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No renewal for Coca-Cola Student robbed Administration puts soda contract out for bid

Man assaulted on Redstone

By Sarah Leidinger Staff Writer

By Devin Karambelas Staff Writer

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

The current Coca­Cola contract that currently supplies beverages to the University is "&%$&># *&# AE&"# FG)# HGIH)# 4$7"# President of Finance Richard Cate said.

The contract will not be renewed and will instead be put out to bid among other beverage companies, Cate said.

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

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

“As much as we would like to think violence doesn’t take place here, it does — but UVM is not to blame.”

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

Casey Powell First-year

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

“I have been in consultation with the SGA leadership about the matter and there is a team of students from which we are soliciting input about the principles that will guide the process,” Cate said.

A student group that has been involved in the new beverage contract is the Vermont J'E%"&'#C&:$0*&B"&',.#60*>0,B# K4JLC6M; 4JLC6#70",'"%#,#0"1*.E'$*&#'*# end the Coca­Cola contract, Vice President Shana McCann said.

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

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Coca­Cola Co. representatives speak to students on campus about the recycling process that materials go through before being used to create Coke bottles on Sept. 26. of the contract,” McCann said.

The Student Government Association met with half of 4JLC6# ,&%# %"!,'"%# -+,'# ,# feasible option would be.

“There has been a lot of student support for what we want on campus,” sophomore Alyssa Ravech said. “A lot of students don’t want bottled water.”

The resolution needed 1,300 student signatures in order to be voted on in SGA, and the petition acquired almost 1,500 signatures, McCann said.

“We had more people sign the petition than vote for the SGA

president,” McCann said.

The resolution, which supports a new, sustainable beverage agreement that has a shorter contract period, would have less exclusivity and allows revisions throughout the contractual period, according to '+"#4JLC6#%"7.,0,'$*&;# Other student groups that have been involved in the Coca­Cola campaign to end the beverage’s contract on campus $&7.E%"#JNO)#'+"#C7*?D"=1)#P&'"0# Residence Association and the 89(7"#*9#JE1',$&,!$.$'@)#4JLC6Q1# resolution stated.

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

$78,500

This portion of the funds is used support the career services office.

$157,500 These funds are part of the

overall funds used to support financial aid but are not directed to a particular scholarship or student. None of this aid is used for athletic scholarships, rather, it is part of the money available to support student financial aid.

$108,000

These funds support the overall Athletics budget, including campus recreation and intercollegiate athletics. None of these monies are used for athletic scholarships.

$138,000

These funds flow into the overall University general fund budget, with a small amount set aside to cover costs in the CatCard service.

Source: Richard Cate

NEWS 1-5 — Bus hits campus for cheap

LIFE 6-7 — Track, field complex covers new ground

ARTS 8-9 — Keep your clothes on, please

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

Police reports indicate that a third suspect was also involved.

Witnesses had reported seeing the assault occur near

/+0$1'$"#2,..)#345#6*.$7"#89(7"0# Robert M. Bailey said in a court ,9(%,:$'; One witness chased after the three suspects toward Wing Davis Wilks and Hamilton Hall, ,&%# <0*=9# '+0",'"&"%# '*# (>+'# him.

Once the attack was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m., police arrested both Gingras and Kropf in the Hamilton Hall room *9# (01'?@",0# A,B"1# C%>"0'*&;# 6*.$7"# ,.1*# $%"&'$("%# D*!"0'# Dombrowski, who had graduated from CVU along with Gingras ,&%#<0*=9#$&#AE&"; Dombrowski told police he had been threatened and pushed by the robbery victim, Bailey said in a Burlington Free Press article.

Dombrowski said Gringras had defended him and punched the victim repeatedly.

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

‘Occupy’ ousts speaker Alumnus cancels return to campus

By Becky Hayes Assistant News Editor Some students may not have been able to learn about future 7,0""01#$&#(&,&7")#!E'#1E==*0'"01# of Occupy Wall Street won’t shed any tears.

A guest speaker employed

by Goldman Sachs was asked to cancel his appearance at the University on Oct. 14 after planned protests by backers of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

A"99#O0"1)#345#,.EB&E1#,&%# associate at Goldman Sachs, intended to talk to students in the school of business about 7,0""01# $&# (&,&7$,.# 1"0:$7"1)# wptz.com stated.

Goldman Sachs requested that Ares cancel his talk on Friday after rumors that there would be disruption from protestors, said Sanjay Sharma, dean of the business school.

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

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Senior Eric George speaks to students during the “Occupy Bailey/Howe” protest Oct. 10.

according to ABC.com.

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

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OPINION 12-13 — Low diversity, averaged university

SPORTS 14-16 The water is a bit too dirty

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NEWS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Board to assemble Bus hits campus for cheap Trustees will discuss new initiatives

By Becky Hayes Assistant News Editor The Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole will meet on Oct. 21 to begin proceedings and review reports from various members.

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

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

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

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

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

The Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee will meet to discuss the Distance Learning initiative, capital projects and resolutions to authorize contracts.

In an effort to increase the Spech Language Pathology program, Provost Knodell =+,,& '+%9:%%& #.0#& )*'+*>& 0*& external vendor in November to collaborate with UVM’s Distance Learning initiative.

The board will be asked to vote on extending the contracts between UVM and Northeastern

Students’ perception of their UVM experience Fall 2010 to Fall 2011

Graduates employed full-time

81.9% 5.6%

Undergraduates satisfied with advising

45.7% 8.1%

Undergraduates satisfied with quality of faculty

80.2% 4.1% Overall satisfaction with UVM experience

91.6% 4.1%

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

77.9% 4%

Source: Board of Trustees meeting minutes

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

ASSAULT Victim beaten, loses wallet ...continued from page 1 scales at CVU. Gingras had been on a deferred sentence on that charge of possession of marijuana. He could face up to six months in jail on the original charge, according to the Burlington Free Press.

A status conference, where the trial date will be decided, is scheduled for Nov. 4 in the Chittenden Criminal Division court, according to the court’s docket.

In reaction to the incident, students appeared to be concerned, but not overly so.

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

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

Some students said that they would feel safer walking home with friends from now on.

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

Students can hitch rides to Boston, Hartford

By Devin Karambelas Staff Writer

Some, however, said they feel City­Data.com user stated. that Megabus is almost too good “They must be cutting corners of a deal to be true. somewhere.”

It appears that the biggest complaints of Megabus have to “Alternative do with an unreliable arrival/ transportation is now departure schedule and Wi­Fi service that is sporadic at best, on the upswing. The nonexistent at worst, according to arrival of a respected, reviews on the City­Data forum.

University students who have low cost, intercity bus used the bus line offered their thoughts on the Megabus. carrier marks another own com experience. !"#$%& '()*+#(,-& #.(& /(%#& '(0,1& giant leap forward for I traveled from Burlington to Burlington.” Boston and back for less than #(*& '2,,03%45& )3%#6-(03& 7#(8.0*+(& Rogers said. “If you order tickets Car Free BTV Blog early enough they’re really cheap, but it is somewhat unreliable. It There have been some news really depends on how much you stories about inexperienced value your time.” drivers and accidents involving First­year Akeisha Jackson the New York City­bound takes a bus home nearly every Chinatown buses, which charge weekend and said that problems prices similar to Megabus. can occur.

“I’ve used them before and “Be aware that it may not had no problems, but we’ve all show up,” Jackson said. “Last heard tales and it makes you weekend, the bus never came, and wonder how they do it,” another I had to switch to Greyhound.”

Students may be able to travel to the Northeast for as little as one dollar.

Megabus, an express bus service, has expanded its daily bus route from Boston to Burlington and to both New Haven, Conn. and Hartford, Conn. as of Aug. 17.

There are two daily departures from Boston’s South Station to Burlington and four daily departures to New Haven and Hartford, according to the Megabus website.

