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Man attempts robbery Hannah Kearns Assistant News Editor The cell phones of UVM
the second time within the past them of an attempted armed robbery on campus. “Another robbery could happen at any moment until Leonard added that after walk outside alone. A white male is described as the suspect of the attempted robbery that occurred near CatAlert sent to students Jan. 25. The suspect is believed to his late teens and early twen-
A faculty member rallies for increased wages outside Bailey/Howe Jan. 28. The rally’s goal was to bring awareness of faculty rights.
Faculty fight for increased wages Taylor Feuss Managing Editor Single-digit temperatures and double-digit winds didn’t stop UVM faculty members as on the steps of Bailey-Howe Monday. “I think it’s really great that United Academics is having this rally today to kick this said. “It’s important for not involved but the students need
from a 2001 vote by full-time united assembly. UA works for legal power to
“The professors feel that their hard work and dedication are not valued by the cursistant for the history departThe rally’s goal was to bring awareness of faculty rights to the UVM community and to gain support from stu-
“When the students are
hooded jacket with the hood
buildings Cook and Votey at
Hannah Kearns Assistant News Editor The detective work of the manuscripts curator for UVM’s Bailey-Howe led to the discovery of a stolen document nearly sold to the library. pled not guilty in Vermont Superior Court in Burlington on charges of stealing an imporcording to the Burlington Free Press. stole the document from the
The document was discovscript’s curator who works for the center for digital initiatives at Bailey-Howe. “The reason the document was discovered was Chris’s
to the report. “I never had to think twice about walking alone at night
report said.
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The document seemed fa-
ed him about scanning the document to be included online. stains and a small piece misssaid. He
then
contacted
the
The document is 223 years old and pertains to the town of Sterling according to the Burl“I’m extremely surprised that someone was willing to take a respected historical doc-
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Library and then have the courage to try to sell it to the Uni-
Image of the Ira Allen/Sterling, Vt. document that was stolen from the Fletcher Free Library Given its age and histori-
“It says a lot about how low people are willing to stoop just to get something like a little The document’s value is
special documents was the reason the document was discov-
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website.
bly due to another person who
Document taken at local library
What makes the students happy? Quality education from
en faculty voice and negotiate
three victims and demanded The suspect left the area
Services report. The suspect was described
tempted to sell it to Baileyof Russian history and president of UA. “What we ask is that the University takes care of the
ceived the call at approximately 6:47 p.m. alerting them of according to the report. The three victims of the incident “were walking on the UVM shuttle path west of
said. UVM police services reTAYLOR FEUSSThe Vermont Cynic
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A student walks the path between Votey Hall and Cook Science Jan. 28. An attempted armed robbery occured near Votey Hall Jan. 25.
to the release.
Burlington detective corporal Michael Hemond.
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Manure leads to evacuation Hannah Kearns
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Boost in UVM application rates Taylor Delehanty
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CRIME LOG Lauren Drasler
Alexander Collingsworth President Tom Sullivan met with President Obama and
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a summit at the White House Jan. 15 and 16. President Sullivan was
Globe. Those who attended the
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rate is the lowest it has been she said. said.
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students. The student was
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Textbooks cost students hundreds Carter Williams
Between tuition, room and board and transportation, textbooks are just one of the many expenses to be paid in college. The estimated annual average cost for books and supplies at a four-year public college is about $1,200, according to College Board. “I probably spend about $400 a semester buying books,” junior Sarah Mickel said. “I usually look at places them cheaper.” At the beginning of each semester students have the option to either buy or rent textbooks. When deciding to buy or rent, students must consider a range of pros and cons for each that vary from person to person. One reason Mickel chooses to buy her textbooks is because she re-uses them in upper-level classes that rely on information in old texts, she said. “I’m in inorganic chemistry right now and I’ll still reference some of my old chemistry books to refresh myself on some of the things
I may have forgotten since freshman year that are still applicable,” she said. “I usually sell them back at the end of the semester if I don’t think I’ll need them in the future when I’m studying for the MCAT or another grad program,” she said. The UVM bookstore claims to be the most convenient way to obtain textbooks for the courses offered at UVM, according to its website. The store presents the option to either buy or rent books. “Many students come in and ask to rent books,” employee in the UVM bookstore, said. “The usual case scenario is that I tell them, ‘It’s not ence,’ because they’re buying such cheap books. The renting and the sale price er,” he said. tween buying and renting at the bookstore depends on the book, Bauman said With expensive books, up to $80 or more between rented and new text books, according to Bauman.
