the fourth-floor balcony and threw it down to the third floor,” Hall said. “We didn’t see anyone running away because we were on the third floor.”

Muratore said that there was no fire, but smoke was visible.

“We tried to fan off the fire alarm, but it didn’t work,” she See FIREWORKS on page 3

‘Fed Up’ with rape culture

Dozens rally to raise awareness in community

By Ted Levin Staff Writer A morning flurry of snow did not deter students from rallying outside the Bailey/Howe Library on Jan. 28.

In the wake of the controversy surrounding Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp), a coalition for women’s rights called Fed Up Vermont organized a rally to raise awareness of rape culture in the community.

SigEp was removed from campus for circulating a survey to some of its members that asked the question, if they could rape somebody, who it would be.

Some protesters said the

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closing of the fraternity was a big step, but that it is necessary to continue to raise awareness of such an important issue.

“There are many aspects of campus life that perpetuate societal rape culture.”

Kristin Nelson Member of Fed Up Vermont

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mont, Kristin Nelson, said that the atmosphere of college social life is not a safe environment for women. “[It] does a lot of harm to the women at UVM and the way that they are treated within this culture,” she said. “There are many aspects of campus life that perpetuate societal rape culture.”

Standing under the overhang of the library, a group of dozens of men and women held signs and handed out flyers to a few passersby.

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH 2012

Robert Palazzo

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UVM presidential candidate Robert Palazzo speaks at his open forum in the Grand Maple Ballroom, Jan. 26.

By Katy Cardin Staff Writer, Kevin Santamaria Staff Writer

Thomas E. Sullivan, the fourth presidential candidate to come to campus, held an open forum on Jan. 25 to answer questions about his impressions of the University and his confidence in leading a premier research institution.

In his most recent position, Sullivan served as provost of the University of Minnesota for seven and a half years, where he managed budgets, coordinated private and public fundraising and reorganized the University.

Sullivan’s career has also included employment at three public land-grant universities and a private university.

“I think having been at both public and private universities, perhaps at a scale somewhat bigger than UVM, has given me a comparative advantage at this point in my life,” Sullivan said.

With 22 years of experience in administrating higher education and two deanships at different institutions, Sullivan said he believes his experience would align very well with UVM and the state of Vermont.

“The experience that I’ve garnered from being a faculty member and then in positions of leadership as dean and provost…give me some insight as to how [I could] help the faculty and students lead this University to even greater heights of excellence,” he said.

Sullivan said he does not believe that the transition from a much larger university to UVM will act as an obstacle but as an opportunity, considering UVM’s deep passion for liberal education, the humanities, science and the environment.

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UVM presidential candidate Thomas Apple speaks at his open forum in the Grand Maple Ballroom, Jan. 30.

By Keegan Farifield Staff Writer Robert Palazzo, a candidate vying to be UVM’s 26th president, recently visited the campus for an intensive round of interviews and meet-and-greets.

At an open forum held on Jan. 26, Palazzo presented his vision for the future of UVM: to develop a comprehensive research university with global prominence.

He said the University is postured well to embark on that endeavor and praised the community’s tenacity and willingness to confront difficult issues.

“I have not visited a university that has shown the courage to embrace complexity and management on that scale anywhere yet,” Palazzo said. “This draws me here; that courage, that sensibility, the hope and the promise that you represent is something that I would like to be a part of.”

In 2006, Palazzo became provost of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and has been on sabbatical since stepping down from that position in 2011.

As provost, he oversaw the implementation of the Rensselear Plan that vastly expanded the physical footprint of the institute and the creation of many new deanships and faculty appointments.

Palazzo’s tenure as provost was not without controversy.

He and other top administrators came under fire in 2007, when Palazzo disbanded the faculty senate after they defied a direct order from the institute’s Board of Trustees to reverse a decision that would have extended membership privileges to non-tenure track faculty.

Palazzo defended the move in a phone interview “I see this as a natural progression of my career, to perhaps come to an institution that seems very focused, very strategic,” he said. “I think in this case, your size and your focus is a real advantage. Not a challenge.”

If chosen as University president, Sullivan would be a lawyer heading a university without a law school, but in an interview with the Cynic, he said he is not concerned.

“My own research and teaching at this point in my career could easily find a way into any of the social sciences departments,” he said.

Sullivan said he believes UVM’s size makes it a place where an administrator can have a very specific vision and mission that is compatible with his own values and aspirations. “[At] a more complex institution, people expect you to be all things to all people,” Sullivan said. “And sometimes you’re very broad and not very deep when you are trying to meet expectations.”

Sullivan said he was impressed by UVM’s aspirations and expectations for the future of Vermont citizens, faculty, staff and students.

“As a land-grant public university, it’s our obligation, our responsibility, to advance the public good,” he said.

UVM could accomplish this through applied research and by bringing ideas and innovations into the community to make it a better place for the citizens of Vermont, Sullivan said.

A critical part of contributing to society involves improving the overall student experience.

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By Devin Karambelas Assistant News Editor, Mat Degan Staff Writer Presidential candidate Thomas Apple summed up his reaction to visiting UVM and the opportunity to be its 26th president in one word: “stoked.”

As the fifth and final candidate for the presidential position, Apple’s visit to campus concluded the search process and culminated in an open forum session on Jan. 30 where he addressed a crowd near capacity and fielded questions.

“My philosophy as an administrator is to be someone who maintains a presence on campus, believes in transparency and strongly advocates shared government,” he said.

Apple spent much of his 10-minute forum introduction and interview with the Cynic touching on key issues that he felt strongly about, including the importance of faculty, diversity and transdisciplinary education.

He emphasized the ways in which UVM is similar to the University of Delaware (UD), where he is currently serving in his third year as provost.

Both schools share the distinction of being the only small-research, land-grant university in their respective states, have similar expenditures and budgets and are roughly the same size, Apple said.

UVM and UD also have unionized faculty, a point Apple stressed because he said he is the only presidential candidate to have negotiated with a faculty union.

Previously involved with the American Association of University Professors, Apple said that it is important to work hand-in-hand with university faculty and ensure

with the Cynic, explaining that his intention was not to undermine the Senate’s sovereignty or to subordinate non-tenure track faculty.

“All faculty are valuable to the University and all faculty have both privileges and responsibility,” he said.

“But the tenured faculty are granted a career-long relationship with the University, which grants them a lot of privilege and a lot of protection, and that is a special relationship and brings special responsibilities in terms of the stewardship of the University.”

Still, criticism of the action was strong and widespread. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) conducted an independent investigation of the controversy.

Their report, released in 2011, characterized the action as an unwarranted response to an arbitrary order.

“The provost’s insinuation that faculty opposition was pernicious seems to indicate a basic misperception of the role of the various institutional components in a system of shared academic governance,” the report noted.

In a telephone interview with the Cynic, Grand Marshall of RPI’s student Senate Lee Sharma said that Palazzo dealt with the controversy in a professional manner and was receptive to reconstruction attempts.

“He was supportive of the four or five attempts to bring back the faculty senate,” she said. “He did everything in his power to push those forward.”

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Thomas E. Sullivan

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UVM presidential candidate Thomas E. Sullivan speaks at his open forum in the Davis Center, Jan. 25.

that their needs are met, calling them a university’s most important asset.

“I want to help students find their passion,” he said.

“This can only happen with great faculty, because great faculty create great programs which attract great students.”

At the forum, Sullivan outlined his hope to not only attract diverse students, faculty and staff but also to find ways to incorporate them into the community as equals.

“It’s critical to have diverse populations that bring different value systems, life experiences and cultural systems,” he said. “When we think about issues of diversity, we need to make sure that these people are included and feel equity.”

For Apple, diversity also extends to the academic realm.

He said he was interested in attracting a different type of student through continuing education programs and access learning online. Apple said he thinks these options could increase the University’s income.

“As state support declines, we need to find new revenues that attract new students, perhaps non-traditional students looking for retraining as they make a career change,” he said. “We need to find new ways where we can help other segments of society find opportunities.”

In an interview with the Cynic, Apple said UVM’s undergraduate program is one of the core strengths of the University because it integrates a solid research reputation with a commitment to education.

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Old building, new look Renovated Aiken Center promotes green tech

By Molly Philbin Cynic Correspondent The newly renovated George D. Aiken Center, one of the greenest buildings in the country, opened in January 2012 to muchawaited enthusiasm.

As headquarters for the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, the Aiken Center boasts green machines and opportunities for student research, according to directors at the Rubenstein School.

Ordinary buildings release up to 42 percent of this country’s greenhouse gases, so the project’s 18-month, $13 million rehab was well worth it, said Alan McIntosh, professor at the Rubenstein School.

“To give students the chance to see how a green building actually works…is really exciting,” he said.

Although the Aiken Center is larger than its predecessor, it requires minimal energy, so there is 60 to 80 percent less carbon production needed to run the building, McIntosh said.

Aside from being particularly green, the center is also one of the most monitored, so researchers are constantly able to update the building’s efficiency, Research Associate Gary Hawley said.

The most unique thing about the Aiken Center is the Eco-Machine, which up-cycles water so that the building does not need a lot of water from outside sources, Hawley said.

“A series of tanks process our wastewater in the building

aged to not buy bottled water for one day.

“We wanted people to think about why they’re purchasing bottled water,” he said. “The way we’ve done that is basically just by educating people about why you can get virtually the same product for free out of a water fountain.”

Though the decision to end sales of bottled water on campus is finally official, Francese said the news has not sunk in yet.

“It feels surreal – I guess it hasn’t really hit me yet,” he said.

“There’s been a lot of congratulatory emails, and I got interviewed by one of the local news stations, but it just doesn’t feel like it’s happening.

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Graduate students Nathan Reigner (left) and Peter Pettengill (right) study parks and outdoor recreation in the newly renovated and energy efficient George D. Aiken Center, Jan. 26. to a point where [we can] almost drink the water,” he said. “[Right now] we use it to re-flush the toilets, and eventually we hope to use it to irrigate plants in the building.”

The Rubenstein School aims to install an Eco-Machine in every office across campus, so that sewage will not have to be dumped into Burlington’s sewer system, Hawley said. The goal is to enforce a zero-waste policy throughout the University.

“Then we can do a better job of minimizing phosphates and other pollutants that we dump into the lake,” he said.

Although the Rubenstein School is primarily made up of administrative offices, the build-

“When it happens it will be great,” he said.

Former VSTEP president Mikayla McDonald said that she is very supportive of UVM’s decision to let the Coke contract expire and to remove the sale of bottled water from campus.

“UVM has shown great leadership with this action and will undoubtedly motivate students in other American colleges and universities to take similar initiatives,” she said.

McDonald said she has a variety of issues with the bottled water industry.

“Single-serving, plastic-packaged bottled water is one of those products which has a 100 percent manufactured demand,” she said. “That means that there was

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Member of Fed Up Vermont, Hayley Mason said to the Burlington Free Press that she believed the rally is one of many ways to eradicate sexism on campus.

“Rape culture is bigger than one frat,” Mason said.

Speaker at the rally and English professor Nancy Welch said that UVM has recently been in the midst of racism, sexism and corporate cronyism, according to the Free Press.

