“The Boys”: jarring and delightful
Opal Savoy, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
Recently, superheroes have become a staple in the media world, with remakes, sequels, and crossovers dominating the movie and television landscape. While occasionally entertaining, many are simply rehashed plots and used up arcs from comics or earlier movies. Few of them manage to bring any sort of substance...
Two for our times
Emmett Avery, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
Violence is as American as apple pie. The country was founded in armed revolution. Attempted extermination of native peoples followed. Slavery preceeded Jim Crow brutality. The United States reached an apex of world influence through victory in a world war and the prosecution of a cold war, the tools...
Mudgie’s satisfies
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
Sometimes, a full belly is just the thing you need from a meal. If that’s the case, Mudgie’s food truck is an exceptional choice. Mudgie’s, named for its owner Cody Mudgett, is a Mediterranean food truck in Johnson that was established this year. It’s situated on the village green, and its menu...
Quarantine Ice Cream
Meghan Hilferty, Contributor
May 6, 2020
“Ice cream today or tomorrow?” my mother messaged me. “Today,” I instantly replied and finished my Feature Writing revisions. Despite some odd days of snow, April 18 is warm enough to get creamies and escape the house to support the independently owned restaurant Barn Owl Creamery &...
The Burger Barn: revisited
Adriana Eldred, Photo Editor
May 4, 2020
Two years ago almost exactly to date I began my love affair with the Burger Barn in Jeffersonville. The Burger Barn was my first ever food review for Basement Medicine, and while certainly not my last, it is probably still my favorite. This time I brought a small posse, including my boyfriend, sister...
Cooking, the pandemic way
Justin Robertiello, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
If you don’t enjoy cooking, you’re missing how personal it can be. Every time I cook, whether it’s at a restaurant or at home, the process becomes a part of how I feel. The weather outside and the change in seasons can make a difference too. Why do I like to barbeque chicken in the summer...
1982 cult classic “The Thing” still horrifies and delights
Marcus Allen, Contributor
April 15, 2020
John Carpenter’s 1982 film “The Thing” is one of the greatest achievements of horror. The film is a terrifying look into the human psyche when a group is put in isolation and they begin to mistrust each other. The film takes place in Antarctica, where snowy and desolate landscapes help paint...
A Charlmont breakfast
Cole Shebak, Contributor
April 15, 2020
Editor’s Note: This article was written before NVU moved to remote instruction. However, the Charlmont is still offering curbside takeout services at https://www.thecharlmontvt.com/ On the flat side of the roundabout in Morrisville, next to the Sunset Motor Inn, is the Charlmont, which has b...
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is a virtual vacation
Lindsay Andersen, Contributor
April 15, 2020
Released on March 20, 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” has become more than just a simple game for players of the series seeking nostalgia. With the current state of the world, "New Horizons" has provided many, including myself, with a much-needed getaway from the stress...
Sesame Street and SNL: “Sack Lunch Bunch”
Magnificent Schmidl, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2020
As the Netflix logo fades out, an obscure quote from Erika Jayne of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fades in reading, “Do you know who tells the truth? Drunks and children.” “So I have a lot of big fears, like a big asteroid hitting the Earth or other stuff like that, you know? And...
“The Promised Neverland” delivers on its promise
Lindsay Andersen
April 13, 2020
Shōnen anime: more often than not, this genre is filled with overdone tropes, flashy fight scenes, and easy-to-locate inspiration from the top manga and anime in the industry. However, the 2019 anime season brought to us a much-needed change of pace within the shōnen scene: “The Promised Neverla...
“Sonic” movie is a bad joke
Meghan Hilferty
April 13, 2020
Amateur director Jeff Fowler made his first “successful” and full-length movie with the video game character, Sonic the Hedgehog, who just makes cliché jokes and never develops character. It’s like a Michael Bay movie with no meaning other than explosions. In this case, comedy and Jim Carrey...
“Cells at Work:” educational and entertaining
Tijana Ganun
April 10, 2020
If you had asked me a week ago what the function of blood or the immune system was, you would have gotten a blank stare. Now after watching the anime “Cells at Work,” I could tell you with ease, and I’ll probably still remember, even if you ask me five years from now. “Cells at Work” has a...
The art of the outro: Crumb’s first two EPs
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
Come for the singer's voice, stay for the band's instruments. This is how most of the songs on Crumb's first two EPs make me feel. Crub is a New York band that formed at Tufts College. The band is made up of Lila Ramani (guitar, vocals), Brian Aronow (sax, keys, synths), Jesse Brotter (bass, backing...
Inked!
Marcus Allen
March 15, 2020
The needle punctures the skin, vibrating like a cell phone persistently ringing. Ripping into his flesh like a thousand small bee stings, leaving behind a trail of black lines and splotches of grey to create an eagle clawing its way through a snake. Pain washes over his face, with a wince and sneer,...