Students can catch the bus to Boston on University Place in front of the Royall Tyler Theatre.

A subsidiary of Coach USA, Megabus was launched in 2006 and operates the three different routes in a partnership agreement with DATTCO Coach & Tour Group, the website stated.

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

Megabus will be competing with the Greyhound line, which charges $45 to $85 per ticket for its daily service to Boston.

To promote their arrival in Burlington, Megabus is offering 1,000 free seats on the Boston to Burlington route through Nov. 15, which customers can redeem using the promo code BURL1K when booking their tickets on the company’s website.

An article on Car Free BTV, a blog about living car­free in the Burlington area, stated that it was about time Megabus made an appearance on the Burlington transportation scene.

“After hitting the low point around 2007, alternative transportation is now on the upswing,” the article stated.

“The arrival of a respected, low­ cost, intercity bus carrier marks another giant leap forward for Burlington.”

A forum on City­Data.com had mixed opinions about what Megabus has to offer. “[It was a] comfortable ride, safe driver, right on schedule both ways. Seats are roomier than on a plane, and recline more,” one user posted on the forum.

Another user stated that the price was in a reasonable range.

“Non­stop service and you can’t beat the price. You pay less KATIE KIELY The Vermont Cynic for the round­trip ticket then you would for gas so what’s not to Passengers await departure en route to Boston at the Megabus pickup location in front of the Royall Tyler Theatre, on Oct. 6. love?” the user said.

Displaced Vermont scientists welcomed “A lot of [the scientists] lost their records,” said John Vogelmann, dean of the College The University has shown of Agriculture and Life Sciences support for Vermont residents (CALS). “These were labs that affected by Tropical Storm Irene, couldn’t go down.” with the latest act of goodwill 3(09.+*>& 2:#& #2& #.(& %9+(*#+)9& “There was no way we community.

UVM has decided to could not help them.” open its labs at no cost for 32 scientists affected by Irene’s '(?0%#0#+*>& @22'%4& 0& A*+?(3%+#-& John Vogelmann Communications article stated.

The scientists, who researched CALS dean topics such as progressing food safety, worked at state laboratories in Waterbury, a Movement of data began town that was affected by the on Sept. 19 and ended on Oct. tropical storm’s record rainfall 17, with much of the faculty 0*'&@22'+*>4&#.(&03#+9,(&%#0#('1 voluntarily opening their labs

By Chris Scott Staff Writer

and workspace to the displaced researchers.

Eight researchers from the Agency of Agriculture and Food Markets will occupy space at the Terrill Building, and another 18 from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will utilize labs in Jeffords Hall, the article stated.

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

“This is one of the reasons why we have a major research university — we are a conglomerate of talent and expertise.”

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

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

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Research nets $20 million

By Amanda Sherwood Cynic Correspondent

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Students and faculty rally in support of the “Occupy Wall Street” protest outside the Bailey/Howe Library on Oct. 10.

SPEAKER

Sachs employee opts out

...continued from page 1 “We call on local supporters to attend this [lecture] and make our voices heard about the corruption of Mr. Ares’ employer,” stated the Facebook page titled “Showdown with Goldman Sachs at UVM.” Students for University Democracy, a student coalition in support of the Wall Street protests, discussed strategies to picket the event the night before Ares was scheduled to speak “We have to let people know that this [expletive] shouldn’t be allowed on campus,” senior Alex Buckingham said.

Some students said they were disappointed that Ares did not

Crime log

By Becky Hayes Assistant News Editor

Drugs/alcohol

Drug related objects were confiscated from students in Jeanne Mance Hall on Oct. 7.

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

Vandalism

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

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

make an appearance.

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

Others said that they felt Ares should have been able to speak, but it is important to acknowledge the protestors.

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

Theft

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

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

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

Suspicious event There was a report of possible sex offense occurring in October, but it was determined to be unfounded.

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

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

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

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

The team of scientists will be led by Judith Van Houten, a professor in the biology department, and co­directed by Kelvin Chu, a physics professor.

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

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

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

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

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

“If we want to know the impact of wider roads, zoning mandating smaller lawns, pesticide control or new targets for total nutrient loading in agriculture, those data can be fed into the model,” Chu said.

Not only will the grant help tremendously by informing the public of how to keep our lake healthy, the research will provide job opportunities, science education and scholarships for Abenaki students, engineering and mathematics majors, veterans and more, according to the press release.

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

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

Until the research is under way, the project may not be easily understood or accessible to the general public. <=-/",' /)5"#8' #%)",/)1%' !"#"$!%&' $#4#' 2"!9' #>"%)1%' questions that seem intangible to /&.#"',./'),'/&")!'1"*38'6+/'(&",' a project’s aim is constructing a model what that really means is generalization,” said Nicholas de la Rua, a graduate student in the biology department.

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

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NEWS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Sen. Sanders published on campus

‘Bernie Buzz’ college edition will seek input from students on issues such as the economy

By Mat Degan Staff Writer

Bernie Sanders wants to hear from you.

Sanders’ bi­monthly e­newsletter — “The Bernie Buzz” — will comprise students’ !"#"$%&'()* &(* +* $',,"-"* ".&%&'(/* with articles about the state of the economy and Sanders’ vision for 0'1* -!'2%3/* )4)%+&(+1,"* "("!-5* +(.* 6"+)4!")* %'* $'61+%* !&)&(-* education costs.

The Vermont senator has set up a discussion forum on 3&)* 2"1)&%"* 3'7&(-* %'* -"("!+%"* feedback from students across the state as they prepare to enter into %3"* 2'!8&(-* 2'!,.* +(.* (+9&-+%"* the pitfalls of today’s volatile job 6+!8"%/*:+(."!)*)+&.;* The website polls students '(* %3"&!* "<7"!&"($")/* 7!'9&.&(-* the opportunity to share stories about how the economy — in its most severe recession since the Great Depression — has affected their lives and what they think ='(-!"))* )3'4,.* 1"* .'&(-* %'* address the issue. >?* %3&(8* %3"* 9'&$")* '@* 5'4(-* 7"'7,"* +!"* ('%* 3"+!.* "('4-3/A* :+(."!)* )+&.;* >B'4C9"* -'%* +* ,'%* of students worried about their @4%4!"/* 7+5&(-* '@@* )%4."(%* ,'+()/* D2'(."!&(-E* 23"%3"!* %3"5* $+(* live on their own. There are a whole lot of issues and we’d love %'* "(%"!* &(%'* %3"* .&+,'-4"* 2&%3* them.” :+(."!)*)+&.*3"*3+)*@'4-3%*'(* behalf of students as an outspoken +.9'$+%"*'@*$',,"-"*+&.*7!'-!+6)/* 6')%* !"$"(%,5* ,'115&(-* ='(-!"))* in September to save Pell Grants

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

Bernie Sanders Vermont Senator

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Sanders stressed that more 6'("5* '4-3%* %'* 1"* &(9")%".* &(* 2&(./* )',+!/* -"'%3"!6+,/* +(.* 1&'6+))*"("!-5*%"$3(','-&"); >?* 2'4,.* )+5* %3+%* 5'4(-* 7"'7,"* +!"* ('2* ,&9&(-* %3!'4-3* the worst economic period since %3"* -!"+%* ."7!"))&'(/A* :+(."!)* )+&.;*>?%*&)*9"!5*3+!.*%'*F(.*2'!8* @'!* 5'4(-* 7"'7,";* R"* %3&(8* %3"* opportunities are there.” :%4."(%)* +!"* "($'4!+-".* %'* visit the website and take part in %3"* .&+,'-4"* +%* 3%%7`aa)+(."!); )"(+%";-'9a$',,"-"a;

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S* 1&,,* 2+)* 7!'7')".* %'* the Student Government S))'$&+%&'(*%3+%*2&,,*+)8*@'!*6'!"* transparency in the University’s ?()%&%4%&'(+,* S(&6+,* =+!"* +(.* b)"*='66&%%""*c?S=b=d; ?S=b=* &)* !")7'()&1,"* @'!* !"9&"2&(-* 7!'7')".* "<7"!&6"(%)* +(.*6+8&(-*)4!"*%3+%*%3"*+(&6+,)* involved endure as little pain and )4@@"!&(-* +)* %3"* "<7"!&6"(%* $+(* 7"!6&%/* ?S=b=* =3+&!* N&,,* e+,,)* said.

