Senate says “no” to Vermont Yankee

Vt. nuclear power plant gets shut down for good

Amid cries from students and Vermonters alike, Vermont Yankee will not be relicensed, leaving the future for energy in Vermont uncertain.    The Vermont state Senate rejected Vermont Yankee’s bid for relicensing by a vote of 26-4.  The nuclear power plant will close in 2012 in accordance with its original agreement, so long as the plant doesn’t appeal the decision in court.  Full story

Fire and Forget

Imagine a world where at any time, a giant metal tube filled with explosives could burst through your roof and incinerate you, your family and your neighborhood.  This is the reality Afghanis face every day of their lives. Full story

Men’s basketball prevails in ESPN BracketBuster game

Balanced offensive attack key in Cats’ victory

The men’s basketball team defeated Fairfield University 77-67 at home on Feb. 20 in ESPN’s annual BracketBuster series at Patrick Gymnasium.  The BracketBusters match up mid-major teams from across the country that are in the hunt for a NCAA tournament bid. The teams play for a strengthened resumé come March Madness time, and get the opportunity to be televised on the ESPN family of networks. Full story

The Godspell, according to UVM

For the past several nights, students, parents and community members have been gathering in Royall Tyler Theatre to listen to the words of Jesus Christ.  Well, not exactly.  “Godspell,” the UVM Theatre Department’s latest production, ran from Feb. 18 to 28 and was sold out on all of the dates. Full story

Undergrad Gormet

The lime and the coconut

Snow is dancing outside the windows as fireplaces and heaters have friends and lovebirds huddled near. And, while that’s all well and good, a little reminder that summer is around the corner would be much appreciated, especially for those who are ready for a change in season. Full story