Comparing Costs Campbell Biology: Concepts and Connections (seventh edition)
UVM Bookstore Used: $114.85 New : $186.80 Amazon
Used: $53.60
Chegg
Rent: $24.99
Campus Book Rental
Rent: $46.20
Half.com
Used: $54.98
Though renting textbooks may be cheaper at the UVM bookstore than buying them there, sophomore Geneva Morley found that renting textbooks online may be cheaper than renting them in the bookstore. “All of my big textbooks that are normally worth $130 to $200, I got for $20 to $30,” she said. She started renting books this semester and noticed that she saved a lot of money compared to previous semesters when she was unaware of the possibility of online renting, Morley said. The websites she used included Chegg.com and Amazon.com, the same websites Mickel used in her textbook search.
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I joined because I think informing people of what’s going on is important! I thought I’d try something new. It’s great writing articles, I think I can get good at it. The support from my editor is my favorite thing, I’ve learned a lot so far and I can’t wait to get better.
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Jessica Solodkin Cynic correspondent and illustrator
The Next Step to justice other people who strive towards a better campus, com-
Jessica Solodkin What is the meaning of social justice? How can it be attained? Last weekend I participated in a social justice retreat, sponsored by Student Life, which taught students the meaning of social justice. Next Step: A Social Justice Retreat is part of the Leadership & Civic Engagement program in Student Life. An applicant group of 65 UVM undergraduate students, graduate students, cepted. The group spent the weekend at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vt. the program, participants had to be turned away because interest for the program was so high, according to the Next Step website. The retreat included peo-
The Vermont Cynic: What’s your story?
grounds who were united with the desire to learn more about social justice. “I went to Next Step to further my understanding of social justice and to meet
year Angelica Crespo said. Participants in the retreat spent the weekend absorbed in dialogues about race, gender, sexuality, religion, class and age. We discussed socially constructed abuse and engaged in personal story sharing in a safe space, meaning what was said would not be repeated. We were free to share as much or as little as we wanted. “The inclusive atmosphere was the best thing about Next Step. It was truly a judgment-free zone,” sophomore Dylan Lettendre said. Participants also split up
and gender. Within the groups, we as the participants were able to discuss the meaning of our identities. The retreat allowed the participants to better understand themselves and others. We explored our identities and our personal struggles with regard to social injustice. “I gained a much better understanding of the identities that I hold and what it means to hold them, and the social justice issues with
“The experience was exciting, eye-opening and motivational, pushing me to do all I can to promote equity for all individuals” others,” junior Emily Howe said. The participants were enthusiastic about being there, senior Dani Greenwald said. “I was moved by how eager everyone was to share, to learn, and to get to know each other and themselves on deeper levels,” Greenwald said. “The experience was exciting, eye-opening and motivational, pushing me to do all that I can to promote equality for all individuals at school and in the communisaid. Next Step pushed the participants outside of their comfort zones, DeMassi said. We left the Hulbert Outdoor Center with new skills to strive for social justice and ready to enter a journey that, for some, has just begun.
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Shirt sales help fund childrens’ health care Rich St. Amand
Buy a shirt, help save a life. Borue, meaning “to go” and “to inspire positivity,” is a new
world, one T-shirt at a time. Yuridullah founded Borue last year as a way to help those in “Our mission is to fund low Yuridullah said. with positive slogans printed on the front. the group’s overall goals. “We are selling T-shirts involved,” sophomore Fatima Sameen said. Human” and “Life is Beautiful” ferent languages. thing that you like and then have the donation happen simply as a result of your pur-
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The site allows online do-
“The main team is primarily from Vermont,” Sameen said. “We really want to try to get more people aware of our
slogans to raise awareness. “I think that the growth of
more folks to give,” Yuridullah said. its from the shirt sales go di-
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in Afghanistan. Borue gave Yuridullah an Something, he said, he has wanted to do his whole life.
munity,” Sameen said. The shirts are printed lo-
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Weekly Health Corner De-stressed housing search Battle the winter blues Allison Rogers
that would help people,” Zoe tative of Splitwise, said.