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S%* %3"* :TS* 6""%&(-/* P',5+* %''8*%3"*#''!*%'*-&9"*+(*+$$'4(%* '@*3&)*3&)%'!5*2&%3*?S=b=; >N5* ,+2/* +(5* $'66&%%""* %3+%* -'")* &(%'* "<"$4%&9"* )"))&'(* $+(* 8""7* %3"* 741,&$* '4%/A* P',5+* )+&.;* “So they went into executive session virtually the whole 6""%&(-;A*

Polya said that he won a Vermont Supreme Court case +-+&()%* ?S=b=* &(* UYYWh* +* $+)"* %3+%* ."$,+!".* %3+%* ?S=b=* 64)%* 6+8"* +,,* 6""%&(-)* +(.* !"$'!.)* public. ?(* UYYV/* %3"* ["!6'(%* f"-&),+%4!"* "@@"$%&9",5* !"9"!)".* their decision and declared the b[iC)* ?S=b=* +(* "<$"7%&'(* %'* %3+%* ,+2/* +(.* &)* -!+(%&(-* %3"6* "<"$4%&9"*)"))&'(*+-+&(/*3"*)+&.; >R"* 2"!"* #+11"!-+)%".* 1"$+4)"*2"*%3'4-3%*%3"*:47!"6"* ='4!%* !4,&(-* 2+)* ."F(&%&9"* +(.* F(+,/A*P',5+*)+&.; Senator Tom Campbell +-!"".* %'* )7'()'!* R&,,&+6)C* 7!'7')+,*+(.*'@F$&+,,5*7!")"(%".* +*1&,,*%'*%3"*:TS*)"(+%";** “It’s not often that a student )3'2)* %3+%* 8&(.* '@* &(&%&+%&9"/A* =+671",,*)+&.;*>R"C!"*3'7&(-*%'* stand in solidarity with faculty 6"61"!* f+($"/* +(.* +* )%4."(%* (+6".*T"!+!.*R&,,&+6);A :"(;* S(6++!* M+1&1* )7'8"* '4%* +-+&()%* %3"* 1&,,/* $&%&(-* intellectual property as the main !"+)'(* @'!* ('%* +,,'2&(-* -!"+%"!* transparency.

“I’m a research assistant … I 4(."!)%+(.* 235* &%C)* &67'!%+(%/A* she said.

The issue is that it’s hard to separate out the effect on the animals from the sensitive &(@'!6+%&'(* &(* %3"* "<7"!&6"(%/* Habib said.

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!"+,,5* 3'!!&1,"* -'&(-* '(/* %3"* students would speak out.” e+,,)* +(.* b(&9"!)&%5* Veterinarian Dr. Ruth Blauwiekel +..!"))".* :TS* '(* 1"3+,@* '@* ?S=b=; >R"* +!"* ('%* '7"!+%&(-* &(* a situation where there’s no '9"!)&-3%* '(* 23+%* 2"* .'/A* e+,,)* said.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

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

MICHAEL CHAUCER-TORELLO The Vermont Cynic

In front of Bailey/Howe Library, sophomore and Dollar Entre­ prenuer Emma Allen sells jewlery made from sea glass, shark !""!#$%&'$()*&)!+$!,$-"&".!$/)0012%&"$30"&"$0"(1"4$,&$52!6$786$

A dollar is all they need, for a cause

Dollar Enterprise teaches students !"#$%%&'(#)'*+,%-.

Cynic Correspondent Despite what some consider tough economic times, students are trying their hand at small business startups.

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

The venture covers everything from products to marketing to accounting with only one stipulation: it must be done with a budget of $1 per person. !"#$%"& '& ())*+,%-.& /+012$-3& task, Dr. Kathleen Liang, the course professor, said that she sees it as an exploration of community development via entrepreneurship.

“With no resources, what are you going to do? You must create something out of nothing. You must turn trash into treasure,” Liang said.

There is an eclectic mix of merchandise this semester that includes new and secondhand '44'5)-6& 25)4)(6& 7'08)(& ',/& bedazzled, hemp­wrapped lighters.

9#(3& #0& 3")& 45#/$23(& 13& 7)--& within the budget of a college student.

Inspiration for the project came in 2005 when Liang started her entrepreneurship campaign in the community development and applied economics department.

Some of Liang’s colleagues were initially skeptical of the proposal, but she said she was ready to take the department in a new direction.

“I decided to do something risky, something new,” she said.

Liang said her work led to the establishment of a required major course that is the only non­ business school entrepreneurial program in the country.

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

For one of the student­run businesses, B­Town Threads, which markets new and used shirts from companies such as

Easy Living Apparel and Burton ;,#7<#'5/(6& '/)=$'3)-.& (3'01,%& their table has been a substantial /+012$-3.> “Everyone has different schedules, so we encounter some situations when having a 4)5(#,& '3& 3")& 3'<-)& +(& /+012$-36?& junior Jordan Fiegleman said.

“Delegating responsibility is a hugely important aspect of the project.”

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

“With no resources, what are you going to do?

You must create something out of nothing. You must turn trash into treasure.”

Dr. Kathleen Liang Course professor

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

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

By trying to make the project as realistic as possible, Liang said she also charges each student interest on the initial loan.

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

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

Wisotsky is currently attempting to raise awareness on issues surrounding his “lifestyle choice” to be barefoot as often as possible.

“I love the feeling of freedom associated with being barefoot,” he said in a speech at the meeting.

“I would like to speak again about issues regarding prejudice and harassment faced by barefoot students on campus.”

Wisotsky’s feet were planted 15*-.&#,&3")&(),'3)&8##56&<$3&"+(& voice wavered as he outlined his situation to the SGA. He has been denied service at dining halls, been kicked off buses and, on multiple occasions, had the police called after he refused to leave a building, he said.

Wisotsky also said that, <)2'$()& #0& 3")& /+012$-3.& #0& receiving food from the dining halls, he had to appeal and remove himself from his on­ campus meal plan.

C&(4)2+12&2#,05#,3'3+#,&'3&3")& Bailey/Howe Library has brought 3")&+(($)&3#&'&8'("&4#+,3&0#5&"+*> After Angus Robertson, who works at the library, asked

Wisotsky to put on his shoes, SGA Sen. Connor Burns the student refused and inquired is the chair of the Committee about his wrongdoings. on Diversity, Equity and Environmental Ethics.

Burns said he wants to ensure that students on campus are safe from prejudice in all forms, “UVM doesn’t especially from the University.

Wisotsky said he has been force vegans and working with Burns on drafting a vegetarians to eat legislation in support of barefoot rights on campus, meat or carry a students’ but he said that there isn’t yet a cheeseburger in their (#-+/+1)/&%5#$4&#0&($44#53)5(> “Although we aren’t a group backpacks all day.” right now, I know of a lot of barefoot students on campus,” he said.

David Wisotsky Even though Wisotsky seems to gathered support in Sophomore the have Senate, many students on campus are skeptical.

“I don’t have anything against it, but I think it’s weird and “I wanted to understand what unsanitary,” sophomore Kate I was doing wrong,” he said. Odell said.

“There’s no universitywide policy E$3&F+(#3(G.&+(&(3',/+,%&15*& about footwear.” on the issue.

