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Students let off steam at Memorial Auditorium show 9

SAN SAI REVIEWLocal Japanese restaurant worth finding 6

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Bus hits campus for cheap

Track, field complex covers new ground

Keep your clothes on, please

Pumpkin Regata College Life by Rodney Rhea

Low diversity, averaged university

The water is a bit too dirty

Two former Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) students attacked and robbed a teenager on Redstone Campus Oct. 2, according to UVM police.Taylor C. Gingras of

Hinesburg and Mayson Kropf of Shelburne have denied charges of assault and robbery with injury.

Gingras struck the 18yearold victim, who preferred not !"# $%"&'$("%)# *&# '+"#+",%#-+$."#Kropf took his wallet, according to UVM Police.Police reports indicate that a

third suspect was also involved.Witnesses had reported

seeing the assault occur near

/+0$1'$"#2,..)#345#6*.$7"#89(7"0#Robert M. Bailey said in a court ,9(%,:$';One witness chased after

the three suspects toward Wing Davis Wilks and Hamilton Hall, ,&%# <0*=9# '+0",'"&"%# '*# (>+'#him.Once the attack was reported

shortly after 4:30 a.m., police arrested both Gingras and Kropf in the Hamilton Hall room *9# (01'?@",0# A,B"1# C%>"0'*&;#6*.$7"# ,.1*# $%"&'$("%# D*!"0'#Dombrowski, who had graduated from CVU along with Gingras ,&%#<0*=9#$&#AE&";Dombrowski told police he

had been threatened and pushed by the robbery victim, Bailey said in a Burlington Free Press article.Dombrowski said Gringras

had defended him and punched the victim repeatedly.If convicted, Gingras and

Kropf face up to 20 years in prison. Gingras has also denied a separate charge of violating probation following a felony ,00"1'# $&# AE&")#-+"&#2$&"1!E0>#police said they found him in possession of marijuana and

Student robbedMan assaulted on RedstoneBy Devin Karambelas

Staff Writer

“As much as we would like to think violence

doesn’t take place here, it does — but

UVM is not to blame.”

Casey PowellFirst-year

Students returning to the Marché or Marketplace next year B,@# (&%# ,# !0*,%"0# 1"."7'$*&# *9#beverages in the coolers.The current CocaCola

contract that currently supplies beverages to the University is "&%$&># *&# AE&"# FG)# HGIH)# 4$7"#President of Finance Richard Cate said.The contract will not be

renewed and will instead be put out to bid among other beverage companies, Cate said.

“CocaCola could be one of the vendors with whom we contract next year, but we have decided not to have an exclusive contract with any one vendor,” he said.“I have been in consultation

with the SGA leadership about the matter and there is a team of students from which we are soliciting input about the principles that will guide the process,” Cate said.A student group that has

been involved in the new beverage contract is the Vermont J'E%"&'#C&:$0*&B"&',.#60*>0,B#K4JLC6M;4JLC6#70",'"%#,#0"1*.E'$*&#'*#

end the CocaCola contract, Vice President Shana McCann said.“The two biggest problems

[with the contract] are that there are not a lot of choices or local food options, and the exclusivity

of the contract,” McCann said.The Student Government

Association met with half of 4JLC6# ,&%# %"!,'"%# -+,'# ,#feasible option would be. “There has been a lot of

student support for what we want on campus,” sophomore Alyssa Ravech said. “A lot of students don’t want bottled water.”The resolution needed 1,300

student signatures in order to be voted on in SGA, and the petition acquired almost 1,500 signatures, McCann said.“We had more people sign

the petition than vote for the SGA

president,” McCann said.The resolution, which

supports a new, sustainable beverage agreement that has a shorter contract period, would have less exclusivity and allows revisions throughout the contractual period, according to '+"#4JLC6#%"7.,0,'$*&;#Other student groups that

have been involved in the CocaCola campaign to end the beverage’s contract on campus $&7.E%"#JNO)#'+"#C7*?D"=1)#P&'"0#Residence Association and the 89(7"#*9#JE1',$&,!$.$'@)#4JLC6Q1#resolution stated.

No renewal for Coca-ColaAdministration puts soda contract out for bidBy Sarah Leidinger

Staff Writer

“There has been a lot of student support for what we want on

campus.”

Alyssa RavechSophomore

Some students may not have been able to learn about future 7,0""01#$&#(&,&7")#!E'#1E==*0'"01#of Occupy Wall Street won’t shed any tears.A guest speaker employed

by Goldman Sachs was asked to cancel his appearance at the University on Oct. 14 after planned protests by backers of the Occupy Wall Street movement.A"99#O0"1)#345#,.EB&E1#,&%#

associate at Goldman Sachs, intended to talk to students in the school of business about 7,0""01# $&# (&,&7$,.# 1"0:$7"1)#wptz.com stated.Goldman Sachs requested

that Ares cancel his talk on Friday after rumors that there would be disruption from protestors, said Sanjay Sharma, dean of the business school.As one of the leading New

York banks, Goldman Sachs has been a target for the Wall Street movement and their campaign against corporate greed,

according to ABC.com.The Wall Street movement

in Burlington, called Occupy Vermont, posted Facebook messages encouraging the community to go to Ares’ lecture and speak out against his ideals.

‘Occupy’ ousts speakerAlumnus cancels return to campusBy Becky Hayes

Assistant News Editor

JAMIE LENT The Vermont CynicCocaCola Co. representatives speak to students on campus about the recycling process that materials go through before being used to create Coke bottles on Sept. 26.

MAX LANDERMAN Vermont CynicSenior Eric George speaks to students during the “Occupy Bailey/Howe” protest Oct. 10.

See ASSAULT on page 2

See SPEAKER on page 3

The current contract yields the following funding streams to UVM per year:

$157,500These funds are part of the

overall funds used to support financial aid but are not directed

to a particular scholarship or student. None of this aid is used for athletic scholarships, rather, it is part of the money available to

support student financial aid.

$78,500This portion of the funds is used support the career

services office.

$108,000These funds support the overall

Athletics budget, including campus recreation and

intercollegiate athletics. None of these monies are used for

athletic scholarships.

$138,000These funds flow into the overall University general fund budget, with a small amount set aside to

cover costs in the CatCard service.

Source: Richard Cate

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Students may be able to travel to the Northeast for as little as one dollar.Megabus, an express bus

service, has expanded its daily bus route from Boston to Burlington and to both New Haven, Conn. and Hartford, Conn. as of Aug. 17.There are two daily

departures from Boston’s South Station to Burlington and four daily departures to New Haven and Hartford, according to the Megabus website. Students can catch the bus

to Boston on University Place in front of the Royall Tyler Theatre.A subsidiary of Coach USA,

Megabus was launched in 2006 and operates the three different routes in a partnership agreement with DATTCO Coach & Tour Group, the website stated.Megabus is known for

offering low fares, free WiFi and power outlets. Fares always begin at one dollar and increase as the traveling date approaches, according to their website.Megabus will be competing

with the Greyhound line, which charges $45 to $85 per ticket for its daily service to Boston. To promote their arrival in

Burlington, Megabus is offering 1,000 free seats on the Boston to Burlington route through Nov. 15, which customers can redeem using the promo code BURL1K when booking their tickets on the company’s website. An article on Car Free BTV, a

blog about living carfree in the Burlington area, stated that it was about time Megabus made an appearance on the Burlington transportation scene. “After hitting the low point

around 2007, alternative transportation is now on the upswing,” the article stated. “The arrival of a respected, lowcost, intercity bus carrier marks another giant leap forward for Burlington.” A forum on CityData.com

had mixed opinions about what Megabus has to offer. “[It was a] comfortable ride,

safe driver, right on schedule both ways. Seats are roomier than on a plane, and recline more,” one user posted on the forum. Another user stated that the

price was in a reasonable range.“Nonstop service and you

can’t beat the price. You pay less for the roundtrip ticket then you would for gas so what’s not to love?” the user said.

Some, however, said they feel that Megabus is almost too good of a deal to be true.

There have been some news stories about inexperienced drivers and accidents involving the New York Citybound Chinatown buses, which charge prices similar to Megabus.“I’ve used them before and

had no problems, but we’ve all heard tales and it makes you wonder how they do it,” another

CityData.com user stated. “They must be cutting corners somewhere.”It appears that the biggest

complaints of Megabus have to do with an unreliable arrival/departure schedule and WiFi service that is sporadic at best, nonexistent at worst, according to reviews on the CityData forum.University students who have

used the bus line offered their own thoughts on the Megabus.com experience. !"#$%& '()*+#(,-& #.(& /(%#& '(0,1&

I traveled from Burlington to Boston and back for less than #(*&'2,,03%45&)3%#6-(03&7#(8.0*+(&Rogers said. “If you order tickets early enough they’re really cheap, but it is somewhat unreliable. It really depends on how much you value your time.” Firstyear Akeisha Jackson

takes a bus home nearly every weekend and said that problems can occur.“Be aware that it may not

show up,” Jackson said. “Last weekend, the bus never came, and I had to switch to Greyhound.”

The Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole will meet on Oct. 21 to begin proceedings and review reports from various members.The Staff Council will discuss

the results of their large scale survey from April, which ranked employees’ issues of concern, according to the Board Book. The top issues of concern

+*9,:'(&%0,03-&30+%(&822,%4&/(*()#%4&parking and transportation and environmental sustainability. The Budget, Finance, and

Investment Committee will meet on Oct. 21 in order to discuss the 2013 budget, debt policy and resolutions to approve funding proposals.The board will also discuss

a foundation to expand the fundraising capacity of the University, which would require 0''+#+2*0,& %#0;;& 0*'& )*0*9+0,&resources and is set to be fully operational in January 2012.There will also be votes

to resolve the approval of increased summer tuition and 0:#.23+<0#+2*& #2& )*0*9(& 8.0%(&two of the Mason Simpson Hamilton complex renovations, reaching $4 million.The Educational Policy

and Institutional Resources Committee will meet to discuss the Distance Learning initiative, capital projects and resolutions to authorize contracts.In an effort to increase the

Spech Language Pathology program, Provost Knodell =+,,& '+%9:%%& #.0#& )*'+*>& 0*&external vendor in November to collaborate with UVM’s Distance Learning initiative. The board will be asked to

vote on extending the contracts between UVM and Northeastern

University and KaplanChina for the USSino Pathways Program, which increased enrollment from 0.6% in Fall 2009 to 1.4% in Fall 2011.

NEWS2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

KATIE KIELY The Vermont CynicPassengers await departure en route to Boston at the Megabus

pickup location in front of the Royall Tyler Theatre, on Oct. 6.

Bus hits campus for cheapStudents can hitch rides to Boston, HartfordBy Devin Karambelas

Staff Writer

“Alternative transportation is now on the upswing. The

arrival of a respected, low cost, intercity bus carrier marks another giant leap forward for

Burlington.”