Scholarships 2012

By Mat Degan Staff Writer

Summer & Fall 2012 Gilman Scholarships

Students considering studying abroad this summer or fall can receive up to $5,000 toward their overseas program costs as a Gilman Scholar. For those interested in applying, an informational session will be held on Feb. 13 in the Jost Family Room of the Davis Center at 5:30 p.m. Questions regarding the scholarships may be directed to Student Fellowships Advisor Brit Chase at (802) 656-4658 and additional information can be found on the program website at http://www.iie. org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program.

Applications are due March 1, 2012 and are available online.

ing’s involvement with student research is noticeable.

Students will be able to utilize the building’s Eco-Machine and green roof, and have landscaping opportunities, Hawley said.

McIntosh added that undergraduate and graduate students will also be able to work on the center’s eight separate watersheds on the roof.

Several major research projects provide the students with a lot of hours to evaluate the efficiencies of the building and how well it’s doing, he said.

“If someone’s really psyched about green buildings, we’ll do everything we can to get them involved,” McIntosh said.

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The rally on Saturday was just one of many events Fed Up Vermont has planned for the future.

“We hope to have a large teach-in on sexism,” Nelson said.

“By having protests and press conferences addressing campus issues…[we can] raise awareness on these important problems.”

According to the Free Press, the goals of Fed Up Vermont for UVM are to invest more resources in and to institute mandatory women and gender studies, provide full transparency about sexual harassment, rape and gender violence and to advocate and institute women leadership.

essentially no need or want for it until bottled water companies started spending billions of dollars on advertising.”

These advertising campaigns have successfully convinced many Americans that municipal tap water is dirty and dangerous while bottled water is cleaner and healthier, McDonald said. In fact, the opposite is true.

Many students said they agree with the University’s decision to stop selling bottled water.

“I think it’s awesome,” senior Audrey Stout said. “We don’t need any more plastic, so I’m all for this idea.”

Other students agreed that bottled water is a waste.

“There is plenty of opportunity to get free water from the

FIREWORKS ...continued from page 1 said. “It wasn’t a big firework, just a little guy.”

Residence Director Patrick Hale sent out an email to the Wings/Davis/Wilks complex community the night of the event acknowledging the two residents that saw the incident because they notified staff immediately.

“Thankfully no one was harmed during this incident, and students were able to return to the building in a relatively quick fashion,” the email stated.

Each time a fire alarm goes off, it costs $500, which students are responsible for paying in the long run, according to the email.

Linda Backus Memorial Award

Sponsored by United Academics, this award is for students who have completed two years at a higher education institution and have an immediate family member involved in a union in Vermont. Honoring undergraduate students for outstanding civic engagement and social justice, qualified applicants will be awarded $1,000.

Application details and additional information can be found online at www.unitedacademics. org/backus.html. The deadline for applying is March 15, 2012 and completed applications should be sent to Denise Youngblood at denise. youngblood@uvm.edu.

The Jeffrey Book Brace Award

Also sponsored by United Academics and open to any qualified first, second or third year UVM student who will be enrolled fulltime in the fall, the Brace Award provides $500 for textbooks and supplies to students with exemplary academic records and who demonstrate a commitment to seeing social and economic justice. Interested students are encouraged to find more information and application materials online at http://www. unitedacademics.org/brace.html.

Applications for the Brace Award are due March 1, 2012 and should be sent to Denise Youngblood at denise. youngblood@uvm.edu.

Additional research grants and awards with upcoming spring deadlines can be found online at http://www.uvm. edu/ugresearch /?Page=grants. html.

STUDY ABROAD! Smoke activates fire alarm, students notify staff “Such an act could have done more damage than it had already caused and endangered the lives of both the individuals responsible and their fellow community members in Wilks,” the email stated.

Learie Nurse, the assistant director of the Redstone campus, said that this instance is under investigation and students have been asked to come forward if they have any information.

Nurse said that there could be a variety of consequences if the person who set off the firework is found.

“If an individual is found responsible for this particular

incident, they are subject to go through the conduct process which is with the Center for Student Ethics and Standards (CSES),” he said. “They adjudicate cases of this nature.”

In order for events of this type to be prevented, residents need to recognize that they are part of a bigger community, Nurse said.

“The residential halls are not just a place to sleep, but a place where community is built, lifelong friendships are created, and, above all, a place that should be treated with a lot more pride and respect,” he said.

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH 2012

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“He was always willing to talk to students, always willing to arrange a meeting,” she said.

“He cared a lot about his job, the faculty and students.”

Last year Palazzo was chosen as one of three finalists for president at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and is currently under consideration at other universities as well.

He insists, however, that UVM has captured his heart.

“I haven’t felt a draw like I feel for the University of Vermont probably since I went to the Marine Biological Laboratories early in my career,” he said.

He praised UVM’s diverse research programs, breadth of education and allegiance to the

pursuit of new knowledge.

Palazzo said he understands the necessity of ensuring that higher education remains accessible to all because of his humble beginnings.

“My opportunities to educate myself have made all the difference,” he said. “I strongly believe in providing that opportunity to others.”

The rising costs of higher education and increasingly scarce funding are common issues which Palazzo said many universities face and address.

“The real issue is the cost to the tenants,” he said. “But we can’t keep driving tuition up forever.”

A collective approach to fundraising is a fundamental value that Palazzo said he embraces because it includes building an enduring and supportive com-

munity that can in turn inspire others to help themselves.

President of United Academics David Shiman recently commented on the seemingly disproportionate allocation of resources between instruction, and administrative costs and debt payment.

In response, Palazzo praised the progress made under former President Fogel, but noted that it is critical that the University community align its values and objectives and work together in future decision making.

“Moving forward, we can consider balances, and we can consider optimizing according to the values that the community holds most dear,” he said.

“What I credit President Fogel for is leaving us with that opportunity.”

SULLIVAN Candidate emphasizes experience with bigger schools ...continued from page 2 “This will excite students to be able to go out, having had a great education here, and want to play a leadership role in society to make it a better place,” he said.

Sullivan mentioned research that suggested students who are more engaged in universities by joining organizations or working part-time will perform better academically and graduate in a timely manner.

“It’s not just the academic experience or the educational,” he said. “It’s about the social maturations of our students.”

Sullivan said a university should be a leader in advancing diversity.

“Universities have to stand up, presidents and chancellors, and make the case on why this

is a legal, moral and social issue,” he said. “We are a country that has become very successful because of its diversity and our pluralism; the future is only bright if we embrace and support and encourage that same path.”

Some participants at the forum said they enjoyed Sullivan’s ability to speak in a colloquial manner as well as his focus on the liberal arts and humanities.

“It’s important to find a president also driven by values,” library professor Trina Magi said.

Even though Sullivan only visited Burlington for the first time last May, he said he has always shared strong connections with the University.

His wife, Leslie Sullivan, and her older sister are 1977 and 1973 UVM graduates, respec-

tively. In addition, one of his nephews recently graduated last May. “There is a fondness for this University,” Sullivan said.

“When I was called to see if I would consider the institution, it was a combination of being the right time for me … and also the fondness that my family has for Vermont.”

Sullivan concluded the forum by saying that he believes UVM has the ability to move forward in the ranks of premier, small research universities.

“A university that focuses and cares deeply about liberal education, our environment and health care is important to our society today,” he said.

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“There’s a commitment here to the education of students.”

Encouraged by UVM’s advance in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, Apple said he is determined to see this trend continue and thought the rise was a reflection of universitywide improvement.

“The most important mission is creating the next generation of leaders, focusing on student success, making sure they end up with a degree and a passion in their area,” he said.

“The ranking is the result of doing the right things.”

Yet in the midst of rising education costs and a lagging economy, Apple said that equal access for all qualified students

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is an ever-important priority.

“It shouldn’t be about the money,” he said. “We’ve got to find a way for students to earn a degree without being overburdened with loans.”

To this end, Apple championed administrative changes at UD that guaranteed all tuition needs would be met by no more than 25 percent in student loans.

Apple also highlighted the importance of alumni relations.

His approach to fundraising is not just to value past students, but also to try and reach out to them as sources of wisdom and stewards of their university.

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Suspicious Persons A suspicious male wanting to take classes as a student was reported in McAuley Hall on Jan. 23

ing, according to UD’s student newspaper The Review.

In email correspondence with the Cynic, University of Delaware Student Government Association President Molly Sullivan gave praise Apple for his ability to listen to the student body.

“I know that those who have worked or spoken with Provost Tom Apple, myself included, find that they are speaking to someone who is willing to listen and willing to help,” Sullivan stated. “He loves speaking to students and is always, without fail, open to new ideas.”

A man who is not a student was reported sleeping in University Heights on Jan. 23.

The person was not found.

There was a report of unauthorized people in the Royall Tyler Theater on Jan. 24. The individuals were later confirmed to be the UVM maintenance staff working on fire safety equipment.

Palazzo’s thoughts on...

Athletics: “I think it’s the benefits to the students and the building of the community spirit that is most important. So I think we have to keep supporting it.”

Englesby house: “We would prefer to live there and we feel that would be important for us to integrate into the community. It’s the University’s home, and I think it’s important to view it that way.”

Climate: If you talk the talk, you have to walk the walk…

You’re a community that’s committed to environmental sustainability, and one of the most important things in environmental sustainability will be our modification of our behaviors and our appropriate application of technology to assure that the environment is truly sustained.

Burlington: “Burlington is an important part of the ability to draw talent and outstanding students to Vermont.”

Sullivan’s thoughts on...

Athletics: “We should remember that this is about being a student first and that balance of [being] a student-athlete.

And I admire, at least as I understand it, the way the University of Vermont has handled that.”

Student involvement: “The more we can get them involved in student governance, student leadership, even in sports, in athletics; it all makes for a more well-rounded, healthy environment for the student.”

Cancer center: “The more we can get them involved in student governance, student leadership, even in sports, in athletics; it all makes for a more well-rounded, healthy environment for the student.”

Unions: “If we’re going to recruit and retain the very best faculty and the very best staff, we simply must pay a price that will make that happen and be successful, whatever that is. I don’t think there is a higher calling in higher education than investing in one’s people.”

Apple’s thoughts on...

Burlington: “Lake Champlain is absolutely beautiful. The town has a neat vibe.”

Presidential Mansion: “I want to have an on-campus presence. I was glad to hear they’ve already started renovations; one of the last things you want is to be chosen and then your first expenditure is feathering your own nest.”

Art and the humanities: “I think it’s an important part of educating a human being. I took a drawing class 10 years ago and it changed my outlook on things, and I began to appreciate beauty in different ways.”

Alumni: “I think it should be that you learn, you earn, you return.”

Vandalism Numerous exit signs in the hallways of Coolidge Hall were damaged on Jan. 22.

Theft There was a late report of purse stolen from a dorm room in Mason Hall on Jan. 21.

Drugs/alcohol Drug-related objects were taken from students in Wills Hall on Jan. 23.

A student in Converse Hall was criminally charged with possession of Marijuana and other drug related objects on Jan. 22.

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Down the street but worlds away City’s homeless triggers debate

By Devin Karambelas Assistant News Editor It’s the typical Thursday night dinner rush at the Salvation Army on Main Street and Charles Ruger is one of the 60 to 100 diners who will be served tonight’s meal of meatloaf and potatoes.

