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company agreed to extend the deadline due to the high volume of textbooks left unreturned.

There was an unusually large amount of textbook rentals left unreturned by the Dec. 17 deadline. Jay Menninger, director of the UVM Bookstore, believes the high volume of unreturned textbooks is due to the December 2014 academic calendar. “We rented approximately 3,500 textbooks for the fall semester,” Menninger said. Almost 1,000 of them weren’t returned by the Dec. 17 deadline. “I think that just like anything else, it is easy for something like that to slip your mind. For me, it would just be pure laziness,” sophomore Abigail Holmquist said. Holmquist suggested an incentive program. “If you return your textbooks back, you get 10 percent back or something,” she said. Menninger spoke with the rental company, who agreed to extend the deadline to Jan. 14. “Nobody would get charged until after that deadline,” Menninger said. Normally, if a student does

not return their textbook rental on time, “they get charged the rented it for and the price they would have bought it for,” Menninger said. The textbook rental agreethough. Students who do not bring back their textbooks by the deadline will be charged $5 charged the replacement cost of the textbook on top of that, according to the agreement. It was because of the high volume of textbooks not returned that the rental company agreed to the deadline extension, Menninger said. “It was an unusually high amount,” he said. “Usually anywhere from 10-20 percent of the rented books don’t come back. Some students decide they want to keep it because they like it.” “It was just the way our semester ended,” Menninger said. “We had the Thanksgiving break and three days of classes and then exams. It was pretty quick. The kids, they just weren’t thinking about it,” he said.

Gun Sense Vermont comes to UVM John Riedel As the new spring semester begins, a new organization is making its way onto campus. Gun Sense Vermont is “an independent, grassroots organization started by Vermonters, run by Vermonters and focused on closing the gaps in Vermont’s gun laws that make it too easy for guns to fall into the wrong hands” according to its website, gunsensevt.org. “Together we can help Vermont take the lead in closing the loopholes that make it so easy for guns to fall into the wrong hands,” the website stated. Gun Sense Vermont’s focus is passing legislation that would require background checks on all gun purchases in Vermont, particularly in the upcoming 2015 legislative session, according to the website. Right now, background checks are not required on gun shows and online sales in Vermont. Instead, any pawnbroker or quired to keep a record of the sale at the time of purchase. “Such records shall include the date of the transaction, the turer’s name, the caliber, model

and manufacturer’s number of birthplace, occupation, age, height, weight and color of eyes and hair of the purchaser or the Attorney General’s website. Vermont has one of the most lenient gun laws in the nation, according to usacarry.com. arm openly or concealed pro-

mont.gov. Background checks on the ducted with the National Instant Check System. The system provides gun merchants with immediate information on buyers and is maintained by the FBI, according to the Vermont Department of Public Safety’s website. “I think it’s relatively unim-

with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man. There is no permit required to carry concealed,” according to usacarry.com. Vermont citizens as young as 16 years old are permitted to carry concealed weapons. “I am for background checks [on gun purchases],” sophomore Gus Warner said. “I would think it would be a useful and cautionary tactic that could

show that guns used in crimes are primarily acquired illegally anyway,” senior Justin Hall said. “I know gang violence skews that statistic, but there is a lot of skewing in gun statistics.” That law states that “indi-

safety.” Junior TJ Thran agrees with Warner. “As a Vermont resident, I believe we should not be giving guns to people who are going to cause harm,” he said. “We need to do our part to regulate guns.” However, it is required that a background check be done for cense in Vermont, according to the Vermont General Assembly’s website, legislature.ver-

an element of violence on the Criminal History record,” according to the Department of Public Safety. According to Gun Sense Vermont’s website, between 20032012, 56 percent of domestic violence homicides involved a gun. “Vermont does have a domestic violence problem,” the website stated.