Car Free BTV Blog

Board to assembleTrustees will discuss new initiativesBy Becky Hayes


The University has shown support for Vermont residents affected by Tropical Storm Irene, with the latest act of goodwill 3(09.+*>& 2:#& #2& #.(& %9+(*#+)9&community.UVM has decided to

open its labs at no cost for 32 scientists affected by Irene’s '(?0%#0#+*>& @22'%4& 0& A*+?(3%+#-&Communications article stated.The scientists, who researched

topics such as progressing food safety, worked at state laboratories in Waterbury, a town that was affected by the tropical storm’s record rainfall 0*'&@22'+*>4&#.(&03#+9,(&%#0#('1

“A lot of [the scientists] lost their records,” said John Vogelmann, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). “These were labs that couldn’t go down.”

Movement of data began on Sept. 19 and ended on Oct. 17, with much of the faculty voluntarily opening their labs

and workspace to the displaced researchers. Eight researchers from the

Agency of Agriculture and Food Markets will occupy space at the Terrill Building, and another 18 from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will utilize labs in Jeffords Hall, the article stated.“There was no way we could

not help them,” Vogelmann said. “This is one of the reasons why we have a major research university — we are a conglomerate of talent and expertise.”“UVM’s willingness to

share laboratory space with the department’s scientists has lifted our spirits,” DEC Commissioner David Mears said.

Displaced Vermont scientists welcomedBy Chris Scott

Staff Writer

scales at CVU.Gingras had been on a

deferred sentence on that charge of possession of marijuana. He could face up to six months in jail on the original charge, according to the Burlington Free Press.A status conference, where

the trial date will be decided, is scheduled for Nov. 4 in the Chittenden Criminal Division court, according to the court’s docket. In reaction to the incident,

students appeared to be concerned, but not overly so.“I was a little disturbed

to hear what happened, but I '()*+#(,-&=2:,'*$#& 82+*#& )*>(3%&

0#& 90B8:%& %(9:3+#-45& )3%#6-(03&Casey Powell said. “As much as we would like to think violence doesn’t take place here, it does — but UVM is not to blame.”Some students said that they

would feel safer walking home with friends from now on.“From what I heard, it

happened from someone saying something to a group of kids who don’t go here, who then kicked his ass and took his wallet,” sophomore Myles Olson said. !"#& '()*+#(,-&B0C(%&B(&=0*#& #2&start walking home with my boys if I’ve been out drinking, because I sometimes have a tendency to talk shit after a few cocktails.”

ASSAULT Victim beaten, loses wallet...continued from page 1

Students’ perception of their UVM experience

Fall 2010 to Fall 2011

Graduates employed full-time

81.9%5.6%

Undergraduates satisfiedwith advising

45.7%8.1%

Undergraduates satisfiedwith quality of faculty

80.2%4.1%

Overall satisfaction withUVM experience

91.6%4.1%

Graduates who would attend UVM if they had to do it over

77.9%4%

Source: Board of Trustees meeting minutes

“There was no way we could not help them.”

John VogelmannCALS dean

NEWS 3THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Alcohol and drug-related objects were con!scated from students in Christie Hall on Oct. 9.

By Becky Hayes


Crime log

A bicycle was stolen outside the Newman Center on Oct. 12.

A door window was vandalized in the Cook Building on Oct. 8.

There was a report of possible sex o"ense occurring in October, but it was determined to be unfounded.

A laptop computer was stolen from a dorm room in Wing Hall on Oct. 5.

Cash and jewelry were taken from an unlocked dorm room in University Heights North on Oct. 9.

Suspicious event

Theft

Drug related objects were con!scated from students in Jeanne Mance Hall on Oct. 7.

Drugs/alcohol

Vandalism

A stairwell window was vandalized in Buckham Hall on Oct. 8.

People may have been camping in Centennial Woods, but nothing was found on Oct. 12.

A person trying to enter Colchester research building via Cat Card on Oct. 11, but the card was not programmed for that building.

UVM has just been awarded $20 million dollars to study Lake Champlain and the Lake Champlain basin.The study, funded by the

National Science Foundation, will have an emphasis on how public policy affects the lake and its health in regard to the changing climate. The team of scientists will

be led by Judith Van Houten, a professor in the biology department, and codirected by Kelvin Chu, a physics professor.One of the team’s goals

is to inform policymakers about the affects land use and pollution policies will have on Lake Champlain, according to a press release. This $20 million provided to the University is the largest grant given in school history.The band of researchers will

be measuring the processes of the lake on a biological and chemical level, and in data will be gathered from below the icy surface of the lake throughout the winter, the press released stated. The !"#"$!%&'()**'!+,'-.!'/&"',"0/'12"'years. “The research is designed

to take into account the many factors that affect the lake such as the land use, streams and rivers of its watershed and the dynamics of the lake itself,” Van Houten said. The research is a continuation

of a 2007 study that was backed by a $6.7 million grant; this ,"(' 1"*3(.!4' ()**' %.56),"' /&"'data to make models that can demonstrate the consequences of each possible policy change, the

press release stated.“If we want to know the impact

of wider roads, zoning mandating smaller lawns, pesticide control or new targets for total nutrient loading in agriculture, those data can be fed into the model,” Chu said. Not only will the grant help

tremendously by informing the public of how to keep our lake healthy, the research will provide job opportunities, science education and scholarships for Abenaki students, engineering and mathematics majors, veterans and more, according to the press release. Although this research could

potentially provide educational opportunities and a boost to the job market, some students are skeptical of the amount of money given to a project that doesn’t produce easily accessible results.

“It seems like a lot of money )-' /&"'#%)",/)1%'),-.!5$/).,'%$,7/'be used as a correlation to other *$4"'#/+3)"#8'$,3'12"'9"$!#')#',./'$'*.,:;/"!5'6","1/'/.'/&.#"'(&.'would obtain those jobs,” junior Anna Herbert said. Until the research is under

way, the project may not be easily understood or accessible to the general public.<=-/",' /)5"#8' #%)",/)1%'

!"#"$!%&' $#4#' 2"!9' #>"%)1%'questions that seem intangible to /&.#"',./'),'/&")!'1"*38'6+/'(&",'a project’s aim is constructing a model what that really means is generalization,” said Nicholas de la Rua, a graduate student in the biology department. Once the study yields results,

/&"' 6","1/#' .-' %.,3+%/),:' /&)#'research on Lake Champlain will become apparent, de la Rua said.

Research nets $20 million By Amanda Sherwood

Cynic Correspondent

JAMIE LENT The Vermont CynicThe Lake Champlain Maritime Museum research vessel C.L.Churchill cruises by as a crew works on the museum’s canal schooner, the Lois McClure, on the waterfront on Oct. 18.

“We call on local supporters to attend this [lecture] and make our voices heard about the corruption of Mr. Ares’ employer,” stated the Facebook page titled “Showdown with Goldman Sachs at UVM.”Students for University

Democracy, a student coalition in support of the Wall Street protests, discussed strategies to picket the event the night before Ares was scheduled to speak“We have to let people know

that this [expletive] shouldn’t be allowed on campus,” senior Alex Buckingham said.Some students said they were

disappointed that Ares did not

make an appearance.“I think he would have been

an important person to hear speak,” sophomore Eden Pirog #$)3?'<@/7#'1!#/;>"!#.,'"0>"!)",%"'and would be really relevant to the things I’m concerned about *)4"' :","!$*' 5$!4"/' A.(' .!'managing a crisis.”Others said that they felt Ares

should have been able to speak, but it is important to acknowledge the protestors. “He should be aware of the

repercussions during this time especially because this has been such a hot topic,” junior Melissa VanHart said. “People should be able to protest what they believe in.”

SPEAKER Sachs employee opts out...continued from page 1

MAX LANDERMAN The Vermont CynicStudents and faculty rally in support of the “Occupy Wall Street” protest outside the Bailey/Howe Library on Oct. 10.

NEWS4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Bernie Sanders wants to hear

from you.

Sanders’ bimonthly

enewsletter — “The Bernie

Buzz” — will comprise students’

!"#"$%&'()* &(* +* $',,"-"* ".&%&'(/*with articles about the state of the

economy and Sanders’ vision for

0'1* -!'2%3/* )4)%+&(+1,"* "("!-5*+(.* 6"+)4!")* %'* $'61+%* !&)&(-*education costs.

The Vermont senator has

set up a discussion forum on

3&)* 2"1)&%"* 3'7&(-* %'* -"("!+%"*feedback from students across the

state as they prepare to enter into

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6+!8"%/*:+(."!)*)+&.;*The website polls students

'(* %3"&!* "<7"!&"($")/* 7!'9&.&(-*the opportunity to share stories

about how the economy — in its

most severe recession since the

Great Depression — has affected

their lives and what they think

='(-!"))* )3'4,.* 1"* .'&(-* %'*address the issue.

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whole lot of issues and we’d love

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+.9'$+%"*'@*$',,"-"*+&.*7!'-!+6)/*6')%* !"$"(%,5* ,'115&(-*='(-!"))*in September to save Pell Grants

— federal money allocated for

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!"-+!.,"))* '@* &($'6"/A* :+(."!)*said. “The idea that Republicans

wanted to make substantial cuts

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(+%&'(+,*4("67,'56"(%*+9"!+-";*Statewide unemployment in

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country and has made its way

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positive step.”

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millions of jobs needed.

In response to those millions

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=3+&!6+(* Z"@@!"5* ?66",%/* 23'*heads the President’s Council

'(* Z'1)* +(.* ='67"%&9"("));*^3"* P!")&."(%* 3'7")* %'* -+&(*nonpartisan advice from the

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formed council stems from

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quality of life.”

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Sen. Sanders published on campus‘Bernie Buzz’ college edition will seek input from students on issues such as the economyBy Mat DeganStaff Writer

“There are a whole lot of issues and we’d love to enter into the dialogue with them.”

Bernie SandersVermont Senator

S* 1&,,* 2+)* 7!'7')".* %'*the Student Government

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the entire country.”

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Vermont Supreme Court case

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+-!"".* %'* )7'()'!* R&,,&+6)C*7!'7')+,*+(.*'@F$&+,,5*7!")"(%".*+*1&,,*%'*%3"*:TS*)"(+%";**“It’s not often that a student

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The issue is that it’s hard

to separate out the effect on

the animals from the sensitive

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!"+,,5* 3'!!&1,"* -'&(-* '(/* %3"*students would speak out.”

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a situation where there’s no

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1"5'(.*!"j4&!".*!"-4,+%&'()/A*3"*said.

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accredited medical schools in the

United States to use live animals

@'!*)4!-&$+,*%!+&(&(-/A*3"*)+&.;*>?%*seems to me that they are not

k+1'9"*+(.*1"5'(./C*!+%3"!*1",'2*and behind the rest of the country

in a very substantial way.”