Eager to chat, Ruger talks about the frustration of being homeless and jobless in Burlington, having recently been released from jail on charges he did not specify.

“My daily routine consists of getting up and job hunting,” he said. “I ride my bike up and down Shelburne road every day looking for work and no one wants anything to do with you, even the places with ‘Help Wanted’ signs.”

Ruger is far from alone.

According to the most recent statistics released by the Homelessness Research Institute, Vermont has a homeless population of about 1,214 people.

Nearly three years ago, the Green Mountain State had the highest per capita rate of homelessness in New England, a 2008 Seven Days article stated.

Currently the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has a waiting list for homeless families. Becky Holt, the director of development and communications at COTS, said that this list typically averages 15-20 families.

Although Ruger has a bed at COTS, others are not so lucky.

“COTS has seen an increase in the overall number of people who are homeless in the past three years,” said Holt.

Compounding the problem, some homeless people find it difficult to comply with COTS’s strict requirements of sobriety and active job searching.

“I get drunk all day because life sucks being homeless,” said Wayne, another homeless man who was served dinner at the Salvation Army. “People drink because of depression.”

The death of Paul O’Toole, a homeless man who struggled with alcoholism and died of hypothermia on Dec. 17, 2011, has recently sparked a debate in the Burlington community about whether or not shelters should adopt more flexible sobriety requirements when temperatures are dangerously low.

A homeless woman who goes by Windsong believes that homelessness can motivate some people to break the law.

“People do something stupid so that they go back to jail instead of freezing to death,” she said.

Gov. Shumlin responded

to these shelter concerns on Jan. 26 when he announced that the state would waive requirements for homeless shelters during extremely cold weather and would also implement a $1.5 million rental subsidy program.

“The goal is simple: move homeless people from shelters and motels to permanent housing,” Shumlin told vtdigger.org.

To that end, Shumlin also re-established the Vermont Council on Homelessness to be headed by Angus Chaney, the former community services program administrator for the Office of Economic Opportunity, according to the website.

Despite these efforts, some Vermonters believe that there are different approaches to try.

Tim Gibbo, a deacon at St. Mark’s church who organizes dinner at the Salvation Army on the last Thursday of each month, said that Vermont should bring back the “poor farm” paradigm.

“Growing up, I heard about these places where homeless people would go and live commune-style, growing vegetables and chopping firewood in the winter,” he said. “I think we should bring it back because it is a kind of empowerment.”

Windsong, who is a proponent of the state building new shelters, believes Shumlin’s program should design shelters more thoughtfully.

“I think it would make more sense to put the people who drink and do drugs in a separate space,” she said.

Although UVM’s campus is relatively isolated from the downtown area where homelessness is prevalent, it is not unusual for homeless men and women to seek temporary shelter in campus facilities like the Davis Center and the Bailey/Howe Library.

Angus Robertson, Bailey/ Howe’s access service supervisor, and Selene Colburn, the assistant to the dean for external relations, both said that those not affiliated with the UVM community do spend a considerable amount of time in the library, but it can be difficult to distinguish who is and isn’t homeless.

Robertson said that many of these “non-affiliates” spend time lying down and using the Internet, but that Bailey/Howe staff only ask them to leave if there are safety concerns.

“Some are avid readers and researchers,” he said.

“Only on rare occasions do the police need to visit; for the most part I’ve seen cooperation.”

Colburn said that homeless people have just as much of a right to use the library as

anyone else, although Bailey/ Howe serves the UVM community first.

“We’re open to everyone and we take that mission really seriously to be a resource for anyone regardless of their socioeconomic situation,” she said.

Chief of UVM Police Services Lianne Tuomey said that police only get involved with the removal of non-affiliates depending on behavior.

“After hours, no one is ‘allowed’ without permission, and if we come across persons in closed buildings, they are identified and asked to leave at the least and may be arrested depending on the circumstances,” Tuomey said in an email.

For some downtown establishments that interact with the city’s homeless daily, opinions on the issue are polarized and can be dramatically different based on personal experience.

“I think they’re annoying assholes,” said Boggan Anbreesvu, a manager at Junior’s downtown. “Some of them are perfectly capable of working and feel entitled, like we should be catering to them.”

Anbreesvu cited complaints about the homeless people who hang out in front of Junior’s that included rudeness to passersby, public urination, violent behavior and one particularly upsetting incident of finding two homeless men passed out in the bathroom.

“When you get down to the nitty gritty of it, the majority of them are homeless because they choose to be,” he said.

He made a point of saying that this does not reflect his opinion on all homeless people, and that every Christmas, Junior’s holds a “Need to Feed” event where the restaurant offers a free meal.

Joey, a barista at Muddy Waters, had a different view on the matter.

“Homeless people aren’t too much of a problem here.

Usually they just come in and use the restroom,” he said.

“I think Burlington does a lot [for homeless people]. We have good programs here.”

Linda Whitehouse, a cook at the Salvation Army, described the homeless individuals she encounters as being helpful, kind and considerate.

“Lately, homelessness has become a widespread problem,” she said.

As Charles Ruger eats his one guaranteed meal of the day, he sighs before discussing Burlington’s limited job prospects and weak real estate market.

“I’m not asking for much,” he says. “All it takes is a warm bed.”

NATALIE WILLIAMS The Vermont Cynic

A man holds a sign that reads, “Down on my luck, spare a buck, thank you,” on Church Street, Jan 31.

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Shopping tips, tricks hit grocery store

Pennywise workshop teaches bargain hunting and purchase power

By Ann Cromley Assistant Life Editor

Many college students are always looking for a good deal on just about anything, especially food.

City Market Co-op held an informational tour called Pennywise Pantry; this event explained how to practice economic buying habits when grocery shopping.

Caroline Homan, food education coordinator at City Market, led a group of shoppers through the produce and bulk sections of the store. Along the way, she explained the tricks to getting the most bang for your buck at the co-op.

Homan said the most useful trick in shopping is remembering the magic numbers two and three.

“Anything [priced] under $3 per pound is a good deal,” she said. “Anything under $2 per pound is an amazing deal. Stock up.”

Falling into this price range are staples such as apples, carrots and an abundance of root vegetables. These items will stay fresh for months when stored in your refrigerator away from moisture, Homan said.

“Everyone should have a drawer full of carrots,” she said.

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This is because of their price, $1.99 per pound, low perishability and versatility in cooking and baking.

Homan encouraged buying organic produce. A common misconception is that organic produce is not affordable, but all of the organic potatoes sold at City Market are priced under $2.

“Everyone should have a drawer full of carrots.”

Caroline Homan Food education coordinator at City Market “If you’re shopping on a budget, it’s even more important to buy nutritious foods,” she said.

Exploring the bulk section of the co-op is another way to save money when grocery shopping.

A comparison was made between prepackaged spices and those found in the bulk section.

The price per pound of a jar of prepackaged organic cinnamon is $47.50. Homan suggested that shoppers head over to the bulk section to find organic cinnamon priced at only $9.59 per pound.

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Instructor Caroline Homan (center) teaches residents Sarah Dayton (left) and Katherine Hackett (right) how to purchase inexpensive citrus at the Pennywise Pantry workshop in City Market, Jan. 29.

“Bulk savings are enormous,” she said. “You aren’t paying for the packaging and you are doing the manual labor yourself.”

Also in the bulk section is a wide variety of grains and rice priced within the magic price range, Homan said.

Examples of grains that are

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CORNER

JUDE PAUL DIZON

Beat the winter blues: keeping students happy Although it has been a relatively mild winter in terms of snowfall, the business of being a student and the lack of sunlight are worth focusing on with regard to our wellness.

There is not an exact known cause for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), according to webmd.com.

SAD is a form of depression that occurs during the winter months and can be “triggered by inadequate outdoor light and exacerbated by stress,” according to the website. Symptoms can include depression, a lack of energy, increased sleep, overeating and social withdrawal.

So what can we do about this? It is important to keep track of ourselves and pay attention to our behavior and moods. Listening to other peo-

ple’s observations of our own behavior may also be helpful.

Knowing what is going on with ourselves is key to figuring out a way to respond and get the resources we need.

We can also be proactive and increase our wellness during this time of the year.

Meditation can be a great way to reduce anxiety. The UVM Mindfulness Practice Center provides drop-in meditation sessions each week and will be hosting a meditation retreat on March 31.

Talking to a mental health counselor can also help you figure out the best way to handle your stress.

Social support is also essential in curbing depression.

Having fun and interacting with others can help you relax and connect you to people who are there for you. Call up a friend to go out for a meal, check out one of the many campus programs, or connect with your RA. Other helpful behaviors include being out in the sun for at least 15-20 minutes a day; a lack of vitamin D occurs when a person gets insufficient sun exposure. Exercising regularly for 20 minutes a day and eating vitamin D rich foods such as fish, milk and eggs can also be beneficial.

For more information, visit: www.uvm.edu/ health.

Jude Paul Dizon works in Health Education & Outreach through the Center for Health and Wellbeing.

reasonably priced include quinoa, couscous and bulgur. Quinoa is high in protein and whole grains, she said.

Rice is a nutritious, glutenfree food that will stay fresh in your pantry for up to a year, Homan said.

“Brown rice is much more

nutritious [than white rice],” she said. “When on a budget, you can’t afford to buy empty calories.”

By following these simple tips, your grocery bill may read a bit differently and your wallet may be twice as thick.

Oxfam rail jam will support local foods

By Hannah Ullman Life/Features Editor In the past few months there have been many sightings of the slogan “1 Billion” chalked onto buildings across campus.

That slogan represents the 1 billion people that go to bed hungry every night, said Sydney Hyatt, a member of the Oxfam America club at UVM. “Oxfam goes in and educates the people to teach them how to live sustainably,” Hyatt said. “It’s dedicated to fighting poverty, social justice and hunger all over the world.”

The club is sponsoring a rail jam to continue their current campaign, titled GROW BIG or GO HOME, which advocates locally grown food.

40 skiers and snowboarders will be featured in the freestyle competition to compete for the grand prize of their favorite home-cooked meal made by the club.

The UVM Ski and Snowboard Club will be providing judges who will eliminate competitors over the first two rounds then choose the winner, Courtney Casper, chair of the club, said. “[The rail jam] is an unconventional but recreational way to educate students and participants about world issues,” Casper said. “It’s gonna be a lot of fun — people don’t associate it with nonprofit work.”

The biggest drawback in putting on the event has been the weather, she said.

The rail jam was originally scheduled for Jan. 27 but with the lack of snow and sufficiently

cold weather, the club has rescheduled it for Feb. 4.

If it does not snow by next weekend, the club will have to ask for the ice shavings from the hockey rink to make the rail jam possible, Casper said.

“It’s gonna be a lot of fun — people don’t associate it with nonprofit work.”

Courtney Casper Club chair of Oxfam America at UVM Another setback the club is experiencing is the lack of funding, because it is Oxfam’s first year at the UVM campus.

The club wanted to hold the rail jam on campus, but UVM charges $2,500 for set-up and that was just not possible, Casper said. Instead, it will be held in front of the Sigma Phi fraternity house.

“We’re really excited to have it at Sigma Phi,” she said. “I think Greek life is really down for some redemption.”

During the rail jam there will be a DJ, a performance by UVM student rapper Jacob Es and free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream scooped for spectators.