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Royall Tyler to undergo renovations Hannah Kearns News Editor The 41-year-old Royall Tyler Theatre will soon be undergoing renovations. The theatre, formerly the University’s gymnasium, initially opened in 1974. “It was a beautifully renovated building,” David Godkin, class of ’77, said. “It had really nice theater space, and the Godkin appeared in a production of T.S. Eliot’s “Murder in the Cathedral” in 1974, according to a Dec. 19 University Communications press release. “The spirit of the place was exactly as I remembered, except it was getting worn. It was a little bit shabby,” Godkin said about a visit to the Royall Tyler Theatre in 2009. A $215,000 fundraising campaign was launched October 2014 in an attempt to restore the theatre, according to the press release. The theatre department has wanted to do renovations for many years, the press release stated. However, they lacked the necessary funding until Ed Tracy, class of ’76, with support from Keith Gaylord,’76 and Jonathan Bourne, ’77, came up with an idea: holding a 40th anniversary celebration of Royall Tyler’s opening during UVM’s 2014 Homecoming and Family Weekend in mid-October, according to the release. The department had the idea to use the weekend as a launch for the fundraising campaign, the release stated. President Tom Sullivan attended a luncheon in Billings

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Lounge honoring Royall Tyler’s anniversary and made a special announcement, according to the release. with the College of Arts and Sciences, will contribute $90,000 to the campaign and challenged alumni to contribute the re-

mainder, Sullivan said. The UVM foundation encouraged alumni, the UVM community and patrons of the theatre to donate by purchasing a new seat, or section of seats, the release stated. After the campaign announcement, Godkin took a lead

role in urging alumni to make a collective donation of $30,000 to name the center section of chairs for classes of the 1970’s and ‘80s, the release stated. Gregory Ramos, chair of UVM’s Theatre Department, said the theatre is, “a gem well worth maintaining.”

“It’s really kind of a magical space,” Ramos said. “We can produce small, very intimate pieces here. And we can also do big musicals like ‘Godspell’ or ‘Cabaret.’”

Chabad at UVM Murder case still an open mystery Taylor Delehanty

In 2006, there were about 1,500 Jewish students on campus who wanted a program that they could call their own. Rabbi Zalman Wilhelm provided that to them with his wife Chani, and it is called Chabad at UVM. The program also serves Jewish students throughout the state of Vermont who do not go to UVM. Their programs strengthen Jewish identity, education, awareness and pride and provide the means to practice and experience our Jewish heritage,” according to their website. Chabad and Wilhelm have an annual Shabbat celebration that they call the mega Shabbat. At this event, the Wilhelm’s expect around 350 students to attend. This year, the Shabbaton will be happening at 7:30 p.m. March 20 in the Davis Center’s Grand Maple Ballroom. On the Chabad website, students can RSVP, volunteer to cook, recruit or help set up for the event. Every Friday, Chabad hands out challah bread on campus and at the Chabad House on 42 Summit St., which also serves as the Wilhelms’ home. When you pick up your challah, you are also invited to Shabbat dinner on Friday nights at 7 p.m. following services at their

home.

form on the Chabad website and also invite a friend to go to the dinner with you. There are usually upwards of 50 students who attend Shabbat dinners on Friday nights, the website stated. The Chabad website, chabaduvm.org, is another resource for Jewish students. The website provides multiple links. These include information on the mega Shabbat, Shabbat dinner on Fridays, kosher dining on-campus, Shabbat in the making, free trips to Israel, more. People can also see phoChabad events. The website also provide s daily quotes, notes on upcoming holidays, calendars and photos from past Chabad festivities. Students and non-students can submit questions to the Rabbi on the Chabad website. They can also read answers to previously asked questions when they click on the link at the top, which says “Ask the Rabbi.” Chabad hopes to provide a sense of community and learning for students at UVM and elsewhere, according to the website.

Hannah Kearns News Editor The investigation continues in the case of the homicide that occurred on Greene Street Jan. 3. Former UVM student Kevin DeOliveira was found dead in his home, and his death has been ruled a homicide, according to Burlington police. Burlington police have not micide, in order to “maintain the integrity of the investigation.” Matt Porter, a friend of DeOliveria’s, said that he believes the murder was, “100 percent drug related.” Students who live downtown have taken extra caution after the incident. “Last year, we always felt safe because we were surrounded by college students, but I guess you always have to be careful,” said Samantha Russo, who lived on Greene Street next door to DeOliveria last year. “Extensive work continues to be done on this constantly evolving investigation,” according to Burlington police. The number of active investigators continues to expand with more than 35 detectives, agents, and prosecutors working the case, according to police.

Burlington police are being assisted by the Vermont State Police; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Marshal’s Service and other law enforcement agencies both in Vermont and throughout the region, according to the release.

“Last year we always felt safe because we were surrounded by college students, but I guess you always have to be careful.” Samantha Russo Senior Investigators say there is no threat to public safety and they haven’t discovered anything that leads them to believe that there is any ongoing danger to the public.