A taste of the Big Apple
Tijana Ganun
March 15, 2020
As a native New Yorker, one of the things I like best about the city are its many restaurants. If you’re ever in New York and are looking for some delicious and memorable culinary treats, here are some good places to check out. Cha-An Tea House This is a Japanese tea house located in the East Vill...
Pokémon Sword and Shield: Nintendo ups their game
Lindsay Andersen
March 15, 2020
Pokémon Sword and Shield mark the 8th generation of Pokémon, a game series that has captured the hearts of most long-time Nintendo fans since their childhood. However, long gone are the days of the Gameboy and the Nintendo DS where you had to play your games on a tiny screen that was practically invisible...
“Sex Education” better the second time around
Magnificent Schmidl, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
If you have been privy to the public school system’s sex education courses in the last decade or so, you know that they need to step up their game. The limited information they are allowed to cover leave many students behind and uninformed, leading to more risky sex practices later on. This is a...
“The Circle” is worth the watch
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
At first, “The Circle” is easy to judge too harshly. The show is Netflix’s US import of a British reality show bearing the same name. In it, players compete for a cash prize by vying to be the most popular player of the game – without face to face interaction. Every conversation and competition...
A terrific performance with a terrible script
Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
After watching “Good Kids” put on by Dibden last weekend, all I can say is, “Okay, boomer.” I should preface this and give my congratulations to the cast, who ran well with a poorly written show. Amber Follansbee’s performance as Deidre, the narrator, was excellent. Given that her character...
Clothes make the woman
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Not often in my life do I have experiences that I would call enlightening or rapturous. In the Stearns Performance Space a few Thursdays ago, I had one such experience. The catalyst was a drag show hosted by local Burlington drag sensations Nikki Champagne and Emoji Nightmare. Before I get into the...
Bad plot, bad porn: “The Room”
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Imagine a film that has it all. Every scene is perfectly shot – the way the camera moves is entrancing. The dialogue is gripping and delivered masterfully. The physical acting is just as good, with body language and expressions that seem genuine and effortless. The score is one of the most beautiful...
An un-bear advantage
Magnificent Schmidl, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
I had been let down before by the Discovery channel and wasn’t sure I would be able to trust them again. It was the summer of 2017 and Shark Week was swimming along the TV guide. I was promised a race between Olympic gold medalist Michel Phelps and a great white shark. It was going to be extreme and...
Creative Audience offers a widely diverse array of events
Adriana Eldred, Photo & Web Editor
February 10, 2020
Every semester is jam-packed with interesting and thought-provoking events, and this semester is no exception – however, there are a few changes in the works that will continue to improve the creative audience experience. Although Emily Nielsen, who formerly coordinated creative audiences, has left,...
The weed with the roots in hell
Solil Devyn Borthwick, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2020
In the modern era, it’s hard to believe that a film such as “Reefer Madness” (1936) was once presented as factual. The movie is clearly dated – the archaic spelling of “marihuana” is used, and the drug is described as “a violent narcotic” with a plethora of dangerous symptoms. This...
The Joker: Maybe not so funny
Justin Robertiello, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2020
The film Joker was released Oct. 4, 2019, and was screened at the Bijou Cineplex 4 in Morrisville. The movie was also screened at The Roxy located in Burlington, and the Essex Cinema. The movie was directed by Todd Phillips and production was done by Warner Brothers. The Joker was played by Joaquin Phoenix,...
Defining grandfamilies
Lisa Monique Kent, Contributor
February 6, 2020
There’s a new sociological word floating around our communities these days, though the concept is almost as old as time—grandfamily. Grandfamilies are grandparents and their grandchildren as a family unit, without the parents in between, because they cannot or will not take care of their own offspring. In...
DiCaprio’s disturbing documentary disappoints
Jenn Dezotelle, Student
December 12, 2019
“Before the Flood,” staring Leonardo DiCaprio aired a little over three years ago. This Hollywood star used his fame in attempts to bring climate change to light in a way that creates change like never seen before. A beautifully filmed documentary doesn’t seem to have lived up to its standards. The...
The Milton Diner is a local classic
Cody Blaisedell, Student
December 12, 2019
In the town of Milton, Vermont, just short of 30 miles west of Johnson, a staple in the community that has thrived for over 40 years rests on the side of Route 7. When entering Milton from Interstate 89, you are almost guaranteed to pass by the Milton Diner, a small establishment that packs its parking...
The Monarch and the Milkweed offers eclectic cuisine done well
Justin Robertiello, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2019
Monarch and the Milkweed is located on 111 Saint Paul St, Burlington ,Vermont. The restaurant presents itself as a pastry shop, fine diner, and cocktail bar. The feel of this place is quite relaxing, and although small, I never felt cramped at any time. It is winter now, but in summer they offer three...
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