If the event is cancelled again due to weather, the club will continue to reschedule it.

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Hearty meal packs punch

Class shows how to boost immunity in winter

By Ann Cromley Assistant Life Editor

As winter weather looms, students may find it useful to know which foods to eat to help keep the immune system strong and healthy.

A cooking event, Pharma Foodie: Foods to Boost Immunity, was held at Healthy Living Market on Jan. 27 to teach which foods can maintain health throughout the Vermont winter.

Nina Lesser-Goldsmith, Healthy Living food education coordinator and nutritionist Leslie Langevin, RD, instructed the class. Lesser-Goldsmith prepared the food and Langevin described each component’s health benefits.

“I really like these classes because we learn from each other,” Lesser-Goldsmith said of the collaboration. “I’m learning so much about nutrition.”

First on the evening’s menu was a hearty chicken soup with barley. Packed with B vitamins and prebiotic fiber, barley is a healthy substitute for white noodles or pasta, Langevin said.

“We have to take [B vitamins] every day,” she said. “They are necessary for energy production.”

The main meal was panroasted salmon served on a bed of garlic-infused kale and roasted mushrooms. Prepared with quality ingredients, this dish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for nerve cell function, Langevin said.

“The American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week,” she said. The kale contains vitamins A, K and C, the latter acting as a powerful antioxidant, she said.

Following the salmon dish was a roasted delicata squash mixed into Greek yogurt with the Indian spice blend garam masala.

“I like to call them the C-spices,” Lesser-Goldsmith said of the blend. “Cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom.”

Not only do spices add a twist to the meal, “they are a really easy way to add antioxidants to the diet,” Langevin said.

Another way to boost the immune system is by adding a dollop of Greek yogurt to a dish.

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Seasonal veggies warm the heart

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Chef Nina Lesser-Goldsmith instructs attendees of the Pharma Foodie workshop on cooking at the Healthy Living Market, Jan 27.

“Yogurt is a great source of probiotics. [It is] a great way to protect your immune system,” Langevin said. “You should eat at least six to eight ounces of yogurt each day.”

However, consumers should be aware of the sugar content in sweetened varieties, she said.

Capping off the evening was a nutrient-packed dessert of black rice pudding made with coconut milk and topped with kiwi, Brazil nuts and toasted coconut.

Black rice contains anthocyanin, fiber and vitamin E and the nuts contain Zinc, which all help to boost immunity and fight infection, Langevin said. The anthocyanin in the rice gives it the dark color.

“Use the dark rule — the darker the better,” she said in regard to choosing fruits, vegetables and grains.

“When you can have a dessert that is good for you, you feel good about it,” attendee Tony Moulton said of the final course. “We are making a list now to go shopping [after the event].”

Another Pharma-Foodie event will be held on Feb. 24 with a focus on foods for reducing chronic stress. To learn about other classes at Healthy Living, visit www. healthylivingmarket.com.

MATT KUPERMAN The Vermont Cynic

Kale, mushrooms, squash and other vegetables await preparation at the Pharma Foodie: Foods to Boost Immunity workshop at the Healthy Living Learning Center in South Burlington, Jan 27.

Despite the fact that the Vermont weather gods think that it’s April, it is actually the middle of a normally snowy winter season.

When it comes to winter eating in Vermont – assuming you want to eat fresh and local – a staple of your diet should be root vegetables.

For a while, roots got shafted and were seen as ugly, dirty produce that didn’t have the vivacious attitude of spring and summer crops.

But now more than ever the spotlight is shining on these hearty little suckers as many restaurants and households choose to highlight the seasonal offerings even during the duration of the winter.

Beets may be the most popular root veggie available during the cold months. Their plump and colorful little bodies remind you of an Oompa-Loompa, and after slicing them, your hands are left looking like those of a tiedying fifth grader. They are, nonetheless, irresistible and invaluable in this season.

Aside from the classic purple-red, beets are found in white and gold varieties too. Betaine gives the beet its deep hue and is a powerful antioxidant in lowering blood pressure.

Beets were originally cultivated for their nutritious leaves, which are now often neglected but can be eaten in the same way as spinach or kale.

Beets can be boiled whole for about an hour or brushed with a little olive oil and roasted in the oven. If you’re brave, you’ll eat a beet like an apple; otherwise, they can be added to salad, salsa and juice.

Carrots, another vegetable available in the winter, are the richest in carotenes of all plant foods and help keep eyes and lungs über-healthy.

They are commonly eaten raw, but their nutrients are more readily available when this veggie is cooked. Boiling, steaming, sautéing and roasting are all viable cooking methods for this all-star.

When buying fresh carrots, don’t stray from the ones with little leg-like limbs – these splits happen when the carrot hits gravel or compacted soil and leave the carrots just as delicious.

U.S. consumers are most familiar with the bright orange carrot, but there are also other colorations. Purple carrots include varieties such as Indigo and Purple Haze.

Common types of yellow carrots are the Sunlite and Yellowstone varieties.

The most routinely unheard of winter vegetable is celeriac. The vegetable world’s ugly duckling is a powerhouse of dietary fiber.

Celeriac is a celery variety that has, with time, been refined to produce an increasingly large, solid, globular root just below the soil surface.

For the gardener, this crop has its drawbacks: it is a long-season plant, which arrives about 112 days after seeding. For the consumer, this veggie is often used as a starch substitute for a warm meal. When peeled and mashed the taste resembles a surprisingly delicious mixture of celery and parsley.

Winter vegetable turnips belong to the Cruciferae family, the same family that brings you nutrient-rich vegetables like cabbage, kale and broccoli (genus Brassica). The common turnip is mostly white, but the upper part of the bulb, which receives sunlight, is a purple-red color.

Turnips are extremely high in vitamin C and are an excellent source of potassium.

Like beets, this root vegetable is a two-for-one deal — their greens resemble kale in flavor except with a tad more bitterness and a delicate consistency.

This is just a glimpse at a Vermont’s winter abundance.

Other available vegetables include kohlrabi, rutabaga and parsnips, as well as potatoes – don’t forget the purple ones – sweet potatoes and yams, the classic tubers.

Another reason to feature these edibles on your plate is their capacity to substitute for one another; with identical densities their cooking time is comparable. Throw sweet-taters, beets, rutabaga, turnips and other fibrous nourishment on a baking pan with some olive oil and roast away — you may be surprised by how amazingly heartwarming — and local — your winter medley is.

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Poet’s style impresses Sealey delivers intense flow at Fleming

By Marissa Villegas Cynic Correspondent

The staircase and floor seats filled quickly at UVM’s Fleming Museum as students and residents waited eagerly to hear Nicole Sealey, The Painted Word poetry series’ most recent guest.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CRACKERFARM North Carolina band Carolina Chocolate Drops poses by a barn.

The ‘Drops’ leave audience in awe Group brings historical sound

By Madeleine Gibson Senior Staff Writer Full of soul-pounding sounds and pre-colonial string-band inspiration, the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops performed both original songs and covers at the Flynn theatre on Jan. 27.

A whimsical display of American music, the concert was presented in association with the UVM President’s Initiative for Diversity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the struggles of AfricanAmericans.

Multi-instrumental musician Hubby Jenkins and New Orleans cellist Leyla McCalla joined Rhiannon Giddens and Dom Flemons, two of the three original “Drops,” for the performance. They are young faces representing a long and tumultuous history.

Though the ancestors of their string music hail from Africa, the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ voices and instruments transcend both time and racial boundaries.

On stage, fiddles, banjos, guitars, bones and jugs outnumbered the performers.

The musicians exchanged instruments and musical roles throughout the two sets.

Opening up with “Currs Negro Gig,” Flemons provided brief background before Giddens’ fiddle-fingers struck.

Almost Gaelic in beat, the song quickly turned twangy with the banjo and lighthearted with Jenkins’ bone routine.

The bone music, manipulated by the hands of Jenkins and Flemons, grew increasingly impressive as the two challenged each other in outlandish routines. There was never a dull moment, as the musicians often played through their legs, in the air or while doing a jig.

“Don’t Get Trouble in Your Mind” involved the giddy audience in call and response, and “Bodily, Bum, Bum” garnered smiles as Flemons sped

through suggestive lyrics.

Each song enlivened the soul of old string music, but it was an Ethel Waters’ blues cover, “No Man’s Mama,” that really shone.

Giddens, a hip-shaking historian, provided short biographies on the artists and songs the group was showcasing. The music became a window into an American past too easily forgotten.

The song “Leaving Eden” captivated the audience with a tale of closing mills that gave rise to ghost towns and impoverished families in Rockingham, N.C. Their ancestors’ small-town struggles were not much different than the movement of today’s jobs overseas.

An original piece was inspired by guitar and banjo player Etta Baker’s love for her “dancing man” of a father, and further demonstrated the Drops’ collective ability to bring distant memories to the present.

In recognition of her own musical history, McCalla debuted her voice that night with a Haitian folk song.

The Creole lyrics, backed

by Giddens, were a phenomenal tease, as McCalla’s vocal talent was only showcased on this song.

Sweet, evocative words and notes resonating from her cello contrasted with their message that in Haiti, the country’s sun was dying.

Returning to the stage in an encore, the Carolina Chocolate Drops sang the a cappella song “Read ‘Em John.”

John was one of the few slaves who could read letters and books aloud to the less educated people around him.

With increased speed, “read ‘em John” slowly became “freedom John, freedom let me go.”

The Carolina Chocolate Drops left the audience both captivated and thoroughly entertained.

“One thing that I noticed was her ability to take such simple words and give them so much meaning.”

Maggie Stryker UVM sophomore

Sealey is a “poet of body and intellect,” event organizer and UVM English professor Major Jackson said. “[She is] integrating and celebrating the identity but not being bound by it.”

Sealy read off several pieces of her work, slowly and with care for each word. At times, her poems generated a wave of laughter with humorous references.

“I found Nicole Sealey’s [poetry] unassuming. [Her] poignantly poetic style was re-

MITCHEL BRUMSTEDThe Vermont Cynic Journalist and poet Nicole Sealey at UVM’s Fleming Museum, Jan 25.

freshing and gripping,” sophomore Jake Tsacudakis said.

“The atmosphere seemed spirited and outgoing, with the soft, playful buzz Sealey produced in reciting her poems.”

Sophomore Maggie Stryker quoted a favorite line from Sealey’s poem “Imagine,” “The sun could rise and fall like an ordinary beast.”

“One thing that I noticed right away was her ability to take such simple words and give them so much meaning in an instant,” Stryker said.

As Sealey flowed through each line, she held a connection with the audience.

“There were never any pretenses, but an attempt to make sense of the little space she occupies in the world,” Tsacudakis said.

“The intensity and realness of the emotions really let her pride and diversity shine through,” Stryker said.

“I went into Fleming with friends to hear some poetry and I left with a sense of cultural experience.”

The next event in the poetry series will be held Feb. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.

To obtain information for future poetry series, refer to the Fleming Museum’s event calendar on their website.

Book review

ALEXA REILLY

New novel dives deep in emotion Before “The Fault in our Stars” even begins, John Green asks his readers not to look too far into his story.

He reminds us that we are reading fiction, and that attempting to find facts “attacks the very idea that made-up stories can matter.”