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Lotus blooms before frenzied fans Graham Wright A showcase for Lotus and Marvel Years, two dynamic musical acts displaying a passion for innovation, was held at Higher Ground this past Wednesday. Marvel Years, whose real name is Cory Wythe, a Burlington native and young gun DJ/musician, was the opening act. “I have never really considered myself a DJ in the traditional sense, but instead more of a live performance producer,” Wythe said in a recent interview with the Cynic. apparent as he displayed a
wide knowledge of music combined with his skills as a mash-up creator and electric guitar player. In the midst of groovy remix tracks that took root in far-reaching corners of the music world, Marvel Years whipped out his electric guitar. Guiding the guitar throughout his own musical creations he added yet another style to this diverse musical spectrum. Lotus then entered the stage to the cheers of fans awaiting the smooth elecband. Their style draws from many sources integrating new age synth work with classical rock.
Lengthy
electro
fueled
seamlessly from one to the other, often taking turns steady, danceable style. The group dynamic and ability to transition between phases throughout marathon style sets is similar to that of jam bands such as Umphrey’s McGee. Halfway through their show, Lotus played their track “Opo.” The song was met with a surge of energy from the crowd as a particularly funky baseline emerged from the stage. “Opo” comes from a live album released in 2004 entitled “Lotus Live at Schubas.” early years of Lotus provides an example of their dynamic nature. “Opo” was a crowd favorite, despite its obscure nature and laid back vibes. The song’s reception showed how Lotus’s infectious rhythms could ignite excitement under any circumstance. “[I enjoyed] the layers of funky bass, thumping
JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont Cynic
Lotus guitarist Luke Miller plays at Higher Ground Jan. 22. Formed in 1999, the band combines modern synth and classic rock.
JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont Cynic
Lotus bassist Jesse Miller performs at Higher Ground Jan. 22. Native Burlington musician and DJ, Marvel Years, opened for them.
Cynic Picks
Jazz-trap and noisey raps Jacob Holzman “Get Up” – Young Fathers The noise-rap-n’-pop trio responsible for two spectacular EPs – 2011’s “Tape One” and 2012’s “Tape Two” – are coming out with their latest single With drums rolling along powerfully and synthesizers bubbling all over this thing, “Get Up” is one hella-tasty jam. The chorus is so catchy, the beat so tasty, the lyrics so complex: this single makes “DEAD” all the more an album to look out for when it drops Feb. 3.
“CS60” – BADBADNOTGOOD Jazz and hip-hop hybrid BADBADNOTGOOD have their music at a point never heard before on “CS60.” Combining jazz grooves with boom-bap drums, 808-
bass lines and keyboard swells, this song is a sign for hope that BADBBADNOTGOOD’s next work will be something incredibly impressive. Who would have thought that jazz-trap would honestly be this freakishly amazing?
“Stay Happy There” – La Dispute Just because the lead vocals are shouted does not discredit the beauty of the music. As La Dispute has proved, sometimes the harshness makes the album all the more emotional. “Stay Happy There,” the La Dispute’s upcoming release “Rooms of the House,” coming out March 18, continues the trend of stunning harshness. The lyrics suggest a theme of hardship in love and life, and a prevailing sense of everything making everything feel overwhelming. The song is a sign of great things to come.
“Mess on a Mission” – Liars This is the best electro-pop
song of 2014 so far. “Mess on a Mission” will be in a million commercials and movie previews. The groove is hyper-funky, and the refrain, “Facts are facts stuck in your head. Like a combination of Dan Deacon and Purity Ring, this song sounds like a synthesizer-led venture into the Underworld, and there’s a dance party being held where Satan is a moonwalking hipster.
