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

Evolution of Our Built Environment

February 27, 2007

Fleming Museum goers observed Burlington in a whole new light: through the eyes of the past builders, planners and people pushing to evolve Vermont into the place we often take for granted today.The Fleming...

Two Awkward Bathroom Encounters

February 27, 2007

T.J. Donahue is still reeling from two "insanely uncomfortable" interactions he had in two different on-campus bathrooms on Friday, Feb. 23. The first incident occurred at 10:03 a.m. in the Old Mill third...

UVM – a Big Piece of the Peace Corps

February 27, 2007

With 693 alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers since the program's establishment, and 16 serving currently, the University of Vermont is one of the greatest contributors to the pro-gram. The Peace Corps,...

Recent Veterans against Iraq War

November 4, 2006

The otherwise dark and silent CC Theatre was kept bright and loud Thursday night with images of soldiers, weapons and dead bodies; and sounds of bullets, bombs and shouting. The sights and sounds came...

Add/Drop = Stress

October 10, 2006

You wake up to realize that the add/drop period is over. Let's face it, the beginning of the semester can be hectic. Who is actually paying attention to deadlines? Suppose that a class is uninteresting...

The UVM Greenhouse is an Undiscovered Treasure Right on Campus

March 6, 2006

Nestled against the south end of Stafford Hall exists an oasis completely undiscovered by a large portion of UVM students. This haven of green is a different kind of classroom: a revitalizing source of...

Green (and Gold) House Gases

February 28, 2006

We all know the feeling...the blistering cold winds whipping us in the face as we struggle to get to our destination, to feel the warm air inside as it rejuvenates us back to our original thawed selves....

Burlington Mayoral Race Heats Up

February 28, 2006

The mayoral race here in Burlington has become quiet a contested one. With their efforts culminating in the March 7th election, the three main contenders; Democratic candidate Hinda Miller, Republican...

Sex and The Cynic: What Ever Happened to Chivalry?

February 28, 2006

Since I began writing my column last semester, I've heard from numerous readers that they consider my opinions to be highly feministic, and anti-male. However, had they actually read my columns and set...

Question Gender

February 28, 2006

From February 24th-26th, UVM played host to hundreds of transgenders, queers and allies from all over the country at the 4th Annual Translating Identity Conference (TIC). The three-day event was focused...

Pop Art and Reebok Combine

February 28, 2006

In Reebok's latest ad campaign aimed at young urban males and those who wish they were, gratuitous street cred in the form of Jay-Z to Allen Iverson proclaims: "I am what I am," while wearing Reeboks....

Facebook Me!

February 28, 2006

It's starting to get ridiculous, but who am I to talk? Chris Hughes, Facebook spokesman, says "there are 9,753 registered users at UVM, which includes students, alumni, and faculty." It's one of the...

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