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WISHES FROM THE ‘WICKED’

CYNICT H E V E R M O N T

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THE EXORCIST ARRIVES AT UVM

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Spin the wheel of horrors

Farm to table on Wall Street

CREAM dairy cows

Band isn’t so woeful after all

Don’t be that guy this Halloween

Wonderland by Alice Tonry

Men’s hockey earns series split

University trustees may have received a not-so-pleasant surprise when they checked their inbox on Oct. 20. Faculty in the school of

engineering met that day to discuss and approve an email that was sent to the board, which was a brief statement expressing their dissatisfaction with the trustee’s actions.

“Because of both past and recent decisions that are not in the best interest of the University of Vermont, the faculty of the school of engineering at UVM

current Board of Trustees,” the email stated.Nancy Hayden, associate

professor and program head of the college of engineering, expressed her and her colleague’s frustration with the administration.“In regards to the Strategic

Initiative Project (SIP), the academic programs have been evaluated, re-evaluated and reduced to death,” she said. “It’s time to start evaluating and reducing the bloated administration.”A Burlington Free Press blog

also reported that the faculty’s resolution “passed by plurality with 10 in favor, seven opposed and four abstaining.”“We asked [Chairman of the

the email, and he said he had,” the blog stated. “He had no comment, other than to point out that the vote was taken by the engineering department, not the college as a whole.”Hayden did not seem to

share his sentiment. “The Board of Trustees is

encouraging and promoting corporate values at UVM,” she said. “That is why they need to be held accountable, and that is why many faculty are mad.”

By Devin Karambelas

Staff Writer

An increase in summer tuition and a new, web-based academic initiative may be on the University’s horizon.Increased tuition, online

learning, renovation costs and an endowment report were all on the agenda at the Budget, Finance and Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees on Oct. 21.

president of budget and resource management, brought up two proposals regarding summer

session tuition rates.

a 5.8 percent increase in credit hour tuition for students enrolled in summer courses, which the committee voted to pass. “Basically, the tuition credit

levels are still 15 percent lower [than the academic year] to encourage students to stay and

said. The increase will now move

up tuition credit hours to $456 per in-state student and to $1,151 for students out of state, he said.The board also approved

a $15,250 fee for the US-Sino Pathway Program, a bridge program that partners with Kaplan China to get new Chinese students adapted to their course work at UVM.Trustee Deborah McAneny

expressed her concern regarding the tuition rate for Chinese exchange students, which is the same fee charged to in-state students.“I’d like assurance that this

“Some students [enrolled in the program] don’t need the

Online degree program consideredBy Devin Karambelas

Staff Writer

“It’s time to start evaluating and

reducing the bloated administration.”

Nancy HaydenAssociate professor and

program head of the college of engineering

evacuation of Wing Hall at 3:02 a.m. on Oct. 22.A student that did not live

vegetation, Burlington Fire Marshal Terence Francis said.“The sprinkler system

it became an issue, but unfortunately that water had to go somewhere,” Francis said.Only a single sprinkler head

went off, but with a spray of 15 to 20 gallons of water per minute there was damage to the

below, he said.The cost of the damage to the

building has not been calculated, but the estimate is $10,000 to $15,000, said John Marcus, administrative coordinator of risk management and safety.In an email to inform parents

of the situation, ResLife stated that the Wing Davis Wilks complex was evacuated in the early morning hours of Oct. 22.The residents of Davis and

Wilks were allowed to re-enter the building shortly after the incident, but students living in Wing Hall were not permitted back into their rooms until 2 p.m.

Fire damages Wing dormBy Becky Hayes

Assistant News Editor

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont Cynic

NATALIE WILLIAMS The Vermont Cynic

Trustees talk money

Board served

“The world is changing and many

people are choosing to obtain their education

by nontraditional means.”

Richard CateVice President of Finance

and Enterprise Servies

See FIRE on page 4

See FINANCE on page 3

“The world is changing and many people are choosing to obtain their education by non-traditional means,” Cate said. “If UVM is to thrive in the future, we need to adjust to this changing

Unions gain support

page 3

NEWS2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Even Pat Sajak wouldn’t ask you to spin the UVM faculty’s wheel.Faculty and supporters

continued to voice their concerns about administrative spending at an event called the “Wheel of Misfortune,” professor Nancy Welch said.Professors organized the

event directly outside the Bailey/Howe Library on Oct. 14, she said.People passing the library

were encouraged to spin the wheel that only allowed participants to land on the word “misfortunate” in an attempt to

by the University, Welch said. “The administration says

UVM is a complex institution and it needs people to manage it, but really it’s mismanagement,” she said.One main concern for Welch

and other professors is the sheer size of the administration.“The size of the administration

is too big,” Welch said. “Currently there are 44 top administrators who received $8 million in bonuses.”Luxurious bonuses are being

given to administrators while others are left suffering, she said.“It’s lavish rewards for bad

behavior, on the grounds [that] students are paying more and are told to expect bigger classes,” Welch said. “Maintenance people who perform hard physical work are told they can’t retire at 62,

lecturers are told they don’t have permanent jobs.”The bonuses are negatively

effecting UVM and setting a bad example for students, she said. The values the board

expresses by lavish compensation for executives while ignoring students and faculty are terrible, Welch said.Welch also emphasized the

need for students to take action and express their opinions on the matter.Students, such as senior Avery

Pittman, supported professors by participating in the Wheel of Misfortune event.Pittman said that she is

pleased with the work that professors and students alike have done so far in informing people about the situation.“I think we’ve only recently

started having really public

events, like only this week did students start the occupy UVM stuff,” Pittman said. “I’m asking students, ‘do you know why your tuition is so expensive?’ and a lot of them say yeah, they do.” Students need to realize

it comes to what the University does with their money, according to Pittman.“We’re paying for this, so we

are directly implicated in the system regardless of how we feel about it,” Pittman said. “On the whole we make this University happen, we are the ones who are coming here to learn.” There will be other events in

the future for students to voice their opinions on the matter, including a weekly assembly by Occupy UVM which will take place in a public space every Thursday, she said.

Spin the wheel of horrors‘Wheel of Misfortune’ offers students golden parachuteBy Taylor Jones Staff WriterElliot Sangara, Staff Writer

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont CynicProf. Judith Cohen (center) and Prof. Nancy Welch (right) pres-ent the “Wheel of Misfortune” to students at Bailey/Howe Oct. 14.

remarks at the Board of Trustees meeting this past weekend addressed a Chinese proverb stating, “May we live in interesting times.”Given the state of the

University, this proverb may ring true.The Board of Trustees held

their second major meeting of the year this past weekend, with trustee members addressing the ongoing presidential search, as well as the economic issues currently affecting the University.“In spite of a few bumps and

said.Not everyone at the meeting,

however, seemed to agree. Some protesters crowded

the entrance carrying signs and banners reading, “Fight against administrative greed.”After his opening remarks,

John Bramley to give his perception of the current state of

the University.Bramley said that that the

University was too small when he was provost and senior vice president.“Now our research and

education has gained strength,” he said.Bramley also concentrated on

discussing the eventual decline of funding from the government, and recommended that the University not exceed a tuition hike of 3.5 percent.Bramley said he expressed

interest in exploring more academic ventures, entering into partnerships with other institutions and identifying university programs that are no longer needed.The University needs to

attract the best and brightest individuals in order to continue the seamless movement of its system, he said.“The challenges we face are no

different from others,” Bramley said. “Now we must succeed or we put all of our progress at risk.”

Cioffi welcomes trusteesBy Chris ScottStaff Writer

Tech Jam, Vermont’s largest career fair and tech expo, is coming to Burlington from Oct. 28-29. The technology expo is a

about exciting job and internship

technology from 70 sponsors and exhibitors, according to their website. “We started the Tech Jam in

years,” Cathy Resmer, associate publisher of Seven Days, said. “We see employment ads every week from local companies looking for employees and we noticed that there were lots of tech companies hiring.” Tech Jam grew out of a

concern that students were leaving Vermont because of a lack of career opportunity in the

This year Tech Jam has grown to include more than 70 companies including Google, Fletcher Allen Health Care and MicroStrain, according to the Tech Jam website. “These groups came together

Vermont 3.0: Creative Tech Career Jam,” their website stated. “It was an ‘ultimate job fair’— many of the 50+ exhibitors were

actively looking for employees to

These companies and sponsors are offering opportunities in software development, information architecture, engineering, sales, marketing, customer support, business development, research, technical writing and more, the website stated. Some students said it is great

to be able to contact all of these companies in one place. “I’m from a place with a

huge biotech industry and here

without searching for them,”

The program for the event includes an innovation workshop with Google and Dealer.com. “Many of the companies

exhibiting are actively hiring or scouting for talent,” the website stated. There will also be an

opportunity to meet with members of Middlebury College’s Solar Decathlon team and to check out an alternative energy racecar created by UVM students.The Tech Jam will run this

weekend on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the former Borders building on 29 Church St.

Tech expo to be held‘Tech Jam’ will help students find internship and job opportunitiesBy Sarah StrohmayerStaff Writer

NEWS 3THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Contract impasses between the administration and faculty, staff and police unions have prompted union supporters to publicly express their discontent at two recent events.Students, staff and faculty

members met administration and United Academics representatives last week as they entered Jeffords Hall with a mediator in order to attempt to resolve their contract impasse.In a spirited display of

solidarity, union supporters caused a commotion, vocally denouncing what they believe to be unfair terms proposed by administrators.