“HI-FIVE” – Angel Olsen guitar jam, “HI-FIVE” is Angel Olsen bearing her soul in the traditional four-minute rock song format. Her voice sounds soulful and raw, and this aspect is made clear over the rollicking instrumentation. The lyrics say it all: “Are am I.” If this is a sign of what’s to come from her upcoming release “Burn Your Fire For No Witness,” then everyone should get their umbrellas out, as these rough emotions don’t just rain but pour.
Gabby Prodans said. “My ears were never bored.” The dancing and cheers were continuous throughout the four hour performance, giving light to Lotus’s captivating style of music.
Reel life: MoPi house Michael Swain Cynic Correspondent In just three semesters, Living & Learning’s Moving Picture (MoPi) House has made a splash at UVM and in Burlington with a variety Student program directors junior Jake Schneider, sophomore Evan Gracie and junior Paul Ouellette all work to ensure that MoPi reaches its full potential. Living with a group of students who do everything together “provides the best environment for growing as people,” Schneider said. MoPi grew from Schneider’s experience when, after ized the need for a place where students can enjoy watching and making movies together. And make movies they do. MoPi has weekly short YouTube channel for group content, but their productions do not stop there. Last year MoPi started that helps musicians put on shows in Burlington. “We started trying to help
them out because they aren’t well recognized around here,” Gracie said. With the help of a video made by MoPi house, Friends and Family started a fundraiser to pay for a PA system and other materials. The fundraiser, which started last week, met its goal of $1,300 within the Additionally, they have done an interview with Burger Records and a video Dress for Success. “We’ve got friends in interesting places,” Schneider said, commenting on their diverse project history. In addition to their many Thursday night MoPi hosts in their common room. “intense debates,” Oullette said. “One time Evan tried to tell me that the guys on the [Star Trek] enterprise are bad scientists,” he said. “They are bad scientists,” Gracie said. “They take too many risks.” Visit MoPi house for one check out their channel on YouTube.
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Jacob Holzman Assistant Arts Editor Deep within the Redstone Lofts lies a studio where a group of musicians is working hard to have their bombastic sound get its big break. Argonaut & Wasp, whose music is described by the group as “a funk band that doesn’t play funk,” was created by juniors Trey Schibli and Theo Klein. The duo began collaborating musically after they met each other in their residence hall, MAT, in the middle of September 2013. The two began recording shortly after, and landed Fallfest – which was before they had a full live band. The group as a whole consists of Schibli on guitar and vocals, Klein on synthesizer, junior Alec Donkin on bass, senior Kevin Whitehead on guitar and sophomore Willoughby Morse on drums. Since, Argonaut & Wasp has gone on to perform at
almost every venue in Burlington, from Signal Kitchen to Club Metronome, and had the opportunity to perform music festival last year. In terms of genre, Argonaut & Wasp do not pigeonhole themselves. “I think [one of the] best parts about this project is that we all want to be in completely different bands,” Schibli said. The band combines the ists like James Blake and Daft Punk with the funky tendencies of bands like Jamiroquai. “That’s what makes it cool,” Donkin said. “We want to pull it in completely tive Claire Sammut, who attends Colombia College in Chicago, contributes heavily to the group’s work. After meeting Schibli in the summer of 2013, she was brought in to assist in the songwriting process. She is featured on the band’s single “In the
Drown,” a popular live track, according to the group. Argonaut & Wasp believe their success is due in part to their local community in Burlington and more impor“If we met outside of college and we didn’t have form we can build from, [we would] be going nowhere,” Schibli said. In what the group claims was their biggest performance since Fallfest, they opened up for Waka Flocka Flame at ArtsRiot Jan. 25. Sammut came up to Burlington to perform for the show. “Trey called me up and said, ‘Waka Flocka,’ and I was like – ‘Oh, alright,’ and I [came here],” Sammut said. The crowd played right into Argonaut and Wasp’s hands, according to junior Connor Nolan. “People were screaming the lyrics, and the [place] was packed when they came on,” he said. “They played a kick-ass show.”