Robertson then called campus He said he plans on staying police, who proceeded to inform barefoot as long as the weather him that he was in violation of permits and even has plans to “other policies,” Wisotsky said. begin his own barefoot running “They said they’re going to clinic. try to get me trespassed from the “Why should I have to library,” he said. wear something I don’t want to Wisotsky said he assumed the wear?” he said. “It’s a matter of 2#,05#,3'3+#,&"'/&1DD-)/&#$36&<$3& expression … UVM doesn’t force then he received a notice about vegans and vegetarians to eat his upcoming student conduct meat or carry a cheeseburger in hearing regarding the incident. their backpack all day.”

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Track, field complex covers new ground Dedication brings excited athletes

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

D<0* F7&9* )%,,%(>* .$'%,%1=* %"* located at the Archie Post Athletic Complex. The nine­lane track, along with jumping pits and $+0$"*+0"0+?0!*.(+*1<0*/0,!*0?0>1"* such as javelin and shot put, overlooks the Green Mountains.

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

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

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

Excitement for upperclassmen athletes to experience the new track for their last year inspired younger athletes.

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

Upon the conclusion of highlights and recaps, the ribbon­

cutting ceremony commenced.

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

Cheers erupted as the ribbon fell to the ground.

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

“It’s so exciting to see the fruition that has finally come.”

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

[0>%(+* 1+$'H* $>!* /0,!* athlete Alexa Mazur recalled her 0KG0+%0>'0*$"*$*/+"14=0$+*$++%?%>#* $1*WXM*(>,=*1(*/>!*(-1*1<$1*1<0+0* was no outdoor track facility “I know that as a recruit, on )=*(./'%$,*?%"%1*(>0*(.*1<0*1<%>#"* on the very short list of cons of UVM was the lack of an outdoor facility,” Mazur said.

Despite the lack of practice .$'%,%1=C*1<0*1+$'H*$>!*/0,!*10$)"* "01*LL*"'<((,*+0'(+!"*%>*1<0*73L34 73LL* "0$"(>C* $''(+!%>#* 1(* WXM* Athletics.

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

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Pumpkins have races

Regatta brings crowds to waterfront park

By Jordanna Goodman Senior Staff Writer The fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta and Festival brought crowds to Burlington’s waterfront on Oct. 8.

Songs like “Who Let the Dogs Out” and “Hound Dog” blared through the speakers as children, adults and everyone in between walked around the green by the waterfront.

Local food vendors lined the perimeter of the green where people could get food ranging from pizza to fried dough to ice cream.

One of the main highlights of the event was the pet costume contest. Crowds of people gathered around the stage to watch dog owners bring out their pets in their Halloween costumes.

Dogs dressed as pumpkins and princesses walked the runway as the dog music continued to play through the speakers.

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

Her kids had a good time and their favorite events were the bouncy castle and the pet costume contest, Thomas said.

Bounce castles and the pet costume contest were not the only attractions of the days’ events. The pumpkin regatta also drew in large crowds.

Races took place in

KATIE KIELY The Vermont Cynic

A Pumpkin Regatta contestant prepares to race on Oct. 8. giant, carved­out pumpkins.

Participants knelt down inside the pumpkins while racing in Lake Champlain’s chilly fall water.

Sponsored by New England Federal Credit Union, the money raised at the festival went to a student leadership organization called PILOT. Students that were part of this group nominated two people to take part in the giant pumpkin regatta. Different local sponsors

donated the giant pumpkins that the students used to race in.

Jennifer Zelko of Essex came out to support her stepdaughter, Chelsea, who was racing in the regatta.

Chelsea Zelko said that she came in second to last in the race but had a lot of fun doing it.

Jennifer said that it was her /+"1* =0$+* $1* 1<0* .0"1%?$,* $>!* ;$"* impressed with the turnout.

“It’s a beautiful day to be outside,” she said.

San Sai hails simplicity, sake

Japanese restaurant tucked away, but worth finding

By Hillary Gilson Staff Writer Tucked away by the lake is new gem of a restaurant.

Just a few buildings away from The Skinny Pancake, 112 Lake St. houses the new Japanese restaurant, San Sai. Their dim lights are barely visible from the street, making it <$+!* 1(* />!* %.* =(-* <$?0>@1* A00>* there before, but it’s worth the search.

B>'0* =(-@?0* />$,,=* )$!0* %1C* bursts of sake­fueled laughter greet you at the door.

D<0* A$+04'0)0>1* E((+"C* high ceilings and bare­wood beams give San Sai a modern and industrial feel. However, the deep­purple walls, low lighting and Japanese ink paintings on large parchment hanging from the walls mellow this out, giving the space a warm yet minimalist atmosphere.

Aptly named “mountain vegetables,” San Sai offers a traditional Japanese menu.

There are no over­the­top items like Crazy Outrageous Roll No. 6.

All of their plates are simple and classic but still manage to bring the “wow” factor.

To start off, we ordered a salad topped with soba noodles, vegetable tempura, a dish called “½ avocado ½ sashimi” and some drinks.

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

little long for food that is barely cooked.

Since I was in good company, it took awhile to notice how long we were waiting. So go with good friends — you’ll need a lot to talk about.

While we waited for our food, we indulged in the killer cocktails.

For those of you lucky enough to be 21, San Sai offers up an impressive list of sake cocktails.

Try the sake mojito or the sweet ginger — both are well worth the F8&** Once our food arrived, any annoyances with the service were made up for with the quality of the food.

All of our dishes were crafted with attention and experience.

The tempura had the perfect batter to vegetable ratio and the salad had a simple soy sauce and teriyaki dressing that brought the noodles and greens together nicely.

The real winner for me was the avocado and sashimi. The velvety texture of the avocado and the smooth chunks of sashimi were a match made in heaven.

In addition to the appetizers, we sampled the spicy scallop roll, volcano roll with yellowtail and the essential California roll.

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

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont Cynic

Chopsticks are decorativly set at San Sai in Burlington. something that is rarely seen in the world of imitation crab meat that we live in. Little details like this made their simple dishes stand out against other Japanese restaurants in town.

My only complaint about the food was that the spicy scallop roll needed more spice. But then again, Sriracha is my favorite condiment.

All in all, the food was !0/>%10,=*;(+1<*1<0*;$%1&*I,,*1<0* dishes exceeded my expectations and left me feeling full and "$1%"/0!& D<0*/>$,*A%,,*;$"*G+%'=C*"(*J@!* reserve this one for a parent’s visit. Good food and sunsets over the lake will make them forget about the cost of tuition.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Show flaunts ovaries of steel

Interactive night explores advancement of bold women

By Hannah Ullman Staff Writer That Takes Ovaries was an interactive night which explored bold and brazen acts done by females in everyday life.

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

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

“That Takes Ovaries” has had more than 700 performances across the globe in an effort to empower women and girls.

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

In the discussion portion of the event, Ausubel asked the audience why they should lead a bold life.

“Because it is too short a life to let others make decisions for you,” said one audience member in response.

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

ALEXA ALGIOS The Vermont Cynic

Student actors perform Bobbie Ausubel’s That Takes Ovaries, after which audience members were asked to share personal experiences of feminim courage, at the Royall Tyler Theatre on Oct. 15. change happen. With this she asked the audience to repeat the /%#.).0'$ "(+,-").%&1$ 23$ -"4'$ "$ commitment to lead a bold life.”

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

Author Rebecca Skloot speaks

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

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

Skloot was introduced by Provost Jane Knodell. Knodell described the plot of the book and explained how the University had 8*%#'&$.)$(%,$)*'.,$.&8%-.&:$+,#); year summer reading program as well as the Honors College summer reading program. <47%%)=#$ &",,").0'$ &%&+8).%&$ book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” is about an African American woman whose cells, which later became the building blocks for many of the modern medical and cancer treatments, were taken from her

by Johns Hopkins University after she died of cervical cancer in 1951, Knodell said.