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Life

The‘King’has returned in Islam. Islam means peace, and I believe in peace over

If you mix Rick Ross with the musical style of T.I, you’ve got Kingbread, Burlington’s up and coming rap artist with a passion for religion and the motto “life is Born Kevin Martin and originally dubbed “Kornmovie, the stage name Kingbread emerged when he came home from doing his “My life is stranger than

“You ain’t with Vermont dudes; you’re with a bunch of killers, pimps and guys you don’t know.” Kingbread Local Rap Artist “This game, there’s more than partying to it. I rap about hustling, getting that

Prison also fostered his creativity, Kingbread said. “It was a reality check. You ain’t with Vermont dudes you’re with a bunch of killers, pimps and guys you “The writing really helped me. It was a way to stay posiEven after going to jail, Kingbread said he still respects authority. “You got to see it for what it is. I broke the law, they had a job to do and so did I. This The

easy-going

rapper

“I’m cool man, I don’t said. However, when asked about his lifestyle Kingbread Kingbread believes in going big or going home. “If we’re doing this then we should take it to the next As for Kingbread’s reputation on campus, sophomore James Weisbecker said many UVM students like him. “I know he sold cocaine and went to a lot of UVM parties, and I know a lot of kids Weisbecker said.

he said. Don’t be fooled, though, Kingbread said he loves a good party. “I love UVM, they’re my biggest fan base. Parties are the biggest way I promote

reggae, Trey Songs and Nicki Minaj, Kingbread prides himself on his unique sound, he said. “I don’t really see anybody as far as rappers in my way. I got that VT slick talk,

His music is mainly about his own life experiences, but Kingbread said there are some topics he won’t talk about. “Family is key, but I’ve never really gotten that far writing about my mom or my bread said. “ [I] have to keep

said.

Released from his most recent jail sentence, the

music on Soundcloud and Facebook. Kingbread expects to release his new mixbefore Valentine’s Day of this year. “Welcome back UVM. I appreciate all your help. I couldn’t be the ‘King’ without JEN RAMIREZ The Vermont Cynic

Local rap artist Kingbread, previously known as Kornbread and born Kevin Martin, sits down for an interview Jan. 13 in the Davis Center. Kingbread returned to the Burlington rap scene after his time in jail.

mentality and sense of faith, he said.

University hosts series of events honoring MLK Dr. King will be remembered as UVM hosts a week and a half of events. The university is celebrating the civil rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and the man behind the “They’re celebrating the positive results of MLK’s actions, and I think it’s important to expose the UVM community to something dan White said.

“I think it’s great that UVM does these events, since MLK was such an important part of history.” Abigail Howlett Sophomore MLK celebrations began Jan. 14 and will continue through Jan. 30 with events including an MLK birthday-

screenings and a health equity lecture in the College of Medicine. “I believe that events such as these provide a vibrant and healthy forum to explore issues that are critical to our wellbeing as a community and our responsibility as citizens in a Sullivan said in an email to the UVM community. The keynote presentation during these two weeks was a lecture by award-winning author of “The Butler:

Haygood. Haygood was an assoadaptation of the novel, according to Simon & Schuster.com. Haygood is also a reporter for the Washington Post. The lecture took place Jan. 20. MLK was born in 1929. He fought for equality for African-Americans, inspired by non-violent activists like Mahatma Gandi, according history.com. King’s involvement in the civil rights movement included the March of Wash-

ington, a “peaceful political African Americans were facing injustices, according to the website. About 300,000 people attended the march and it passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, according to history.com. “I think it’s great that UVM does these events, since MLK was such an imsophomore Abigail Howlett said.

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Let’s say hello to Ello A new, exclusive social media website may be on track to open its pages to everbody, except advertisers. Ello launched as a platform for sharing posts and following people without advertisements but is currently invite only.

“I think if more people I know got into it, I would prefer it over Facebook.” Hannah Bowes Senior

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLO Paul Budnitz, CEO and creator of Ello, is pictured above. Ello is a

Ello is headquartered in Burlington and was founded in 2013, according to CrunchBase.com.

million in start up funds, according to CNBC. Paul Budnitz, CEO and creator of Ello, wants to crefor users where their information, such as friends and visited web pages, are not shared with advertisers, he said. Users can join by invitation only, but Budnitz said he hopes that Ello will become open later this spring. “Take a network like “Every new feature that’s put out isn’t made for the user anymore; it’s actually made for the advertiser. Even the ‘like’ button is teaching [the advertisers] Budnitz said that this makes the network “not can be hidden by advertisements. “You are a product that’s