Chants from the crowd such as “retirement for the next generation, not just for administration,” and “we are the 99 percent,” were heard throughout the building.Union supporters reconvened

on Oct. 21 at the Davis Center to express their discontent to the Board of Trustees at their meeting.About 60 individuals

descended upon the Grand Maple Ballroom and staged a silent picket in condemnation of the administration’s requests.

immediately acknowledged the picketers as they entered the meeting. “We respect your right to

protest, but we ask that you express yourself in a peaceful,

said.The crowd honored his

request and stood silently, holding signs that expressed their concerns as the board carried on their planned business.“Corporate values are not

university values,” and “put the money where the students are,” two of the signs stated.When an executive session

was called to discuss the contract impasse, effectively evicting all non-board members from the room, the crowd left peacefully, but not quietly.In a procession out of the

ballroom, the picketers chanted

back” and “money for jobs and education, not for more administration.”Junior Michelle Marion said

she took part in the event because she believes that her tuition dollars are not being spent well.“My parents pay $40,000

a year for me to go to this school, and my education isn’t representative of that dollar amount. It just goes straight into the pockets of administrators,” she said.Student empowerment

and engagement is a critical component to achieving the desired outcome, Marion said. “We have the power because

we have the money,” she said.Sociology professor and

United Academics Executive Council Member Beth Mintz said she also believes that the allocation of tuition dollars isn’t conducive to optimizing student education.“What we have now are two

UVMs,” Mintz said. “There is one with enough money for bonuses and golden parachutes, and there is one in retrenchment with less faculty and less time for students.” Mintz said that the terms

set forth by the administration would only perpetuate this growing divide and thereby disadvantage future generations of both students and faculty.“United Academics is

very interested in reaching an agreement that maximizes UVM’s potential by navigating the needs of the institution and the faculty,” she said.Less attractive contract

terms, such as those proposed by the administration, would cause prospective faculty to be less likely to pursue a career at UVM, Mintz said. Moreover, with less money

earmarked for academic

students’ needs, she said.“We won’t turn our backs on

the next generation,” she said.

Union gains supportProtestors disrupt campus meetings

Staff Writer

“We won’t turn our backs on the next

generation.”

Beth MintzUnited Academics Executive

Council member

Vandalism occurred in the !rst "oor ladies bathroom of Christie Hall on Oct. 15.

By Becky Hayes

Assistant News Editor

Crime log

A person tried to make a purchase with counterfeit money at University Marché on Oct. 17.

Marijuana and drug related objects were con!scated from students in Buckham Hall on Oct. 19.

An intoxicated, naked male student was criminally charged with trespassing for entering a female student’s dorm room in Tupper Hall on Oct. 15.

Someone attempted fraud by trying to issue a fake UVM check in Waterman Building on Oct. 18.

Alcohol was con!scated from a student in Mercy Hall on Oct. 15.

Alcohol and drugs

Suspicious events

A wallet and a cell phone were taken from a backpack left in a Waterman hallway on Oct. 19.

Theft and vandalism

discount.”The students in this program

are charged the in-state tuition rate during the summer, but are expected to pay the out-of-state rate once they are enrolled at the University, said Richard Cate,

enterprise services.“We want to measure long

term;; [these students] pay full out-of-state tuition rates for four years,” Cate said.

discuss the status of the Distance Learning Initiative, which would provide an online course of study available to students who cannot attend the University physically and still wish to earn professional degrees.“The world is changing

and many people are choosing to obtain their education by nontraditional means,” Cate said. “If UVM is to thrive in the future, we need to adjust to this changing environment.”UVM would partner with

Bisk Education, a private company specializing in distance education, for the proposed program, he said.Bisk would be in charge

of program development, marketing and enrollment management, although Cate said Bisk would “work with faculty members to convert courses into an appropriate online format.”“Intellectual property will

still belong to the University,”

will just help us package it.”Cate said that the lack of

infrastructural costs would make this program feasible, and that credit hour rates would “be

framed somewhere between in-state and out-of-state rates.”The contract with Bisk has

not yet been brought to the trustees for approval and is expected to be decided on within the next month.The committee then approved

the $4 million renovation that will be completed in the Mason Simpson Hamilton complex. Slated for completion in 2012,

the renovation will focus on the interior of Mason and Hamilton Halls, according to Cate. The docket for the committee

meeting stated that renovations will “be accomplished through 100 percent of unrestricted plant funds in residential life.”Phase one of the Redstone

renovations included full roof repair of Mason Simpson Hamilton and a complete interior renovation of Simpson Hall.Finally, the report of the

Investment Subcommittee, led by Trustee Sam Bain, appeared to deliver some good news for the University.Bain reported that the

University’s endowment is currently valued at $330 million. “Our portfolio right now for

from last year,” he said. UVM’s investment consultant

manages nearly 70 percent of higher education endowment assets in the U.S.Cambridge Associates has

placed UVM in the top three percent of the institutions it represents regarding endowment performance in the past year, Bain said.

FINANCE Board approves new funding...continued from page 1

A motor vehicle hit a light while backing up near the Christie Wright Patterson complex Oct. 19.

A truck hit the Living/Learning Center’s skywalk while driving on the walkway on Oct. 16. There were no injuries.

Accidents

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Dewey Hall.

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The Pentagon was interested in what one nursing professor had to say.Dr. Judith Cohen was

nominated to evaluate research applications submitted to the United States Department of Defense’s Breast Cancer Research Program, according to a press release.Congress gave the Breast

Cancer Research Program $150

spend on prospective breast cancer research, University Communications stated.

This review process is unique in that it combines consumer advocates and scientists to better review the value of each research application, according to the UVM website.“Most research applicant

programs don’t have a grant

review process, but the Department of Defense does,” Cohen said.The Breast Cancer Research

Program has used this distinctive review process since 1995, University Communications stated.Cohen said her role was to

that their research would hold for survivors and their families.In the past, evaluators met to

review the grants in Washington, D.C., but this year the review process was done electronically through video conferencing, she said.“I would like to participate in

the process again, but I hope the format changes,” Cohen said.The director of the

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, Lt. Col. Jeffrey C. Leggit, was appreciative of the perspective that the reviewers provided, according to the press release.“[The reviewers] are

instrumental in helping the scientists understand the patient’s perspective … and remind us of the human element involved in medical research,” Leggit said.As a survivor of breast cancer

and a health care provider, Cohen said that she was able to help share her story by participating in the process. “It was a good piece of closure

to feel like I could give back to the community after surviving breast cancer myself.”

Prof. rates cancer grantsDr. Judy Cohen selected by Dept. of DefenseBy Samantha SawyerCynic Correspondent

“It was a good piece of closure to feel like

I could give back to the community after

surviving breast cancer myself.”

Dr. Judith CohenProfessor of nursing

JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont Cynic

Sunday afternoon, according to the email.

“A small number of students who were unable to reoccupy their rooms were offered temporary spaces at the Sheraton,” the email stated.

a situation that could have been avoided, but it was a mistake that

hopefully can be learned from.“I’m going to be very blunt.

stupidity,” Francis said. “It was an unpleasant experience, but the

did step forward immediately. He didn’t try to hide — that’s commendable.” Francis said that the bigger

challenge was trying to get students awake and out of the building.“It was a Saturday night in

a college dorm,” Francis said. “Most of these students had only been in bed for an hour, but unfortunately that means they were in their deepest cycle of

always wake people up.”

missing after the building was

to walk through the halls, enter rooms and wake people up, he said.“This must have been a

frightening experience for students,” Francis said.

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FIRE Artifical plant led to flood damages

“I’m going to be very blunt. This fire was started by pure stupidity. It was an

unpleasant experience, but the individual [who started the

fire] did step forward immediately.”

Terence FrancisFire Marshall

Those looking for a greener campus may have heard about students voicing their concerns at the Davis Center last week.Students presented new

ideas to cease the use of bottled water on campus and to create a networking site for activist groups at the University’s monthly Environmental Forum held on Oct. 19.Vermont Students Towards

Environmental Protection (VSTEP) presented an existing campaign to end the sale of bottled water on campus.“The sale of bottled

water is produced with non-biodegradable plastic and goes against the University’s reputation as an environmentally minded institution,” the VSTEP vision statement said.Bottled water encourages

the unnecessary waste of water because it is available at fountains and taps across campus, according to the vision statement.

university to get rid of bottled water,” junior Shana McCann said.This decision to end bottled

water will be part of the new beverage contract beginning in

resolution.The administration is

planning to send a survey to students in November that

want from the future beverage contract, VSTEP Vice President Ilana Copel said.Because of this, VSTEP wants

to educate UVM students so that they may decide for themselves about the contract concerning bottled water, VSTEP President Greg Francese said.

people through education and knowledge,” Francese said.With the elimination of

bottled water from campus, VSTEP plans to institute new changes around campus, according to their vision

statement.“[The end of bottled water

sales] may entail infrastructural additions such as an increase

infrastructure,” the vision states.

Also presented at the forum was a new type of networking for student activist groups around campus, junior Brie Timm said.While attending the Power

Shift conference in Washington, D.C. Timm said she met environmental groups from Vermont that had no way to communicate with one another.“I was in a group with

Vermonters and there were tons of groups that were enthusiastic about the environment, but none were connected or communicating;; there was no network,” Timm said. “That was the key light bulb.”Timm created a website

called the Campus Canopy that currently includes 19 activist clubs and an “action calendar” showing events on campus, according to the website.“You can go and see all the

different groups and events on the calendar that will hopefully increase the attendance rate [and effectiveness of the groups],” Timm said.The network is open to any

clubs wanting to join and is not exclusive to environmental groups, she said.“We want to include anybody

who wants to be part of the network,” Timm said.

