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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

Students study in the Bailey/Howe Library.

Student placed under trespass order at library

Staff Report October 10, 2017

Several library employees confirmed that police confronted a disgruntled UVM affiliate inside the Bailey/Howe Library this afternoon. Evan Friedman, a continuing education student, was placed under...

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Email Gary Derr day

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer October 10, 2017

Over 55 students sent Gary Derr, vice president of executive operations, emails this week containing words of encouragement, riddles and personal information. Email Gary Derr Day 2017 was organized...

Student cited for racist threats on campus

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor October 9, 2017

UVM police services has cited a continuing education student after reports of violent racial slurs on campus. Administrators sent a campus-wide email Oct. 2 stating that threatening and racist language...

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Vail purchases Stowe mountain

JP Reidel, Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2017

As skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes this winter they’ll see a new name on the mountains. Vail Resorts purchased Stowe Mountain June 7 and will run all operations on the mountain, according to...

UVM athletes create mental health initiative

UVM athletes create mental health initiative

Alex Verret, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

The work of two UVM student-athletes to create an initiative around mental health has led to the opening of a new office for sports psychology. This past spring, seniors Trae Bell-Haynes and Kelly...

UVM does not reach programmed housing goal

UVM does not reach programmed housing goal

Ellyn LaPointe, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

Last year, UVM set a goal to have 100 percent of incoming first-years enrolled in programmed housing. Reslife offers a number of programmed housing options, centered around a theme that seeks to create...

ACLU warns Burlington police

ACLU warns Burlington police

Meg Trogolo, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

ACLU of Vermont is claiming Burlington police violated the First Amendment when they arrested multiple people of color. An Aug. 23 letter from ACLU of Vermont states cases in which boys and men of...

Sullivan responds to diversity protest

Sullivan responds to diversity protest

Brandon Arcari and Lilly Young October 2, 2017

President Tom Sullivan met with 12 leaders of student diversity organizations Wednesday regarding the list of demands presented to him. Leaders of the Black Student Union, the Asian Student Union and...

McAuley fitness center fee upsets residents

McAuley fitness center fee upsets residents

Caitlin Lewis and Emma Jarnagin September 29, 2017

The nearest free athletic facility is a 25-minute walk across campus for students living on Trinity campus. This fall the Wellness Environment left Trinity campus, home of the McAuley Hall fitness...

Formal dedication held for central res hall

Formal dedication held for central res hall

Kassondra Little, Senior Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Wellness Environment students and UVM faculty gathered for the Central Campus Residence Hall dedication.   The Sept. 15 ceremony was hosted by  Annie Stevens, vice provost for student affairs. Residents...

Arabic professor challenges dismissal from position

Arabic professor challenges dismissal from position

Lilly Young, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

There has been a push to re-instate the recently discontinued Arabic program. The Arabic program, which has been present at the University since spring 2008, was discontinued May 2017 when professor...

Family and friends remember late UVM junior

Family and friends remember late UVM junior

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor September 26, 2017

Every Friday of the beginning of her first year at UVM, Rebecca Ryan went to the Waterman Green with two friends to hang out in hammocks. She brought snacks for her new friends and would play her favorite...

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