Jacob Dubois, said that he agrees with the company’s mission. “I want to work for them. I truly believe one can create a business, and they have, cial media network and the The site is designed for the “aesthetically minded signers and artists to make showcasing art and pictures easier, cleaner and clearer, Budnitz said. “Ello presents a very interesting take on social mesaid. The site started as a private social network but began gaining popularity, so Ello created a public version, according to their website. “Unfortunately, at this time it’s not quite popular enough to truly be a ‘social’ media, as no one I commu-

to Ello’s manifesto. Future Ello intern, junior

Health Corner

Author shares with UVM Sleepless in Burly cording to the magazine.

Allison Carey It’s the second week of classes and if you’re like me, you’re already feeling the effects of less sleep. Here is the lowdown on how you sleep, when to sleep and a few ways to make sure you’re getting the most out What is this REM thing REM stands for rapid eye movement. This lighter sleep is characterized by dreaming, where non-REM sleep is considered a much deeper sleep, according to Time Magazine. Sleep is composed of 90-minute cycles, and although these cycles contiue throughout the night, the “ratio of non-REM to REM sleep changes. Earlier in the night, your body gets more non-REM sleep, and later it

Unfortunately, our bodies are programed to switch from non-REM to REM sleep regardless of our bedtime. Going to bed between 8 p.m. and midnight, although earlier is better, allows for a healthy amount of REM sleep, according to the magazine. What is the trick to getTry not to eat or exercise right before bed. Putting down your phone or closing your computer will also help. Grab a book or chat with a roommate before tucking in for the night. Sleep well, UVM.

Salman Rushdie answered this question during his lecture in the Ira Allen Chapel Jan. 14. minds us of the importance Rushdie said. In his lecture, Rushdie presented his book titled “Haroun and the Sea of Sto-

“I thought it was really cool hearing how ‘The Sea of Stories’ came from when [Rushdie] would tell his son bath-time stories.” Hannah Peters Junior

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Rushdie described how the book was written with one audience member in mind, his 10-year-old son. He wrote the novel after his son asked, “why don’t you ever write anything I said. The main character’s name, Haroun, came from Rushdie’s son’s middle name, he said. Rushdie wanted to write a book his son could read twice in his life; once as a boy and again as a young

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Salman Rushdie speaks during his lecture in the Ira Allen Chapel adult, he said. Rushdie said the book includes multiple themes in order to change the book’s message so his son could enjoy it at two periods of his life. Rushdie’s normal style is heavy on religion and historand “The Midnight’s Chil“I thought it was really cool hearing how ‘The Sea Stories’ came from when [Rushdie] would tell his son Hannah Peters said. “Haroun and the Sea of Reads Book, a statewide community reading program from the Vermont Humanities Council, according to the council’s website. It was also part of the First Wednesdays program, professor Major Jackson said. In this program, nine li-

braries across Vermont each host a humanities lecture on month, Jackson said. “It was really cool to see senior Austin Dziki said. Rushdie’s lecture was part of Essex Junction’s Brownell Library’s presentation. Rushdie was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India in 1947, according to the British Council Literature website. He is the author of 11 books and was awarded the Booker Prize in 1981, according to his website. The author is also the recipient of numerous other awards including two Whitbread Prizes for Best Novel, a Writers’ Guild Award, the James Tait Black Prize and the European Union’s Aristeion Prize for Literature, according to his website.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015

WINTER ESSENTIALS By Keely Agan

Winter can be hard on all of us, especially those first-years braving their first winter in Vermont. For everyone who came back from break feeling completely unprepared, here is a list of the most essential winter accessories:

Big Winter Jacket.

If you think you don’t need to invest in a good winter jacket, you are sadly mistaken. On the coldest Vermont days it can feel like frostbite is setting in even during the short walk from Rowell to Wills. Invest in a warm jacket, you won’t regret it. “I love that my winter coat is super long and has a hood. It keeps me really warm,” senior Jordan Weith said.

2. 3.

Hand and Boot Warmers.

Actual Snow Boots.

Thinking you can “slide by” in your Uggs or an old pair of sneakers in the depths of a Vermont winter is a costly mistake. Soggy feet will be the least of your worries as you slip and fall all over campus with your footwear that has little to no traction. Jump on the bandwagon and get some L.L. Bean boots or other waterproof boots with enough traction to save you from embarrassing falls on campus. “I definitely have to have a good pair of boots, because Vermont winters are not kind to nice shoes,” sophomore Fernando Jimenez said.