Students unite over environment issuesBy Sarah Leidinger

VSTEP debates bottled water ban

“We would be the first public university to get

rid of bottled water.”

Shana McCannJunior


M A Y B E I T ’ S N O T A T T E N T I O N D E F I C I T D I S O R D E R A F T E R A L L .

T U R N D AY D R E A M S I N T O D AY T R I P S .

Homecoming weekend is often about academic festivities, parents and alumni.This year, however,

homecoming weekend was interrupted by an Occupy Burlington protest outside the Waterman building on Oct. 15. The protest began at City Hall

Park and stopped once outside Waterman and then again at the Fleming Museum.Saturday was the Global Day

of Action for Occupy Wall Street protests worldwide, according to the Occupy Wall Street website. “I’ve been watching what’s

been happening to the United States over the past 20 years, and the disparity is more noticeable now than ever,” protestor Stephen Kiely said. “I’m here participating today because the democracy we have now isn’t working. I hope to see more change and more protests like this.”The concern about income

disparity in the United States appears to be a common theme among protestors.“I joined the Occupy Vermont

movement because I’m tired of the corporations getting all the government handouts,” protestor Jody Taparauskas said. “I want a real democracy that helps the 99 percent of us that work just to pay off our debt. We are suffering directly because of the 1 percent at the top.”Though many of the

protestors on Saturday had

wanted to accomplish through the Occupy Movement, some students said they have general support for the protests.“I like the idea behind it,”

“I’m from Long Island, so if I

participate. I just hope that these protests get something accomplished. I do think it’s

that things pay off if you keep at them.”Some students may support

the general movement, but others said they strongly agree

with the subject of these protests.“I highly identify with the

message,” senior Nash Hall said. “I’m worried about my job prospects after college, and whether or not I will even have a job to support myself. Those at the top used our money to get rich, and we live in a culture where that’s excused.”The Burlington protests

may have stemmed from the controversy surrounding former President Daniel Mark Fogel’s departure, Hall said.“I question the motives of

the school as far as tuition costs rising,” Hall said. “I think it may make UVM more economically competitive, but I think that it’s more of an issue of valuing wealth over everything else.”Although some students

support and identify with the Occupy Movement, others said

that is being conveyed through the Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Burlington protests.“I understand that [the

protestors] want to change capitalism and I think that’s a good idea,” senior Elisabeth Arthur said. “However, I just don’t think that there’s any central idea or message, and instead this movement is just a mess.”Other students said they

agree.“I don’t think people really

know what is really going on in regard to what they’re protesting about,” senior Abbie Desrochers said. “They say they’re the 99 percent, but I don’t think they understand what the 1 percent does. Taking initiative and working will get things done in life, protesting won’t.”Some students said they

could understand the movement, but could also identify with those people who work hard for what they have.“CEOs are well-educated,

committed people that often

where they are,” senior Rachel Rubin said. “I think that if you work hard to get money and wealth, and that’s what you want, then that’s okay. It’s not what I want, but I understand it.”

More occupyingProtestors rally at WatermanBy Lauren DraslerStaff Writer

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont CynicMembers of the Occupy movement, who share the concerns of Waterman protestors, gather in front of Bailey/Howe Oct. 21.

One’s elementary and high school education is perhaps the most important preparation for college and the workforce.Recently, numerous states

throughout the country have adopted the Common Core State Standards Initiative in math and language arts. On Oct. 10 the Vermont

Council for Teacher Educators held a conference at UVM to discuss these standards and their implementation in the state of Vermont. “Vermont is going to adopt the

National Standards in math and language arts,” said Ellen Baker, director of teacher education at UVM. “Forty-four states already have these standards. By adopting them, kids get consistency, compete better nationally and they get more college and career educated.”The participants in the

conference at UVM were educators in grades K-12 and some college educators as well, Baker said.“During the morning the

participants were given an overview of the Common Core Standards and the implementation of these standards,” Baker said. “In the afternoon, the conference was divided into three groups: K-12 math educators, K-12 language arts teachers and higher education.”

been in the same room together to begin discussion about these standards, she said. The Common Core State

Standards Initiative will provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them, according to the Common Core website.

“I work in a program that prepares students to be teachers,” Vermont Department Educator Jane Goodman said. “I attended the conference because I wanted to learn about the new standards that were going to be expected in language arts and math so I could better prepare future teachers.”Some students said they

have mixed feelings about the Common Core Standards.“I do think it’s a good idea

to have a standardized system throughout the country,” junior Eden Karnes said. “But different students are interested in different things, and I think

that if you have these standards then those students may not be considered up to par. I also think that socioeconomic status will affect how these standards work, because some schools don’t have as much money as others.”Questioning these standards

appears to be a common theme among UVM students.“I think these standards are

a good idea in theory,” junior Tess Lippincott said. “But a lot of states might struggle to keep up these standards and I think that could make the education unequal.”Some schools will have no

trouble meeting the standards, while others from lower economic areas could be considered a failure, Lippincott said.Though some students said

they wonder whether or not these standards will work, others already have their minds made up.“If schools have standards

across the board, I think teachers may try and teach to these standards rather than to the students,” junior Helen Cobb said.One aspect of the Common

Core Standards that some students have an issue with is the apparent uniformity that comes along with national standards.“College is where you meet

different people from all different places,” sophomore Janelle Sarnevitz said. “I think that these standards may take away from the uniqueness of each individual person.”

No standards left behindEducation committee discusses common state practices for Vermont public schoolsBy Lauren DraslerStaff Writer

“If schools have standards across the

board, I think teachers may try and teach to

these standards rather than the students.”

Helen CobbJunior


For many students, biking isn’t just a leisurely activity;; it’s their mode of everyday transportation.UVM was named a bike-

friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists, according to a press release. The University was one of

26 other schools to receive the award from the Bicycle Friendly University program. The criteria for this

recognition is that a university must promote and provide a more bicycle-friendly campus for students, staff and visitors, the League of American Bicyclists’ website stated.“I think UVM being named

a bike-friendly campus is pretty accurate,” senior Hope Simpson said. “I wouldn’t say we’re the most bike-friendly place because of all the people walking around, but I have noticed more bike racks and biking is convenient.”The pedestrian issue seems

to be a common concern among students.“I think UVM’s a relatively

bike-friendly university, however, I think there is still room for

year Dory Cooper said. “There are often many people on the sidewalk and sometimes, if a biker is trying to get through, things can get a little sticky. That’s why I don’t ride a bike on campus.”One aspect of biking on a

college campus is that students need to take extra security measures when it comes to preventing bike theft. “We do experience bike theft

at UVM,” Police Captain Tim Bilodeau said. “Bike theft is a crime of opportunity, and bikes are a lot more popular around here to steal than cars.”

bikes or bike parts were stolen at UVM, according to the police website.“U-Bolts, when properly

secured, are the best locking

device,” Bilodeau said. “But being aware of where your bike is and checking on it can also help prevent theft.” Though some students said

they worry about people when it comes to riding a bike around campus, others said they view biking as one of their main modes of transportation.

“I think biking is a great alternative to driving,” sophomore Callagy Ross said. “Biking is a fast way to get to class and a great way to get exercise.”Some students said biking is

often a logical option for those who live away from Central Campus.“I lived on Redstone last year

and I biked a lot,” sophomore

Allie Epstein said. “I like to bike into town, but my only complaint about biking is that there aren’t enough bike racks around.”UVM may have been named

a bike-friendly university, but there are students who said they either cannot afford a bike or don’t have access to one. The Bike Users Group (BUG) is trying to change this and make biking accessible to all UVM students.“BUG was started by a small

group of students in the fall of

students now,” junior Lucy Perutz said. “Our three main focuses have been creating a bike-share program, promoting bicycle safety and culture and running a bike shop to use as a tool to educate students about the basics of bicycle repair.”With three hubs, or places to

rent bikes on campus, BUG has

sign up for the program, she said.“Any valid CatCard-holding

community member has the

check out a bike, receive a key corresponding to a number on a bike located outside of the hub and return it to any of the three hubs,” Perutz said. The main hub where students

can sign up is located at the Davis Center, she said. The satellite hubs are located at McAuley Hall on Trinity and Simpson Hall on Redstone. All of this is available for free.

Campus is ‘bike friendly’Students reaspond to transportation awardBy Lauren Drasler

Staff Writer

last December at the U.S. Forest Service on Spear Street are said to

needed to power the George D. Aiken Center, according to University Communications.The solar panels generate

while averting 35 metric tons of carbon emissions from entering our atmosphere. The solar trackers will also

follow the sun as it travels across

the sky, capturing the maximum amount of sunlight to power the building. The Aiken Center will further

incorporate natural lights, water conservation and LED lighting to further decrease its ecological footprint. The Aiken Center is currently

on track to receive LEED

aiming for LEED Gold in the foreseeable future, University Communications stated.

by the Clean Energy Fund requested by students willing

engage the University in greener forms of energy.

Sunlight to feed Aiken Center20 percent of energy will come from solar panelsBy Kevin Santamaria

Cynic Correspondent

ALEXIA ALGIOS The Vermont CynicStudents lock bikes to full bike racks at Bailey/Howe on Oct. 13.