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Transparency bill debatedReviews of animal testing would be availableBy Devin ConnorCynic Correspondent

COURTESY OF BERNIE SANDERS

The first of Sen. Bernie Sander’s Bernie Buzz College Edition.

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Despite what some consider tough economic times, students are trying their hand at small business startups.The Dollar Enterprise

project is part of Introduction to Community Entreprenuership, a course offered to students where they own and operate a small business.The venture covers everything

from products to marketing to accounting with only one stipulation: it must be done with a budget of $1 per person.!"#$%"&'& ())*+,%-.&/+012$-3&

task, Dr. Kathleen Liang, the course professor, said that she sees it as an exploration of community development via entrepreneurship.“With no resources, what are

you going to do? You must create something out of nothing. You must turn trash into treasure,” Liang said.There is an eclectic mix of

merchandise this semester that includes new and secondhand '44'5)-6& 25)4)(6& 7'08)(& ',/&bedazzled, hempwrapped lighters.9#(3&#0& 3")&45#/$23(&13&7)--&

within the budget of a college student.Inspiration for the project

came in 2005 when Liang started her entrepreneurship campaign in the community development and applied economics department. Some of Liang’s colleagues

were initially skeptical of the proposal, but she said she was ready to take the department in a new direction. “I decided to do something

risky, something new,” she said.Liang said her work led to

the establishment of a required major course that is the only nonbusiness school entrepreneurial program in the country.Both Liang and students

agree that its success is largely attributed to realworld application. She said that by getting outside the classroom ',/& ):4)5+),2+,%& 15(3& "',/&3")& /+012$-3+)(& '((#2+'3)/& 7+3"&operating a small business, students can experiment with different approaches and learn from their mistakes.For one of the studentrun

businesses, BTown Threads, which markets new and used shirts from companies such as

Easy Living Apparel and Burton ;,#7<#'5/(6&'/)=$'3)-.&(3'01,%&their table has been a substantial /+012$-3.>“Everyone has different

schedules, so we encounter some situations when having a 4)5(#,& '3& 3")& 3'<-)& +(& /+012$-36?&junior Jordan Fiegleman said. “Delegating responsibility is a hugely important aspect of the project.”Since its inception, Dollar

Enterprise has grown more successful, with continually 5+(+,%& 45#13(>& @'(3& ()*)(3)5A(&entrepreneurs set the record for dollar amount raised, bringing total of the project to just shy of $22,000, Liang said.

And in support of community development, all earnings from the project are donated to a 4$<-+2&,#,45#13&#0&)'2"&%5#$4A(&choosing.This semester, many of the

groups have chosen to donate 3")+5&45#13(& 3#& 3")&2#**$,+3+)(&that were affected by Tropical Storm Irene, which struck Vermont in August. Past recipients include the Intervale Center, American Cancer Society and Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, she said.By trying to make the project

as realistic as possible, Liang said she also charges each student interest on the initial loan. At the end of the project,

she said she requires that each student pay back $2, which she donates to Invent Vermont @@B6& '& ,#,45#13& (")& 25)'3)/& 3#&subsidize endeavors by entrylevel entrepreneurs.

A dollar is all they need, for a causeDollar Enterprise teaches students !"#$%%&'(#)'*+,%-.Cynic Correspondent

“With no resources, what

are you going to do? You must create

something out of nothing. You must turn

trash into treasure.”

Dr. Kathleen LiangCourse professor

Sophomore David Wisotsky’s feet were dirty and naked when he walked into the Student Government Association’s weekly meeting on Oct. 4.Wisotsky is currently

attempting to raise awareness on issues surrounding his “lifestyle choice” to be barefoot as often as possible.“I love the feeling of freedom

associated with being barefoot,” he said in a speech at the meeting. “I would like to speak again about issues regarding prejudice and harassment faced by barefoot students on campus.”Wisotsky’s feet were planted

15*-.&#,&3")&(),'3)&8##56&<$3&"+(&voice wavered as he outlined his situation to the SGA.He has been denied service at

dining halls, been kicked off buses and, on multiple occasions, had the police called after he refused to leave a building, he said.Wisotsky also said that,

<)2'$()& #0& 3")& /+012$-3.& #0&receiving food from the dining halls, he had to appeal and remove himself from his oncampus meal plan.C&(4)2+12&2#,05#,3'3+#,&'3&3")&

Bailey/Howe Library has brought 3")&+(($)&3#&'&8'("&4#+,3&0#5&"+*>After Angus Robertson,

who works at the library, asked

Wisotsky to put on his shoes, the student refused and inquired about his wrongdoings.

“I wanted to understand what I was doing wrong,” he said. “There’s no universitywide policy about footwear.”Robertson then called campus

police, who proceeded to inform him that he was in violation of “other policies,” Wisotsky said.“They said they’re going to

try to get me trespassed from the library,” he said.Wisotsky said he assumed the

2#,05#,3'3+#,&"'/&1DD-)/&#$36&<$3&then he received a notice about his upcoming student conduct hearing regarding the incident.

SGA Sen. Connor Burns is the chair of the Committee on Diversity, Equity and Environmental Ethics.Burns said he wants to ensure

that students on campus are safe from prejudice in all forms, especially from the University.Wisotsky said he has been

working with Burns on drafting a legislation in support of barefoot students’ rights on campus, but he said that there isn’t yet a (#-+/+1)/&%5#$4&#0&($44#53)5(>“Although we aren’t a group

right now, I know of a lot of barefoot students on campus,” he said.Even though Wisotsky seems

to have gathered support in the Senate, many students on campus are skeptical.“I don’t have anything against

it, but I think it’s weird and unsanitary,” sophomore Kate Odell said.E$3&F+(#3(G.&+(&(3',/+,%&15*&

on the issue.He said he plans on staying

barefoot as long as the weather permits and even has plans to begin his own barefoot running clinic. “Why should I have to

wear something I don’t want to wear?” he said. “It’s a matter of expression … UVM doesn’t force vegans and vegetarians to eat meat or carry a cheeseburger in their backpack all day.”

This barefoot man won’t put on shoes for anyoneSophomore claims prejudice, pleads to SGA!"#/--*01#.%!+2"(Senior Staff Writer

“UVM doesn’t force vegans and

vegetarians to eat meat or carry a

cheeseburger in their backpacks all day.”

David WisotskySophomore

MICHAEL CHAUCER-TORELLO The Vermont CynicIn front of Bailey/Howe Library, sophomore and Dollar Entre

prenuer Emma Allen sells jewlery made from sea glass, shark

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The fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta and Festival brought crowds to Burlington’s waterfront on Oct. 8. Songs like “Who Let the Dogs

Out” and “Hound Dog” blared through the speakers as children, adults and everyone in between walked around the green by the waterfront. Local food vendors lined the

perimeter of the green where people could get food ranging from pizza to fried dough to ice cream. One of the main highlights

of the event was the pet costume contest. Crowds of people gathered around the stage to watch dog owners bring out their pets in their Halloween costumes.Dogs dressed as pumpkins

and princesses walked the runway as the dog music continued to play through the speakers. Festivalgoer Kim Thomas

came to the festival from East :$%+/0,!*;%1<*<0+*=(->#*'<%,!+0>&**She said that she drove almost an hour just to come to the festival. Her kids had a good time

and their favorite events were the bouncy castle and the pet costume contest, Thomas said. Bounce castles and the pet

costume contest were not the only attractions of the days’ events. The pumpkin regatta also drew in large crowds.Races took place in

giant, carvedout pumpkins. Participants knelt down inside the pumpkins while racing in Lake Champlain’s chilly fall water. Sponsored by New England

Federal Credit Union, the money raised at the festival went to a student leadership organization called PILOT. Students that were part of

this group nominated two people to take part in the giant pumpkin regatta. Different local sponsors

donated the giant pumpkins that the students used to race in. Jennifer Zelko of Essex came

out to support her stepdaughter, Chelsea, who was racing in the regatta. Chelsea Zelko said that she

came in second to last in the race but had a lot of fun doing it. Jennifer said that it was her

/+"1*=0$+*$1* 1<0* .0"1%?$,*$>!*;$"*impressed with the turnout. “It’s a beautiful day to be

outside,” she said.

Tucked away by the lake is new gem of a restaurant. Just a few buildings away

from The Skinny Pancake, 112 Lake St. houses the new Japanese restaurant, San Sai. Their dim lights are barely

visible from the street, making it <$+!* 1(* />!* %.* =(-*<$?0>@1* A00>*there before, but it’s worth the search.B>'0* =(-@?0* />$,,=* )$!0* %1C*

bursts of sakefueled laughter greet you at the door. D<0* A$+04'0)0>1* E((+"C*

high ceilings and barewood beams give San Sai a modern and industrial feel. However, the deeppurple walls, low lighting and Japanese ink paintings on large parchment hanging from the walls mellow this out, giving the space a warm yet minimalist atmosphere. Aptly named “mountain

vegetables,” San Sai offers a traditional Japanese menu. There are no overthetop items like Crazy Outrageous Roll No. 6. All of their plates are simple and classic but still manage to bring the “wow” factor.To start off, we ordered a

salad topped with soba noodles, vegetable tempura, a dish called “½ avocado ½ sashimi” and some drinks.While the drinks were quick

to come, the same can’t be said for the food. It was about an hour before our appetizers arrived, a

little long for food that is barely cooked. Since I was in good company,

it took awhile to notice how long we were waiting. So go with good friends — you’ll need a lot to talk about.While we waited for our food,

we indulged in the killer cocktails. For those of you lucky enough to be 21, San Sai offers up an impressive list of sake cocktails. Try the sake mojito or the sweet ginger — both are well worth the F8&**Once our food arrived, any

annoyances with the service were made up for with the quality of the food. All of our dishes were crafted

with attention and experience. The tempura had the perfect batter to vegetable ratio and the salad had a simple soy sauce and teriyaki dressing that brought the noodles and greens together nicely.The real winner for me was

the avocado and sashimi. The velvety texture of the avocado and the smooth chunks of sashimi were a match made in heaven. In addition to the appetizers,

we sampled the spicy scallop roll, volcano roll with yellowtail and the essential California roll. Each roll was made from the

.+0"<0"1*/"<*$>!*G0+.0'1,=*'((H0!*rice. The volcano roll was stacked high with fried sweet potato strands and huge roe piled on 1(GC*,%H0*E(;%>#*,$?$&**The California roll was

offered with fresh crab meat,

something that is rarely seen in the world of imitation crab meat that we live in. Little details like this made their simple dishes stand out against other Japanese restaurants in town. My only complaint about the

food was that the spicy scallop roll needed more spice. But then again, Sriracha is my favorite condiment. All in all, the food was

!0/>%10,=*;(+1<*1<0*;$%1&*I,,*1<0*dishes exceeded my expectations and left me feeling full and "$1%"/0!&D<0*/>$,*A%,,*;$"*G+%'=C*"(*J@!*

reserve this one for a parent’s visit. Good food and sunsets over the lake will make them forget about the cost of tuition.

