The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Hessney Carries UVM

October 18, 2002

Sophomore Nikkie Hessney netted the game-winner and assisted on the insurance goal as Vermont earned a 2-0 victory over Marist (1-8-0) in a non-conference match.The two teams played through a scoreless...

Questionable Protest Practices

October 16, 2002

This letter is a response to the protest of Ari Fleischer inside Mead Chapel on Sunday evening, October 13th.At around 7:15 on Sunday evening, I was happy to have been one of the last people to gain entry...

Faculty Union Deserves More

October 13, 2002

To the Editor: Right now, I'm a few months away from having a degree. In January, I will tear out of Vermont to become one of those privileged academics who hold a Bachelors Degree. But more than that,...

Higher Ground to Close?

October 9, 2002

Rumors have been spreading around campus that Higher Ground will be closing down. As the most popular venue in the Burlington/Winooski area, the closure of Higher Ground would dramatically change the...

UNH Trounces UVM 10-0

October 9, 2002

The University of Vermont's Men's Hockey team has not beaten the University of New Hampshire's Men's Hockey team since October 19, 1996. The streak was extended through Saturday when UNH beat UVM 10-0...

UVM Purchases Trinity

October 9, 2002

The University of Vermont Board of Trustees announced plans last week to acquire the entire campus of Trinity College, located on Colchester Avenue in downtown Burlington. The 14.3 million dollar...

Where are the student protests?

October 7, 2002

Dear Cynic,Where are the protests and outrage among students these days? Have you noticed that we are about to go to war? Have you realized that if we indeed do declare war on Iraq, who the soldiers...

Is hate a UVM value?

October 3, 2002

To the Editor: I am truly saddened, and even somewhat afraid of Russell Henderson's recent 'attacks' on the GLBTQA community. As a member of said community, I feel it is my duty to respond. What...

Stop Bush’s War on the World!

September 27, 2002

The White House has recently released a document entitled "The National Security Strategy of the United States." It makes plain what has been de facto policy for American capitalism since the end of...

Middle East Tension

April 11, 2002

Opinions Editor,Recently I've noticed a growing interest in the conflict boiling in the Middle East. Some of our more "progressive" students have laid the blame at Israel's feet, however they must realize...

An open letter to President Colodny

March 27, 2002

March 26, 2002 Dear President Colodny, I must say that the appearance of your e-mail in my inbox yesterday was something that I met with mixed feelings. While I applaud your efforts to show an interest...

Capital Gaines

March 11, 2002

At six feet, seven inches, 215 pounds, Men's Basketball Center Trevor Gaines is an intimidating person on the court: Grabbing rebounds out of the air, swatting away sure lay-ups at the last second. That...

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