What’s Good Student Guide 2014-15
Wally the Woodchuck’s Off-Campus Guide to Burlington, Vermont: Nightlife, Outdoors, Music, Food, Shopping & Politics
Highs and Lows: The Potential Pitfalls of Party Drugs
For many students, college is a time for experimentation — with new friends, activities, sexual partners and substances, both legal and otherwise. Vermont’s famously progressive persona includes a certain laissez-faire attitude about altered states. Nevertheless, local colleges, cops and civic leaders are increasingly seeing links between substance abuse and more serious offenses, including retail theft,…
Vermont Politics: From the People’s Republic of Burlington to “Montpeculiar”
When outsiders think of Vermont politics, the first word that comes to mind is “liberal.” They have a point. In January 2014, Gallup found that a higher percentage of Vermonters describe themselves as liberal — 32.4 percent — than residents of any other state. It wasn’t always this way. The Green Mountain State has a…
Students Get Picky About Their Favorite Local Stores
For your average cash-strapped college student, shopping is all about finding deals. But bargain hunting becomes especially challenging when you’re unfamiliar with the hunting grounds. We asked some veteran upperclassmen to help you newbies navigate the local terrain. Here are their suggestions for scoring secondhand clothes, dorm furniture, a longboard and a killer bong, er,…
The Welcome Wagon: An Intro to Your Intro to Student Life in Burlington, VT
Burlington, Vermont, is a pretty special place. If you live here already, you know that. If you’re new in town, you’re about to figure it out. The staff of Seven Days, Vermont’s locally owned alternative weekly newspaper, would like to help. Every year we produce this handy, off-campus guide to Burlington and the surrounding area.…
Ask Athena: A Q&A With Seven Days’ Expert on Love and Lust
Q: I met a great guy downtown. We went home together and had a wild night. It turns out he’s, um, my professor and now acts like he doesn’t even know me. What should I do? — Hot for Teacher in Ryan Hall A: What should you do? Cool off, Hot, and stay far, far…
Off-Campus Dining: The Saintly and the Sinful
Chances are, your parents deserve much of the credit for keeping you fed, watered and clothed to date. Now, as a college student, that’s all up to you. It may finally be time for that Call of Duty tattoo you always wanted. Or not. Yep, you’ve got some choices to make. We scoured the city…
The Main Events: Good Local Stuff You Don’t Want to Miss
We all know that many of the most important lessons take place outside the classroom. To help you jumpstart this part of your college education, the What’s Good team has compiled an all-star lineup of must-see events. Fill up your social calendar with other off-campus happenings by checking out constantly-updated online calendar or music club…
Round About Winooski: What’s Good in the Onion City
Burlington’s great, but sometimes you need a change of scenery. Luckily, there’s another vibrant cultural and social hub just across the river in Winooski. The city is named after the Winooski River, which got its name from the Native American word for onion. Incorporated in 1922, the Onion City was once an industrial mill town…
You’re Here. You’re Queer. Now What?
Yes, Vermont is one of 19 states where same-sex couples can get married. But if you’re a young gay, bi, lesbian, trans or queer college student, you might not be ready to walk down the aisle just yet. Don’t worry: There are plenty of places to meet that special guy, girl, or genderqueer hottie. We’ve…
WTF, BTV? Answers to Your Questions About Local Oddities
We know. Burlington, and most of Vermont, really, is kind of a weird place, especially for flatlanders — that’s how we refer to folks, like many of you, who “ain’t from around here.” But there are certain people, places and things that make even the most dyed-in-the-wool Vermonter stop and say, “What the f…?” To…
The X Factor: Where to Find Fun When You’re Under 21
We’re not gonna lie. Nightlife in Burlington is pretty awesome. But unless you’re an upperclassman — or were held back, like, six times in grade school — you’re probably not old enough to enjoy our spirited downtown scene. Don’t worry, we’ll save a barstool for you. Here are some spots you can enjoy in the…
Press Play: A Mixtape Introduction to Burlington Music
Vermont’s music scene is thriving and likely more diverse than you expected. Especially on a weekend night, there’s apt to be more great live music going on at clubs, bars and cafés in and around the Queen City than you could possibly see. And that’s to say nothing of the hundreds of albums, EPs, mixtapes…