Skloot spoke about how and when she decided to become a science writer.

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

Skloot said she originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but after taking a creative writing course she decided that she might have a passion for something else.

“The creative writing class taught me that you can take something you really care about and make people care about it too,” Skloot said.

Her biggest inspiration and the factor that kept her going throughout the more than 10­ year process was Deborah, Henrietta’s daughter.

“She was the only one with the information and she felt she had a duty to get it published,” Skloot said.

She was asked a number of questions at the end of the lecture and concluded by saying, “I hope you’ll all let your passion and curiosity get the best of you here.”

Some students were inspired to pick up the Skloot’s book following her lecture.

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

Each person that shared received a “golden ovary award” which was chocolate wrapped in gold foil.

“I’m not angry because I’m a feminist, I’m a feminist because I’m angry,” senior Kendra Fleming. “Women are being pushed back into the home, this discussion made me feel like we can change; it was inspiring and energizing.”

Even today, there are still places in the world where women

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

The audience also included male members.

“Men have always been my allies in this work,” Ausubel said.

Junior Johnathan Topol said *'$ *"5$ *.#$ 6'7.'(#$ 8%&+,-'5$ 69$ the event.

“I’m very much about equality with everything,” Topol said.

There is still much work needed for equality, Ausubel said.

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

Roughly 34 percent of )*'$ ?&.0',#.)9=#$ +,#);9'",$ #)>5'&)#$",'$5'+&'5$"#$2*.:*; risk drinkers,” which is about 10 percent above the national average. During the 2010 +#8"7$ 9'",1$ )*','$ !','$ @AA$ student detoxes.

It’s easy for alcohol to turn your potentially fun night into a series of bad decisions, so I’m providing you with some facts and tips to help you stay safe.

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

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Skrillex ‘cells’ out Burlington

Students let off steam at Memorial Auditorium show

By Jessica Schwartz Staff Writer Skrillex presented Burlington with his hypnotizing cell and !"#$%&"'()* +()",* -'$* &./* 0$)&* time on Oct. 15 at Memorial Auditorium.

Like artists such as Deadmau5 and Pretty Lights, Skrillex decided to perform in his own custom stage, which he named the cell.

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

It’s pretty clear that everyone needed some sort of release after the past two weeks of midterms, and Skrillex accomplished it.

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

It’s pretty clear that everyone needed some sort of release after

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

Skrillex pleased the crowd playing favorites such as “Hey Sexy Lady,” “Equinox” and “All I ask of you,” but he also brought a few surprises to the audience such as “Eyes” by Kaskade, “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damian Marley, “Promises” by Nero and a new song, “Bangarang.”

12* &./* 3''$4* 5'(* 6"627&* /!/2* need to try to dance because the vibrations under your feet made it impossible not to.

The crowd itself was glittery, neon and ready to go under Skrillex’s spell.

Numerous dancers were giving their own light shows with light gloves or glow sticks.

“I’m not sure if it was just because it was in Burlington or that he had his cell, but Skrillex 6/02"&/85* 9$'!/6* ."+)/8-* +'$/* tonight than ever,” sophomore Deanna Hunt, who previously saw Skrillex over the summer, said.

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

The cell was an explosion of lights

KELSEY WOOLEY The Vermont Cynic

Skrillex perfrorms at Memorial Auditorium to a sold­out show in downtown Burlington on Oct. 15. that dropped with the bass.

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

played at an afterparty at Higher Skrillex’s show has proved Ground as well. that dubstep is slowly taking over Whether you were in the back, Burlington with a wave of glow the side, the front or the balcony, sticks and energetic music. people were womping their midterms away.

JULIA WEJCHERT

Keep your clothes on, please Concerts are not pep rallies.

Therefore, unless it’s a Village People reunion show, there shouldn’t be shirtless men.

Standing room only concerts tend to be hot, sweaty affairs.

You’re packing in close with fellow fans, moving and shaking your bodies to bumpin beats — it’s going to generate some heat.

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

Last week I went to the Skrillex show at Memorial Auditorium and had to deal with the troubling phenomenon as myriad young men stripped down to bare skin. The showing was even worse at Pretty Lights a few weeks back and Fall Fest before that.

Lately, if feels like at every concert I go to, I risk getting a sweaty shoulder to the face from some boy with his shirt

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

I’m sure your pecks are "+9$/))"!/:*;*<2'=*&.%&*3%22/8* shirt is hot. But shedding a layer of clothing means there is nothing between me and your slick back, and no one wants to rub up against that on the ,$'=6/6*3''$:* >)*"-*#%$/*&'$)')*3%2<"2?*5'(* on three sides is not enough, when a gentleman takes off his shirt at a concert, where is he going to put it? Some go for the classic draped around the neck like a towel look, but what is truly troubling is when they opt for the turban look. I know it seems like a good idea 12 beers in, but, I promise you, it is not.

Now, I don’t want to be )/@")&:*A./$/*=%)*6/02"&/85*%* stripped­down girl at Fall Fest, clad in only a bra and leggings.

Nearly naked girl, while I applaud your audacity to break down the bullshit gender rule, I’m as annoyed with you as I am with your male peers — I don’t want be shoved up against your perspiring body either.

We all know that sold­out, standing­room­only concerts are unavoidably going to get toasty.

While I do urge everyone to skip 6'22"2?*%*3%22/8*)."$&4*/!/2*"2*%* sweet muscle tee it can get pretty unbearable.

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

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UVM DJ heading toward the big league

By Madeleine Gibston Senior Staff Writer Sophomore and DJ Pierce Fulton has gained international recognition for his skillful fusion of house and electronic.

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

Fulton is determined, however, not to let his musical career interfere with his time at UVM. “I want to separate school and my production career … I’ve had to turn down a lot of jobs because of that,” Fulton said. “I would just get distracted, do badly and end up staying here longer.”

Fulton furthermore made it clear that the trips he has taken to play shows in Ibiza, Spain and the Dominican Republic are separate from the what he is doing now and his musical beginnings.

If he has an idea for his music now, chances are it is mapped out in one of three Moleskin notebooks. Though Fulton cannot remember how to formally write

out his music, he comes from years of classical training, he said.

A musical prodigy in a family of athletes, Fulton grew up listening to who his parents did: the Rolling Stones, the Doors — anything classic rock.

“They would just sit there and be like ‘ Oh, play it again,’” Fulton said. “[I was] this little midget kid with a guitar, and they loved it.”

It was years later, after metal, reggae and blues bands in high school when a Venezuelan exchange student introduced Pierce to the raging sounds of electronic and house music.

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

“When I pick up a guitar, it is like I am talking to you. I can play it — I know where everything is,” he said. “That is also what electronic has done. It was like another instrument … another language.”

In Fulton’s music, there are no dramatic dubstep elements like lengthy womp solos — features of a style popularly associated with recreational drug use.

When Fulton creates tracks, he them as a musician “When I pick up a guitar, approaches and lover of music, not a spun­ it is like I am talking to out partygoer.

Fulton expressed his opinion you. I can play it, I know that musicians and producers where everything is.” should not rely on such sound /.88.2#9$ %&'$ +5"$ .&-)"&2"$ ,&$ drug culture. [your music] can’t Pierce Fulton do “If anything on its own, you Sophomore shouldn’t be there,” Fulton said on the matter.

The severity of difference Instead, he sources from between electronic and what he organic sounds. traditionally composed intrigued In a YouTube video, Fulton Fulton, and the new style of mixed his latest three­track EP music resonated equally with him “Pardon My French” from the musically. convenience of a desk chair.

COURTESY OF PIERCE FULTON

Pierce Fulton, sophomore and internationally recognized DJ, poses for a promotional photo.