Green’s admonishment is twofold. He asks us not only to remember that this story is not representational of personal events, but that it is relatable in one way or another to hundreds of teenagers across the world.

People who have read Green before will not be surprised by his author’s note; provocation to think differently is expected from him.

Honestly, I did not know what to expect from “The Fault in Our Stars.” I’ve been

reading Green’s books for four years now, and when I heard that he was coming out with another one, I preordered it without even reading the summary. As the hype on the Internet grew and the publishing date drew closer and closer, things began to leak.

‘The Fault in Our Stars’ walks on a razor’s edge, dealing with topics that are touchy and often ignored by people young and old alike.

I learned that it was, unsurprisingly, a teenage love story. Green has written four other novels, and every single one deals with a nerdy “normal” boy falling in love with an unattainable, eccentric girl.

Despite the uniformity of plot, each book is new, exciting and thought-provoking.

If there is anything to say about Green as a writer, it is that his attention to detail is superb.

I also heard whispers that “The Fault in Our Stars” was about cancer patients and travel, which is not entirely unexpected if you have

read “Looking for Alaska” or paid any attention to Green’s online projects Nerdfighteria and the Vlogbrothers.

A few days before the book arrived, I started hearing that people were devouring it. Some were even reading it in a single sitting and then crying for days afterward. I heard that it was hilarious, gut-wrenchingly deep, painful and amazing.

After reading it, I can only tell you that none of those words describe it in quite the right way. “The Fault in Our Stars” walks on a razor’s edge, dealing with topics that are touchy and often ignored by people young and old alike: how a person with cancer is often stared at, what it is like to know you are going to die, what it is like to love someone who is dying.

I like “The Fault in Our Stars” because it is the only book I have ever read that focuses on what happens to the people a person leaves behind rather than what happens to the person after he or she is dead. Though the characters can be a bit pretentious, Green writes with taste and humor and reminds us that people are people regardless of health or happiness.

“The Fault in Our Stars” is sad and masterful. Above all, it is human.

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Summer music festivals sweep nation Summer Camp Electric Daisy Carnival

Chillicothe, Ill. Dates: May 25-27

Las Vegas, Nev. Dates: June 8-10

Indio, Calif.

Dates: April 13-15 & 20-22

Bridgeport, Conn.

Dates: July 19-22

Ultra Music Festival

Miami, Fla. Dates: March 23-25

Forget about your online shopping bag at Forever 21 and the new snow gear you were planning to buy for this joke of a winter and start saving for a summer of musical madness.

From jam to electronic and everything in between, festivals across the U.S. will be meeting your every need. Instead of being jealous of infamous European music festivals, take a few minutes to realize what opportunities we have in our own country.

Whether you’re trying to road trip to California or stay on the east coast, there are festivals all over this summer.

In Indio, California during the weekends of Apr. 13-15 and Apr. 20-22, Coachella will host their 14th annual music festival.

The festival is organized

by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG live, and takes place at the Empire Polo Club in the Inland Empire’s Coachella Valley.

Each weekend offers a varied music selection, including genres such as

Rothbury, Mich.

Dates: June 28 - July 1

Gathering of the Vibes

Coachella

By Jess Schwartz Staff Writer

Electric Forest

rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic.

Along with music, the weekend is filled with enticing installation art and sculptures for concertgoers to enjoy while walking from stage to stage.

Aside from hosting some of the most extravagant performers, the festival is also known for trying to reduce their carbon footprint every year. They highly promote carpooling and offer rewards for the attendees who participate.

This summer, Coachella’s headliners include Radiohead, The Black Keys, Swedish House Mafia, Explosions in the Sky, Dr. Dre and Andrew Bird. Let’s not forget that Burlington’s own Morgan Page will also be playing the event.

Now, for all of you electronic dance music fanatics, don’t you worry.

There are specific festivals calling your kandi beads and glow sticks.

Ultra Music Festival, the world’s biggest and most famous dance music event, takes place in Miami, Fla. during the weekend of Mar. 23-25. The name of

the event speaks for itself.

Despite the fact that the festival is non-camping, attendees will find themselves this summer in the presence of EDM gods such as Armin Van Burren, Justice, Kaskade, Tiesto and Porter Robinson.

If Florida is not for you, EDM fans, then make your way to Las Vegas, Nev. for the weekend of your lives.

Electric Daisy Carnival is taking over during the weekend of June 8-10.

This electronic madness of a festival will include full-sized carnival rides, art installations and hundreds of performers. EDC sets the bar high in hosting the world’s most talented EDM DJs with the most breathtaking production.

Let’s face it: EDM is definitely not for everyone.

Luckily, jam festivals are incredible in the states as well.

Gathering of the Vibes, an annual camping festival in Bridgeport, Conn. will be taking place the weekend of July 19-22.

This year’s festival will be the 16th anniversary.

Attendees who have been

All Good

Thornville, Ohio Dates: July 19-22

going since the first year will remember having seen world-class talents such as Crosby, Stills and Nash, all the living members of The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, as well as many more. The festival offers many volunteering opportunities and is right here on the east coast.

“Thinking of Vibes is what gets me through finals,” sophomore and loyal Vibes attendee Deanna Hunt said.

“It’s really an amazing experience to share with your friends year after year.”

Other jam festivals include Summer Camp in Illinois and All Good in Ohio.

Both festivals include the best of jam, bluegrass, reggae, funk and more.

Some of the past headlining artists include Furthur, Primus, John Butler Trio, Dark Star Orchestra, Moe and Umphrey’s McGee. As for me, this summer I choose Electric Forest in Rothbury, Mich. Electric Forest is a camping festival taking place from June

28 to July 1. The festival includes many genres, as well as intense light displays and art.

“Our goal is to seamlessly integrate music with art, and we’re proud to host a conscious and involved festival community,” producer Jeremy Stein of Madison House said. “The site’s Sherwood Forest will be bigger and better than ever.”

As well as the Sherwood Forest, where the performers take the stage, the festival includes The Gold Rush Water Park, an invitational golf club, Big Wildcat Lake, horseback riding and glow in the dark disc golf.

The previous year featured a lineup with headliners such as The String Cheese Incident, Tiesto, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Kaskade and Stephen Marley.

If you want to have the most memorable summer of your life, I suggest you make your way to at least one music festival and experience the magic for yourself.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Movie review

EMILY BARTRAN

‘The Iron Lady’ falls on its face The movie “The Iron Lady,” released on Jan. 13, was highly forgettable.

With a title like that, an actress like Meryl Streep and a character like Margaret Thatcher, this film screams Oscar-worthy. Unfortunately, Streep was the only aspect of this movie that lived up to expectations.

As the film unfolds, a somewhat senile, retired Thatcher tells the story of her empowered rise to the position of prime minister of Great Britain through a series of jumbled flashbacks.

At this point in her life, Thatcher has hallucinations of her deceased husband and visions of triumphs and failures, politically as well as personally.

The controversies of the era are identified primarily through a few flashes of protesters with picket signs, which quickly change back to Thatcher’s thoughts or another montage of social issues.

Thatcher’s involvement with these issues is summed up by nothing more than a few minutes of conversation with either her staff or the opposing party.

The film did delve slightly into the surprisingly glamour-less personal life of Margaret Thatcher.

However, the back-andforth between personal and political as well as past and present was a little too much. There was not enough coverage of either aspect to reveal anything of real substance.

Despite the film’s flaws, Streep is suitably nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the film.

For having such an influential main character, the film as a whole did not do her justice. Sadly, “The Iron Lady” will probably not be remembered as the powerful, sensational biography it could have been.

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Canadian singer/songwriter Lights shows off her vocals at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Jan 24.

Lights delivers bright pop Electro-pop singer shines for Higher Ground

By Molly Philbin Assistant Arts Editor An eclectic array of about 50 concertgoers came out to see Lights perform at Higher Ground on Jan. 24.

Savoir Adore, a pop band, opened for Lights. The crowd was stone-still during their performance in anticipation of Lights.

Finally, the lights went out and Lights came on.

Lights Poxleither, known simply as Lights, wore her signature destroyed rock and roll top, black skinny jeans and tall lace-up boots.

“[Lights] sounds exactly how she sounds in her albums.

It’s dubstep-y, but she makes it her own.”

Nick Gerber First-year

She opened the show with “Banner,” the fourth track off of her new album, Siberia.

“If you’re into softer stuff the first album is probably more your taste,” Lights said.

“If you’re into more energetic electronic in a grittier way, you’re into Siberia.”

Siberia is dark and otherworldly; Lights said she was reading a lot of dark fantasy comics and listening to dubstep while making the record.

“You get influence from everywhere,” Lights said, “I’ve heard things in country songs that I thought were cool, and you just apply those to what you know makes your music great.”

Siberia features established artists Holy Fuck and Shad, and many of the songs on the album are co-written with songwriters such as Tawgs Salter, Jason Parsons, Brian Borcherdt, Graham Walsh and David Thomson.

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Canadian musician Lights performs at Higher Ground, Jan 24.

With Lights’ strong gesture-like dance moves and an extravagant light show fitted to heavy electronic beats, the crowd was high energy and dancing by the third song, “Ice.” “She sounds exactly how she sounds in her albums,” first-year Nick Gerber said.

“It’s dubstep-y, but she makes it her own.”

Lights’ extensive fan base ranges from World of Warcraft gamers who belong to Lights’ guild, subscribers to the popular YouTube channel Epic Meal Time — where she was featured — and college boys who think she’s hot.

Despite the motley crew, Lights said that everyone was there because they liked the music, not because there was a hit song out there that everyone was aware of.

“I make the music that I love,” Lights said. “My goal is that people gravitate toward it and like it.”

By the 11th song, Lights was offstage and dancing with the crowd.

She closed the show with “Toes,” but came back onstage for an encore after the crowd cheered for several minutes.

She played “Cactus in the Valley,” which is the only song on Siberia that is entirely her own.

Lights thanked the crowd for coming out to see her and her band, and praised Vermont for its food.

“This town is the best — there’s a cheese store next door,” Lights said to the audience. “I got a block of spicy jalapeno.”

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The weeks are flying by and the Board of Trustees is getting closer to the long-awaited decision of choosing UVM’s next president.

At a glance, all five candidates seem equal in experience after many years of resume-worthy-additions.

We at the Cynic wonder whether having a seven-page resume is enough nowadays.

There’s the esteemed yet modest Sabah Randhawa. He recognizes the apparent strength of the medical program, and hopes to match it with better graduate programs and a focus on the liberal arts.

Randhawa is certainly in the right place to advocate for the liberal arts.

Oregon State University was apparently not the right place, as he supported the school’s investment in six initiatives, none of which focused on the liberal arts or humanities.

Meredith Hay seems to disagree with Randhawa’s radical reforms.

She seems to insist UVM is already a great institution and refrains from mentioning how she would reform or better our University.

Hay advocates “listening” above all as the best way to bring together the “entire community and [decide] how to move the University of Vermont forward” – just as Romulus and Remus’ great listening skills built Rome in a day.

Still, she has a history of reform for the better – like her Transformation Plan at the University of Arizona, in which she used input from those at the University to accommodate extreme budget cuts.