Athletes, alumni and university representatives gathered around an untouched 1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*'()G,0K*1<$1*;%,,*be home to the Catamount men’s $>!* ;()0>@"* 1+$'H* $>!* /0,!*10$)"* (>* B'1&* L9&* I* !0!%'$1%(>*$>!* (./'%$,* (G0>%>#* '0+0)(>=*were held at 9 a.m. D<0* F7&9* )%,,%(>* .$'%,%1=* %"*

located at the Archie Post Athletic Complex. The ninelane track, along with jumping pits and $+0$"*+0"0+?0!*.(+*1<0*/0,!*0?0>1"*such as javelin and shot put, overlooks the Green Mountains. Speaking on behalf of

the University during this momentous event were Shane Jacobson, vice president $>!* '<%0.* (G0+$1%>#* (./'0* .(+*the University of Vermont Foundation; Tom Gustafson, vice president of UVM Student and Campus Life; and Dr. Robert Corran, UVM associate vice president and director of athletics. D+$'H* $>!* /0,!* <0$!* '($'<*

M$11* N0,/0,!* "G(H0* %>* .$?(+* (.*the event as well. Senior track $>!* /0,!* $1<,010* O<+%"* P0)%0-K*$>!*.(+)0+*1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*$1<,010*I,$>>$*Q(>0"C*',$""*(.*R33C*"G(H0*on behalf of the students and athletes. Lemieux said he had been

waiting for this moment for four years. He was “so stoked” about this occasion, he said.Excitement for

upperclassmen athletes to experience the new track for their last year inspired younger athletes.“It’s so exciting to see the

.+-%1%(>* 1<$1* <$"* />$,,=* '()0CS*"$%!*T"1<0+*U0)01<=C*$*/+"14=0$+*1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*$1<,010&*VD<0*A0"1*part is to see the senior athletes so happy. They have been waiting for four years for a new complex like this.”Upon the conclusion of

highlights and recaps, the ribbon

cutting ceremony commenced. Jean Post Lamphear, daughter of WXM*1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*'($'<*,0#0>!*Archie Post, and Jim McDonald, a donor to the project, assisted in the ribbon cutting. Cheers erupted as the

ribbon fell to the ground. I* '())0)(+$1%?0* /+"1* ,$G*was taken and the new track ;$"* (./'%$,,=* (G0>0!&* I* 9H*run followed the ceremonies, beginning and ending with one lap around the track.

D<0* 1+$'H* $>!*/0,!* G+(#+$)*had been lacking a facility for quite some time. The last time UVM hosted an outdoor track )001*;$"* %>* LYY8*$#$%>"1*WUZC*according to UVM Athletics. [0>%(+* 1+$'H* $>!* /0,!*

athlete Alexa Mazur recalled her 0KG0+%0>'0*$"*$*/+"14=0$+*$++%?%>#*$1*WXM*(>,=*1(*/>!*(-1*1<$1*1<0+0*was no outdoor track facility“I know that as a recruit, on

)=*(./'%$,*?%"%1*(>0*(.*1<0*1<%>#"*on the very short list of cons of UVM was the lack of an outdoor facility,” Mazur said. Despite the lack of practice

.$'%,%1=C*1<0*1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*10$)"*"01*LL*"'<((,*+0'(+!"*%>*1<0*73L3473LL* "0$"(>C* $''(+!%>#* 1(*WXM*Athletics. The Catamounts will host

1<0%+* /+"1* 1+$'H* $>!* /0,!* )001*%>* L9* =0$+"* $1* 1<0* >0;* '()G,0K*%>*IG+%,*73L7C*$''(+!%>#*1(*WXM*Athletics.

Pumpkins have racesBy Jordanna Goodman

Senior Staff Writer

San Sai hails simplicity, sake Japanese restaurant tucked away, but worth finding

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont Cynic

Chopsticks are decorativly set

at San Sai in Burlington.

By Hillary Gilson

Staff Writer

Track, field complexcovers new groundDedication brings excited athletesBy Anne Chatham

Staff Writer

“It’s so exciting to see the fruition that has

finally come.” Esther Nemethy

Track and field athlete

Regatta brings crowds to waterfront park

KATIE KIELY The Vermont CynicA Pumpkin Regatta contestant prepares to race on Oct. 8.

ILLUSTRATION

7THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011LIFE

That Takes Ovaries was an interactive night which explored bold and brazen acts done by females in everyday life. The event, sponsored by the

UVM Program Board and the Sally Weinstock Guest Artist Endowment, was held at the Royall Tyler Theatre at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15. The discussion was led by

Bobbi Ausubel, a playwright who !"#$ %&'$ %($ )*'$ +,#)$ ('-.&.#)#$ .&$theater and cowrote “How To Make A Woman” in 1965. Four scenes from her play “That Takes Ovaries” were performed by UVM students to an attentive audience of both men and women. “That Takes Ovaries” has had

more than 700 performances across the globe in an effort to empower women and girls. “Everything can be changed

because things have been changed,” Ausubel said while talking about the advances women have made in the last hundred years. “Some women pushed and pushed at the door until that door opened.”In the discussion portion

of the event, Ausubel asked the audience why they should lead a bold life. “Because it is too short a life

to let others make decisions for you,” said one audience member in response. Ausubel answered her own

question, saying that a bold life makes for a more adventurous life and it is the way to make

change happen. With this she asked the audience to repeat the /%#.).0'$ "(+,-").%&1$ 23$ -"4'$ "$commitment to lead a bold life.” Following the discussion,

audience members were encouraged to share their own experiences of courage or those of a woman they know. Personal anecdotes ranged from telling off bullies to sticking by a bisexual mother to rising in a maledominated profession to reaching an orgasm.

Each person that shared received a “golden ovary award” which was chocolate wrapped in gold foil. “I’m not angry because I’m a

feminist, I’m a feminist because I’m angry,” senior Kendra Fleming. “Women are being pushed back into the home, this discussion made me feel like we can change; it was inspiring and energizing.” Even today, there are still

places in the world where women

can’t own land; less than two percent of titled land is held by women. The audience also included

male members. “Men have always been my

allies in this work,” Ausubel said.Junior Johnathan Topol said

*'$ *"5$ *.#$ 6'7.'(#$ 8%&+,-'5$ 69$the event.“I’m very much about equality

with everything,” Topol said.There is still much work

needed for equality, Ausubel said.

When the doors to Ira Allen Chapel opened the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 11, a crowd gathered to claim the last of the nearly soldout tickets at the Rebecca Skloot lecture, titled An Evening with Rebecca Skloot and “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” which was followed by a book signing in Billings Library. The administration had

originally planned for her to speak at the University’s convocation ceremonies, which were cancelled due to Tropical Storm Irene, Honors College Dean Abu Rizvi said.Skloot was introduced by

Provost Jane Knodell. Knodell described the plot of the book and explained how the University had 8*%#'&$.)$(%,$)*'.,$.&8%-.&:$+,#);year summer reading program as well as the Honors College summer reading program. <47%%)=#$ &",,").0'$ &%&+8).%&$

book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” is about an African American woman whose cells, which later became the building blocks for many of the modern medical and cancer treatments, were taken from her by Johns Hopkins University after she died of cervical cancer in 1951, Knodell said.Skloot spoke about how and

when she decided to become a science writer.

“At 16, I was sitting with a bored look on my face, in a community college lecture when -9$ /,%('##%,$ +,#)$ -'&).%&'5$Henrietta Lacks,” Skloot said. “I wanted to know more.”Skloot said she originally

wanted to be a veterinarian, but after taking a creative writing course she decided that she might have a passion for something else. “The creative writing class

taught me that you can take something you really care about and make people care about it too,” Skloot said. Her biggest inspiration and

the factor that kept her going throughout the more than 10year process was Deborah, Henrietta’s daughter.“She was the only one with

the information and she felt she had a duty to get it published,” Skloot said.She was asked a number

of questions at the end of the lecture and concluded by saying, “I hope you’ll all let your passion and curiosity get the best of you here.”Some students were inspired

to pick up the Skloot’s book following her lecture. “I thought it was really

interesting,” junior Kristen McColgan said. “I haven’t read )*'$6%%4$9')$6>)$&%!$3$5'+&.)'79$want to. I loved how she made the point about how HeLa cells can relate to everyone.”

Interactive night explores advancement of bold womenBy Hannah Ullman

Staff Writer

Show flaunts ovaries of steel

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont CynicStudent actors perform Bobbie Ausubel’s That Takes Ovaries, after which audience members were

asked to share personal experiences of feminim courage, at the Royall Tyler Theatre on Oct. 15.

Immortality and cells define lectureAuthor Rebecca Skloot speaksBy Taylor Delehanty

Staff Writer

This week on BTVBeats I’m taking a break from the usual bar and restaurant visit to focus on some safety tips for you, whether you’re heading to a party or downtown. Roughly 34 percent of

)*'$ ?&.0',#.)9=#$ +,#);9'",$#)>5'&)#$",'$5'+&'5$"#$2*.:*;risk drinkers,” which is about 10 percent above the national average. During the 2010 +#8"7$ 9'",1$ )*','$ !','$ @AA$student detoxes. It’s easy for alcohol to

turn your potentially fun night into a series of bad decisions, so I’m providing you with some facts and tips to help you stay safe. UVM provides several

resources, from Medical Amnesty to counseling, to provide safety nets for our community. Check out the video online for more information, and to also see a list of cab company numbers and UVM support contact information.

Cynic Video

Emma Hansen

presents: BTV Beats

http://www.vermont cynic.com/life

Skrillex presented Burlington with his hypnotizing cell and !"#$%&"'()* +()",* -'$* &./* 0$)&*time on Oct. 15 at Memorial Auditorium.Like artists such as Deadmau5

and Pretty Lights, Skrillex decided to perform in his own custom stage, which he named the cell.All anyone could look at was

what his cell would do next. The images and colors on the cell changed perfectly in time with every dub Skrillex stepped. Along with the cell, he had a movement sensor robot projected in back of him following his every move.