Not only was it their biggest show, the band believed it was also their best. “[It was] by far our best performance as a group,” Schibli said. “Every single song was spot on, everybody [in the band] was super tight – it was huge for us.” To cope with such a busy schedule, the band said they dence and perseverance. “We need to show up and play every show as hard as we can, practice as hard as we can, put in work in recordings and all that shit,” Whitehead said. Look for their new single “Pistol Pump Funk” to be Day and a new EP to come shortly after.
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Wrap up the covers “Survivor” not Jacob Holzman
Acoustic covers of rap songs need to stop being a thing. Why? Allow me to explain. Music is a universal language. One can listen to tracks speaking many tongues and still receive an incredibly enjoyable experience. However, with the invention of rap, a line was drawn to a point where lyrics were what mattered most, above melody and songwriting. Classic songs by N.W.A. and Public Enemy had little to no tune at all, and that was for a reason. Hip-hop was created in part as a means to defy traditional pop and rock traditions. It was this musical rebellion that gave rap some of its danger and edg. Factors, which admittedly over time, have diminished as pop has merged with rap. Eminem is not necessarily making “hip-hop” songs any more – why else would he feature Rihanna on a track? Despite this combination, rap contains something vibrant and poetic. It goes to the extent where even a Ludacris or T.I. verse on a pop song can feel cool and daring. Shoot, even 2 Chainz has charisma. What does not have charm though is acoustic covers of rap songs. Take, for example, popular YouTube videos with Caucasians turning G-lyrics into songs like “Love Sosa” by Chief Keef or “N****s in Paris” by Kanye West and Jay-Z into actual melodic songs. Sure, it takes a mild amount of creativity to craft a tune to go along with these lyrics. If one owns an acoustic gui-
accompany it. In addition, I’m sure the market for these covers is quite large. In 2004, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that “70 percent of the paying (and downloading) hip-hop audience is white kids living in the suburbs.” That statistic may not be moment, but the prevailing mode of thought has been that while primarily African-Americans are the ones that perform rap music, whites are the ones that mainly buy it. So – what if the music could get “White?” What if, through collaboration with Western pop music sensibilities and the intertwining of the acoustic guitar, a Frankenstein monster of caucasian appeal could surface? Enter: acoustic covers of rap songs, dressed in American Apparel and holstering a moderately-priced Taylor acoustic guitar that some teen bought from their local Guitar Center.
Fans of this music, listen to me loud and clear. You are enjoying a niche genre of music that is deliberately dorky and safe. Other Caucasian-dominated types of music have taken hip-hop and brought it in to gain a wider fan base. Does anyone remember Framing Hanley? They were the group that could not get any radio play until they made a corny pop-punk cover of Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop?” I didn’t think so. As someone who really loves hip-hop and rap and the magic of the genre, I would like to all of you who enjoy this kind of music to please listen to actual hip-hop. The music is so much richer when it’s in its original, raw form. Jacob Holzman is a sophomore English major. He has been writing for the Cynic since fall 2013.
over-patriotic
a good guy? Mr. O’Hehir notes that the
Joey Brown Surprise, surprise! Who could have guessed it? Salon. fault with almost everything about American culture doesn’t like Peter Berg’s “Lone Survivor.” ghanistan during Operation Red Wings, has in recent days become a smash-hit in Hollywood. Andrew O’Hehir, the author of Salon’s critique of “Lone Surless spectacle.” Was the cinematography not to his liking? Did Mark Wahlberg not deliver the performance he’d been looking for? “propaganda,” “jingoistic” and “ideological.” Now, a disclaimer: I have not seen “Lone Survivor”—and aren’t my bag. which my opinion is predicated, one can see that his probfact that it endorses, or even mentions, the righteousness or necessity of the Afghanistan war. Spoiler: it doesn’t—but rather that the American solas the good guys. that he is skeptical that the Taliban commander, whom the American soldiers are assigned to kill, is really a bad guy. Who could have guessed that a man with ties to a terrorist group that in Khandahar, Afghanistan collapses brick walls to crush homosexuals would be the main antagonist
create a little four-chord pattern or E-string-picked ditty to