A candidate with hopes for reform at UVM is Thomas E. Sullivan, current senior vice president and provost at the University of Minnesota. Sullivan hasn’t revealed specific plans other than his belief that the student experience should improve, in addition to his inexperience with smaller schools.

Robert Palazzo, in his open forum, showered UVM with praise for our courage and sensibility in an act of uncalled-for-cajolery. After coming under fire in 2007 due to his decision to ignore the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s faculty Senate’s sovereignty, the American Association of University Professors conducted an investigation in response to the controversy.

Thomas Apple, by far the most pragmatic candidate, believes in presence, transparency and shared government. Noticeably, he excludes anything about the student voice and our opinions, but he redeems himself in his hopes for better tuition assistance, so students won’t be “overburdened with loans.”

The Cynic will endorse the candidate we believe best fit for our University in next week’s issue. Any students who wish to weigh in on our decision should send an email to cynic@uvm.edu.

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COLUMNISTS

How to: Avoid hibernating 101

BIANCA MOHN

Last Friday, instead of staying in and watching movies, I traipsed over to the UVM recital hall. Having obtained a free ticket from the University to see a group called Anonymous 4, I figured I had nothing to lose. I returned to my dorm 75 minutes later, mind blown and eyes opened.

Although I was a bit conspicuous in an auditorium packed with gray hair – a reminder that college illusions you into thinking everyone is young and spry – the second the women floated across the stage, it was an experience like none other.

Known for their mastery of a cappella medieval singing, this ensemble of four women has sold over two million albums worldwide. While I am not a medieval music connoisseur by any means, the haunting quality of their voices carried my imagination to distant lands of monasteries, maidens and knights. The

ethereal melodies ricocheted off the walls, swirling and encircling the audience.

In short, I had stumbled upon an incredible concert by accident. One of UVM’s greatest assets is its attraction to such fabulous performers. It would be ideal if more students attended the Lane Series concerts, Fleming Museum exhibits and other cultural events.

With the second semester lumbering on, it is all too easy to fall into a pattern of eating, sleeping and studying. With temperatures in the single digits and the trifecta of wind, ice and snow, it can be tempting to fall into hibernation mode and forget about the exciting events happening on and off campus.

Unsure if you are in hibernation mode? Signs include copious amounts of fleece, stockpiles of food and a general vacant expression. Also, if your roommate asks why you have not left the room in several days, this may be an indication that it is time to rethink your current lifestyle.

What better purpose to leave your room — more of a bear cave, actually — than an enriching cultural activity? Uvmbored. com has plenty of ideas, from First Friday Artwalk on Feb. 3 to a Lane Series concert with Katie Davis on Feb. 11.

Even if you are unfamiliar with the genre of an event, you’ll never know what you will discover and how it might change your perspective on things.

Perhaps you will realize that you adore impressionist paintings or, in my case, you might find a new appreciation of a certain music genre.

If money is a concern, fear not. Many festivals downtown are free, as are most of the exhibits and events on campus. For the pricier concerts, planning in advance goes a long way in securing free or discounted student tickets. Uvmbored.com has all of the details.

If these reasons are not enough to convince the sloth in you, then consider this. According to The Happiness Institute, “Many people become less active during the colder months. Less activity can then lead to lower mood[s] or, alternatively, maintaining a good level of activity can act as a powerful antidepressant and/or mood enhancer.”

Checking out a cultural event is a win-win situation. You get to spend time with your friends, support various artists and learn something along the way.

Despite your efforts to be active, there will always be a voice in your head saying, “Don’t go, it will be a waste of time. Get back in your pajamas and feast.” Accept the risk that you might love or hate what you find. Banish the voice, grab your mittens and explore what UVM and Burlington have to offer.

Bianca Mohn is a first-year business administration major.

She has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2011.

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State of the Union gets bolder A date with the ‘flix’

ZACH DESPART

At last year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, comedian Seth Meyers joked that the only man that could defeat the president was “2008 Barack Obama.”

But the man delivering the State of the Union address in the House Chamber last Tuesday looked just like the popular candidate of four years ago, albiet grayer.

Despite being an election year in which many politicians scramble for votes, Obama didn’t pull any punches in his third State of the Union.

Were all of the proposals that the president laid out in this past speech realized? No. But a State of the Union address is supposed to be ambitious.

Obama used the highestprofile speech of the year to confront issues that have been kicked down the road for decades, like education reform.

He boldly proposed that all states make it mandatory for high school students to stay enrolled until they turn 18 or graduate.

Perhaps even more daring was the president’s proposal to public schools: reward the good teachers, sack the bad ones.

The president’s speechwriters softened the language to, “replace teachers who just aren’t helping kids learn,” but the

connotation was there.

What’s bold is the conflict the president is setting up with teachers’ unions, who are some of the main supporters of the Democratic Party. The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the United States, and has objected to education reforms that would weaken teacher tenure by making it easier to fire bad teachers, as well as to merit-base pay.

At the risk of alienating a major bloc of the Democratic Party, the White House acted in the best interests of the nation’s children, instead.

At the risk of alienating a major bloc of the Democratic Party, the White House acted in the best interests of the nation’s children, instead.

Obama also took on the spiraling cost of higher education, threatening universities that if tuition costs were not reigned in, taxpayer funding of these institutions would be cut.

The president in the House Chamber last Tuesday wasn’t a politician with his back against the wall, conceding to a oneterm presidency. It wasn’t the president who drew the ire of his own party for caving to

Republicans on the extension of the Bush tax cuts, or giving into the Republican House leadership’s tantrums over raising the debt ceiling.

Instead, the president laid out a bold vision for the future.

He scolded Congress, offered an ultimatum to teachers’ unions and told wealthy Americans that they — just like him — should pay more taxes.

He told America’s largest corporations that they should be punished, not rewarded, for outsourcing American jobs, and should not be permitted to evade tax laws.

At the risk of imperiling his chances for reelection in 10 months, the president proposed what his administration thought was best for the country.

The president’s proposals for success in the future aren’t the fluffy, let’s-pat-ourselveson-the-back-because-Americais-awesome ideas that have dominated election-year State of the Union addresses in the past. His proposals are challenging and won’t be easily accomplished.

The problems he outlined, like reliance on foreign energy and the struggle for viable clean energy, are not easily answered and will likely plague us for decades. Yet that didn’t deter the president from imploring Congress to confront these issues head-on. And for that he deserves congratulations.

They say presidents age much faster when they are in office. But last Tuesday, the candidate looked a hell of a lot like he did four years ago.

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

Noshing on them McNuggets

ARIELLE BOUTWELL

Why is it that the most convenient foods are the unhealthiest? When walking into a dining hall on campus, the easiest and quickest meals to grab consist of greasy pizza and oversized hamburgers.

This easy access to fat, oil and sweet foods is unfortunately putting students at a health risk when they come to college.

Before students start living at college they more than likely live at home and have someone else cook for them. Living at home usually means a more wellbalanced diet and healthier food intake, unless you are Stacey Irvine.

Stacey Irvine is arguably the unhealthiest 17-year-old the world has ever heard of. When she was 2 years old, her mother gave her a taste of her first chicken nugget. Since then, she refused to eat anything else.

Eating a favorite food is undeniably satisfying and can be somewhat indulgent, but having your favorite food every day for

every meal for 15 years is a bit of an overkill.

But worst of all is where she is buying the chicken nuggets: her favorite distributor, McDonalds.

I understand that she has taken an unusual addiction to an unhealthy food, but she makes it worse by going to McDonalds.

Tyson chicken nuggets in the frozen food section are healthier than those from the famous “Mickey D’s.”

Having your favorite food every day for every meal for 15 years is a bit of an overkill.

It may have to do with the fact that getting food from the drive-thru is about a two minute process, while preheating the oven, baking and waiting for Tyson nuggets takes 15 minutes.

At first I thought Irvine was just lazy when it came to her food choice, but after having read that she refuses to eat anything else with the nuggets, and admits to never having tasted fresh fruits or vegetables, I decided she truly has a serious addiction conjured by the giant food companies of America — she is a victim.

Her mother gave up giving her anything else to eat years ago. With Stacey’s constant con-

sumption of chicken nuggets her health is at serious risk. She has been given the choice of changing her eating habits or dying.

When her doctor told her of her options regarding her health, it seemed to be somewhat of a wake-up call. Her mother hopes that one day in the near future she will be more like her siblings and adapt a more balanced diet.

With the exception of Stacey Irvine, children and students seem to eat more healthfully at home because there is time to prepare a better meal with access to a larger variety of food. At school it is more difficult due to the lack of time, kitchen space and food budget.

Walking into a dining hall with limited time to eat and an even more limited food choice makes the hamburger or pizza look sufficient. Easy access to bad food is the number one health destroyer. Students on campus should schedule more time to eat or prepare their meals, or learn more about what is healthy and filling.

Using little adjustments like this will go a long way when it comes to health and weight watching. Reaching for the hamburger could become just as addicting as Stacey’s first bite of chicken nuggets.

Arielle Boutwell is a first-year undeclared major. She has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2011.

TV.

PEYTON ROSENTHAL

Netflix is the world’s greatest source for constant entertainment, created with wonderful new-age technology. As I’m sure many are aware, Netflix, despite how great and global it is, came close to losing a large percentage of their customer base recently.

Taking the greedy way out, they split their online streaming option from the mail-in DVD option, making it more expensive to have both. When I found this out, I was outraged — I guess you really can’t have your cake and eat it too.

My mom was forced to decide between spending copious amounts of money to ensure that I could have Netflixaccessibility, or satisfying her own television-watching needs by sticking with the DVDs. Let me tell you, this caused quite the dispute.

There I was, off to college with no way to ensure that I could watch movies whenever I desired the legal way, now that Megaupload ceases to exist — rest in peace — or to find new intellectual garbage to stuff in my brain.

However, my mom knew me too well and gave in to my adament requests the way any mother would. She stuck with the online streaming option and satisfied my craving for more

Now, unfortunately, Netflix has become one of my daily activities, planned and penciled into the spot right before trailing off to bed — I’m sure you all know what I mean: lying down in a semi-lofted bed, head propped up by an abundance of pillows — purchased to ensure some amount of comfort on the plastic thing they call a mattress — computer on your lap — making excessive amounts of noise due to the fact that it is tilted excessively — playing Weeds as you fall asleep.

Now, unfortunately, Netflix has become one of my daily activities, planned and penciled into the spot right before I trail off to bed.

This is what I like to call my “me time,” the only time of the day I’m actually alone, not rushing to a class, or working out like a lunatic at the gym. I’m just laying there, enjoying the sensation of my overheated laptop and the dialogue of my favorite show.

This is college. You are all victims to Netflix nighttime watching, and it is enjoyable, although I would suggest backing off when you finally wake up with your computer lodged into your kidney, or broken into a million pieces six feet below your lofted bed.

Peyton Rosenthal is a first-year anthropology major. She has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2011.

Quick Opinions Bianca Mohn

“Nowhere on earth does there exist such an uncontrolled frenzy to ascend two school buses than those going to Jay Peak.”

Peyton Rosenthal

“Everybody should fully enjoy the endless possibilities of late night Grundle waffles.”

Zach Despart “People — please stop hitting ‘reply-all’ with the new UVM email.”