Even native Vermonters will tell you how much of a difference it can make when your fingers and toes aren’t affected by the bitter cold. Keep a box of warmers in your room for the coldest days when you have to trek across campus for class or to attend a UVM hockey game.

4. 5.

Wool Socks.

On a cold winter day, nothing is worse than cold feet and nothing is better than slipping into your favorite pair of wool socks. “Socks are a Vermonter’s best friend!” sophomore Mary Rowley said.

Flannels.

You will find that true Vermonters don’t wear flannel as a fashion accessory, although flannel jammies are wicked cute. They wear flannels out of necessity to stay warm in this brutal weather. Invest in the warmest flannel you can find before the coldest days of winter hit. “If you go out in the cold with a flannel on, you will feel significantly warmer,” sophomore Jake Saccoccio said.

Lip Balm.

This may sound like the most frivolous winter accessory you can think of. When your lips feel like they are falling off because they have no protection against the bitter winter wind, the notion of lip balm as an essential won’t seem so ridiculous. “Chapstick helps, especially when I’m skiing, to make my lips not feel so chapped,” sophomore Kyle Kostell said.

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Lotus: heating up Higher Ground Jon Zinter

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Higher Ground will be converted to a dance spectacle due to this jamming quintet. Lotus, the premier dance fusion band and staple of the festival scene, will return to Burlington for another twonight run. Each concert will be unique and feature highly danceable music accompanied by a light show. Lotus uses a traditional rock setup to create the kind of dance grooves usually played today by electronic artists. This fusion has made their music appeal to a wide variety of listeners, and the resulting popularity has landed them at the top of many festival lineups. “We usually get a good mix of people in the crowd. Not all hippies but not all EDM kids either,” member Jesse Miller said. Miller plays bass guitar and synthesizer for Lotus. He uses the synthesizer to integrate previously recorded sound samples into

their live music. He plays any sound that cannot be created by the instruments present on stage. The highly technical music Lotus plays live is crafted slowly and carefully on their “I’d say it’s more craft than art,” Miller said. Each project they do is focused on a new concept, their musical style has evolved quite a bit over time. At the Gathering of the Vibes in Connecticut last summer for example, Lotus played a set of “deconstructed Talking Heads” music. During the set they broke down Talking Heads songs into musical themes and then used them to create a more electronic, danceable like making a remix,” Miller said. Lotus is currently touring to support their new album “Gilded Age,” and the Burlington shows are expected to sell out, as they did last year. Lotus took a new direction with their musical style when making “Gilded Age,”

which they recorded mostly during full band studio sessions. Most of their previous projects tended to be synthesizer heavy and electronic. “Gilded Age” is more stripped down and rockfocused than our previous work,” Miller said. The full album is available for streaming on the band’s Soundcloud. It’s not just their fans that are excited for Lotus’s return to Burlington. The group enjoys their time up here as well, weather permitting. “Last year it was so cold leave the bus much,” Miller said. No matter how cold it is here in January, however, the band can still enjoy some Vermont beers. “I think Heady Topper is my favorite. We like to drink,” Miller said. music venues is that a band, like Lotus, can throw a twonight dance party Jan. 27 and 28.

Datsik drops the bass in Burlington

PHOTO COURTESY OF DATSIK

Sandi Omanovic

Grimy heavy bass, fusions of rap, a packed room and the brand new Vortex 3.0 can all be experienced at Higher Ground this Sunday. Datsik, a prominent dubstep producer, is returning to Vermont with his “Ninja Nation Tour” and is bringing his signature Vortex, which is bigger and has more lights than ever. The Vortex 3.0 is a funnel of color and light that the producer stands in while he mixing music. The Vortex is meant to captivate audiences, cause them to lose themselves in the music and dance the night away. When Datsik is not watching anime with his road team, he said, he is headlining shows all around

the world and collaborating with such artists as the WuTang Clan and Diplo. “Waking up and having to take a dump is even a challenge because you can’t do it on the bus,” Datsik said culty of touring, “but having a team with a good outlook makes all those little things more bearable.” When searching for a team, Datsik said, “I don’t look for who is the best, I look for someone I can work with.” He credits his success to his team and their ability to create a fun, positive work environment. “I try to keep that Canadian mentality because we are notorious for being polite,” he said. Datsik’s style is an aggressive form of dubstep. He said that he tries to take inspiration from all forms of music to prevent producing the same music, because hearing the same thing all the time, no matter how good, gets old. “Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “I love bacon but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate eggs, hash browns and a side of toast with my meal, and I feel the same way about my music.” The Jan. 25 show is $25 in advance and promises the perfect dance environment, no matter who you are.