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

It is this innovation and ambition to create, not reproduce, which led CR2, a powerhouse in the European electronic world, to sign Fulton. :.9$ 719+$ +1%2#9$ '.'$ &,+$ .8(1"99$ *%0"*9$ ,6$ .&-)"&2"$ ,1$ clubs until his sound stood alone as both original and danceable. ;<+$719+$.+$!%9$2,,*=$1"%**>$25.**=$ but it wasn’t exciting because I would go at electronic from a

Music review

SEAN HOOD

A proper introduction: Townes Van Zandt’s ‘Live at the Old Quarter’ Like so many of the great singer­songwriters of American music, Townes Van Zandt never received the recognition he deserved during his lifetime, nor has he truly received it in the 15 years since his death.

A%&$B%&'+C9$.&-)"&2"$2%&$ be heard in most places one might think to look for it, but his 1"2,1'9$%1"$9+.**$5%1'$+,$7&'D$%9$ there were never many available to begin with, any original pressing of one of his records is considered a true rarity.

As is often the case, this 6%2+$.9$&,$1"-"2+.,&$,6$+5"$ man’s talent or the worth of his numerous record releases.

“Live at The Old Quarter, Houston, Texas” was recorded in a dilapidated music club in 1973 and was released as a double album on Tomato Records in 1977.

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

his creative output as whole.

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

Furthermore, the set list from “The Old Quarter” recordings includes most of what might be considered to be Van Zandt’s “hits.”

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

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

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

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

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

Note: Best enjoyed with a bottle of warm Tennessee whiskey.

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

Though he still produces mellow house tracks for his personal collection, Fulton is eager to progress. This winter break he will tour Brazil.

What awaits Fulton after UVM — when he can focus on music full­time — is perhaps the most exciting but it is also unknown territory.

“You have to be the biggest in this industry to succeed, and [right now] I am just rolling with what happens,” he said.

Book review

ALEXA REILLY

” e ians h “T gic Ma ev n L a by ssm o Gr

These days, fantasy books are either Tolkien­inspired knockoffs, infested with vampires or Harry Potter.

It used to be that every “fantasy” book was about quests and dragons, wizards with long white beards and the involvement of some sort of elf.

Then there came something of a revelation in the market when authors realized that stories involving magic did not have to happen in some make­ believe land. It seems in vogue for fantasy stories to take place under our noses: Little boys are actually wizards and mysterious strangers are vampires waiting to become your boyfriend.

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

In “The Magicians,” Quentin Coldwater is an outstandingly intelligent 17­year­old on the

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

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

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

The explanation and use of magic in the world is a mystical process, but it’s not dramatic.

The students at Brakebills are

overachieving geniuses, who could easily be found at Harvard, rather than a school of magic.

The book is not so much about what the characters do with their magic abilities as how they feel about them.

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

Where “The Magicians” also succeeds is that it explores a plotline that would ordinarily be ridiculous: What happens when a fan discovers his literary paradise is real.

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

The book is not so much about what the characters do with their magic abilities as how they feel about them.

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Spectacle

a look through the lens

SP ECTACLE

Pumpkin boat racing and dog costume competitions entertain participants and onlookers alike at the New England Federal Credit Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Festival on the Burlington Waterfront Oct. 8. PHOTOS BY ALEXA ALGIOS (above), ERIKA COLBERTALDO (bottom left) AND KATIE KIELY (bottom right).

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

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UVM will have a new beverage contract.

For those of you rejoicing the departure of the wicked Coca­Cola Co., hold on just a second.

The new contract is out for the highest bidder, and there is no guarantee Coca­Cola won’t outbid the competition. But there is a chance for change.

That chance is to be found in the terms of the contract.

We could make a deal that allows local products to compete with Coca­Cola products — or whatever company wins the bid­ ding war. This is an opportunity that was so restricted under the old contract that it might as well not have existed.

There is only one problem with that: We do not believe that local products can compete with a giant corporation’s prices. And we do not believe that students would choose those local products over cheaper corporate products.

An SGA poll conducted in the spring of 2011 showed that a higher percentage of students liked having Coca­Cola on campus than want the company to leave campus. And a higher percentage of students have no opinion either way than want Coca­Cola’s demons exorcised from UVM. So really, UVM is too apathetic about corporate products to choose more expensive local options if the two sat side by side on Marché shelves.

The real opportunity lies in the '/+(-+)"!&'5/*+&+/&7(&+45-(.&7,&"& new beverage contract.

The current contract that is set to expire provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to various areas of UVM, including about 89:;<;;;&+/&%+4.(-+&*-"-#)"!&").& per year.

We could sign a new deal that brings in even more money for the University. Putting the contract out to bid means that beverage companies will be trying to woo us. We are the prettiest girl, and everyone wants to take us to the dance.

Whether Coke, Pepsi or — heaven forbid — Polar, we have the leverage. This is the true oppor­ tunity, the opportunity to provide funds for a cash­strapped school.

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

A future that should set every­ one to rejoicing.

COLUMNISTS

Low diversity, average university

BIANCA MOHN

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

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

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

Well then. While it is nice

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

In 2007, there were well over 9,000 undergraduates.

College Prowler, a popular website that gives colleges grades for academics, housing, athletics and more gave UVM a C­ for diversity, highlighting that 92% of undergraduates are white. In comparison, Boston University received an A, while the University of Massachusetts was given a B­.

Quite frankly, I am not in the mood to whine about how UVM should make efforts to increase diversity and eliminate the mandatory diversity requirement. That is obvious.

Of course UVM should be doing everything in its power to increase diversity, and it isn’t shy about promoting that goal.

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

But there is another angle to this story. While UVM students all say that the school should be more diverse, I think

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

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

We have power as students.

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

In short, do more than just say that the University should expand diversity in the student body. Join clubs that advocate for it, make posters that spread awareness and continue to host and attend events where diversity is a focus. Increasing diversity at UVM will only become a priority when we make it one for ourselves. !"#$%#&'()$&"*&#&+,*-./0#,&& 12"*$0**&#34"$"*-,#-"($&4#5(,6&& 7)0&)#*&100$&8,"-"$9&:(,&The Cynic&*"$%0&:#;;&<=>>6

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OPINION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

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Mandated drug tests Come out and support the team unfairly target poor

ZACH DESPART

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

But while statehouses and the federal government have a compelling interest in making sure public funds are being used as intended, singling out welfare applicants for drug tests unfairly targets the poorest Americans.

Welfare, like other forms of government aid to citizens, is an investment — the government is betting that by giving assistance now, people will have a greater opportunity !"#$%&#'()*"+('%!#*,!'-.## In Florida, welfare applicants are required to pay for drug tests. Why would people who need government assistance be required to pay to be considered for aid? And how effective is the program? The New York Times noted that in Florida’s case, of more than 8,000 tests, only 32 came back positive.

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

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

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

If the government wants to ensure that aid isn’t being given to drug users, why not mandate drug tests for Pell Grant recipients?

A 2007 study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that 19.3 percent of college students used illicit drugs in the last 30 days. In contrast, a 2002 study from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that 9.6 percent of families living on government had members who used illicit drugs.

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

But why single out those on welfare as the only recipients of government funds that must undergo additional, suspicionless scrutiny?

Based on precedent, it

is unlikely that mandatory drug tests for welfare applicants would be upheld as constitutional.

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

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

In 2003, a federal appeals 5"1-!#%1**2$'&#,#:25029,%# statute mandating tests for welfare applicants.

If the government wants to ensure that aid isn’t being given to drug users, why not mandate drug tests for Pell Grant recipients?

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

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

But there is a litany of falsehoods in that assessment.

Adam Cohen of TIME magazine captured the essence of this argument, noting “it taps into deeply held beliefs about the deserving and undeserving poor.”