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012

McGlynn and Carissimo lead Catamounts to victory

By Taylor Feuss Staff Writer

The UVM men’s basketball team appeared to be struggling in the beginning to defeat the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Patrick Gym Jan. 28.

As the first few minutes counted down, the game seemed all too familiar, flashing back to UVM’s prior loss against UNH earlier this season.

A lack of communication seemed evident in the players and the packed house remained silent.

Head coach John Becker agreed, saying, “Our defense was poor in the first half, but we had to buckle down and focus, and we did that the second half.”

Scoring first on a foul, UVM senior Matt Glass got the ball rolling. However, the Wildcats answered as Patrick Konan and Chandler Rhoads scored a joint four points in the next two minutes. In the next 10 minutes, the Wildcats dominated the court, scoring an additional 17 points while the Catamounts acquired a close 13.

With 10 minutes left, something snapped in the UVM players and order was restored.

Thanks to captain Brendan Bald scoring an additional two points, the Catamounts seemed to have their fire back. Sophomore Josh Elbaum kept the momentum going as he matched Bald’s shot

with eight minutes left in the half.

UVM trailed by two as the teams took 30 seconds for a timeout; however, once back, Bald again charged down the court wide open, dunking the ball as the crowd went wild.

With this the teams were tied at 21 and after another timeout, sophomore Sandro Carissimo scored his first of the game, inching the Catamounts ahead.

With the half coming to a close, tensions grew as the lead switched back and forth another eight times within the next two minutes. Bald secured UVM’s dominance as, for the second time in the game, he charged down the court, unmanned, and dunked into the net.

With a mere 30 seconds left in the first half, it appeared that the score would be left in a tie at 40-40. That did not sit well with UVM’s Clancy Rugg, who shot and scored a 3-pointer with three seconds remaining, ending the half with a score of 43-40.

Konan was the first to score on a foul within the first 30 seconds of the second half, leaving the Wildcats trailing by one. Bald attempted two 3-pointers only to come up empty-handed, as Rhoads scored again for UNH, giving them the lead. Two minutes later, Alvin Abreu added to the Wildcat’s score by hitting a 3-pointer.

Bald and Elbaum, then,

scored a total of 3-points for the Catamounts, Bald scoring one off a foul. The clock stopped at 15:47, giving the teams another timeout as UVM trailed 47-46.

In the next minute, Rhoads tried to ensure the Wildcats’ lead, storming down the court wide open. Glass came out again, scoring another two for the Cats, giving firt-year Four McGlynn the motivation to shoot for a 3-pointer. He was fouled in the process and scored UVM three points from the foul line, a place that seemed all to familiar to him in this game.

With the end of another timeout at 11:55, Apfeld was fouled and scored another two for UVM, giving the Catamounts the lead 53-49. Brian Voelkel added another three points for the Catamounts before the ball was turned over to the Wildcats, and Abreu scored yet again.

Once the ball was back in the hands of UVM, McGlynn scored for his seventh time of the game on another foul. The score continued to fluctuate over the next minute, leaving UNH trailing by three with another timeout.

At that point, Carissimo came back out on fire, racking up the score for the Cats with back-to-back points, causing the crowd to go wild. Thanks to Carissimo, the Wildcats were silenced, scoring only two more points the rest of the game.

“Throughout the game, I was building confidence. After

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Senior Pat Bergmann throws up a shot in the Cats’ 77-60 win over UNH. UVM was boosted to second place in America East on the win. that first shot I just knew that the rest were going to go in,” Carissimo said. “[The high scorer] just happened to be me this game, but next game it will be someone else.”

With five minutes left, UVM was unstoppable.

“We have a team concept; it’s not about one person,” McGlynn said of UVM’s success. “We win as a team and lose as a team.”

The Wildcats attempted

AL East season preview

Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox What’s New:

The Orioles had a very quiet offseason and look to reclaim their role as the American League East basement dwellers that competitive teams have come to love. They lost key cogs in their lineup with the departures of Luke Scott and Vladimir Guerrero and made no key offseason acquisitions.

Season Outlook:

Despite a solid lineup with notables Matt Weiters, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis, the Orioles should consider themselves fortunate if they win 70 games this season, due to their historically bad pitching staff. Unless young pitchers Brian Matusz and Zack Britton make huge strides, this staff will get slaughtered by the daunting AL East.

What’s New:

After losing Jonathon Papelbon to the Phillies in free agency, the Red Sox addressed their need in the bullpen by trading Josh Reddick for former Athletics’ closer Andrew Bailey and Jed Lowrie for former Astros’ closer Mark Melancon. These acquisitions only strengthen the possibility that Daniel Bard moves to the rotation. Other key departures include Marco Scutaro, Erik Bedard and Jason Varitek.

The Red Sox also acquired outfielder Cody Ross and utility-man Nick Punto in free agency.

Season Outlook:

The Red Sox certainly are contenders in the AL East with an intimidating lineup, great top-of-the-rotation and a solid bullpen. Look for the Red Sox to address needs in the back of the rotation, right field and possibly shortstop in the tail end of the offseason.

By Jake Bielecki Staff Writer

New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays What’s New:

The Yankees pulled off the biggest trade this offseason, bringing in second-year pitcher Michael Pineda for prospects Jesus Montero and Hector Noesi. Both sides received elite talent in the deal as the Yankees sent one of the best hitting prospects in Montero for one of the most electrifying pitchers in 23-year-old Pineda. If you catch a Yankees game with this kid on the mound, prepare to be impressed. The Yankees also agreed to terms with free agent Hiroki Kuroda.

Season Outlook:

The Yankees’ dangerous lineup now has a rotation to match and should be considered favorites in the AL East this season. Look for the Yankees to shop one of their expendable starting pitchers like AJ Burnett for a solid bat they can plug into their vacant designated hitter spot.

multiple shots as the time continued to run out, only to come up short. This motivated UVM more as McGlynn scored yet again, bringing their lead to 73-60.

The Cats remained unsatisfied, as Glass and Apfeld scored a basket each, bringing the final score to 77-60 in favor of the men in green and gold.

What’s New:

Toronto Blue Jays What’s New:

The Rays were once again active in the offseason as their world-class front office brought in offensive weapons Luke Scott and Carlos Pena to fill the roles of Johnny Damon and Casey Kotchman, who left in free agency.

The Blue Jays traded promising prospect Nestor Molina for former White Sox closer Sergio Santos in an attempt to bring some consistency to the ninth inning. Former closing options Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco both signed with the New York Mets.

Season Outlook:

Season Outlook:

With one of the best pitching staffs in the league, the Rays are once again strong contenders in the AL East. Jeff Niemann and Wade Davis will fight for the final spot in the Rays’ rotation featuring James Shields, Davis Price, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore.

There will be no shortage of talent on the mound in Tampa.

Keep an eye on the newest wave of Rays’ prospects as Desmond Jennings and Matt Moore look to make a name for themselves in the MLB after impressive careers in the minors.

The Blue Jays put together a very talented, young roster that looks like it could contend in the future. However, they still appear to be a few years away. A young foundation highlighted by Brett Lawrie, Colby Rasmus, Ricky Romero and Brandon Morrow should make noise immediately though. The next step for the Blue Jays is to find players who can get on base and cause mayhem on the base-paths to compliment their impressive collection of power hitters.

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Empty words

Tim Thomas’ political maneuver fails to resonate

By Will Andreycak Senior Staff Writer

When UVM alumnus and Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas opted not to attend the team’s celebratory ceremony at the White House, he joined a long list of athletes who have used their fame to make a political statement. Unlike many of these statements, however, Thomas’ fails to resonate.

Thomas announced his decision via Facebook stating, “The federal government has grown out of control, threatening the rights, liberties and property of the people.”

For this reason, Thomas continued, “I exercised my right as a free citizen ... This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country.”

Thomas, who is a known Tea Party supporter and bares the phrase “don’t tread on me” on his goalie mask, certainly has the right to make such political statements, but whether that statement will be recognized as a significant one by his peers and by the public is another issue entirely.

When we look back on the rich history of athletics in our country, there are a few specific examples of political statements that stand out. The most iconic moment of political protest occurred during the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where American track and field athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos took the medal podium and raised their fists in a silent salute to the civil rights movement as the national anthem played behind them. The photo of the two men is one of the most iconic images in the history of American athletics.

For decades, the Olympic Games have been a forum for political protest. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter organized a boycott of the Summer Olympics in Moscow as a response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan that took place in the summer of 1979. Four years later, the Soviet Union and 13 other nations boycotted the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles due to, “chauvinistic sentiments and an anti-Soviet hysteria being whipped up in the United States.”

Political protest, however, is not limited to the Olympic stage. In fact, the most controversial political statement ever made was the one by Muhammad Ali in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Ali, a Muslim and staunch supporter of the American

Civil Rights movement, refused to serve in the United States military when he was drafted in 1967. Ali cited his faith as a Muslim and the institutional racism of the United States as the basis for this action. Ali was famously quoted, “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong ...

They never called me ‘nigger.’”

When Ali refused to serve he was arrested and convicted of draft evasion and his professional boxing license was revoked. After a failed appeal, the case was examined by the Supreme Court, where it was eventually overturned in 1971. This sequence of events gave visibility not only to the anti-war movement, but the Civil Rights movement as well. Ali inspired millions of people to support the causes he so vehemently stood up for, and Ali’s legacy as a political symbol rivals his legacy as a fighter.

To even mention Tim Thomas’ political maneuver in the same breath as the courageous actions taken by these three individuals is an insult to their legacies.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood on the international stage and raised their fists in the face of racism, returning to America to harassed with hateful ridicule.

They sacrificed the glory of Olympic medals for a cause they viewed as more important than their own athletic achievement. Muhammad Ali galvanized millions in support of civil liberties and peace while putting his boxing career second to the causes he believed in.

What did Tim Thomas do? Tim Thomas posted a message to his Facebook page to announce he would boycott a ceremony where the leader of our country would recognize him and his teammates as champions of their sport.

If Tim Thomas has such strong convictions, he should have used the White House visit as a forum to express them. It would have been more effective and legitimate — not to mention he would not have abandoned his team.

Instead, Thomas hid behind a computer screen, using the same forum that is used for insignificant updates of peoples’ lives and pictures of binge drinking to protest the federal government. Which is not exactly standing on the medal podium of the 1968 Olympic Games.

As a UVM student, I am beyond disappointed in Tim Thomas. And if I were a Boston Bruins fan, I would be even more disgusted with him.

Not only did Thomas make a fool of himself for his libertarian stunt, but he completely abandoned the Boston Bruins at a time when they were being recognized for their quintessential embodiment of what it means to be a team. The Boston Bruins are disappointed in him, the University of Vermont should be disappointed him and, Bruins fans, you should be disappointed in him.

JAMIE LENT The Vermont Cynic

Senior Brett Leonard tries to clear the puck as Northeastern closes in during UVM’s weekend losses.

Northeastern downs Vermont as playoffs become a longshot

By Diana Giunta Senior Staff Writer

Northeastern University delivered a pair of losses to the Catamounts in men’s hockey Jan. 27 and 28 in Hockey East action at Gutterson Fieldhouse.

Friday night’s game ended in an 8-3 Northeastern victory while Saturday’s loss was 4-2.