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Bringing the Ruckus Maggie Richardson

For some muscians words are everything and the same is true for this indie folk band. “Lyrics have always been the most important part [of music] for me,” Frontier Ruckus’s front man Matthew Milia said. “I’ve never looked at it any other way.” The vocabulary of any given Frontier Ruckus song is unlike many bands today. This lyrical sophistication owes itself to Milia’s college career, during which he studied poetry. Milia’s lyrics are, in his words, “not straightforward.” “I’m obsessed with inter-

nal and complex rhymes,” he said. The band’s second fulllength album, “Deadmalls and Nightfalls,” hints at an awareness of economic hardship in their hometown of Detroit. The singer incorporates his hometown suburban experiences heavily into his songs. He writes about his childhood, telling the types of stories often characteristic of folk music. “I write lots of lengthy, robust songs,” Milia said, “I think folk allows that much language and wordiness.” Though the band doesn’t conform to one genre, a few es are American folk essentials like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young.

“We aren’t boxed into one genre,” Milia said. “Right now, we’re doing kind of an alternative 90’s pop-rock-college-radio thing.” Whatever their sound may be, it has gained fanbases for the band in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Before Jan 25, Frontier Ruckus is stopping in Toronto and Montreal. In February, the band will begin its sixth European tour. “There is a magical element when you add lyrics to a melody,” Milia said. “A beautiful ambivalence,” which, for Frontier Ruckus, resonates worldwide. The group will play at Higher Ground Jan. 25.

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Doctor Rick prescribes funk Sandi Omanovic

When students attend shows, they are trusting the band to show them a good time. And you can trust this band, because they have a doctor. Doctor Rick, named after their self-proclaimed “doctor of funk,” lead guitarist and sophomore Eric ‘Rick’ Soszynsky. The band is comprised of local UVM students: bassist and junior Brennan Kensey, drummer and junior Zach Santarsiero and lead vocalist Patrick Callahan. The four started just jamming together in their spare time, which quickly spiraled into a full-time commitment. The band practices six or seven times a week to hone their craft. “If we had free schedules we would be together everyday,” Kensey said. The band posts their live recordings from Nectar’s, Zen Lounge, Metronome and local basement parties, on their Facebook page. parties where they played and they killed it everytime,” Their style shifts from dance to rock, while maintaining traces of jam. “I think rock is vague enough to describe us sometimes,” Soszynsky said.

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The band’s recent gig, at The Rusty Nail opening crowd they have had. With over 150 people in attendance, the crowd was a big change from the basements they started in they said. “Doctor Rick is a force to be reckoned with.” Junior Brandon Hayden said.

The group reached out to a friend at Nectars about getting a gig and it snowballed from there. Their performance at Metronome was almost an audition for the band. After that, venues started reaching out to them for more shows. “You have to critique them, but also tell them

when they’re ripping,” Santarsiero said about their band dynamic. The group attributes their success to their closeness as friends, which allows them to be critical of each other while practicing their sets. “[Fans] come to see us half the time just because of the funny way we interact

on stage,” said Santarsiero. “Our band comradery is the best part. It’s a show without the music.” You can catch the group opening for Atlas Road Crew’s free show at Manhattan Pizza Jan. 24 The group is also playing at Nectar’s Feb. 6.

Brooklyn band returns to Vermont Katie Lazarus

UVM students know all about getting funked up and the ones that attended this Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the jazz and funk band New York Funk Exchange played at The Matterhorn in Stowe, Vermont, Jan. 17. Serena Fortier, vocalist for NYFE, began playing with Jamey Zebrack on keys and vocals, and Mat Godfrey on guitar, during her time at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Zebrack then moved to New York. Fortier and Godfrey joined him and the band grew into a total of nine members. The other six members are Matthew Fox on bass, Ray Holman on drums, R.J. Avallone on trumpet, Michael Farrell on tenor saxophone, Matt Maley on alto and baritone saxophone, and Nick Martino on trumpet. Their show at the Matterhorn is a return to Vermont for NYFE. They used to play at the Rusty Nail when it was in Burlington. There were two shows on

Saturday, a 4 p.m. and a 9 p.m. Unfortunately, Fortier was sick and lost her voice after Consequently, the 9 p.m. was cancelled.