“I’ve seen crazy light shows from performers before but never as amazing as Skrillex’s cell,” a fan yelled.It’s pretty clear that everyone

needed some sort of release after

the past two weeks of midterms, and Skrillex accomplished it. The crowd was ecstatic, hands moving in the air from the beginning to end just wanting more. Skrillex pleased the crowd

playing favorites such as “Hey Sexy Lady,” “Equinox” and “All I ask of you,” but he also brought a few surprises to the audience such as “Eyes” by Kaskade, “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damian Marley, “Promises” by Nero and a new song, “Bangarang.”12*&./*3''$4*5'(*6"627&*/!/2*

need to try to dance because the vibrations under your feet made it impossible not to.The crowd itself was glittery,

neon and ready to go under Skrillex’s spell. Numerous dancers were giving their own light shows with light gloves or glow sticks.“I’m not sure if it was just

because it was in Burlington or that he had his cell, but Skrillex 6/02"&/85* 9$'!/6* ."+)/8-* +'$/*tonight than ever,” sophomore Deanna Hunt, who previously saw Skrillex over the summer, said. Although the crowd and

the venue were both crucial in making the show a success, the real heroes were Skrillex’s electronic madness and whoever was doing the lights for his cell. The cell was an explosion of lights

that dropped with the bass. Skrillex opened loud and

intense and played at the same level until Memorial had to shut down for the night. And yet, Skrillex was still not done and

played at an afterparty at Higher Ground as well. Whether you were in the back,

the side, the front or the balcony, people were womping their midterms away.

Skrillex’s show has proved that dubstep is slowly taking over Burlington with a wave of glow sticks and energetic music.

Concerts are not pep rallies. Therefore, unless it’s a Village People reunion show, there shouldn’t be shirtless men.Standing room only concerts

tend to be hot, sweaty affairs. You’re packing in close with fellow fans, moving and shaking your bodies to bumpin beats — it’s going to generate some heat. Therefore, I understand the

urge to lose an article of clothing or two. But I beg you, please, ignore the lyrics to the Nelly classic “Hot in Herre” and think of your fellow concertgoers.Last week I went to the

Skrillex show at Memorial Auditorium and had to deal with the troubling phenomenon as myriad young men stripped down to bare skin. The showing was even worse at Pretty Lights a few weeks back and Fall Fest before that. Lately, if feels like at every

concert I go to, I risk getting a sweaty shoulder to the face from some boy with his shirt

off. I’m tired of feeling like I’m partaking in a shirts versus skins basketball game every time I try to get down to some sweet bass.I’m sure your pecks are

"+9$/))"!/:*;*<2'=*&.%&*3%22/8*shirt is hot. But shedding a layer of clothing means there is nothing between me and your slick back, and no one wants to rub up against that on the ,$'=6/6*3''$:*>)*"-*#%$/*&'$)')*3%2<"2?*5'(*

on three sides is not enough, when a gentleman takes off his shirt at a concert, where is he going to put it? Some go for the classic draped around the neck like a towel look, but what is truly troubling is when they opt for the turban look. I know it seems like a good idea 12 beers in, but, I promise you, it is not.Now, I don’t want to be

)/@")&:*A./$/*=%)*6/02"&/85*%*strippeddown girl at Fall Fest, clad in only a bra and leggings. Nearly naked girl, while I applaud your audacity to break down the bullshit gender rule, I’m as annoyed with you as I am with your male peers — I don’t want be shoved up against your perspiring body either.We all know that soldout,

standingroomonly concerts are unavoidably going to get toasty. While I do urge everyone to skip 6'22"2?*%*3%22/8*)."$&4*/!/2*"2*%*sweet muscle tee it can get pretty unbearable. Please remember, however,

that we’re all there, feeling the same heat and trying to have a good time regardless. Stripping down may make you feel a bit more comfortable, but it makes everyone around you that much more uncomfortable. And that’s not cool at all.

ARTS8 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Skrillex ‘cells’ out BurlingtonStudents let off steam at Memorial Auditorium showBy Jessica Schwartz Staff Writer

KELSEY WOOLEY The Vermont CynicSkrillex perfrorms at Memorial Auditorium to a soldout show in downtown Burlington on Oct. 15.

It’s pretty clear that everyone needed some

sort of release after the past two weeks of midterms, and Skrillex

accomplished it.

Keep your clothes on, please

JULIA WEJCHERT

Sophomore and DJ Pierce Fulton has gained international recognition for his skillful fusion of house and electronic.The Vermont native spent last

summer spinning for Yacht Week in southern Croatia. During the Mediterranean festival, yachts are rented out to sail around Spain, Croatia or Greece for the !""#$ %&'$ ()**$ )($ +,$ -,%+.&/$electronic venues.Fulton is determined,

however, not to let his musical career interfere with his time at UVM.“I want to separate school and

my production career … I’ve had to turn down a lot of jobs because of that,” Fulton said. “I would just get distracted, do badly and end up staying here longer.” Fulton furthermore made it

clear that the trips he has taken to play shows in Ibiza, Spain and the Dominican Republic are separate from the what he is doing now and his musical beginnings.If he has an idea for his music

now, chances are it is mapped out in one of three Moleskin notebooks. Though Fulton cannot remember how to formally write

out his music, he comes from years of classical training, he said.A musical prodigy in a family

of athletes, Fulton grew up listening to who his parents did: the Rolling Stones, the Doors — anything classic rock.“They would just sit there and

be like ‘ Oh, play it again,’” Fulton said. “[I was] this little midget kid with a guitar, and they loved it.” It was years later, after metal,

reggae and blues bands in high school when a Venezuelan exchange student introduced Pierce to the raging sounds of electronic and house music.

The severity of difference between electronic and what he traditionally composed intrigued Fulton, and the new style of music resonated equally with him musically.

In the summer of 2009, he 0"/%&$(1,')2.&/3$4.+5$%&$,672.%*$release in 2010, his presence on Beatport — the iTunes for DJs — grew.“When I pick up a guitar, it

is like I am talking to you. I can play it — I know where everything is,” he said. “That is also what electronic has done. It was like another instrument … another language.”In Fulton’s music, there are no

dramatic dubstep elements like lengthy womp solos — features of a style popularly associated with recreational drug use. When Fulton creates tracks, he approaches them as a musician and lover of music, not a spunout partygoer.Fulton expressed his opinion

that musicians and producers should not rely on such sound /.88.2#9$ %&'$ +5"$ .&-)"&2"$ ,&$drug culture.“If [your music] can’t

do anything on its own, you shouldn’t be there,” Fulton said on the matter. Instead, he sources from

organic sounds. In a YouTube video, Fulton

mixed his latest threetrack EP “Pardon My French” from the convenience of a desk chair.

Utilizing recorded Budweiser burps and ‘80sinspired synths, Fulton demonstrates that less is often more interesting.It is this innovation and

ambition to create, not reproduce, which led CR2, a powerhouse in the European electronic world, to sign Fulton.:.9$ 719+$ +1%2#9$ '.'$ &,+$

.8(1"99$ *%0"*9$ ,6$ .&-)"&2"$ ,1$clubs until his sound stood alone as both original and danceable. ;<+$719+$.+$!%9$2,,*=$1"%**>$25.**=$

but it wasn’t exciting because I would go at electronic from a

musician’s standpoint [rather] than that of a club,” Fulton said. Though he still produces

mellow house tracks for his personal collection, Fulton is eager to progress. This winter break he will tour Brazil.What awaits Fulton after

UVM — when he can focus on music fulltime — is perhaps the most exciting but it is also unknown territory. “You have to be the biggest

in this industry to succeed, and [right now] I am just rolling with what happens,” he said.

These days, fantasy books are either Tolkieninspired knockoffs, infested with vampires or Harry Potter. It used to be that every

“fantasy” book was about quests and dragons, wizards with long white beards and the involvement of some sort of elf. Then there came something

of a revelation in the market when authors realized that stories involving magic did not have to happen in some makebelieve land. It seems in vogue for fantasy stories to take place under our noses: Little boys are actually wizards and mysterious strangers are vampires waiting to become your boyfriend. Not many books these days

are about the discovery and control of magic itself. Not many books show us how magic works, how it could exist in our own world or, most importantly, how we would realistically react to magic’s existence.In “The Magicians,” Quentin

Coldwater is an outstandingly intelligent 17yearold on the

college track to Princeton. He lives in Brooklyn and learns magic tricks as a hobby. His favorite books are a series of 1930’s era adventures remarkably similar to C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. One fall day, Quentin

stumbles through an innercity garden and arrives at a summer estate. He has been invited to take an exam to determine if he has any magical ability. If he passes he will be enrolled in the prestigious Brakebills College, the only school of magic in North America. What distinguishes “The

Magicians” from the evergrowing slush pile of the fantasy market is Grossman’s strong and distinctive voice, his multidimensional characters and 5.9$-%!*"99$8%11.%/"$,6$8%/.2$and realism. The explanation and use of

magic in the world is a mystical process, but it’s not dramatic. The students at Brakebills are

overachieving geniuses, who could easily be found at Harvard, rather than a school of magic. The book is not so much

about what the characters do with their magic abilities as how they feel about them. Quentin is an amazing hero

.&$+5"$&,?"*$0"2%)9"$5"$.9$-%!"'$in a way that many people are -%!"'3$:"$.9$)&5%((>3$@)9+$%9$real people always seem to want what they cannot have, Quentin is stuck in a similar state. Even as his life expands beyond his wildest dreams, Quentin still 7&'9$+5.&/9$+,$!,11>$%0,)+=$+,$envy and to question. Where “The Magicians” also

succeeds is that it explores a plotline that would ordinarily be ridiculous: What happens when a fan discovers his literary paradise is real. Grossman writes logically,

following lines of thought that Quentin, if he were a real person, would think. It is a rare work of realistic and emotional fantasy.

ARTS 9THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

ALEXA REILLY

Book review

Like so many of the great singersongwriters of American music, Townes Van Zandt never received the recognition he deserved during his lifetime, nor has he truly received it in the 15 years since his death. A%&$B%&'+C9$.&-)"&2"$2%&$

be heard in most places one might think to look for it, but his 1"2,1'9$%1"$9+.**$5%1'$+,$7&'D$%9$there were never many available to begin with, any original pressing of one of his records is considered a true rarity. As is often the case, this

6%2+$.9$&,$1"-"2+.,&$,6$+5"$man’s talent or the worth of his numerous record releases.“Live at The Old Quarter,

Houston, Texas” was recorded in a dilapidated music club in 1973 and was released as a double album on Tomato Records in 1977. Van Zandt’s performance

at The Old Quarter consists solely of barebones guitarvocal arrangements of more than 20 of his original compositions, and it serves not only as the best introduction to his music, but also as the best representation of

his creative output as whole. While the production of

the majority of Van Zandt’s studio albums sounds forced, overdone and often tacky, “The Old Quarter’s” strippeddown arrangements present his songs as I believe he intended them to sound. Furthermore, the set

list from “The Old Quarter” recordings includes most of what might be considered to be Van Zandt’s “hits.” The album opens with

“Pancho & Lefty,” an outlaw ballad that was later covered by Emmylou Harris, and even went so far as to earn a No. 1 country hit for Willy Nelson and Merle Haggard in 1983. Other key tracks included

in the 24song set are “Rex’s Blues,” “To Live’s To Fly,” “No Place To Fall” and “Tecumseh Valley.” These songs, along with all the others on the album, are songs of love, addiction, heartache, yearning and the pain that always comes with true beauty.Aside from the perfectly

stark renditions of some of Van Zandt’s greatest penned songs, “Live at The Old Quarter” showcases his remarkable sense of humor. The jokes that Van Zandt

delivers, deadpan between his songs — “What’s white and runs up your leg? Uncle Ben’s Perverted Rice” — serve to "%9"$+5"$9+.&/$.&-.2+"'$0>$5.9$staggeringly somber sentiments.Most folks will probably go

through life without hearing the music — or even the name — of Townes Van Zandt, and many who do hear it will probably toss it off when they hear the words “Texas” and “country” mentioned in the same sentence, but not you. You’re going do yourself a favor and listen to Townes Van Zandt’s “Live at The Old Quarter, Houston, Texas.”Note: Best enjoyed with

a bottle of warm Tennessee whiskey.