Dr. Peter Bingham, a neurology professor at the college of medicine, is developing therapeutic breath-controlled video games for patients with

breathing conditions. The basic idea is to connect

the user to a device that records

computer, Bingham said. From there, various games can be created that allow the user to see and manipulate objects on the screen with his or her breath. By leading the player to

complete recommended breath exercises, the games provide an incentive for patients to manage their own health, an important component of health care, he said.“We’ve got fancy [Intensive

Care Units] and we can do wonderful things with surgery, but the big health care problems in terms of health economics have to do with how people behave and how they take care of themselves,” Bingham said.

people’s motivation is and work with that,” he said. “That’s how people change. We know there’s a lot of motivation to play games.”Different diseases require

unique breathing exercises. The goal for asthma patients is to get them to be more self-aware of their own breathing, Bingham said.“You get to know your breath

asthma, through an additional

feedback, not just the feeling but [also] a visual signal,” he said. “The idea is to become more tuned in. You can use that

games.”

slightly different goals, Bingham said.

the idea could be to lead the player to do these forced exhalations called huffs,” he said. “[They] are normally not so interesting or fun, but they are normally advised to do to clear their airwaves.” The games are still being

developed, but eventually they could be packaged and sold as retail goods, Bingham said. “In principle it could be just

a consumer item,” he said. “It wouldn’t have to be something you would get a prescription for. It’s safe.” When Bingham showed

early versions of the games to some of his own patients, he said reactions were positive. “The kids were interested

in it, the families like the idea, so there’s a lot of appeal in this direction.”

Inhale, exhaleVideo games to help sickBy Tyler Hastings

Staff Writer

“It wouldn’t have to be something you would get a prescription for.

It’s safe.”

Dr. Peter BinghamNeurology professor at the

College of Medicine

“I wouldn’t say we’re the most bike-friendly

place because of all the people walking around, but I have noticed more bike

racks and biking is convenient.”

Hope SimpsonSenior

MICHAEL CHAUCER-TORELLO The Vermont CynicSolar Panels capture sunlight on Spear Street earlier this year.

95,000 killowatt-hours per

year

Solar panels at Aiken will

produce:


The college of medicine received $77.5 million in funding for the 2011 school year, more than 60 percent of the total funding given to the University, according to University Communications.Despite large budget cuts

and increased competition in securing funds, the University

funding, the article stated.“Securing biomedical

research grants became markedly more competitive with $260 million in cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2011 budget this past April.”The University is using the

large grant to fund a total of 303 projects led by 143 college of medicine investigators, the article stated.The projects that the

grant will fund vary from a $5 million program concerning the structure and function of

DNA enzymes, to a $10 million program titled Calcium Signaling in the Cerebrovascular Unit in Health and Disease, according to University Communications.Grants like this are an

indicator of the competitive nature and success of the University’s medical school and its investigators, said Ira Bernstein, senior associate dean of the college.“College of medicine

investigators have continued to demonstrate just how competitive funding opportunities are despite a reduction in the number of grants awarded by NIH this past year and a budget cut,” Bernstein said.

that the college of medicine has received large amounts of funding. In 2010, the college saw their

highest levels of funding due to the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, and the budget doubled between 1998 and 2003.

College of medicine wins $77.5 millionFunding given for research studiesBy Taylor JonesStaff Writer

One professor wants to know

drug problem.Professor Stacey Sigmon

discovered in her study with

that caffeine users are more subject to the positive effects of d-amphetamines, according to an article from the college of medicine.In a double blind, outpatient

lab study with healthy adult volunteers, participants were given caffeine through capsule form, Sigmon said.“In phase one, the patients

chose either a red or blue pill;; one was a placebo and one had caffeine, and repeated daily,” she said. “They chose which pill provided them with better effects and then were divided into two groups: choosers and non-choosers.”In phase two, the study was

repeated with d-amphetamine replacing caffeine, Sigmon said. It is a psychomotor stimulant that has similar effects to cocaine. The choosers were more

subject to the good effects of the d-amphetamine than the non-choosers, according to the study.“It was interesting because

there was no difference in age, ethnicity or gender between the choosers and non-choosers,” Sigmon said.Caffeine is the most widely

used drug in the world and is highly acceptable, she said. The vast majority of caffeine users don’t continue toward harder drug use.“All I think it means is how

caffeine users are more subject to the good effects of cocaine,” she said. “Whether or not they are going to go on to other substance use, that would require another study.”However, Sigmon said she

does have concerns about the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks.“There are huge doses

of caffeine, as well as new formulations of that caffeine and other vitamins and ingredients,” she said. “Nobody really knows the effects. Young adults are the target marketing groups for energy drinks.”

Caffeine’s affect on using cocaineProf. conducts blind studyBy Natalie WilliamsStaff Writer

KELSEY WOOLEY The Vermont Cynic

last week.

Sophomore Amanda Constantinides said she was

in her hometown of Marietta, Ga after being arrested this summer.The Cobb County Sheriff

Department acknowledged the arrest and said that

complaint.

not comment on any of the accusations due to the open investigation status.Constantinides said her and

her friend Mario Sanchez were

they were drinking wine in his parked vehicle on July 17 and were given Breathalyzer tests.After she blew a .01 —

Sanchez’s car and found less than a gram of marijuana, she said.The two were arrested

and taken to the Cobb County detention center without being read their rights, she said.The two were separated upon

arrival. Constantinides said that after having a hair wrap painfully removed, she was taken to a private room to be strip-searched.

she said. “It was in front of two older female cops. They were making comments to each other about my physical form. Making fun of what I looked like naked. It kind of put me into a hysterical

state of mind, so they put me in a female holding cell.”

she said a sheriff came and took her to a room where she was told she had to get a routine tuberculosis scan.

“I refused to take the shot because the room was completely unsanitary and I had no way of knowing that what was in the syringe was actually what they said they were giving me,” Constantinides said. “A sheriff in the room told me that if I didn’t accept the shot in 10 seconds that she would throw me upstairs where people, ‘shit on each other, shit on themselves and shit on you.’ I still refused the shot and got thrown back into solitary

After sitting in solitary

said she was tackled by a female

Constantinides said she was told that she could make a report under a 17.4 quota code violation. After being released to her parents, she discovered that it

Although she said the trauma from the situation still remains, she has decided to take action toward addressing the problem of unjust treatment in penitentiary systems.Constantinides said she

had contacted a number of governmental services including the White House and the governor of Georgia, who responded and suggested that she contact the Department of Justice.

brutality and violation of human

Constantinides also said that she had contacted Amnesty International and had been invited to attend a conference at Boston University on Nov. 12 and had even been offered an internship with Amnesty International in New York.“I just want to publicize

what happened;; my intent is to help people who are in that situation now get out of it,” she said. “So many people are being mistreated either because of their race or just because no one has control over the police. I just want to help people know about it, and helping people with it also helps me to cope.”

Sophomore detained in Georgia cellBy Katy CardinCynic Correspondent

“I am basically [filing] police brutality and violation of human rights, along with

unjustified solitary confinement and racial

profiling.”

Amanda ConstantinidesSophomore

Student claims abuse

LIFE8 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Screams could be heard from the bathroom down the hall. The priest and family

woman gushing blood from her tongue and drawing a pentagram on the bathroom wall.This is not a scene from the

Father Vincent Lampert’s account of a particularly harrowing exorcism.

working exorcists in the United States. He said he studied

Lampert spoke in the Grand Maple Ballroom on Oct. 17 to a full house. He spoke to a mix of UVM students and community members about his experiences with exorcisms.

thought it would be interesting to

especially with its proximity to Halloween.

was going to be a good Halloween

addressing misconceptions stemming from Hollywood and other media.

Lampert has only been a part of three genuine possessions

witnessed others while studying

Many people contact

Lampert said that many people who seek his help are not

to be treated.

he does not hesitate to contact psychologists to guide people in

“Psychology and religion need not be at odds with each

is from demons or mental health

Before an exorcism is

psychological and spiritual aspects of a possible possessed person are examined. There is

to be met in order to perform an

This criterion includes the ability to speak in languages

exhibiting extraordinary physical

should not possess and a strong resistance to anything sacred.

growling and bodily contortions Lampert said he does not let

trust in God.

power comes from the power of

important thing is to maintain faith in God and resistance

Schnobrich agreed.

worry about as long as you go

you renounce your faith. JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont Cynic

Exorcist Vincent Lampert speaks to students on campus Oct. 17.

Vincent Lampert tells personal account of exorcising ‘real’ demonsExorcist speaks possession and GodBy Hillary Gilson

Staff Writer

you are looking forward for a

Some are busy creating an awesome costume and others

about what the party scene will be like and generally how safe parties can be. Here are some of your questions about hosting and going to parties:

I’d like to host a party,

what should I think about?

Think about talking to your neighbors! Touching base before and after the party can

can call you if people are being too loud.

turn away drunk people.

I want to go out with

my friends but don’t

really want to drink. What

should I do?

Not all UVM students drink when they go to a party.

chose not to consume alcohol. You can go to a party and

drink soda or water and be

physically ill or just stressed

worse.

of these can lead to high blood

can lead to problems.

intersperse food and non-alcoholic drinks with alcoholic drinks. Eating and non-alcoholic drinks help from being intoxicated too quickly.

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CORNER

JUDE PAUL DIZON

LIFE 9THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

While it may not be wicked, the Make-a-Wish Foundation is holding a large Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29 to help raise money for its cause. The foundation is an

organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy, according to the event’s press release.