“You never know what’s going to happen or where the groove is going before it does.” Serena Fortier Lead Vocalist

The show consisted of covers of both well-known and more obscure old school sounds. One of Fortier’s favorites to cover is Stevie Wonder’s “Did I Hear You Say You Love Me.” The band also focused on their original album songs. NYFE has produced two albums, “Funkonomic Stimulus Plan,” released in 2009 and “This Is Your Brain On Funk” released in 2014.

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They are currently working on a third album. Zebrack predominately composes the instrumentals, with jam sessions that lead to everyone adding their own touches until it is complete. “You never know what’s going to happen or where

the groove is going before it does,” Fortier said. The lyrics are added based on “the way the groove makes me feel,” said Fortier, who is the songwriter for the group. NYFE has hopes to head down south, especially to the New Orleans area.

Future plans include developing the band to a point where the music supports itself and day jobs are no longer necessary. “We are stoked to be back in Vermont with you funkers,” Fortier said.

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Jessica Silverman Forward, women’s Soccer Sophomore Career goals: 2 When: Sept. 9, 2014 Where: Against Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

pretty surreal. It was towards the end of the game when we were down by three, but it was kind of a pride thing. We don’t like to go down empty even when we’re playing a team like Colgate, and especially didn’t want to come out of the game with no points, so I’m glad I helped with that. Overall, I’d say it felt pretty good.”

crease and I was able to tuck it into the net. I kept the puck and gave it to my dad to keep. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him, and I owe him a lot for how far I’ve come, so I wanted him to be able to keep that puck.”

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It was clear that Head Coach Kevin Sneddon was not happy with the men’s ice hockey performance against unranked Northeastern University. Vermont lost the game 4-1. PHOTO COURTESY OF UVM ATHLETICS

Members of the Alpine and Nordic sections of the UVM Ski Team are pictured in the Patrick Gymnasium. The Cats opened the 2015 season with a win at the Bates Carnival Jan. 16 and 17 in Lewiston, Maine.

Freddy Fields Assistant Sports Editor For many athletes, the team is often seen as an extension of their own family. That closeness is highlighted by the UVM varsity skiing team, which features three sets of siblings on its roster. On the Nordic roster, there are brothers Jack and Ben Hegspectively. In addition, the team also has Rogan and Cully Brown, ing from Durango, Colorado. On the Alpine section of the roster are sophomore twins Laurence and Will St. Germain. Head Coach Patrick Weaver thinks the presence of so many ate a team with stronger bonds.

“It helps raise the level of support on the team,” Weaver said. “In regards to Rogan and Jack, as they have been around for a couple of years, I see some subtle mentoring between the brothers. This has helped with the adjustment with the younger siblings, which helps make the team more competitive,” Weaver said. There certainly is some sibling rivalry but it has been all healthy and fun to watch according to Weaver. The athletes themselves consider the situation to be a positive one. “Cully helps me become a better person and skier,” Rogan Brown said. “It’s a two-way street, we give each other feedback and help each other out. It’s fun to have him around.” “After being on the ski team for a couple years, I know how

to pass some of those tips onto him,” Jack Hegman said. “We are all competitive with each other. We help each other to succeed,” said Will and Laurence St. Germain. This family dynamic is what makes UVM skiing stand out against other teams Weaver said. The team plans on working hard and having another successful season. They have the chance to contend for their seventh national championship this year. The season began Jan. 16 at the Bates Carnival in Lewiston, Maine. place with 914 points, beating out second place Dartmouth College by 60 points.

Somer Brown Assistant Sports Editor The women’s club basketball team at UVM started strong this season by winning nament at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. “That was a good start to the year, and that carries through,” senior Captain Danielle Esenler said. “We are really hoping to do well at regionals.” Both Esenler and her cocaptain, junior Juliana Blais, have seen changes in the team since they started playing “We’ve done more as a team in general. We hang out on the weekends and do things together, like play pick-up,” Blais said. “It’s more casual.” key to the team’s recent success, Esenler said. “We’re all coming from ent states, so the more time PHOTO COURTESY OF UVM WOMEN’S CLUB BASKETBALL

really helps how we play,” she said.

