Second Annual WT Beardvember Competition: The Winners!

Second Annual WT Beardvember Competition: The Winners!

“There may be some serious gnarliness obscuring your neck, but everything halts just north of the jawline. Mr. Scraggles, you gave it your best, but it seems that half your face didn’t want to come along for the ride. If there’s any consolation, you do look absolutely insane.”

Click for pictures of all of this year’s winners!

The Ear: December '08!

The Ear: December ‘08!

Overheard a conversation on campus or downtown?
Did you hear something hilarious? Dumb? Inspirational?
Tell The Ear!
Here’s what we’ve received so far…

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The Shit List: Thanksgiving Edition

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, I’d like to remind everyone that there are always going to be things about it (no matter how awesome it is) that piss us off. So when you go home next week, try to enjoy your Thanksgiving despite the following:

Family Awkwardness-A Republican in the family is like a gay uncle–everyone’s got one. So this Thanksgiving let’s be sensitive and not talk about the election. Just sit there. Grinning your satisfied grin.

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Letter to the Editor: The Honors College

The cover article for the Water Tower a few weeks ago was the start of a necessary discussion on the subject of the honors college, UVM’s academic experiment five years in the making. While I think that the author called to attention some very popular ideas about the student body’s impression of the honor’s college, I can’t say I agree with all of his claims.

Just Do It: A Serious Take on a Very Serious Subject

Just Do It: A Serious Take on a Very Serious Subject

Oh, its Lindsey… what was it? McNulty? No, Lindsey McConnell, Sarah’s friend. Sarah introduced me to her, like, three times last year. We all ate lunch together once, she’s chill. Crap, what’s the protocol here?

This always happens to me: I’m trekking across our beautiful campus, and a familiar figure appears in the distance. I immediately recognize her: it’s the friend of a friend I briefly met a handful of times, the random hook-up, the kid I sat next to in drawing class two semesters ago, the Facebook friend I’ve never actually talked to, the Marche worker who scoops my fruit salad every day… the list goes on. Though familiar with the person, I’m conflicted: does this situation warrant a hello?

Professor Fashion (yeah, really): That's Hawt!

Professor Fashion (yeah, really): That’s Hawt!

The flared jeans, the leather boots, this professor knows how to dress. She totally reaps the benefits of falls obsession with neutral tones, and keeps her outfits truly easygoing and elegant. And, surprise, she teaches Women and Gender studies. Yes, those who advocate for feminism can be feminine in the process, and this professor serves as a perfect example.
Professor Ljung-Baruth -The flared jeans, the leather boots, this professor knows how to dress. She totally reaps the benefits of falls obsession with neutral tones, and keeps her outfits truly easygoing and elegant. And, surprise, she teaches Women and Gender studies. Yes, those who advocate for feminism can be feminine in the process, and this professor serves as a perfect example.

faceplace: Bailey H. - UVM '11

faceplace: Bailey H. - UVM ‘11

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