Music review

SEAN HOOD

A proper introduction: Townes Van Zandt’s ‘Live at the Old Quarter’

The book is not so much about what the characters do with their magic

abilities as how they feel about them.

UVM DJ heading toward the big leagueBy Madeleine GibstonSenior Staff Writer

“The

Magicians”

by Lev

Grossman

COURTESY OF PIERCE FULTON Pierce Fulton, sophomore and internationally recognized DJ, poses for a promotional photo.“When I pick up a guitar,

it is like I am talking to you. I can play it, I know

where everything is.”

Pierce FultonSophomore

a look through the lens

SPECTACLE

Pumpkin boat racing and dog costume competitions entertain participants and onlookers alike at the New England Federal Credit

Union’s fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Festival on the Burlington Waterfront Oct. 8. PHOTOS BY ALEXA ALGIOS (above),

ERIKA COLBERTALDO (bottom left) AND KATIE KIELY (bottom right).

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61- Lee side63- ___ there yet?64- Monogram ltr.66- Work like ___67- Type of sanctum68- The sacred scriptures of Hinduism69- Travel on70- Get to know71- Farm females72- 24 hour periods

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27- Make beloved29- Usual30- Finely powdered earth31- Analogy words32- Not e’en once33- Blows it34- Capital city of Western Samoa35- Leg or arm36- Make indistinct37- Ingrid’s “Casablanca” role42- Without ___ in the world45- Chemical ending46- Needle!sh49- Bat abode50- Fireball 53- Give merit 54- Gymnast Comaneci 55- Sleazy 56- Borders 57- Arrest 58- Fish-eating eagle 59- Actress Rowlands 60- Large jug or pitcher 62- Greek letters 64- “___ had it!” 65- Fresh

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Cat Tales by Emma Cipriani

College Life by Rodney Rhea

Wonderland by Alice TonryCamp Morning Wood by Scott Womer

Mike Yeah? Dan? Huh?You said my name

Oh. I was just letting the reader know who you are. Who?

Of all the words in the English language, the term “diversity” is not one of my favorites. It is one of those words like “society” or “globalization” that are often slugged about in general conversation, weighing it down like a brick tied to a balloon. Other than sounding

clunky, the word “diversity” !"#$%&%'(#)*#)+,&"-.&.)%+)-#+)/-0&Stop any UVM student lounging outside the library "-.&"%$&+1(2&+/&.(*-(&diversity, and they will most likely give you a blank stare, a snarl, or, if they are having a really bad day, a mist of pepper spray. Diversity is a word that is

used quite a bit at UVM: in classes, on the website and in any form of literature aimed toward prospective students and parents. The UVM website says, “Our student population includes people from a variety of races, ethnicities, genders, classes, sexual orientations, abilities and religions, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.”Well then. While it is nice

for UVM to say it is gungho for diversity, the statistics are a bit out of line. According to the “Headcount Multicultural and International Student by Unit” posted on the UVM website, in fall 2007, there were a total of 841 multicultural students and 264 international students. In 2007, there were well over 9,000 undergraduates. College Prowler, a popular

website that gives colleges grades for academics, housing, athletics and more gave UVM a C for diversity, highlighting that 92% of undergraduates are white. In comparison, Boston University received an A, while the University of Massachusetts was given a B. Quite frankly, I am not in

the mood to whine about how UVM should make efforts to increase diversity and eliminate the mandatory diversity requirement. That is obvious. Of course UVM should be doing everything in its power to increase diversity, and it isn’t shy about promoting that goal.However, looking at the

statistics and the fact that the most recent website update is from 2007, its clear that increasing diversity is not the No. 1 priority. Otherwise, in 2011 there would be a noticeable difference on campus. Instead, what catches your eye as you stroll to class are the shiny new buildings and the construction sites. But there is another angle

to this story. While UVM students all say that the school should be more diverse, I think

we are all comfortable in our bubbles. We are busy with our schoolwork, friends, weekends and wondering if soandso or what’shisface will ever return our texts.I think we need to be more

honest with ourselves. If given the choice to rank preferences of a.) having a more racially diverse student body or b.) having fancy new apartments on Redstone Campus, which 3/4!.&,/4&'4+&*5%+&/-&+1(&!)%+6&Although we claim to want increased diversity, we place greater priority on the other things that we demand from the University.We have power as students.

Although it sometimes seems as though all we do is pay the bill and show up for class, we do have the ability to show the University what is important to us. If groups such as ALANA, LGBTQA or the Center for Cultural Pluralism become some of the most popular groups on campus, the University will take note.In short, do more than just

say that the University should expand diversity in the student body. Join clubs that advocate for it, make posters that spread awareness and continue to host and attend events where diversity is a focus. Increasing diversity at UVM will only become a priority when we make it one for ourselves.

“MADAME SPEAKER, I THINK THIS BILL GOES TO THE FARTHEST EXTREME IN TRYING TO TAKE WOMEN IN SHACKLES TO A CAVE SOMEWHERE.”

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BIANCA MOHN

UVM will have a new beverage contract. For those of you rejoicing the

departure of the wicked CocaCola Co., hold on just a second. The new contract is out for the

highest bidder, and there is no guarantee CocaCola won’t outbid the competition. But there is a chance for change. That chance is to be found in

the terms of the contract. We could make a deal that

allows local products to compete with CocaCola products — or whatever company wins the bidding war. This is an opportunity that was so restricted under the old contract that it might as well not have existed. There is only one problem with

that: We do not believe that local products can compete with a giant corporation’s prices. And we do not believe that students would choose those local products over cheaper corporate products. An SGA poll conducted in

the spring of 2011 showed that a higher percentage of students liked having CocaCola on campus than want the company to leave campus. And a higher percentage of students have no opinion either way than want CocaCola’s demons exorcised from UVM. So really, UVM is too apathetic

about corporate products to choose more expensive local options if the two sat side by side on Marché shelves. The real opportunity lies in the

'/+(-+)"!&'5/*+&+/&7(&+45-(.&7,&"&new beverage contract. The current contract that is

set to expire provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to various areas of UVM, including about 89:;<;;;&+/&%+4.(-+&*-"-#)"!&").&per year. We could sign a new deal that

brings in even more money for the University. Putting the contract out to bid means that beverage companies will be trying to woo us. We are the prettiest girl, and everyone wants to take us to the dance. Whether Coke, Pepsi or —

heaven forbid — Polar, we have the leverage. This is the true opportunity, the opportunity to provide funds for a cashstrapped school. While groups like VSTEP may

see a future where CocaCola will not be able to peddle their evil, tainted wears, ?)0&@/$"% sees a future where our beverage contract '5/=).(%&2/5(&*-"-#)"!&").&>/5&students. A future that should set every

one to rejoicing.

Opportunitiesabound with new contract

COLUMNISTS

Dozens of states have introduced legislation that would require welfare applicants to pass a drug test before receiving aid. But while statehouses and

the federal government have a compelling interest in making sure public funds are being used as intended, singling out welfare applicants for drug tests unfairly targets the poorest Americans. Welfare, like other forms

of government aid to citizens, is an investment — the government is betting that by giving assistance now, people will have a greater opportunity !"#$%&#'()*"+('%!#*,!'-.##In Florida, welfare

applicants are required to pay for drug tests. Why would people who need government assistance be required to pay to be considered for aid? And how effective is the program? The New York Times noted that in Florida’s case, of more than 8,000 tests, only 32 came back positive. I believe that the

government has in interest in ensuring that funding is spent wisely — that assistance isn’t being used to buy drugs or being given to drug addicts /0"#,-'#1%*23'*+#!"#$%&#employment. But there are many forms

of government assistance — why are programs that help the poor, like welfare, food stamps, home heating assistance and public housing singled out for drug testing? The federal government

spends $30 billion giving aid in the form of Pell Grants, where 9.4 million students were eligible to receive aid in 2011. If the government wants

to ensure that aid isn’t being given to drug users, why not mandate drug tests for Pell Grant recipients? A 2007 study funded by the

National Institutes of Health found that 19.3 percent of college students used illicit drugs in the last 30 days. In contrast, a 2002 study from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that 9.6 percent of families living on government had members who used illicit drugs. Students can be stripped

"4#!0'2-#4'&'-,*#$%,%52,*#,2&#packages if they are convicted of a drug offense — a policy that I think makes sense. Many states for years have prevented drug offenders from receiving welfare or unemployment assistance. But why single out those on

welfare as the only recipients of government funds that must undergo additional, suspicionless scrutiny? Based on precedent, it

is unlikely that mandatory drug tests for welfare applicants would be upheld as constitutional. The Supreme Court has

,4$-('&#!0'#5"%6!2!1!2"%,*2!+#of suspicionless drug tests for employees in positions where the potential for injury is great — like operating heavy machinery. But the Court has held

repeatedly that mandated drug tests without a compelling reason are illegal, striking down a Georgia law in 1997 required testing candidates 4"-#)17*25#"4$5'8#0"*&2%9#!0,!#drug tests violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. In 2003, a federal appeals

5"1-!#%1**2$'&#,#:25029,%#statute mandating tests for welfare applicants.

Though the effectiveness and constitutionality of mandated drug tests is dubious, the idea is has garnered support across the country. Sen. David Vitter, RLa., introduced the Drug Free Families Act of 2011, which would compel all states to drug test welfare applicants. Politicians are all too aware

that there is no such thing as being too tough on drugs or too tough on crime. And in these stagnant economic times, it makes sense why drug testing welfare applicants has gained such populist appeal — working and middle class folks who struggle to pay the bills don’t want to see their taxes go to lazy, unemployed drug addicts. But there is a litany of

falsehoods in that assessment. Adam Cohen of TIME magazine captured the essence of this argument, noting “it taps into deeply held beliefs about the deserving and undeserving poor.” There is no doubt that

there are some that abuse the welfare system. But there are millions of impoverished people living in this country that rely on public assistance, who should not be singled out for additional scrutiny, '6)'52,**+#,!#!0'2-#"/%#$%,%52,*#expense, when other recipients of government funds are not subject to similar policies.