to convince people to join the army, delivering to its audience the thrill of battle and American bravery. This should strike anyone as odd. Out of 20 soldiers in the vivor.” And it looks to me like the Taliban got a few good shots in, so if it was Berg’s intention to make the army look fun, he tence. The point is: in Mr. O’Hehir’s ideal world, the American soldiers, who are obviously the evil, imperialistic aggressors, would drop their weapons, take a jet home and enroll themselves in some sensitivity courses. With God’s grace, they canget a show on MSNBC that is watched by no one. Let’s ignore the fact that can audiences, who likely hold some preference for American victory. Any good director whose to want his audience to sympathize with that character, and not “Taliban Goatherd #4.” One struggles to underwould endure if he were to glance at Homer’s “Iliad,” in which epic battles claim the lives of many nameless soldiers. After all, isn’t it Patroclus or Achilles—or Mark Wahlberg, in this case—with whom our sympathies lie? And if Mr. O’Hehir cannot tween American soldiers and Taliban militants, he might time with the latter. Joey Brown is a sophomore political science major. He has
Is it wrong to cheer for the been writing for the Cynic since Americans in “Saving Private fall 2012. Ryan?” Who says Tom Hanks is
Campus voices
How secure do you feel on campus following this weekend’s armed mugging? “It’s scary for sure. But the school does a great job of keeping us informed, so I feel pretty safe. I mean, they do call us 37 times in a row.” - sophomore Leila Rezvani “I live off campus, so without the CAT alert I wouldn’t have any other way of knowing what’s going on—I must have gotten at least 10 notifications when the power went off.” - junior Allie Carey
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“DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE? EDUCATION IS WHEN YOU READ THE FINE PRINT; EXPERIENCE IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DON’T...” American folk musician and political activist Pete Seeger (1919-2014)
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Food edition: A quick guide to the distinct foods found on UVM’s campus.
Apple cider: Vermont’s favorite fall drink.
Ben and Jerry’s: The world famous ice cream that originated here in Vermont.
C D E F GH IJK LM N OPQ RS T UV WX Y Z Cabot cheese: Based in New England, you can’t live in Vermont without trying it.
Iced coffee: For the seriously humid summers.
Omelets: A secret specialty from Harris-Millis dining.
Udi’s: A popular line of gluten-free bread products.
Jeremy’s wings: Even made two ways.
Dinosaur crunch: The famous blue ice cream.
Kale: A delicious green to satisfy the healthy Vermonters.
Popcorn: Always at Brennan’s, and amazingly it’s free!
Vegan food: Because it’s probably healthy?
Egg Sandwichs: An easy breakfast.
Lox Bagels: One of the best from Alice’s.
Hummus: Great Grilled Cheese: Who doesn’t love FeelGood? with vegetables.
Maple syrup: Is there anything more Vermont than pure maple syrup? The dining halls don’t have it, but there’s no shame in bringing your own!
Quesadillas: Available at both Brennan’s and New World (as flat wraps) to fill your need for cheese.
Waffles: Debatably the best part of late night at Harris-Millis dining.
Falafel Thursday: A UVM tradition.
Xanthan Gum: A sneaky substance that is usually in our food.
Ramen Noodles: An essential for college students.
New England Clam Chowder: It is New England after all.
Smoothies: Even in the Trifle Thursday: Ofwinter, Marché smooth- ten overshadowed, ies are delicious. it’s a Marché staple.
Yogurt: An always popular snack at UVM. Especially if it’s greek yogurt. More specifically Chobani.
Zucchini: Delivered with other vegetables from Intervale farm.
Sports
Catamount rookie earns success in league Somer Brown
First-year forward Mario Puskarich was named the Hockey East Rookie of the Week for the fourth time in the past six weeks,. Puskarich is also currently in the running for the Hobey Baker Award, which is awarded to the best collegiate men’s hockey player in the country. If Puskarich were to win this mount in history to achieve the honor. “He is a player who has consistently scored at every level,” Kyle Wallack, assistant coach, said. Wallack helped recruit Puskarich. “Watching him last year in Hockey League, he elevated his game away from the puck to make him more of a complete player,” Wallack said. Puskarich attributed his success as a hockey player to his consistency, both in games and during practices. “Working hard on and WALKER SULTZBACH The Vermont Cynic
taught at a young age that has Puskarich started playing hockey at the age of three when he was exposed to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Puskarich said he admires nadian Olympic Hockey Team At 16 years old, Puskarich moved away from his home in
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. to play “It was a decision made by my parents and me, and we decided it would be best for my hockey career,” he said. “Mario has been great all
in just a short time here at UVM as a player and a person, you can see that throughout practice, which has led to his success in our games.” Puskarich’s linemates for most
of the season. Puskarich said he has enmount. He has given the team causes problems for oppenents. “I love playing for UVM, the guys on the team are great and
eryone has a great attitude and we all want to win,” Puskarich said. “Not a lot of programs have fans like we do and we all feel very fortunate to be able to play in front of them,” he said.