There is no doubt that there are some that abuse the welfare system. But there are millions of impoverished people living in this country that rely on public assistance, who should not be singled out for additional scrutiny, '6)'52,**+#,!#!0'2-#"/%#$%,%52,*# expense, when other recipients of government funds are not subject to similar policies.

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

PEYTON ROSENTHAL

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

While my dad shook my shoulder informing me about every last hockey detail, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes.

Why was I here? And what was I missing out on?

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

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

He seemed especially grateful because moments before when asked if I would ever watch a hockey game, my only reply was, “I’m an art major.”

I looked on as our team was supported by a barely­full arena. Portions of the stands were vacant; there whole areas where I could see the deep forest green benches.

The pep band played on with incredible enthusiasm, but who were they encouraging to cheer? The few hundred people in the stands. It did make me happy to see some of my fellow collegians standing in one section of the crowd.

They, besides the eager and awestruck parents, seemed to be the UVM’s main hockey supporters.

They knew all the cheers, occasionally screaming out “Go cats, go!” in unison with the pep band. Occasionally I spied Rally Cat, but even our mascot lacked excitement.

Our team was losing against

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

I realized the problem was the lack of spirit and support for the hockey team. The empty seats, and small group cheering them on was all visible in every aspect of the game and fans alike. Although I was initially intent on avoiding every sport venue in school, I now encourage you all to go.

C!#$-6!#!0'6'#!02%96#(290!# seem dull and overrated, but it’s not just about the element of a sport, it’s about supporting our school, and the Catamounts. I promise you, go to a game, any game — hockey, basketball or Quidditch — and you won’t regret it. !"#$%&'(%)"&$*+,'-)'+'./)$0#"+/' undeclared major. She has been writing for The Cynic since fall 2011.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

The water is a bit too dirty

By Mike Eaton Asst. Sports Editor

I’m pretty sure I was born wearing red socks. Luckily, it was into perhaps the greatest decade the team has ever seen.

It’s been 19 years, and I haven’t once questioned my dedication … until now.

I’ve seen a Boston collapse before. We weren’t always the most successful sports city — I’m sure all my other Beantown faithfuls remember the days of Paul Pierce’s team featuring the sluggish Antoine Walker and of course the high school junior varsity team that was the pre­ 2010 Bruins.

My point is that I don’t hate the Red Sox for going to shit quicker than Rick Ross’ health.

Recent allegations have targeted Lester, Beckett and Lackey for retreating to the clubhouse, drinking beer, ordering fried chicken and playing video games when they aren’t pitching.

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

On the other hand, you might as well just throw Lackey into the harbor; he’d be of better use there.

But let’s be honest. Players have bad seasons and teams have bad months — it happens.

That’s not what I’m upset about.

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

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

NFL notes: Week 6

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Hopefully these observations are more on­ target than Rex Grossman was on Sunday. As the great Dennis Green would say, “he is who we thought he is.”

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

He can’t read coverage well enough to know when a receiver will be open. The pace of the NFL is too fast for a quarterback to lack this quality.

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Oh, perfect, now Theo will be the only one standing in the road when the bus rails him to the curb quicker than that witch from “Mean Girls.”

Accept it or not, Theo’s baby face won your franchise two World Series. But I guess it’s tradition for Henry and company to drag it through the dirt on its way out, just like Nomar, Pedro, Damon and Manny.

You know, I’m really starting to understand why those guys left. I wouldn’t want to be portrayed as the skid mark on Henry’s whitey­tighties either.

And what, just because it’s good for business?

Damn, that fat­ass Steinbrenner is starting to seem like a saint now.

Let’s talk about Tito. You didn’t even have to run him off the plank, he jumped your corrupt ship willingly.

He is arguably the best

manager the Sox have ever seen, and it took you less than a week to murder his character.

Not only did Henry’s crew claim that supposed marital problems contributed to a bad last month, but they rumored Francona to be addicted to painkillers.

If there is one person I would believe in denying such allegations, it’s Tito. The guy wraps his chew in bubble gum, for God’s sake.

In any case, whether or not any of these rumors prove to be true, it’s apparent that the Red Sox organization is in shambles.

There’s no denying it and, unfortunately, I think Henry may have lost much of his fan base.

But he could probably care less, he has Roush­Fenway Racing and Liverpool as backups.

So, for now, I’m taking my fandom to South Beach.

Feel free to join me.

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

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

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

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

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The Panthers have to be the most exciting 1­5 team ever. Newton seems to welcome the burden of resurrecting an entire franchise. His rookie campaign is particularly impressive considering there was no contact between coaches and players until the preseason due to the lockout.

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

Dez Bryant might be the most athletically gifted receiver in the NFL. His quickness and ability to get in and out of his breaks are scary for a receiver of his size.

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

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

He exhibited both patience and acceleration on the run and I’m convinced he’ll begin playing a bigger role soon.

Benjarvus Green­Ellis has Belichick’s trust right now but it’s evident Ridley is the more explosive runner.

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

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

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

On a 3rd and 15 at the opponents 38­yard line your 54#6%0,$7!%!4%5(!%#%&*,!%+48$9% it’s to get 5­10 yards and give your kicker a better chance #!%#%64$5%&(6+%54#6:%;$%#%<*+% and goal it’s better to take a sack than it is to force a ball into coverage. An interception takes 3 points off the board.

The Cowboys as a whole seem to have this problem.

Two weeks ago Felix Jones ducked out of bounds to stop the clock late in the game.

Generally a good decision, but not on a fourth down when you’re 10 yards away from moving the chains.

S P O RT S

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Sports in short

By Will Andreycak Sports Editor

Cross country @ Saint Michael’s Invitational For the second year in a row, '(#$,#)-.&'$-#&$3&*$4.-#&/0$ cross country team swept the :3%&'$ B%5(3#1/0$ C&"%'3'%.&31+$ ,#)-.&'$ 5.-A#'#*$ 323%&0'$ :3%&'$ B%5(3#1/0$ 3&*$ D7&*.&$ State, picking up wins from both sides in the 8k and the 5k races.

E#0A%'#$'(#$@35'$'(3'$,#)-.&'$ rested most of its top runners, the team rallied to victory. The ,#)-.&'$ -#&/0$ '#3-$ A135#*$ 0#5.&*$ '().;2($ !@'($ %&$ ."#)311$ events.

F.)$ '(#$ 4.-#&/0$ 0%*#<$ ,#)-.&'$ (3*$ '()##$ );&&#)0$ %&$ '(#$ '.A$ !"#$ 3&*$ 311$ 0#"#&$ .@$ '(#$ 4.-#&/0$ );&&#)0$ A135#*$ %&$ '(#$ '.A$ =G+$ H%'($ ,#)-.&'/0$ successes, the team has high hopes for the America East championships on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Albany, N.Y.

Women’s hockey swept by No. 7 North Dakota The Catamounts dropped two games last weekend to No. 7 North Dakota, losing 9­1 on Saturday and 4­1 on Sunday.

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

9&$ :;&*37<$ ,#)-.&'$ jumped out to a 1­0 lead when sophomore Kellie Dineen scored 4%'($=>?>=$1#@'$%&$'(#$!)0'$A#)%.*+$ ,#)-.&'$ 430$ 361#$ '.$ (3&2$ .&$ '.$'(#$1#3*$@.)$-.0'$.@$'(#$!)0'$ period until the Fighting Sioux scored with just eight seconds left in the period.

North Dakota went on to score three more goals and wrap 3$ >8=$ "%5'.)7+$ ,#)-.&'$ @3110$ '.$ 0­3­2 on the year.

Men’s soccer defeats Hartford Following a three­game 1.0%&2$ 0')#3I<$ '(#$ -#&/0$ 0.55#)$ '#3-$!&3117$@.;&*$"%5'.)7$%&$'(#%)$ Saturday night game against Hartford.

