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Catch Me If You Can: Burnham and their race to the top

Forrest, Andre, and Alex Burnham may seem like typical teenagers. They enjoy golf, hockey, and even extreme croquet, a sport invented in their own backyard. But unlike typical teenagers, the Burnham brothers are on top of the world, quickly making their mark on the nation’s music scene.

The Community Sailing Center: Reaching out to Vermont and its youth

Vermonters are traditionally land-oriented people. Vermont’s love for leisure and sport, such as skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, and hiking are a testament to the land we live on. Agriculture, alternative energy, and scenic tourism use Vermont’s land to drive much of the state’s economy. As a result, Vermont’s land largely influences its lifestyle.

UVM’s Integrated Product Development: Not your everyday class

UVM’s Integrated Product Development course has no exams. There are no midterms, assignments, or lectures from professors. The word “homework” is never mentioned.

This does not seem like the average university class. Well, that’s because it’s not a class. It’s a job. 

Alec’s Spicy Pretzels and young entrepreneurship in Vermont

Alec has always been a fan of pretzels. This was largely in part due to the great taste of his family’s recipe. Alec’s family would always use the recipe, which includes the infamous “kick” of Cayenne pepper, to bake up a batch of pretzels for holidays and events.

Kevin Pearce: Getting back on board

Kevin Pearce has become one of the largest figures in snowboarding’s public eye. He quickly established himself on the sport’s scene by winning events in Sweden, Austria, Germany, and other mountains around the world soon after graduating high school.

WWOOFing around Vermont: Living opportunities on organic farms

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms is an organization that aims to give volunteers experience in organic farming and to provide living space in a rural setting based on a host-volunteer relationship. Better known by its acronym WWOOF, the organization was created in 1971 in the United Kingdom as a way to connect volunteers to organic farms.

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“I’ll take it”…steps to getting your first apartment
Finally, the day has come. You are free from the clutch of your younger life. No more living at home. However bittersweet it may be for you, you will now be living on your own.
Want to go places? Want to change the world?
Imagine living with no electricity; none at all. It may be difficult to grasp life without the basic luxuries that electricity provides, but the reality is that there are many people who cannot get access to these basic services.
Hannah Kearney - Olympic Gold Medalist
Hannah Kearney, from Norwich, Vermont, won the Olympic Gold Medal for Freestyle Skiing in moguls, the first US gold medal for women in that event since 1992. Photos by Max Pollinger No one starts out on moguls, when did you realize that was your destiny? When did you realize you wanted to compete in the Olympics?
Mountain Biking in Vermont
Vermont was ranked number one as the healthiest state in the country last year for the third year in a row, according to the 20th annual America’s Health Rankings. It’s no wonder since the state is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Vermont also has four of the best outdoor towns and three of the best adventure towns.
The Bee's Knees - A Local Hangout for Folks of all Ages
The Bees Knees is a restaurant located in downtown Morrisville. They serve local food and feature local artists and musicians, employing area kids and providing a good environment for them to come hang out. The Bees Knees opened in 2003 because Sharon Deitz wanted to create a “local hang out where you can come and write in your journal or write poetry, and have poetry readings or live music.”

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Champlain College Receives 2012 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award

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p>The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announced today that Champlain College Library has received the  2012 Excellence in Acade

UVM narrows presidential search field to five finalists

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p>The University of Vermont Presidential Search Committee has identified five finalists for the position of president. John Bramley is the interim president. He took over from Dan Fogel, who resigned last July. The final candidates have been invited to campus for interviews beginning January 19 to become the 26th president of the University of Vermont.

Blair Hamilton Student Scholarships create legacy for Efficiency Vermont co-founder

40 Scholarships Available for Students to Attend Efficiency Vermont’s Better Building by Design Conference

Efficiency Vermont is honoring Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) co-founder Blair Hamilton for his visionary leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy through the creation of 40 student scholarships.

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