Superbowl Picks
Broncos vs. Seahawks: Superbowl preview athlete tweets ‘Shout out to my
Owen Parr The seasoned veteran Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos head to New Jersey to take on the 25-year-old rising star Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Manning and Wilson joined their respective teams in 2012, cumstances. roll drafted Wilson in the third round while Peyton was sent to the Broncos. Both quarterbacks have had great success since then. ning is 28-7 (.800) overall, to Wilson’s 27-9 (.750). Though a lot of focus will be on the quarterbacks, the matchup will rely on much more. The defense for the Sethe pass and seventh against the run. This fairs well for what should be the ultimate chess
his 2nd place weekend at Reggie Lewis. 6.89 Meters!’ sophomore Track and Field @DC0lumb
jamming the receivers at the Seattle defense. Seattle will try to stop Denver’s receiving core by being extremely physical, as they have all year long. With Seattle’s secondary being so strong quick passes that allow Manning to get rid of the ball early will be the name of the game for the Denver offense. Seattle will counter that by
rush of Seattle that has troutiming for the quarterback and receiving core. It is believed that Richard Sherman, Seattle’s shutdown corner who made headlines
If Peyton can stay upright the Broncos will come out on top. Broncos win Superbowl 48, 21 – 19.
postgame remarks of 49er Mimore of Demaryius Thomas. All else aside, the key matchup will be the Broncos’
the
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014
Andrew’s On The Ball
The unfortunate tale: NHL Sochi snubs Andrew Schwartz On the heals of the roster announcement for the Sochi Olympic Games, the top news for hockey fans is not who will represent their countries, but rather who didn’t make the cut. For the U.S., talented players such as Bobby Ryan, Jack Johnson and Keith Yandle are three of the U.S. players who ter. Ryan is ranked fourth in goals among U.S. scorers, Johnson is a 10 time national team selection and Yandle is not only one of the best puck moving defensemen in the business, but he also ranks fourth among all NHL defensemen with 230 points in 402 games. Canada is looking to preserve their 2010 gold medal while dealing with some controversy regarding who they roster. Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks, Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers and former Catamount Martin St.
Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning are all captains for their respective NHL teams, but were not picked by coach Steve Yzerman to represent the Canadian faithful. With so much talent on the team, it is reasonable to assume that Yzerman did not pick the trio of captains because of the fact that Canada has so much depth.
level in the NHL, yet are still not given the chance to represent their countries in Sochi. This parody news article is a story that reveals the frustration of these players who didn’t make the team despite their
reputations and skills as worldclass hockey players. The article’s informality informs hockey fans that these players believe they are being treated unfairly by their homelands and would go to extremes
to play alongside their fellow countrymen in the upcoming Olympics. Andrew Schwartz is a sophomore psychology major. He has been writing for the Cynic since spring 2014.
decision to leave these veteran fortunate because older guys like 38-year-old St. Louis and 34-year-old Thornton may not have another chance to compete on the Olympic stage. I came across a Sports Blog Nations article stating, “Ryan, Thornton, St. Louis declare Slovenian citizenship.” Eureka! Originally I thought these Olympic snubs could just causally apply for Slovenian citizenship with no strings attached. To my dismay, the article regrets to inform that, “This is satire. Good luck to Kopitar and his actual Slovenian teammates in Sochi.” It was not the lack of truth and credibility that stuck out to me in this article, but the overall message that it conveys. These players have showed they can perform at an Olympic
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