Vermont’s record stands at 5-19-1, 2-15-1 HEA, following the weekend series. With their two victories, the Huskies swept the season series against the Catamounts.

Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon was pleased with the effort of the injury-laden Catamounts in Saturday’s game.

“I felt like we got a lot out of our team tonight from a lineup that was anything but what we thought it would look like at the beginning of the season,” he said.

“I know there are no moral victories, but my point to them tonight was all about when we played together and had each other’s backs and worked hard for each other,” Sneddon said.

“We were a lot more effective than last night when we didn’t.”

The Huskies took the initial lead just minutes into the

The weekly recap ByJeremy Karpf Staff Writer

Boss of the week:

opening period of the game and never relinquished it.

They scored four consecutive goals before Vermont firstyear Kyle Mountain scored a short-handed goal to put the Catamounts on the scoreboard.

Mountain scored his first career goal with a wrist shot at 13:45 of the second period.

First-year Kyle Reynolds and sophomore Matt White scored the other two Catamount goals, both in the third period.

Northeastern sophomore Cody Ferriero recorded his first career hat trick in Friday’s game, netting all three of his goals in the third period.

On Saturday night, the goaltending duties for Vermont fell to sophomore Alex Vazzano, who was making his first start since November.

“After being thrown in there for not playing in quite some time I thought [Vazzano] did a great job; I’m very proud of him,” Sneddon said. “I could tell he was nervous today at pregame skate and had the jitters, but he calmed himself down and he gave us a chance to win a hockey game tonight, and that’s what we need out of that position.”

Vazzano had 24 saves in the

Goat of the week:

Tie: Billy Cundiff and Kyle Williams

Shaun White

Shaun White, the snowboard star, scored the first perfect 100 score in Winter X Games history en route to his fifth consecutive gold medal in SuperPipe.

Having already secured gold, White attacked his victory lap by landing the first frontside double cork 1260 ever in competition.

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game.

“Any goals that were scored against us tonight were certainly nothing to do with goaltending, and that’s a positive,” Sneddon said.

Northeastern again scored the first goal Saturday evening at 6:56 of the first period. This time, though, Vermont quickly had an answer. Reynolds knocked the puck in at 10:01.

The Huskies surged back to score the only two goals of the second period with scores from junior Alex Tuckerman and first-year Dan Cornell.

In the game’s final period, Vermont got within a goal of tying the game when first-year Colin Markison scored on a rebound with two minutes left in the period. This brought the score to 3-2.

Northeastern’s Ferriero scored an empty-net goal at 19:41, ending the Catamounts’ hopes for a comeback.

Saturday night was also the annual Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer game. The team raised money for the Vermont Cancer Center.

Vermont’s next challenge will be two games against UMass-Lowell on Feb. 3 and 4.

Tie: Billy Cundiff and Kyle Williams. It’s hard to decide who cost his team more. Billy Cundiff missed a game-tying 32-yard field goal to eliminate the Ravens and propel the Patriots to Super Bowl XLVI. Williams, though, lost two fumbles as replacement punt returner. In the fourth quarter, the football deflected off his knee and the Giants recovered, only to score seven plays later to take the lead. The second one deep in 49’s territory set up Giants’ kicker Lawrence Tynes for the game-winning field goal with 7:54 left in overtime.

Quote of the week

I never had too much hospitality here until I went for it on fourth and 2 [against the Colts in a 35-34 loss in 2009], and since then I’ve been greeted in a lot more friendly manner than I have in the past

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- Bill Belichick in his press conference to kick off Super Bowl XLVI Week in Indianapolis

16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012

S P O RT S

Catamount skiers start off shredding

By Julia Dwyer Assistant Sports Editor

The highly anticipated start to the 2012 Vermont ski season began with the Bates Carnival on Jan. 20-21 and the UNH Carnival on Jan. 27-28. In last year’s season, the Catamounts were highly victorious in the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association circuit. During the regular season of 2011, Vermont saw wins at five of their six carnivals, earned its 31st EISA Championship and finished sixth overall for the 2011 NCAA Ski Championships.

With the success of the previous season, the Catamount skiers took to the slopes with high hopes for the Bates Carnival. On the first day of competition, Jan. 20, UVM opened up strong, proving their capabilities in both the Alpine and Nordic divisions. The first win to open up the season went to senior Lucy Garrec in the women’s 5K freestyle at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine with a time of 14:08.4.

In the men’s and women’s Alpine races held at Sunday River in Newry, Maine, the teams earned the first two spots in the giant slalom races. The men’s Alpine team swept the podium. Rookie Bobby Farrell made his ski team debut with the first position and a total two-run time of 2:27.55. Juniors Kevin Drury and Sean Higgins took second and third place to finish up the Vermont sweep.

The women’s Alpine team almost followed suit with the men’s sweep. First-years Kristina Riis-Johannessen and Elli Terwiel finished first and second, respectively. At the end of the first day of competition the Catamounts held a 113-point lead over second place Dartmouth with 531 points.

In the final day of

PHOTO COURTESY OF DENNIS CURRAN

Skier, Alex Howe, in deep concentration during UVM’s domination in their second straight carnival. competition on Jan. 21, UVM once again saw victories with three Catamounts reaching the podium in the four races of the day. In the women’s 10K classic race, senior Caitlin Patterson earned her first win of the season with a time of 31:43.8.

Teammate Amy Glen took the second spot on the podium.

In the men’s 10K classic, senior Franz Bernstein was on top for UVM skiers with a second place finish and a time of 27:28.5. Teammates senior Fritz Horst and sophomore Scott Patterson, who placed 10th and 13th place, respectively, joined Bernstein.

UVM proved to be the Alpine team to beat in the slalom. The men’s team swept the event with the help of junior Tim Kelley, who earned a total two-run time of 1:44.62.

The women’s slalom race also saw success with Terwiel,

who earned her first-ever collegiate win with a time of 1:42.51. While Terwiel positively represented the newcomers on the slopes this season, the team is mostly upperclassmen.

“We have an older team – almost half the team are seniors, which is fun and exciting because the team has really grown together,” assistant Nordic ski coach Andrew Johnson noted.

The Bates Carnival concluded with UVM earning 1,004 points and the No. 1 position – 167 points ahead of second place Dartmouth.

“The win is a good indication for where we can race throughout the season. The goal of ours is to take one weekend at a time. If we break 1,000 points then great, but if we don’t, we just go out and try again next weekend. It is a good sign that we were able to do it our opening weekend,” head Nordic coach

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THIS WEEK 2/3

Friday

Men’s hockey @ UMass Lowell Lowell, MA @ 7 p.m.

Friday (2/3)

Partly cloudy 22°/34°

Mostly sunny 19°/27°

Sunday (2/5)

Sunny 23°/29°

Monday (2/6)

Partly cloudly 31°/38°

@PatMcAfeeShow

I can’t see anything with this damn fleshlight.

Snow showers 20°/36°

Wednesday (2/8)

Partly cloudy 19°/29°

Thursday (2/9)

2/4

Men’s basketball vs.

Hartford Patrick Gym @ 1 p.m.

SNOW REPORT

Tuesday (2/7)

Pat McAfee

Saturday

Stay in school or hit the slopes?

Saturday (2/4)

I know it’s TMI but this is where I need you guys, headed to CVS, best medicine for a minor stomach ache? No bowel movements at this time.

Patrick Weaver said, reflecting on the opening carnival.

This carnival win is the second year in a row in which the Catamounts opened the EISA Carnival season with more than 1,000 points.

Over the weekend the Catamounts traveled to Jackson/ Attitash, N.H. to compete in the UNH Carnival. The first day of competition, Jan. 27, saw tough weather conditions leading to a cancellation of the Alpine races.

Thus, UVM Nordic was left to carry the team.

In the men’s classic sprint race, Dartmouth swept the podium. Senior Alex Howe took fifth place with a time of 3:35.47. In the women’s race, Dartmouth also saw first with Sophie Caldwell narrowly beating UVM’s Patterson.

At the end of day one of the carnival, Dartmouth was in the lead by 55 points over UVM with

a score of 274.

Vermont came back from their deficit on the second day of competition, Jan. 28, with a concrete performance.

In the women’s 15K, Dartmouth’s Caldwell earned first, but Patterson followed with second place. The Catamounts placed six skiers in the top-10 of the race.

Dartmouth received the top honor in the men’s 20K freestyle. With a time of 49:06.9, Bernstein was the top Catamount with second place.

The UVM Alpine teams came out for their first time in the carnival with impressive scores. The men’s Alpine team swept the podium in the slalom races. Kelley won the race with a two-run time total of 1:34.59 and the fastest second run of the race. Sophomore Jonathon Nordbotten made his EISA season debut — which followed a 23rd place finish at the World Cup race in Shladming, Austria — with second place. Farrell finished up the sweep with third.

The women’s Alpine team also finished with high marks.

Terwiel earned first with the fastest time down the hill in both runs. Terwiel was followed by sophomore Kate Ryley who finished 53 tenths of a second behind.

For the second straight carnival of the year, the Catamounts posted more than 1,000 points and topped Dartmouth by 148 points with 1,021 points. With the solid performances seen in both carnivals, Weaver hopes the start is a reflection of the season.

“I’d like to see the teams finish just as strong as they started,” he said. “If we can achieve that every weekend, then we have a team to be proud of.”

B+ B B+ B+ AB+ B+

Partly cloudy 19°/31° A+ = don’t miss out, B = why not?, C = stay in school

Sunday

2/5

Women’s basketball vs. Hartford Patrick Gym @ 1 p.m.

LAST WEEK

Men’s basketball vs. New Hampshire (1/29) W (77-60) Women’s basketball vs. Stony Brook (1/28) W (63-36) Men’s hockey vs. Northeastern (1/27) L (8-3) vs. Northeastern (1/28) L (4-2) Women’s hockey vs. New Hampshire (1/28) L (4-2) vs. New Hampshire (1/29) W (2-1) Women’s swimming & diving vs. Rhode Island (1/28) W (155-145) Skiing UNH Carnival First Place (1,021)

Track and field Joe Donahue Collegiate Indoor (1/27) W Third Place (83) M 12th Place (14)

Women’s hockey @ Maine Orono, ME @ 3 p.m.

CONFERENCE STANDINGS A - East men’s basketball 1) Stony Brook 13-7 (8-1) 2) Vermont 13-10 (7-2) 3) Boston University 11-12 (7-2) 4) Albany 14-9 (6-3) A - East women’s basketball 1) Boston University 15-6 (8-0) 2) Albany 13-9 (7-2) 3) New Hampshire 12-9 (5-4) 4) UMBC 11-11 (5-4) ...

7) Vermont 9-13 (3-6) A - East men’s hockey 1) Boston University 15-8-1 (12-6-1) 2) Boston College 16-10-1 (12-7-1) 3) Maine 14-8-3 (11-7-2) 4) Merrimack 14-5-5 (10-4-3) ...

10) Vermont 5-19-1 (2-15-1) A - East women’s hockey 1) Boston College 18-7-2 (11-3-2) 2) Northeastern 17-6-2 (11-3-2) 3) Boston University 14-12-1 (9-7-0) 4) Providence 11-15-3 (8-7-2) ...

7) Vermont 4-16-6 (3-10-2)