COLUMNISTS

OPINION 13THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

If the government wants to ensure that aid isn’t being given

to drug users, why not mandate drug tests for

Pell Grant recipients?

Quick OpinionsBianca MohnLeggings are not pants. Please repeat for maximum retention.

Max KriegerBelieve it or not, not everyone here skis or snowboards. Please stop complaining how hard it is to decide which egregiously

highpriced pass to buy.

Zach Despart;'!<2=>#?'!#+"1-#,5!#!"9'!0'-.#@'A-'#!2-'&#"4#+"1-#602!.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mandated drug tests unfairly target poor

Zach Despart is a senior political

science major. He has been

writing for The Cynic since fall 2009.

ZACH DESPART

Recently I found myself sitting in the arena of UVM’s hockey team, awaiting the game against the U.S. National Team. I was angry and impatient because my parents had excitedly dragged me to the game, hoping to portray the typical college family as we sat in the stands and cheered for our Catamounts.While my dad shook my

shoulder informing me about every last hockey detail, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Why was I here? And what was I missing out on?As I started to watch the

players glide across the skating rink I became a little more intrigued, the team looked good, much to my surprise. I started asking my dad more

questions, whom almost had a hemorrhage, surprised I was even watching the game. He seemed especially

grateful because moments before when asked if I would ever watch a hockey game, my only reply was, “I’m an art major.”I looked on as our team

was supported by a barelyfull arena. Portions of the stands were vacant; there whole areas where I could see the deep forest green benches.The pep band played on

with incredible enthusiasm, but who were they encouraging to cheer? The few hundred people in the stands. It did make me happy to see some of my fellow collegians standing in one section of the crowd. They, besides the eager and awestruck parents, seemed to be the UVM’s main hockey supporters. They knew all the cheers,

occasionally screaming out “Go cats, go!” in unison with the pep band. Occasionally I spied Rally Cat, but even our mascot lacked excitement.Our team was losing against

the 17 and 18yearold U.S. National Team, and I started to get embarrassed. I had come here with my parents, hoping !"#*',B'#/2!02%#$B'#(2%1!'68#but then I started to enjoy what I was watching. The game was fun and I was proud, but I wasn’t so much embarrassed for my team as I was for my school.I realized the problem was

the lack of spirit and support for the hockey team. The empty seats, and small group cheering them on was all visible in every aspect of the game and fans alike. Although I was initially intent on avoiding every sport venue in school, I now encourage you all to go.C!#$-6!#!0'6'#!02%96#(290!#

seem dull and overrated, but it’s not just about the element of a sport, it’s about supporting our school, and the Catamounts. I promise you, go to a game, any game — hockey, basketball or Quidditch — and you won’t regret it.

Come out and support the team

!"#$%&'(%)"&$*+,'-)'+'./)$0#"+/'undeclared major. She has been

writing for The Cynic since fall 2011.

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Sports14 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

I’m pretty sure I was born wearing red socks. Luckily, it was into perhaps the greatest decade the team has ever seen. It’s been 19 years, and I haven’t once questioned my dedication … until now. I’ve seen a Boston collapse

before. We weren’t always the most successful sports city — I’m sure all my other Beantown faithfuls remember the days of Paul Pierce’s team featuring the sluggish Antoine Walker and of course the high school junior varsity team that was the pre2010 Bruins. My point is that I don’t hate

the Red Sox for going to shit quicker than Rick Ross’ health. Recent allegations have

targeted Lester, Beckett and Lackey for retreating to the clubhouse, drinking beer, ordering fried chicken and playing video games when they aren’t pitching. First of all, before you

Bostonians start angrily throwing fried chicken into the harbor, think about this: Lester and Beckett put up the best starting pitching stats on the team this season. If they want to throw back some brews on their off days, I honestly couldn’t care less. On the other hand, you might

as well just throw Lackey into the harbor; he’d be of better use there.But let’s be honest. Players

have bad seasons and teams have bad months — it happens. That’s not what I’m upset about. What really grinds my gears

is the backstabbing, copout ridden management headed by the PRtastic three amigos. I’m not even that upset about John Henry’s bargein to Sports Radio or even his adamant and outright opposition to Crawford. I’m more angry at the

management for its refusal to be loyal to not only its fans, but its players and coaches too. And speaking of Crawford, it’s funny how Red Sox ownership never supported or openly opposed his signing just in case it was a bust.

Oh, perfect, now Theo will be the only one standing in the road when the bus rails him to the curb quicker than that witch from “Mean Girls.” Accept it or not, Theo’s baby

face won your franchise two World Series. But I guess it’s tradition for Henry and company to drag it through the dirt on its way out, just like Nomar, Pedro, Damon and Manny. You know, I’m really starting

to understand why those guys left. I wouldn’t want to be portrayed as the skid mark on Henry’s whiteytighties either. And what, just because it’s good for business? Damn, that fatass

Steinbrenner is starting to seem like a saint now. Let’s talk about Tito. You

didn’t even have to run him off the plank, he jumped your corrupt ship willingly. He is arguably the best

manager the Sox have ever seen, and it took you less than a week to murder his character. Not only did Henry’s crew

claim that supposed marital problems contributed to a bad last month, but they rumored Francona to be addicted to painkillers. If there is one person I

would believe in denying such allegations, it’s Tito. The guy wraps his chew in bubble gum, for God’s sake. In any case, whether or not

any of these rumors prove to be true, it’s apparent that the Red Sox organization is in shambles. There’s no denying it and,

unfortunately, I think Henry may have lost much of his fan base. But he could probably care less, he has RoushFenway Racing and Liverpool as backups. So, for now, I’m taking my

fandom to South Beach.Feel free to join me.

Hopefully these observations are more ontarget than Rex Grossman was on Sunday. As the great Dennis Green would say, “he is who we thought he is.” Grossman shouldn’t

expect any teams to look into him as anything more than a backup for the rest of his career. The only throws he can make involve receivers that are already open when he throws the ball. He can’t read coverage

well enough to know when a receiver will be open. The pace of the NFL is too fast for a quarterback to lack this quality.

LeSean Mccoy is overshadowed by Michael Vick and Desean Jackson, but he’s my favorite running back in the NFL. Averaging more !"#$%&'(%)#*+,-.(*-/#**)%0$%each of the last two seasons, his quickness is second to none among everydown backs. He routinely makes

linebackers miss in tight holes. Most elusive running backs need a lot of space to make guys miss at the NFL level, that’s why Reggie Bush never panned out.

I was skeptical about Cam Newton’s ability to dominate the game with his legs but he’s having no problem with that, picking up most of the Panthers’ goal line work. I’m beginning to see a

trend in players from the SEC that rely on speed generally translating well to the NFL. It’s an absolutely loaded conference, the fastest in the nation.

The Panthers have to be the most exciting 15 team ever. Newton seems to welcome the burden of resurrecting an entire franchise. His rookie campaign is particularly impressive considering there was no contact between coaches and players until the preseason due to the lockout. I expect the Panthers

to take a path similar to the Detroit Lions. They’ll likely lose their fair share of heartbreakers early in the year but as the season progresses they’ll learn how to win the close games.

Dez Bryant might be the most athletically gifted receiver in the NFL. His quickness and ability to get in and out of his breaks are scary for a receiver of his size. When he isn’t off chasing

12!!(*30(,%"(%/#$%1(#!%)42%over the middle, on a jump ball, on a quick screen or straight over the top. Not many receivers can run nearly every route effectively.

After watching Stevan Ridley’s run that went for 16 yards I immediately added him in every fantasy league I didn’t already have him in. He exhibited both patience

and acceleration on the run and I’m convinced he’ll begin playing a bigger role soon. Benjarvus GreenEllis has Belichick’s trust right now but it’s evident Ridley is the more explosive runner.

Tom Brady’s pocket awareness is beautiful to watch. He senses pressure in the pocket and shrugs off pass rushers with subtle shoulder dips and great footwork. I was also impressed

with Christian Ponder’s pocket awareness. In relief of Donovan McNabb he didn’t get happy feet and looked like a relatively polished quarterback.

Last but not least, Tony Romo still isn’t a very good quarterback. He doesn’t understand — or chooses to ignore — how game situations should effect his decision making. On a 3rd and 15 at the

opponents 38yard line your 54#6%0,$7!%!4%5(!%#%&*,!%+48$9%it’s to get 510 yards and give your kicker a better chance #!%#%64$5%&(6+%54#6:%;$%#%<*+%and goal it’s better to take a sack than it is to force a ball into coverage. An interception takes 3 points off the board. The Cowboys as a whole

seem to have this problem. Two weeks ago Felix Jones ducked out of bounds to stop the clock late in the game. Generally a good decision, but not on a fourth down when you’re 10 yards away from moving the chains.

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The water is a bit too dirtyBy Mike EatonAsst. Sports Editor

ILLUSTRATION BY LILLY XIAN The Vermont Cynic

SPORTS 15THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

By Will Andreycak

Sports Editor

The Catamounts dropped two games last weekend to No. 7 North Dakota, losing 91 on Saturday and 41 on Sunday. In their 91 loss, the

Catamounts found themselves trailing by two goals just three minutes after the drop of the puck. North Dakota scored another two goals in the second period for putting in another !"#$%&$'(#$'(%)*+$,#)-.&'/0$1.&#$2.31$ 430$ 05.)#*$ 67$ !)0'87#3)$Krystal Baumann.9&$ :;&*37<$ ,#)-.&'$

jumped out to a 10 lead when sophomore Kellie Dineen scored 4%'($=>?>=$1#@'$%&$'(#$!)0'$A#)%.*+$,#)-.&'$ 430$ 361#$ '.$ (3&2$ .&$'.$'(#$1#3*$@.)$-.0'$.@$'(#$!)0'$period until the Fighting Sioux scored with just eight seconds left in the period. North Dakota went on to

score three more goals and wrap 3$ >8=$ "%5'.)7+$ ,#)-.&'$ @3110$ '.$032 on the year.

Women’s hockey swept by No. 7 North Dakota

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rested most of its top runners, the team rallied to victory. The ,#)-.&'$ -#&/0$ '#3-$ A135#*$0#5.&*$ '().;2($ !@'($ %&$ ."#)311$events. F.)$ '(#$ 4.-#&/0$ 0%*#<$

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Cross country @ Saint Michael’s

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with a goal on a penalty kick by 0#&%.)$ K.#$D.0%#)+$H%'($.&17$JL$seconds left in regulation and the game tied, the Catamounts were awarded a corner kick. Juan Peralta took the corner kick that Junior D.J. Edler kicked in for the dramatic late win.

Men’s soccer defeats Hartford

:;)#<$%'/0$.&17$H##I$M<$6;'$'(%0$game is a makeorbreak game for the Jets. If they win, they will be going into their bye week with a 43 record and quality wins against Dallas and a good San Diego team. They will have a quality win

to build off of as they prepare for Buffalo and New England in two consecutive weeks after the bye. If they lose, however, I think it is safe to say that the Jets are an average team in the AFC.