incredible and ours was terrible. They won every battle and every puck race,” Sneddon said. “How many penalties did we take? One or two and it’s not because we were diligent. It’s simply because we didn’t hit anything.” Northeastern got out to an early lead, beating sophomore goaltender Mike Santaguida on the far side. Senior Captain Mike Paliotta responded on the power play soon after, but that was all the Cats would get. “I’m just incredibly disappointed from the net out. This me all the way down,” Paliotta said. After the loss Sneddon said that there would be some changes. “There’s going to be a lot of lineup changes. Pretty much everybody who didn’t play tonight and is healthy will get a chance to play tomorrow,” Sneddon said. These players include sophomore Mike Stenerson, -

The team has three to four games in each tournament and has so far played in two tournaments this year. They will be playing in another in the spring as well as hosting one of their own. “This year we’re trying to put together a home tournament for the end of March, so we hope that goes well,” Esenler said. Esenler and Blais said they are interested in increasing the team’s on-campus presence while at UVM.

year Mitch Ferguson and others. Sneddon made it clear that this was an embarrassing loss by the Catamounts. The execution on the ice, as well as a conference loss to a nonranked team, should spark the players into performing better Saturday night Sneddon said. After Sneddon’s remarks amounts responded, but only came away with a tie. The Catamounts tied with

“I’m just incredibly disappointed from the net out. This is a collective bad

Mike Paliotta Senior Captain Northeastern University 2-2 on power play goals by sophomore Brady Shaw and senior Colin Markison. This weekend the Catamounts host the No. 2 Boston University Terriers in another Hockey East series at Gutterson Fieldhouse on Friday and Saturday Jan. 23 and 24. Both games start at 7:05 p.m. and will be show on CatamounTV.

home tournament includes ing referees and reserving space in UVM’s Patrick Gym. we go,” Esenler said. Both Blais and Esenler agree that the UVM women’s club basketball team has positively impacted their lives. “When I got to college, I was so happy that I could continue playing. I remember when my high school season ended, I was worried that that would be it,” Esenler said.

“Playing club here

your college experience.” For Blais, club basketball

experience.” Juliana Blais Junior co-captain

college. “I didn’t really like UVM. It didn’t really click for me my freshman year, and then, by the second semester when I was really involved with bas-

“We hope people come to it and support us. I know it’s hard to get the word out on that kind of thing,” Blais said.

people,” Blais said. “That’s really the reason why I stayed here and decided not to transfer,” she said. “It’s something that’s been a really big part of my life here.”

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“The rugby team is a great environment to grow as an athlete, no matter your skill level,” McNally said. “It’s a tough and fast-paced sport, but all the guys strive for progression.” According to McNally, “when it comes to improv‘Do or do not. There is no try.’” The club rugby team was founded in 1970, and competes in the New England Rugby Football Union, Division II. season campaign with an 8-2 record. The team advanced to the club rugby national tournament where they beat SUNY Oswego in the round of 16 and then lost to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the round of eight. ond in the tournament, which places the UVM squad sixth in the entire country, according to junior Spencer Reynolds. “Sometimes people think that club sports are really casual, but rugby, as well as other clubs at UVM, are top-notch and in it to win.” McNally said. McNally plays wing, which is the player closest to the sideline. Often, the wing is a speedy athlete and is positioned EMMA OYOMBA The Vermont Cynic

Club rugby athlete brings passion and green crocs Cameron Panepinto Sports Editor In the fall, as the sun is rising, the UVM men’s rugby team is headed to practice. For junior Jackson McNally, this means wearing his signature green Crocs. A starter on the UVM club rugby team, McNally

came to UVM in 2012 with no idea how to play the sport. “My sister played at her college and raved about it,” McNally said. “Once I expressed interest to a kid on In high school, McNally played varsity lacrosse and After he attended a few practices and learned the basics of rugby, he said he was hooked.

when it’s passed to them in order to gain yards or score points. “Jackson started as this crazy athletic kid who couldn’t catch the ball. Now he’s our starting wing and is scoring in most games,” said teammate, junior Jon Tolen. “He is one of the highest-energy players we have, and that spreads around the team.” McNally has started several trends for the rugby team this season, including their motto, “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” McNally said, while laughing, that his next plan is to “make everyone buy lime green Crocs and wear them to practice and games.” McNally, who is also a member of the UVM snowboarding team, says that sports help him stay healthy, motivated and having fun. “Meeting many of the alumni from past seasons makes me proud I joined the team,” McNally said. “It’s taught me that success is made from focus, determination and commitment.’”