The organizers of the “One Wicked Night” event are students from three local colleges: the University of Vermont, Saint Michael’s College and Champlain College. Champlain junior Kayla Couturier, UVM senior Sarah Becque and Saint Michael’s junior Adrianna Bilancieri are

the organizers of the event. The DJ of the party will be UVM senior Darko Jeftic. Jeftic said that he joined in

organizing the event because of

“I agreed to do it not only because it’s for a good cause, but because it offers teens a fun night,” Jeftic said.The plan was to create an

event that would not only raise money for Make-a-Wish, but to have an event that could be fun for 18+ teens rather than the usual black tie dinners that are associated with formal fundraisers, Becque said. The current ticket prices

range from $20 per person to $10 per person for a group of 5 or more for tickets sold in the Davis Center. Tickets can also be bought online at Higher Ground’s website. The event has 300 tickets to be sold, Becque said.The event will be held

in Higher Ground’s smaller auditorium, which was donated by Switchback, one of the event’s sponsors, Becque said. The party will feature music,

games to win prizes and a judged costume contest for guests. The prizes come from donations of many places around Burlington with gift cards from places such as Starbucks and Sweetwaters, Becque said.

If you’re concerned about the stomachs of the diligent protesters in New York City’s Occupy Wall Street movement, you shouldn’t be. Chances are, they are probably eating far better than the average college student. Forget ramen noodles

and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, think organic root vegetables and spaghetti Bolognese. Since the beginning of the

movement, the anti-corporate campers of Zuccotti Park have had all their meals taken care of. The recent New York

Post article, “Protestors Dine in Style,” tells the story of Eric Smith, a volunteer who is a former Sheraton Hotel chef and is cooking up mouthwatering meals for the demonstrators.

restaurant down here’’ Smith said.

settle for mediocre ingredients by the importance of fueling the bodies and minds of the dedicated and passionate. The majority of the

organic produce and grass-fed meat and poultry is being donated from small farms all over upstate New York, Massachusetts and Vermont, arriving daily by the truckload. Not only are Vermont

veggies present at Zuccotti Park, but Burlington’s very own Ben and Jerry’s ice cream was distributed to more than a thousand occupiers last week. Co-founders Ben Cohen and

support. The Ben and Jerry’s Board

of Directors sent the following message to protesters on their website: “We realize that Occupy Wall Street is calling for systemic change. We support this call to action and are honored to join you in this call to take back our nation and democracy.”Sophomore David

Fernandez traveled to New York last weekend to represent the 99 percent and demand equality and just distribution in the United States. “Honestly, the food I

ate while I was there was better than the food I eat on a regular basis here at school,” Fernandez said. “I had delicious chicken, rice and collard greens one night for dinner and bagels and eggs for breakfast. I mean real eggs too, not dining hall eggs.”

Farm to table on Wall Street

SARAH ALEXANDER

Wishes from the ‘wicked’Charity hosts holiday partyBy Ryan LenardStaff Writer

You are on display, standing in the front of the classroom as 160 faces stare back at you. You meekly wave and then sit back

your semester as a teaching assistant.

days of class, a friend comes up to you, saying “Hey, you’re my TA! You’re going to hook me up with that class right?” You smile, nod without actually meaning it, and wonder why he or she is a senior in an intro political science class.You head downtown,

switching from responsible role model mode to college drunk kid mode. You stop by a friend’s

house before making the trek to Burlington’s downtown scene. You see a student. He awkwardly avoids your eye

contact, making you feel like that kid in your English class with the awkward facial hair whose glance you, yourself, avoid.You are standing at the

bar, waiting for the bartender to notice your impatience

fella approaches you and says “Hey, you’re my TA!”As he’s walking away after

attempts to buy you drinks and take you home, you hear him tell his friend that his semester goal is to bed down his TA.On your way home from

the bars, you hear yelling from across the street. A hoard of young underclassmen waiting for the off-campus bus is yelling to you about your TA status. This is getting old.There are, however, perks

to your TA position. You

Welcome to freedom. Maybe you will use your new digs as a sex den for your sweet, sweet lovin’ with the hoards of students who have now decided to hit on you. Your fantasies of hot

desktop love-making are interrupted by your realization

three other people. Awkward.

teaching assistant dichotomy. By day, people want to use you for your mind. By night, for your body.

This column is not meant to be taken as actual advice, but rather as social commentary. The Cynic does not advise you to do or not do any of the activities mentioned above.

How to:Be a TA

KATIE IDA

This week I visited the late night Church Street food carts. I give them serious props for serving amazing food to crazy crowds late into the night. I sampled some food, chatted with the vendors and had a blast.

The next time you’re downtown late at night, stop by one of these carts and chat while they make you some delicious hot food.

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“I agreed to do it not only because it’s for

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teens a fun night.” Darko Jeftic

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Senior Becca Standish (below) shovels hay for hungry cows at a UVM dairy farm on Tuesday. Standish is a member of the Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM), which produces some of the milk for Cabot Cheese.

11THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

12 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 ARTS

The name of the band The Woeful Lonelies provokes preconceptions of a weak female singer and wholly depressing lyrics. The duo consisting of Joshua Glass and Emily Rozanski crushed these preconceived notions 10 seconds into their Oct. 13 set at The Skinny Pancake in downtown Burlington.Rozanski’s voice is the

opposite of weak: She has vocal control and range comparable to that of Emmylou Harris and her voice blends with Glass’

aided by Glass’ all-encompassing piano style creates a “quasi-blues” feel in the band’s music. Glass’ voice is reminiscent to

piano is clearly Glass’ home.

and rocks out on his 88 keys. He does not trap himself in simple

consistently holds down a solid bass line while keeping the chord

variable and interesting in every song. His catchy — but not too catchy — lyrics and melodies keep the mood light and the atmosphere enjoyable. The duo’s well-chosen cover

songs — including numbers by

Adams and Damien Rice —

originals are quick to get stuck in an audience member’s head.

general positive energy and great

but what stood out on Oct. 13 was their version of Bob Dylan’s “One More Cup of Coffee.” The Woeful Lonelies’

rendition of this song will break a heart in two by the start of the second verse. It is in this song

where they become true to their

remains delightfully strong. The duo’s heart-wrenching harmonies and soulful dictation combined with Dylan’s lyrics create a perfect song.

Both individuals are respected collaborators in the Burlington music scene. Rozanski also stars in a duo with Joe Adler called

— the recent co-winner of Seven Daysies’ “Best Side Musician” — backs names such as Justin

The dynamic duo should be putting more of a mark on the Burlington music scene in

for them as well as Glass and Rozanski’s other groups. Glass’ bouncy nature is

one you need to hear before you die. This duo does it right.

There are many negative phenomena that came out of

the Republican obsession with President Ronald Reagan and scrunchies. What the ‘80s did

teen movies that achieved the perfect amount of teen angst and fast feet.

try and remake perfection?

“Hairspray” are all dance-heavy movies that should have been

occasional DVD purchase.

Swayze channeling Regis Philbin’s tan revisited the art of dirty dance in “Havana Nights.” Zac Efron’s center forehead hair curl comes off more creepy than

suave in the 2006 remake of

The recent remake of the

to this. While I left the theater amped to groove my thang down

excitement was generated by my

major structural changes to the storyline. The changes that were

storyline in a positive way.A quintessential scene in

protagonist Ren proves himself to his female counterpart Ariel.

of “chicken” with tractors was replaced with racing school buses decorated with beanie

that you are going to see another close tractor fake-out scene.

then reveals the bus racing scenario. The scene leaves you feeling tricked and sorely disappointed.The main characters are

played by dancers rather than actors. Ren is played by Kenny

is his character in the remake of

‘Turn it Up.’” The dance monologue of

this remake junkie pales in comparison to the warehouse rage-fest that was previously danced by Kevin Bacon.The dancing and music that

anachronistic in the 2011 setting of the remake.The character Ariel is played

by a professional dancer rather than actress as well. Julianne Hough hails from a little-known show called “Dancing With the Stars.”The remade character

of former high school jock Chuck made me wonder why there was a 30-year-old man with unfortunate facial hair undressing a high school girl. That scenario sounds familiar.

statutory rape.

The one positive addition of character to the movie was Ren’s

uncle is a negative incarnation of town-wide intolerance. In the

audience’s faith that pervasive prejudice does not conquer all.Viewers of the new

“Footloose” will ultimately leave the theater longing for the

with similar feelings to LFO:

Footloose.”

By Sarah StickleStaff Writer

Film review

KATIE IDA

Band isn’t so woeful after all

SARAH STICKLE The Vermont CynicSinger Emily Rozanski and Singer/Guitarist/Pianist Joshua Glass, who together make up The Woeful

Lonelies, perform at Skinny Pancake on College Street on October 13.

Remake lacks luster of Bacon

Glass’ bouncy nature is infectious, and

Rozanski’s voice is one you need to hear

before you die.

Two talented Burlington musicians perform together

The dance monologue of this remake junkie pales in comparison

to the warehouse rage-fest that was

previously danced by Kevin Bacon.

In a multi-cultural music experience, India.Arie and Idan Raichel presented their highly anticipated collaboration, “Open Door” on Oct. 20 at the Flynn.Moving from English to

Hebrew and several cultures in between, the songs of “Open Door” yearned for global harmony.

contemporary world music, a simple arrangement of winds, strings, piano and percussion garnered attention for the young

interconnectedness through musicThe harmonious arrangement

was a model for world peace. A diverse array of musicians proved that different people with a common goal in mind can have a profound impact.

