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Basement Medicine

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Basement Medicine

The student-run community news site of Vermont State University - Johnson

Basement Medicine

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...

Hash, eggs, biscuits and gravy from the Milton Diner... defibrillator not included.

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,...

The Monarch and the Milkweed offers eclectic cuisine done well

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...

Compelling and cruel: “The Report” is a true story at breakneck pace

Compelling and cruel: “The Report” is a true story at breakneck pace

Thomas Streeter, Staff Reporter December 12, 2019

From Director Scott Z. Burns, the producer and writer of “Side Effects,” “Contagion” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” comes an Amazon Prime Original Movie, “The Report.” The film was released...

Lewis’ full collage of prints

Exhibit highlights creative reflection

Rebecca Flieder November 22, 2019

Adriana Eldred, Will Lewis and Gillianne Sheppard presented their bachelor’s of fine arts (BFA) exhibits in the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery on Nov. 13. Eldred and Lewis are both seniors in the Studio...

A study of the Branwell Bronte original painting, used as a prop in the Dibden performance

Brontë: a family affair

Allison Irons November 22, 2019

“Brontë,” directed by Laura Roald, made its debut at Dibden Center for the Arts Nov. 7 -10. Roald has directed a number of plays including “Macbeth” and “Nine” at NVU-Johnson. “Brontë”...

Indie bass with Beabadoobee

Thomas Streeter November 21, 2019

On Oct. 14, Beabadoobie released her third EP, “Space Cadet.”   Beatrice Kristi Laus, also known as Beabadoobee, is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter based in London and born in the Philippines....

Holy Oleo!

Holy Oleo!

Adriana Eldred and Ari Erlbaum November 21, 2019

Basement Medicine staff members Ari Erlbaum and Adriana Eldred discuss the  Nov. 13 evening’s musical performance of the Oleo Romeos, featuring Professor Tyrone Shaw as frontman.   Editor’s...

Russ Weis

The punisher: he’s a diamond in the Russ

Ari Erlbaum, Staff Reporter November 7, 2019

First-year advisor Russ Weis talked to Basement Medicine about life, puns, dinosaurs and an insidious conspiracy to eliminate compound words. Can you introduce yourself? I am Russ Weiss. I am a first-year...

A dollar pack of googley eyes makes an excellent prop for a manicure

An acetone addiction: my journey from nail biter to nail artist

Rebecca Flieder, Editor in Chief November 7, 2019

I feed my addiction a couple dollars at a time, buying once a month from my suppliers online. It’s generally $12.50 for a half ounce at a time, but I’ll buy a couple plus some extras if my budget allows....

Tame Impala's "The Slow Rush" album cover

Tame Impala’s new album combines psych rock and pop

Patrick Bell, Sports Editor November 7, 2019

Kevin Parker, also known as Tame Impala, announced to his fans via Instagram that his new album, “The Slow Rush” would release on Valentine’s Day 2020. This announcement was years in the making,...

Velocipastor's poster

Hilariously happy ever raptor

Ari Erlbaum November 7, 2019

“The VelociPastor” is an understated character study with a lot to say, subtly mining pathos from small moments of everyday life. Just kidding. “The VelociPastor” is a movie about a priest who...

Open Ring Circus dances through the flames in Dibden

Open Ring Circus dances through the flames in Dibden

Allison Irons, Staff Reporter October 24, 2019

On Oct. 1, the Dibden Center for the Arts welcomed Open Ring Circus to perform “Coated: 1944 Circus Fire Project,” an interactive acrobatic and dance production. From the performance’s playbill:...

Album Cover, “Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes,” by Radamiz

Radamiz’ lovely lyricism

Thomas Streeter, Staff Reporter October 24, 2019

Passion. Growth. Change. Progression. These are words that describe 27-year old Dominican-born Bed-Stuy Brooklyn rapper, Radamiz’s newest album. The album, ”Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes,” was...

It’s a-me, Mario Kart Mobile!

It’s a-me, Mario Kart Mobile!

Allison Irons, Staff Reporter October 24, 2019

“It’s a-Mario time!” This time, it’s on your phone! The new Mario Kart Tour game has finally hit the App Store & Google Play as the number one racing game. The application was available...

Kissing ass and taking names: a foolproof guide

Kissing ass and taking names: a foolproof guide

Adriana Eldred, Photo & Web Editor October 24, 2019

If you’re like me, you already dread showing up to class and being subjected to the downward-turned nose and jaded stare of your professor, never mind the radical thought of ever approaching them with...