San Diego is interesting in that everyone acknowledges that they are a good AFC team and should compete with the Raiders for the AFC west crown, yet the combined record of the four '#3-0$'(#7/"#$6#3'#&$%0$>8=M+$In no way am I suggesting

'(3'$ '(#$ N(3)2#)0$ 3)#&/'$ 3$ 2..*$@..'6311$ '#3-+$ C&0'#3*<$ C/-$interested to see how well they play in a tough road atmosphere against a team that desperately needs to win a meaningful game.

Antonio Gates has been out the last two games but is expected to play Sunday, and his presence over the middle, or lack thereof, could very well be the difference maker. Couple the fact that the

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E.&/'$1..I$&.4$P$Q3-A3$R37$is on top of the NFC South, and their only two losses have come at the hands of the only two teams in the NFC whose success thus far %0$-.)#$0;)A)%0%&2?$'(#$D%.&0$3&*$49ers. Two out of their four wins

have been against the worst '#3-0$%&$'(#$1#32;#$P$'(#$,%I%&20$and Colts. But their other two wins

are the most telling: divisional victories over the Saints and

Falcons. If you beat the best teams in your division on a consistent basis you will make the playoffs 99 percent of the time. The Bears are coming off of

3$ 4%&$ 323%&0'$ '(#$ ,%I%&20$ %&$ 3$snoozer last Sunday night and sit at 33. Other than their opening week

win against Atlanta, Chicago has beaten the bad teams and lost to the good ones. Q(%0$ *.#0&/'$ 6.*#$ 4#11$ @.)$

Chicago, whose upcoming

schedule after Tampa Bay is at Philadelphia, vs. Detroit, vs. San Diego and at Oakland. Chicago is looking up at

Detroit and Green Bay in their division and need to start winning against the better teams in the NFC if they want to have a shot at playoff contention. C$ '(%&I$ Q3-A3$ R37$ %0$ S7%&2$

high after their win over New Orleans, and the fact that they are playing at home on Sunday gives them the edge.

E#').%'$ !&3117$ 53-#$ 635I$down to earth last week against :3&$F)3&5%05.<$ 6;'$ C$*.&/'$ '(%&I$3&7.&#$*.;6'0$'(#$D%.&0$3)#$(#)#$to stay. Atlanta sits at 33 and have

been able to win games that they are expected to win while falling just short against teams that can be considered top tier in the NFC.There is a really interesting

matchup at quarterback here

with two young upandcoming stars. Matt Ryan certainly has

more experience under his belt, 6;'$ B3''(#4$ :'3@@.)*$ %0$ !&3117$putting together a healthy and productive season. I think the experience helps

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Scoreboard

NFL Picks Week 7

Initials indicate the author of the pick: (WA) — Will Andreycak (ME) — Mike Eaton (JK) — Jeremy Karpf

By Will Andreycak

Sports Editor

WA ME JK

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears — Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m.

New York Jets vs. San Diego Chargers — Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m.

Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons — Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m.

WA ME JK

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Illustrations by Stephanie Feinberg

SPORTS16 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

The men’s hockey team !"#$%&"'($"$)*+$',##$-.$(/&-0$10#($game of the season against the U.S. National Under18 Team at Gutterson Fieldhouse on Oct. 14.Though the Catamounts

outshot their opponents 2119 in this exhibition contest, USA #2,0&%$ 3,"'#$ -.$ (/&$ 10#($ ".%$second periods to secure the !-.4$5/&$3"6&7#$1."'$8&0-,%$!"#$scoreless for both teams. “I told the team at the end, I

don’t think we shot very well and we didn’t have a lot of sustained pressure on the cycle,” head coach Kevin Sneddon said. “It was like our offense was one and done — we rushed a lot of things tonight. I loved the fact that we played very physical. I think our structure was great tonight.”The Catamounts had three

powerplay opportunities early in the opening period, but they were unable to score on any of them.USA then received three

consecutive power plays, -.2'9%-.3$"$1:&*,.*(/0&&4$;($!"#$here that USA’s Jacob Trouba 10&%$ "$ ',!$ #/,($ 8"#($ #&.-,0$goalie Rob Madore, putting USA up 10.<=>$ 10&%$ ?"2@$ -.$ (/&$

second period, this time taking advantage of a power play. Senior Drew Mackenzie received the puck from sophomore Nick Bruneteau and sent it into the net.Though USA picked up a

1:&*6-.9(&$6"A,0$-.$(/&$#&2,.%B$Vermont was not able to add to the score again.Instead, it was USA who

would take back the lead, late in the second period at 16:54. Stefan Matteau scored on a onetimer, bringing the score to 21, where it would remain for the rest of the game. Though UVM struggled on

the power play going 18, they were strong on the kill, going 67.“The one area we need to

improve on — and improve on early — is special teams. We got a lot of reps on both sides,” Sneddon said. “Even though we scored the one power play goal, I thought we did a lot of nice things. I was really impressed with our kill.”The Catamounts will travel

to Minnesota on Oct. 21 to begin the regular season against the C,'%&.$ C,8/&0#$ D,0$ (/&$ 10#($time in men’s hockey.

Athlete spotlight of the weekAndy Stillman — men’s cross countryClass: junior Hometown: Norfolk, Mass. High school: Xaverian Brothers High School

By Taylor FeussStaff Writer

Accomplishments at UVM: Stillman placed second overall in the

Saint Michael’s Invitational meet Friday, Oct. 14. Finishing the men’s 8K race in 27:16, Stillman earned himself the top spot for the Catamounts. He lead the men’s team as they swept the

invitational for the second straight year, racing against both the host Saint Michael’s and Lyndon State.

Previous accomplishments: Prior to coming to UVM, Stillman was

appointed as captain of both his high school 20,##*2,9.(0E$".%$(0"2@$".%$1&'%$(&"6#4$;.$2009, he was named Xaverian Athlete of the Year, also earning other prestigious titles such as being named a sixtime allstar during his career. In the 2009 season, Stillman was among the

Catamount’s top 10 runners competing in seven races. However, in the 2010 season Stillman improved greatly, becoming one of the team’s (,8$1:&$09..&0#$-.$1:&$0"2&#$".%$1.-#/-.3$D,90(/$at the America East championship.

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Men and Women’s Catamount Tip O!Patrick Gymnasium12 p.m.

Men’s hockey @ MinnesotaMinneapolis7 p.m.

Women’s hockey vs. ProvidenceGutterson Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

Saturday 10/22 Wednesday 10/26Friday 10/21Women’s hockey vs. ProvidenceGutterson Fieldhouse4 p.m

Men’s soccer vs. Albany Centennial Field2 p.m.

The year of club sports is upon us. With a topnotch Division I program, it’s easy to overlook the other tiers of competitive sports at UVM. This year, however, club sports are making runs worthy of recognition. The men’s rugby team, for

example, is running a 41 record in their league as they enter the playoffs. The team has gained enough success that it will get the chance to travel to Ireland for a week of rugby in the sport’s home country.The club baseball team —

the club version of the recently and controversially cut Division I program — is another popular #8,0($ "($ (/-#$ '&:&'4$ ;.$ -(#$ 10#($year as a club team, the 2010 fall season, it was the undefeated league champion. Now in its second season, it sits in second place in the Northwest Division of the New England Club Baseball Association with a 53 record.

The running club is another secret in UVM athletics. It F9"'-1&%$D,0$".%$!-''$?&$2,68&(-.3$in the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association’s Northeast Regionals on Oct. 29. Members of the running

club, such as senior Colby Nixon, have also had opportunities to compete in prestigious races such

as the Boston Marathon. “This was obviously the biggest race ;7:&$ &:&0$ %,.&B$ ".%$ ;$ F9"'-1&%$easily with a 2:57 at the Bay State Marathon in Lowell, Mass.,” Nixon said. Qualifying easily caused

him to overlook the intensity ,D$ (/&$ 6"0"(/,.4$ G;$ %&1.-(&'E$underestimated the need to hydrate early in the race. That was a mistake.”Nixon was able to make it

through on the crowd’s energy. “The spectators don’t care if

you’re running a 2:04 marathon ,0$1:&$8'9#$/,90#B$(/&E$E&''$A9#($"#$loudly for everyone,” he said. Although it took him longer to

1.-#/$(/&$6"0"(/,.$(/".$/&$/"%$hoped, he is optimistic for future races. “I ended up running it slower

than I wanted [3:04], but I’ll be back on the line in Hopkinton again in 2012,” Nixon said.The running club offers a

place to everyone, not only to those as experienced as Nixon. “It’s meant to be a club for

all levels of runners, and act as a way for runners to connect,”

Nixon said. “It’s a great way to get out and run without having the commitment of a varsity sport. Although we do race in competitions against other running clubs and in local road races, we try to keep the vibe laid back.”Another competitive team

at UVM is club football. Before beating the No. 1rated club football team in the nation, UVM football was ranked third nationally. After a victory over toprated Southwestern Connecticut on Oct. 15, UVM became the No. 1 club football team in the nation. Senior captain Chad Foley has

been watching his team develop as he leads it to a promisingly ?0-3/($8'"E,DD$09.4$H&$6"%&$10#($team in the Yankee Collegiate Club Football Conference last year ".%$ /"#$ "'0&"%E$ 0"2@&%$ 98$ 1:&$interceptions in four games this season, contributing immensely to their sofarundefeated status.Foley said of his experience

with the team, “I’ve been playing since I was a sophomore. The talent of our players, the

competition in our league and the overall experience of playing on the team have all improved tremendously each year.” He loves not only playing the

game, but also the athletes he plays it with. “The group of guys we have is

not only a solid bunch of athletes, but great friends to have. We see &"2/$,(/&0$,.$(/&$1&'%$D,90$%"E#$"$!&&@$".%$/".3$,9($,DD$(/&$1&'%$"''$the time. I will stay in touch with many of my teammates for the rest of my life,” Foley said.Foley has high hopes for the

rest of the season. “Last year we made it to our

league championship game and ',#($(,$(/&$(&"6$!&$A9#($?&"($(/-#$past weekend. Now we’re No. 1 in the league at 40 with two regular season games left. We expect nothing less than an undefeated season with a championship win,” Foley said.The words “undefeated” and

“championship” are becoming more and more familiar to UVM’s club sports and this seems to only be the beginning of what will become a very dominant era.

UVM knows how to clubBy Mike EatonAsst. Sports Editor

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Men’s hockey loses exhibition

By Diana GiuntaSenior Staff Writer

Men’s soccer @ New HampshireDurham, N.H.7 p.m.

“The talent of our players, the

competition in our league and the

overall experience of playing on the team

have all improved tremendously each

year.”

Chad FoleyClub football team captain

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