Israeli sitar player. Two backup

of Atlanta performed the Hebrew lyrics soulfully.Soft, brush-stroked

percussion enlivened the music, subtly forming, a combination of Middle Eastern roots and jazz.Arie exuded an air of elegance

in a white linen dress, her hair spun up in matching fabric. Bright in the spotlight, she bowed down in yoga-inspired stretches before embracing the microphone.Raichel was handsomely

reserved by the piano, dressed in billowy clothes, with long dreads tied back.

hands were unable to leave the keys, describing the formation of “Open Door” whilst playing small scales.

audience. The chorus of “I am the air, I am the light … I am at one” led Arie to dance throughout.

As only one track titled “Gift of Acceptance,” has been released publicly from “Open Door,” the direction of the performance had an air of mystique. From sitar melodies

reminiscent of India to soft jazz percussion techniques by Israeli musician Gilad Shmueli, everything except a few “oldies” was new.

separate Idan Raichel Project,

his native Hebrew. The lyrics embodied the melodic trance of

Arie performed “Video” and “Brown Skin” from her 2001 debut album, “Acoustic Soul.”Unlike many artists, both

musicians engaged the audience in conversation. They explained the lyrics and

inspiration behind each song, especially those in Hebrew like “Manayhar,” or “River Waters” in English.On behalf of the band, Arie

requested the audience to listen

and an open heart. However, tunes like “Prayer

for Humanity” and “Brother-Sister” were so vibrant with Eastern-soul a few in the crowd moved to the front to dance. Flynn staff quickly ordered them

more conservative, older crowd attending with an obligation to season tickets.The aesthetics of the ornately

adorned theatre with walls of gold was ideal for such a rich performance. As the stage lights transitioned

to a sunrise of savannah oranges and yellows, a feeling of rebirth settled with the song “Get Up” and “Just Keep Singing.” But again, due to rigid seating and no-dancing policies, audience members could not do so.Exiting from a standing

ovation, the band returned for an encore.Lyrically, Raichel and Arie

drew listeners in through the

inspirations. A colorful ensemble

of musicians from around the world, full of spirited movement, made the performance exciting to

watch. Through an open heart,

ARTS 13THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Heritage Month, Cuban theater group Teatro de la Luna performed “Havana Delirium” by Afro-Cuban playwright Alberto Pedro on Oct. 18. Teatro de la Luna performed

Maple Ballroom to an audience of more than 200 Burlington residents and students, many of whom have studied Spanish with professor Catherine Connor here at UVM. “I think that this highly

successful visit and performance

because it brought together UVM students, faculty and staff as well as so many Cuban-focused individuals and groups from the community,” Connor said. “We were all there to celebrate together and to show our interest in and support for Cuban people,

of political differences between

our governments.”The play was performed

entirely in Spanish. Luckily for

language, an English translation was provided above the stage. All the story needed in order

to unfold was a simple set of an abandoned old bar with a piano and several bar stools, and only three actors. Each actor portrayed an

impoverished person in Cuba in the 1990s who wanted to believe that he/she was a famous entertainment personality from the 1940s and ‘50s. These three personalities were Ernest

Varilla, plus Cecilia Cruz and Benny Moré.As the play unfolded and the

characters sought to escape their harsh surroundings through

earlier time period, the onlooker was able to catch a vivid glimpse

political and economic challenges

both in the past and the present. “Teatro de la Luna showed

us that despite the continuing questions and problems of poverty, emigration, religious differences and racism, Afro-Cuban cultures remain at the center of what it is to be Cuban,” Connor said. “As director Raúl Martín expressed, Cuba has always been in a euphemistic

real freedom and independence as individuals and as a nation.”Connor said that the

opportunity to see the play performed live really enhanced the experience for her students.

when reading a play in class is trying to understand the stage directions. “So many of the students

commented that now they really understand the differences between reading a play as though

it with real embodiment as actors do to become the characters

the spectators will get to know,” Connor said. “Students realized how little attention they had paid to the stage directions when they

were reading.” Those who had not read the

play before were also able to take much from the experience. “They were able to learn about

the many varied viewpoints on the socio-political and economic issues as well as the profoundly personal and cultural ones,” Connor said. Spectators also seemed to

enjoy the music, which was a vital part of the performance. Several in the crowd were swaying along and mouthing the words to the more famous numbers.Aside from being a form of

entertainment for the UVM and Burlington communities, Connor said that the performance of “Havana Delirium” might have a lasting impact. “All of the enthusiastic and

supportive spectators encourage professors and students alike to re-examine the possibilities of having UVM education-based exchanges with Cuba restored,” she said.

By Madeleine GibsonSenior Staff Writer

Cuban theater group performs in Davis Center for crowd of more than 200By Natalie SlackStaff Writer

“Despite the continuing questions

and problems of poverty, emigration,

religious differences and racism, Afro-

Cuban cultures remain at the center

of what it is to be Cuban.”

Catherine ConnorProfessor of Spanish

Musical duo seeks cultural harmony

Havana Delirium play looks at Cuban culture

MICHAEL CHAUCER-TORELLO The Vermont CynicIndia.Arie performs alongside Idan Raichel at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts mainstage on

the evening of Oct. 20.

India.Arie and Idan Raichel bring global performance to the Flynn

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COLUMNISTS

Confidenceissues

Halloween and its festivities are fast upon us, and I’ve come up with some costume do’s and don’ts that will make or break your weekend tramp, er — stumble, through B-town. 1. If you can’t explain your

costume in two sentences or less, it’s not worth it. Deep cuts are great, but you can’t get too obscure — constantly repeating “I’m that minor character from that movie from the ‘80s that no one really watched even then” all night is a drag.2. Also, consider that

you’re going to be wearing that costume all night. Suddenly, being Princess Leia in that metal bikini getup sounds like a bad choice. Same goes for props. Dressing like Thor seems awesome until you realize you have to carry that goddamn hammer around all night.3. And let’s avoid the clichéd

costumes. Yes, I do know where Waldo is. He’s fucking

everywhere. Mario and Luigi? Is this middle school? And being Hunter S. Thompson was funny, once — a decade ago.4. Ensemble groups are

solid. It shows teamwork, creativity and spunk. Rule of thumb: Sports teams are boring, television shows are awesome.5. Avoid racist costumes.

Good rule to live by: it’s cool to

not okay to dress up as an entire people. So it’s generally bad news when your costume idea starts with “a,” as in “a Mexican” or “a Muslim.” 6. Store-bought costumes

are lame. Get off your ass and go to a thrift store and make something yourself. Besides, it’s really hard to avoid the cliché route if you buy something from a package.7. Childhood throwbacks

are great – but again, avoid clichés. So do your roommate a favor and tell him no when he says “Yo, I’m gonna be Quail Man, nobody does that,” because everyone has seen Quail Man.8. Current events are cool.

It shows that you’re up to date with the news — Hey, you read The Cynic? Me too! Wanna go upstairs?. I expect to see a fair amount of bloodied bin Ladens

Burlington, but not showering and wearing a T-shirt that

reads “#winning” isn’t going to cut it as Charlie Sheen.9. Ladies — if the box your

costume came in is the same size of the box your iPhone came in, it might be too skimpy. I don’t know when Halloween became an excuse for women to dress provocatively, but it really isn’t the essence of the holiday. Plus, it’s going to hover around 30 degrees this weekend — I don’t care how drunk you are, that’s cold.10. Don’t half-ass it.

Consider this: If you happen upon someone with the same costume as you, you damn sure want yours to be better. The only thing worse than a mediocre costume is having someone else put yours to shame.Take these tips to heart

and you’re sure to have a great weekend. But if you go as some halfhearted cross between Mr. Pink and one of the Blues Brothers and then that girl

semester sends you the “oh, I must have lost you somewhere in the crowd” text, do not blame me.One more thing — if I see

anyone else dressed like Ron Burgundy this weekend I will punch you. Punch you right in the mouth.

This week the school of engineering took the unprecedented step of declaring

Board of Trustrees.Engineering department

head Nancy Hayden said that department’s frustration centered around the bloated university administration. How can a university function

effectively if an entire department does not have faith in those who are running the institution?Students, faculty and staff have

all voiced concern over the size of UVM’s administration. When will the Board of

Trustees take any action? Did the interruption by dozens of protesters at last weeks trustees meeting serve as a wake-up call, or will it just be brushed off?If we have so many

administrators, you would think that the University should run smoothly. Yet there are several groups of employees working under expired contracts, including UVM Police. While the engineering

department has been the only

declared that they have no

is run, there is little doubt that other group’s faith in the Board of Trustees has faltered.In a survey of undergraduates

conducted 2010-11 by the Board of Trustees, student satisfaction declined in most categories, including satisfaction with faculty, advising and the overall university experience. Interestingly, the survey did

not ask for student satisfaction with university administration or the Board of Trustees. Students are looking for

reasons to protest, and the administration is always a large target. But the recent wave of negativity rolling that way may encourage more students to raise their voice against administrative practices.The divide between faculty,

students and staff and the Board of Trustees has grown so large that it seems there is little anyone can agree on.What would happen if the

entire university community took a

of Trustees’ ability to conduct its duties? Would it reveal an institution that has no faith in its administration?The climate on campus is

quickly becoming a negative one. Hopefully the tide of public opinion can be turned back to a more positive place. Zach Despart is a senior political

science major. He has been

writing for The Cynic since fall 2009.