Gallagher answers “Why me?”

Gallagher answers “Why me?”

Patrick Bell, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

“Why Me? Why Not?” is Liam Gallagher’s second release from his solo career. Released in September of 2019, it has received positive reviews from both critics and fans alike. Liam’s journey in...

Cue me-as-goose acting like a defiant, feathered jerkbag while the exasperated shopkeeper searches for her broom to remove me from her shopfront. Joke’s on you, lady, because I already dropped half of it into the lake.

Awesome avian assholery

Rebecca Flieder, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2019

I wasted about 10 hours pretending to be a goose, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’m not normally a big ‘gamer,’ but after seeing the memes, I spent $15 on House House’s “Untitled Goose Game”...

"The Mask" show confidence

“The Mask” show confidence

Allison Irons, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

Why have young men been raised to not show emotion? Why can men not share their emotions without being called feminine? In what ways has the media in our society changed the way boys are raised? Many of...

The Black Keys return to roots

The Black Keys return to roots

Patrick Bell, Sports Editor October 3, 2019

Rejoice Black Keys fans. After a five-year hiatus, they are back with their album titled “Let’s Rock.” The Black Keys, consisting of guitarist, singer, and songwriter Dan Auerbach and drummer...

Tim Mikovitz, Dibden Center for the Arts tech director

Catamount Arts to bring new acts to Dibden

Ari Erlbaum September 20, 2019

Tim Mikovitz, technical director at Dibden Center for the Arts, is excited about the space’s future, in large part due to a new partnership with Catamount Arts. “I think Dibden is or should be the...

Cyndi Lauper and President Elaine Collins

Girls just wanna (get a diploma): A conversation with Cyndi Lauper

Rebecca Flieder September 20, 2019

After commencement in May, I got the chance to sit down with Cyndi Lauper and ask her a few brief questions. I asked her about Johnson, her book, and her foundation, True Colors. I asked, immediately,...

Moogs’ Joint, complete with performance stage

Moog’s Joint opens in Johnson

Rebecca Flieder September 20, 2019

Tom Moog has spent the last eight years “passionately trying to make Moogs’s in Morrisville what it is today.” He’s hosted benefits for members of the community and helped get the Oxbow Park recognised...

Jai Paul’s unfinished masterpiece

Jai Paul’s unfinished masterpiece

Patrick Bell September 20, 2019

In late August, I was scrolling through YouTube and came across a video by Middle 8 titled “What Happened to Jai Paul?” and clicked on it, not knowing anything about the artist. In those ten minutes,...

It is a glorious thing to watch“Pirates”

Magnificent Schmidl May 9, 2019

April 25-28, NVU Johnson’s theatre department put on the comic opera "Pirates of Penzance," directed by Erik Kroncke, a vocal teacher here at NVU-Johnson. I went to the first performance on Thursday,...

Writer’s club: an informal workshop for one and all

Writer’s club: an informal workshop for one and all

Ciarra Annis May 9, 2019

It is Wednesday at 7 p.m. and one by one, students shuffle into Wiley Library and Learning Center room 214. As more and more people enter, the mood lightens and soon jokes are flying. It is a slow day...

Coming back to Minecraft

Coming back to Minecraft

Ciarra Annis May 9, 2019

I never thought I would be playing this game again, not in 2019 and not when I have a game library that is collecting cobwebs. Its graphics aren’t that appealing to me, there’s no story and no end...

Father John Misty back with his fourth studio album

Father John Misty back with his fourth studio album

Patrick Bell May 9, 2019

"God’s Favorite Customer" is the fourth album by indie singer/songwriter Father John Misty. Released in 2018, it was received well by critics and fans alike but wasn’t nominated for any big awards. I...

Pigging out at Martell’s at the  Red Fox: a destination worth the journey

Pigging out at Martell’s at the Red Fox: a destination worth the journey

Rebecca Flieder April 24, 2019

CLUNK! I was afraid we’d lose a tire before we’d ever see a hostess, let alone our meal. I was so hungry. CLUNK! “Turn right in two miles,” said the GPS. CLUNK! Nevermind the fact I was driving...

Kickin’ it with Dropkick Murphys

Kickin’ it with Dropkick Murphys

Magnificent Schmidl April 24, 2019

It’s the Friday evening of St. Patrick’s day weekend and my boyfriend and I are headed to Boston, Massachusetts to celebrate the best way we know how: by going to a Dropkick Murphys concert. I, being...

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