Apr 8-14, 2009
Vinyl is Making a Comeback – But Did it Ever Really Go Away? Same-Sex Marriage Vote: Today’s the Big Day; VAC Director Draws Fire
UVM Students Protest Cuts
Mike Ives reports: Several hundred students attended a budget-related walk-out/protest today at the University of Vermont. Organized by the campus group Students Stand Up, the…
Just Sick…
I have this little cat calendar on my desk. I just ripped off yesterday’s page and was greeted with this sickening cuteness. I had to…
Hal Colston on “Oprah”
Word has it a producer from the “Oprah” show will be in Burlington tomorrow–Friday, April 10–to film Good News Garage. Founder Hal Colston has already…
Asher Roth Dropped
St. Michael’s students who love college, drinking, women, and college again (in that order) are waking up disappointed this morning. Asher Roth, the “I Love…
Of Onions and Rock Bands
Enough about student government/media drama for a while. Let’s discuss more important things: the arts. Today’s a big day for arts of the written, visual,…
Vermont 12-year-old Speaks on Democracy Now!
Earlier today, 12-year-old Evann Orleck-Jetter appeared on the nationally syndicated radio show Democracy Now! Orleck-Jetter lives in Thetford Center with her lesbian parents, Dartmouth history…
More Marriage Media
I’ve been collecting links to coverage of Vermont’s historic gay marriage vote yesterday. Here are some I think are worth sharing.Photographer Karen Pike shot an…
Three’s Company
Art Review: “New Artists/New Work,” recent paintings by Mary Admasian and Frank Woods and granite sculptures by Jeane Wolfe. The Lazy Pear Gallery, Montpelier. Through May.
Raw Video: Beth Robinson Congratulates Same-Sex Marriage Supporters
Immediately following the House override of Governor Douglass’ veto of the same-sex marriage bill, Beth Robinson of Vermont Freedom to Marry congratulates throngs of supporters….
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for April 8 – 15, 2009. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your role model…
Melting Muse
Book Review: Early Spring: An Ecologist and Her Children Wake to a Warming World
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US Universities Debating Championships [SIV123]
4/5/09: The 2009 US Universities Debating Championships were held this weekend on the UVM campus. Life-long debate enthusiast Dr Alfred “Tuna” Snider welcomed over 120…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again A robber who entered a business in Fox Point, Wis., was rummaging through an office closet when owner David Kang, a Tae…
Letters to the Editor
WAY TO EXPOSé Thank you so much for your exposé on the Blue Cross Blue Shield golden parachute [“Fair Game,” March 18]. I was glad…
Crunch Time: A Castleton woman bakes up a viable cracker business
In the 19th century, it was standard to bang hardtack crackers on the counter before eating them. The noisy ritual wasn’t a way of thanking…
Nothing to Pass Over
In Vermont food circles, kosher-certified isn’t just for Jews anymore
Friday: “Health Care is a Human Right” Panel at UVM
Vermont has been in the national spotlight lately, and not just for legalizing gay marriage. On March 17, the Obama administration held one of five…
Best Bites: Ed’s Barrr-B-Q
248 North Main Street, Barre, 476-8BBQ The slogan at Ed’s is “The taste you can’t escape,” and crimeplays into every aspect of the restaurant. The…
Gay Marriage Comes to Vermont
It’s official. The Vermont House votes 100-49 to override the governor’s veto of the gay marriage bill. Gay marriage is coming to Vermont. UPDATE: Here’s…
Same-Sex Marriage Vote: Today’s the Big Day
Today, the Vermont Senate and House will consider whether to override Governor Douglas’ veto of the same-sex marriage bill. Shay Totten is at the Statehouse…