ZACH DESPART

Don’t be that guy this Halloween

I can usually gloss over your misconceptions and minor publication errors, but after reading the Arts section of your Thursday, Oct. 20 issue, I have but one piece of advice: Hey Cynic, stop being so unequivocally full of crap.First, in regard to your

Skrillex Cell article, the most obvious thing to point out is the caption under the image. The picture used is actually

from Camp Bisco, not from Memorial Auditorium, and anyone with experience at either of these locations would instantly recognize that. I’m surprised that the

picture would even be given photo credit considering this mistake, and begs the question of the source of the image — you stole it from Facebook, didn’t you? The Pierce Fulton article

continues the atrocities;;

while both articles attempt to maintain a unbiased tone, I — and I’m sure others— take offense at the rash generalizations made by the obviously unknowledgeable writer.First of all, those who don’t

happen to enjoy the pounding envelopment of dubstep need not make such outlandish drug associations.

While I agree that a portion of showgoers have misdirected ideals about the value of these

performances, I can just as strongly argue that many are genuinely impressed and captivated by the intricacies and wholeness of the genre. The writer of this article

clearly has little to no

for, electronic dance music and its subgenres, and, therefore, comes off as rather undeserving of this topic. When someone only sees

gimmicks and “womp” in what they experience, they shouldn’t even be there.

who knows what they’re talking about and are truly passionate about the music in question, someone who can simply conduct research and an interview doesn’t do EDM credit.

Sincerely,Julian van der TakClass of 2013

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011OPINION 15

LETTERS TO THE EDITORCOLUMNISTS

Last weekend, for reasons beyond my control, I found myself in an arts and crafts store. Let me be clear — I love to

draw, paint and make a mess as much as any second grader. But when I walk into a craft store, the smell of fake pine dust and the sound of Kelly Clarkson rattling through the outdated speakers makes me physically ill.Many moons ago, I actually

enjoyed going to places like A.C. Moore and Michael’s. As an 11-year-old, nothing was more blissful than walking through aisles of stickers and bedazzled picture frames. I have grown to loathe craft

stores simply because there is absolutely nothing a person needs in the entire store. Nothing. Of course, you could

say that about most stores today, but there is something particularly insidious about 5,000 square feet dedicated solely to the display of plastic

Anyway, back to last weekend. Taking one last breath of fresh air, I crept through the sliding doors, my hands clenched in protest. The goal of the mission was to

Quickly. Immediately, I was hit by a

wave of air that aspired to be apple-and-cinnamon scented. It smelled more like death. As I staggered through the

displays of bats, pumpkins and other original decorations, I was shocked by how puny the Halloween section actually was. It was, after all, the

weekend before Halloween — what else could take up such valuable space?It was then that I turned

the corner and collided

with Santa. Suddenly, I was in Christmas wonderland. Glittering fake snow, snowman pillows and red ribbon — it was full-on Christmas warfare. In a dazed fashion, I

wandered through the rows of paraphernalia, ignoring the overly enthusiastic employees who offered tips on how to make your own wreaths. Christmas already? It’s

only October! I understand that stores want to make bags of money during the holiday season, and reminding customers early about the impending Christmas madness could encourage them to buy sooner. But sadly, the whole thing has blown out of proportion.Christmas has become a

consumerist beast, squashing and overpowering every holiday that waltzes in its path. What happened to living in the present and enjoying holidays as they come one by one? How can we appreciate Thanksgiving when Christmas decorations spring up the very next day?There were, in fact, no

Thanksgiving decorations, when in my opinion it is the best holiday of all. Sitting down with the

family, diving into luscious mashed potatoes and saying what we are thankful for is way better than trying to appear breathtakingly happy about receiving yet another pair of woolly socks.I left the craft store with

a grimace and no purchases to speak of. The image of the Christmas decorations looming over the Halloween mania was seared into my brain.

made a resolution. This year I am not going to think about Christmas whatsoever until Dec. 1. I am going to delight in the presence of each holiday. Halloween will be drenched

in colorful leaves and candy, Thanksgiving will be focused on gratitude and feasting and Christmas will be centered on family and tasty treats. Ultimately, I hope to escape

the hype and lunacy that the holiday season and craft stores bring. Who’s with me?

The Cynic

BIANCA MOHN

Come on Cynic, check your factsThe deluge of Christmas and craft

As Americans, we have the right to protest what we will, be it the failing economy or rising unemployment. However, as Americans we also have a duty to know the facts of what we are protesting. Occupy Wall Street

supporters are not just blatantly following dumb logic, but they are protesting the hardworking men and women on Wall Street when, by their own beliefs, they should be appealing to CEOs like Lloyd Blankfein and George Soros. While thousands of the

OWS supporters couldn’t even tell you what credit or debt is, or what an investment banker does, they fail even more in their inability to see that what they are demanding is simply un-American. Among the more popular demands are:1.) They want minimum

wage to be raised to $20.00 an hour. Stalin and Lenin agree. However, in America, where we have proudly practiced democracy and capitalism for 235 years, it is unconstitutional. The Constitution promises one the right to the pursuit of wealth,

not a guarantee of free income.2.) Free college education.

of explicit and implicit costs — analysis shows that professors could not work for free, and neither could the government afford to pay them. So where would the money come from?

3.) One trillion dollars each in infrastructure and ecological restoration. If OWS is truly concerned about the infrastructure in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricane Irene, maybe they should spend more time volunteering, not spend time suggesting how we spend

money we don’t have.4.) Decommissioning of

all of America’s nuclear power plants. If this were to happen, the U.S. would immediately lose 19.1 percent of its power. Furthermore, compared to coal —which is nearly half of U.S. energy production. Nuclear is a rather clean form of energy.OWS supporters would

have you believe that these terms are fair and that Wall Street and the “1 percent” are to blame for the current recession. I would advise you to do

some research of your own. Look up the number of people who took out mortgages in 2008 even though they couldn’t afford to pay them back. Look up popular companies

like Apple, Ford and Boeing that outsource most of their labor, contributing much more heavily to unemployment than Wall Street. If the supporters of Occupy Wall Street had their way, we would lose everything that it is to be an American.

Sincerely,Derek LoweClass of 2015

Occupy Wall Street is un-American

OWS supporters would have you

believe that these terms are fair and that Wall Street and the “1 percent” are to blame.

I — and I’m sure others — take

offense at the rash generalizations made

by the obviously unknowledgeable

writer.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 17SportsMen’s hockey earns series split

JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont CynicJunior defenseman Anders Franzon takes possession along the boards in UVM’s 2-1 exhibition loss to the U-18 US national team on Oct. 14

By Diana GiuntaSenior Staff Writer

Wild weekend in Minnesota sees two games with 15 goals

“You can’t just sit there and lick your wounds. We came

together and got the job done, and

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Following a 5-0 start, the Lions faltered against the 49ers last week and did the same this week against the Falcons. At least they’re losing to quality opponents. The loss of Jahvid Best is worrisome. I don’t think

the Lions are built to run the ball, but Best makes a huge impact in the passing game. Against the Falcons, they couldn’t move the ball consistently, as they lacked a sound running game and a consistently short passing game. A team that boasts neither of these abilities won’t be

able to control the ball.

Best is featured in the passing game and averages 4.5 catches and nearly 50 yards a game. Those short, high percentage looks need to go to someone and I think Titus Young should get that opportunity. He was one of the most dangerous players in college

football at Boise State and made some big catches earlier in the season. He’s a dynamic player.

Pass-heavy offenses like the Lions wouldn’t be so widespread if not for the impact of Tony Gonzalez, who now trails only Jerry Rice in career receptions. He revolutionized the tight end position with his ability

to run routes and catch like a receiver at 240 pounds. Paving the way for tight ends like Antonio Gates,

Jermichael Finley, Aaron Hernandez and Jimmy Graham the tight end position is essentially the third receiver in a standard set, rather than the sixth lineman as it used to be.

I hate to break it to you Broncos fans, but Tim Tebow is not the answer. I give him all the respect in the world when it comes to having winning intangibles and being a standup guy. He’s hard to not root for. With that said, he is inaccurate, struggles with reading

coverages and has an unbearably slow release. Watching him slowly windup and throw is like watching paint dry and it’s not going to cut it at the NFL level. Enjoy it while it lasts, but beating the mighty Miami

Dolphins is fairly common in NFL circles. To Colorado —

let those expectations reach the altitudes of the Rockies.

Aaron Rodgers is a good example of how quarterbacks should help with protection calls. Oftentimes, inexperienced quarterbacks defer to a

seasoned lineman, generally a center to make the calls in pass protection. In a perfect world your quarterback will make those calls because you want him to be in control of all aspects of the game. Rodgers’ progression is clear when you look at his past

three seasons sack totals of 50, 31 and 12 times this year, putting him on pace for about 26. His offensive line isn’t particularly better, his ability to set the blocking scheme and understand that aspect of the game is the varying factor.

What a joke of a game between the Colts and Saints. Peyton Manning’s career seems all the more impressive when these bums are 0-7 without him. They gave up 62 points.

Monday Night Football schedules this season. Check it out, you might end up wishing you were watching the Saints throw salt into the wounds of the pathetic Colts when you’re snoozing through your second Jaguars’ game in two weeks.

The Vikings gave the Packers a good game and could have won on Sunday.Not only do I question what the parents of Viking’s head

coach Leslie Frazier were thinking when they sat at the dinner table with their list of baby boy names and settled on Leslie, but I also question Leslie Frazier’s play-calling decisions against the Packers. Poor decision-making must be hereditary.

The man doesn’t understand the concept of feeding the beast. Adrian Peterson looked like a man among boys on Sunday.