After struggling in the season '.$!&*$3$)(7'(-<$'(#$J8=$4%&$23"#$ '(#$-#&/0$0.55#)$'#3-$3$&##*#*$ 6..0'+$C'$430$3$05.)#1#00$!)0'$(31@+$ Early in the second half, Patrick Boucher of Hartford scored a

goal. ,#)-.&'$ 3&04#)#*$ 635I$ with a goal on a penalty kick by 0#&%.)$ K.#$ D.0%#)+$ H%'($ .&17$ JL$ seconds left in regulation and the game tied, the Catamounts were awarded a corner kick. Juan Peralta took the corner kick that Junior D.J. Edler kicked in for the dramatic late win.

NFL Picks

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Scoreboard

By Will Andreycak Sports Editor

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

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

Two out of their four wins have been against the worst '#3-0$%&$'(#$1#32;#$P$'(#$,%I%&20$ and Colts.

But their other two wins are the most telling: divisional victories over the Saints and

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

The Bears are coming off of 3$ 4%&$ 323%&0'$ '(#$ ,%I%&20$ %&$ 3$ snoozer last Sunday night and sit at 3­3.

Other than their opening week win against Atlanta, Chicago has beaten the bad teams and lost to the good ones.

Q(%0$ *.#0&/'$ 6.*#$ 4#11$ @.)$ Chicago, whose upcoming

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

Chicago is looking up at Detroit and Green Bay in their division and need to start winning against the better teams in the NFC if they want to have a shot at playoff contention.

C$ '(%&I$ Q3-A3$ R37$ %0$ S7%&2$ high after their win over New Orleans, and the fact that they are playing at home on Sunday gives them the edge.

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

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They will have a quality win to build off of as they prepare for Buffalo and New England in two consecutive weeks after the bye.

If they lose, however, I think it is safe to say that the Jets are an average team in the AFC.

San Diego is interesting in that everyone acknowledges that they are a good AFC team and should compete with the Raiders for the AFC west crown, yet the combined record of the four '#3-0$'(#7/"#$6#3'#&$%0$>8=M+$ In no way am I suggesting '(3'$ '(#$ N(3)2#)0$ 3)#&/'$ 3$ 2..*$ @..'6311$ '#3-+$ C&0'#3*<$ C/-$ interested to see how well they play in a tough road atmosphere against a team that desperately needs to win a meaningful game.

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

Couple the fact that the N(3)2#)0$(3"#&/'$4.&$3$6%2$23-#$ this season with the fact that the Jets are on the brink, and C/-$ A;''%&2$ -7$ -.&#7$ .&$ '(#$ Jets making a statement to the O3'%.&31$F..'6311$D#32;#+

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

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Atlanta sits at 3­3 and have been able to win games that they are expected to win while falling just short against teams that can be considered top tier in the NFC. There is a really interesting matchup at quarterback here

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with two young up­and­coming stars.

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

I think the experience helps Ryan on the road, but if receiver Julio Jones cannot play, that takes away a serious playmaker @).-$T'13&'3/0$.@@#&0#+

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If this game was in Atlanta, I would pick the Falcons easily, but because of the fact that Detroit is hosting the game, I have to take '(#$D%.&0$30$'(#7$')7$'.$0'37$#"#&$ with Green Bay in the NFC North.

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Men’s hockey loses exhibition U-18 US National team bests UVM 2-1

By Diana Giunta Senior Staff Writer

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

Though the Catamounts out­shot their opponents 21­19 in this exhibition contest, USA #2,0&%$ 3,"'#$ -.$ (/&$ 10#($ ".%$ second periods to secure the !-.4$5/&$3"6&7#$1."'$8&0-,%$!"#$ scoreless for both teams.

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

The Catamounts had three power­play opportunities early in the opening period, but they were unable to score on any of them.

USA then received three consecutive power plays, -.2'9%-.3$"$1:&*,.*(/0&&4$;($!"#$ here that USA’s Jacob Trouba 10&%$ "$ ',!$ #/,($ 8"#($ #&.-,0$ goalie Rob Madore, putting USA up 1­0. <=>$ 10&%$ ?"2@$ -.$ (/&$ second period, this time taking advantage of a power play.

Senior Drew Mackenzie received the puck from sophomore Nick Bruneteau and sent it into the net.

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

Instead, it was USA who would take back the lead, late in the second period at 16:54.

Stefan Matteau scored on a one­ timer, bringing the score to 2­1, where it would remain for the rest of the game.

Though UVM struggled on the power play going 1­8, they were strong on the kill, going 6­7.

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

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

THIS WEEK

S P O RT S

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

UVM knows how to club

By Mike Eaton Asst. Sports Editor

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

The men’s rugby team, for example, is running a 4­1 record in their league as they enter the playoffs. The team has gained enough success that it will get the chance to travel to Ireland for a week of rugby in the sport’s home country.

The club baseball team — the club version of the recently and controversially cut Division I program — is another popular #8,0($ "($ (/-#$ '&:&'4$ ;.$ -(#$ 10#($ year as a club team, the 2010 fall season, it was the undefeated league champion. Now in its second season, it sits in second place in the Northwest Division of the New England Club Baseball Association with a 5­3 record.

“The talent of our players, the competition in our league and the overall experience of playing on the team have all improved tremendously each year.”

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

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

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

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

Nixon was able to make it through on the crowd’s energy.

“The spectators don’t care if you’re running a 2:04 marathon ,0$1:&$8'9#$/,90#B$(/&E$E&''$A9#($"#$ loudly for everyone,” he said.

Although it took him longer to 1.-#/$(/&$6"0"(/,.$(/".$/&$/"%$ hoped, he is optimistic for future races.

“I ended up running it slower than I wanted [3:04], but I’ll be back on the line in Hopkinton again in 2012,” Nixon said.

The running club offers a place to everyone, not only to those as experienced as Nixon.

“It’s meant to be a club for all levels of runners, and act as a way for runners to connect,”

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

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

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

Foley said of his experience with the team, “I’ve been playing since I was a sophomore.

The talent of our players, the

competition in our league and the overall experience of playing on the team have all improved tremendously each year.”

He loves not only playing the game, but also the athletes he plays it with.

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

Foley has high hopes for the rest of the season.

“Last year we made it to our league championship game and ',#($(,$(/&$(&"6$!&$A9#($?&"($(/-#$ past weekend. Now we’re No. 1 in the league at 4­0 with two regular season games left. We expect nothing less than an undefeated season with a championship win,” Foley said.

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

Athlete spotlight of the week

By Taylor Feuss Staff Writer

Andy Stillman — men’s cross country Class: junior Hometown: Norfolk, Mass. High school: Xaverian Brothers High School Accomplishments at UVM:

Previous accomplishments:

Stillman placed second overall in the Saint Michael’s Invitational meet Friday, Oct. 14. Finishing the men’s 8K race in 27:16, Stillman earned himself the top spot for the Catamounts.

He lead the men’s team as they swept the invitational for the second straight year, racing against both the host Saint Michael’s and Lyndon State.

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

In the 2009 season, Stillman was among the Catamount’s top 10 runners competing in seven races. However, in the 2010 season Stillman improved greatly, becoming one of the team’s (,8$1:&$09..&0#$-.$1:&$0"2&#$".%$1.-#/-.3$D,90(/$ at the America East championship.

MICHAEL CHAUCER-TORELLO The Vermont Cynic

Friday 10/21 Men’s hockey @ Minnesota Minneapolis 7 p.m.

JONATHAN POLSON The Vermont Cynic

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Wednesday 10/26

Saturday Women’s hockey vs.

Providence Gutterson Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

10/22 Men and Women’s Catamount Tip Off Patrick Gymnasium 12 p.m.

Women’s hockey vs.

Providence Gutterson Fieldhouse 4 p.m

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

Men’s soccer vs.

Albany Centennial Field 2 p.m.