After rattling off a few impressive runs Peterson will look poised to put the team on his back. Frazier will answer by putting the ball in the air with their rookie quarterback and sub-par weapons. Peterson said publicly that he is, in fact, frustrated. Give him the damn ball, Leslie.

NFL notes: Week 7By Jake BieleckiStaff Writer

Like most other Red Sox faithfuls, I’m starting to look beyond the pain of the September collapse. We could certainly keep

rehashing the wounds by talking endlessly about the unhealthy habits of the pitchers or the subsequent team decisions that have ensued, but no, this won’t be another article about how much the Red Sox have gone to shit. Instead, we’re going across

the pond for some Old English inspiration for our tattered souls. Last October, the Red Sox

became linked to the English Premier League when New England Sports Ventures purchased the historic club, Liverpool Football Club. Red Sox and Liverpool

fans haven’t exactly shared the brotherly love. Liverpool was not too keen on John Henry’s haughty American interest, while the Red Sox clan — maybe rightly so — criticized the effects of Henry’s concentration going overseas. Following the acquisition of

Liverpool, the love grew bloody with money. Henry was not stringent

with his purse when it came to the Red Sox, and the same can be said with the overpricing of Liverpool players. Roughly 130 million Euros were spent on the purchases of Andy Carroll, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing, Luis Suarez and Jose Enrique alone.

The dramatic spending spree caused cries from New England over the competing resources Liverpool and Red Sox now had. So while this brotherly love transformed more into a sibling rivalry, we’re still united by a common bloodline. Hey, that’s good enough for me. Animosity aside, Liverpool is

a fantastic team to get hooked on to replace some Red nostalgia.

storied history, but has fallen in ranks over the years — a

storyline familiar to Boston fans. Watching Liverpool as the

underdog gives me the same angst and enjoyment I have since found lacking in the absolute arrogance displayed by the Sox recently. The big spending of Liverpool

hasn’t yet produced the results that the squad was eager for,

massive potential. The purchase of Andy Carroll

for 35 million Euros was a gamble and some are calling it a loss already. The sheer size of the striker, along with the high expectations due to his price tag, makes us forget that he is still a young up-and-coming 22 year-old. And now Captain Steven

Gerrard is back from a lengthy injury, giving the team a strong-minded veteran to provide leadership. The rhythm may take some time to hash out, but the skill is there. It may sound like Liverpool

has lost its Scouser edge, but

Liverpool’s Fenway — cheer uncontrollably as the Uruguayan Striker Suarez beautifully dances with the ball for a goal, replaces all my doubt. I wake up at ungodly hours

on Saturday and Sunday mornings to catch a match, because Liverpool still has that sense of youthful hope that makes me giddy. So tune in disgruntled New Englanders, because with Liverpool, you’ll never walk alone.

Keep hope for Red

And now Captain Steven Garrard is back

from a lengthy injury, giving the team a

strong-minded veteran to provide leadership. The rhythm may take

some time to hash out, but the skill is there.

JULIA DWYER

In a week sparse in big-time games, this is by far the best of the bunch. The New England vs. Pittsburgh matchup isn’t a rivalry per se, but the two teams have each been symbols of success in the last decade, and the matchup is always a joy to watch.Stats don’t mean everything but in this game

the No. 1 ranked passing offense — New England — is going up against the No. 1 passing defense. A random factoid that you might be interested in: The top four ranked defenses in the NFL are all from the AFC North.

you pick against Tom Brady right now? I really tried to say something insightful about him here but there is nothing that can be said about the guy that hasn’t already been said. He is the best quarterback in the NFL;; better than Aaron Rodgers, better than Drew Brees. Trust me, I would love nothing more for than

the Steelers to lay the hammer on Brady and force multiple turnovers in a dominant victory. Sadly, like all of my dreams of Patriot futility, that is just a pipe dream.

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The national media once again cares about the Denver Broncos. Their game on Sunday was covered as if the Broncos and the Dolphins were battling it out for AFC supremacy. In reality, the two teams are horrendous football teams who have a combined record of 2-10. Tebow will make his home debut on Sunday

against a Lions team that is a loss away from full-

injured ankle and — with his medical history — Detroit fans have to be concerned. Stafford is listed as day-to-day and there are rumors that Detroit will sit Stafford against Denver because Detroit has a bye the following week. Imagine Detroit sits Stafford and somehow

Tebow and the Broncos pull off an upset to put Detroit at 5-3: What a storyline that would be. In fact, the mere prospect of Tebow’s mug being all

over Sunday night sports center after further killing Detroit’s buzz is enough for me to pick against him.

The Chargers are coming off a 27-21 loss to the Jets last week and the national media has been absolutely destroying the Chargers. San Diego’s loss to the Jets was treated as a collapse by San Diego rather than a comeback victory for the Jets. Has everyone forgotten that

the Jets actually have a talented

team on both sides of the football? Has everyone forgotten that the Jets and Chargers matchup extremely well against each other? Has everyone forgotten that

the Jets are a top-10 pass defense and they have an outstanding record at home over the last three years?

If there is one thing I learned on Sunday it is that both the Jets and the Chargers are good football teams. I didn’t learn that the Jets

are a team playing spoiler and the Chargers failure to beat them speaks to the troubles in San Diego. Lets all just take a step back

and understand that the Chargers lost a tough game to a tough team in a tough atmosphere. Now everyone is saying that

the AFC West is wide open and that even Kansas City — sitting at 3-3 — has a shot at winning the division. I think the Chargers are

going to make a mockery of the

Football. Philip Rivers is being ripped apart in the media and the big game he “needs to have” will

ScoreboardNFL Picks Week 8

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

By Will Andreycak

Sports Editor

WA ME JK

Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions — Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots — Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:15 p.m.

San Diego Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs — Monday, Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Illustrations by Stephanie Feinberg

By: Julia Dwyer

Staff Writer

Durham, N.H. on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 22 to compete against the Wildcats.

well, but both teams were unable to come up with tangible

period, Vermont took the lead with junior D.J. Edler’s goal in the 67th minute of regulation. Vermont couldn’t hold

on to the lead for long. With regulation time drawing closer, New Hampshire tied up the game with a header from Josh Bronner. Following two extra time

sessions, Vermont and New Hampshire ended the match with a 1-1 draw.

Men’s soccer earns draw against New Hampshire

Sports in short

Vermont competed against Providence in the Hockey East opener in two games on Oct. 21 and 22. During Friday night’s game

at the Gutterson Fieldhouse,

with a goal in the second period by Laura Veharanta. Seven minutes later,

Vermont took the lead with a

responded in the third with a

but couldn’t match up against Vermont again in the game. Kailey Nash scored the

minutes left in the period, giving Vermont a 3-2 victory over Providence. During Saturday afternoon’s game, Providence handed Vermont a 4-3 loss with the game-winning goal from Beth Hanrahan coming in the

Women’s hockey gets a win and a loss

with Providence

The Women’s soccer team competed against Binghamton in New York on Oct. 20. The Binghamton Bearcats

took over the Catamounts in a 3-0 victory. Binghamton had a 2-0 advantage going into halftime after goals from Candice Rowland and Conor O’Brien. In the 86th minute of

regulation, Emily Nuss scored

topped off the score to 3-0 for the win. Despite this loss, the

Catamounts earned a spot as the No. 6 seed in the America East Women’s Soccer Tournament for

The America East

Thursday, Oct. 27.

Women’s soccer loses at Binghamton, wins spot in

America East playoffs

It’s funny how coaches in

the time and no sort of penalty ensues, but when a player calls his worrying wife to ease her mind about a head injury, he gets slapped with a $10,000

This happened in Week 7, when Troy Polamalu became the latest player to be shoved in the NHL’s “chokey.”

Goat of the week:

We miss you George! — Texas Rangers fans as George W. Bush threw a perfect

strike to open the fourth World Series game.

“ ”

Tim Tebow doesn’t only exist in Lil Wayne songs? That’s right, he actually did something this week, something big. Starting for the benched

Kyle Orton, Tebow started the game by getting sacked seven times, giving the Dolphins hope

and making a comeback from

game less than improbable. Tebow turned around and

threw two touchdown passes in the last three minutes of the game, with a successful two point conversion to send it to an overtime that would be

goal and an 0-6 Dolphins team.

Boss of the week: Tim Tebow

By Mike Eaton

Asst. Sports Editor

The weekly recap

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The NFL

Quote of the week

SPORTS20 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Athlete spotlight of the week#23 Connor Brickley — men’s hockey forwardClass: sophomore Hometown: Everett, Mass. Previous team: Des Moines University

By Taylor FeussStaff Writer

Accomplishments at UVM: Previous accomplishments:

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Men’s soccer vs. UMBCCentennial Field1 p.m.

Women’s hockey vs. Niagara UniversityGutterson Fieldhouse2 p.m.

Men’s hockey vs. MerrimackGutterson Fieldhouse 7:05 p.m.

Saturday 10/29Thursday 10/27 Friday 10/28Women’s basketball vs. St. Michael’sPatrick Gymnasium1 p.m

Women’s soccer @ AlbanyAmerica East Quarter!nalsAlbany, N.Y.2 p.m.

Cross country America East championship Albany, N.Y.

By Jeremy KarpfStaff Writer

New head coach talks new season

With

Cat basketball tips off season By Jeremy KarpfStaff Writer

NATALIE WILLIAMS The Vermont CynicJunior center Ben Crenca shoots a free throw in the men’s green vs. white scrimage at the Catamount Tip-Off on Oct. 22.

Head coach Becker answers questions during interview.

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