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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

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UVM students, faculty and Burlington community members gather for the 10th annual  Blackboard Jungle Symposium March 31 in the Silver Maple Ballroom.

Diversity forum educates faculty and staff

Joey Waldinger, Staff Writer April 14, 2017

A crowd of scholars, faculty and students sat in the Silver Maple ballroom waiting to hear a presentation related to diversity at UVM. UVM held its 10th annual Blackboard Jungle Symposium March...

Environmental biology and geology minors cut

Environmental biology and geology minors cut

Craig Pelsor, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

Two environmental science minors have been cut following an uncontested Faculty Senate resolution according to meeting minutes from a Feb. 27 Faculty Senate meeting. After a complete lack of enrollment,...

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The Chittenden Correctional Facility is pictured. The facility has started a new program where inmates study alongside UVM students.

UVM students learn beside local inmates

Brandon Arcari, Senior Staff Writer April 12, 2017

Local prison inmates are studying alongside UVM students as part of a new program. UVM has become the first public university to institute a Liberal Arts in Prisons Program, implementing teaching...

City councillor seeks SGA support in bystander intervention program

City councillor seeks SGA support in bystander intervention program

Erika B. Lewy, Assistant News Editor April 11, 2017

When UVM graduate Adam Roof '11 (I-Ward 8), was a student, he knew that he wanted to do something to address sexual assault in Burlington, he said.  Today, as city councillor, he's doing just that. In...

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A house in the North End is pictured. City council has been pushing for increased affordable housing.

City council discusses housing and UVM

John Riedel and Chris Dillon April 11, 2017

As city council elections have come to an end, the new council is looking toward tackling housing and development during its first term. Housing has been an issue in Burlington for decades, and...

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Enrique Balcazar (left) and Zully Palacios (right) are pictured. The two were recently released after being detained by ICE in New Hampshire.

Migrant justice activists return home after immigration hearing

Chloe Chaobal, Staff Writer April 10, 2017

Protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Boston March 28 in support of recently arrested Vermont immigration activists. Enrique Balcazar and Zully Palacios, who are married, were arrested...

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The Board of Trustees meets Feb. 2, 2017.

Sullivan assessed by board of trustee’s review

Lucy Bisselle, Staff Writer April 10, 2017

President Tom Sullivan thinks it necessary to value free speech on college campuses, according to a new book he is writing, which has yet to be named.   Sullivan’s book will outline the challenges...

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Junior Nicole Woodcock speaks about what she hopes to accomplish as the newly-elected SGA Vice President.

Senator elected to Vice Presidency

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer April 6, 2017

Junior Nicole Woodcock waved to one of her fellow senators before sitting down in an armchair tucked in a back corner of the SGA office. From her time on senate, she knows everyone in this office. Woodcock...

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Senior Chris Petrillo discusses his plans for student government and the UVM community as the new SGA President.

New president marks beginning of an era

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer April 5, 2017

Junior Chris Petrillo took off his baseball cap and pushed up the sleeves of the longsleeve shirt bearing the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity logo as he sat down. Petrillo leaned forward on the couch...

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Corporal Carolynne Erwin talks about Burlington’s ranking as a safe city in terms of families, but not in crime.

Burlington ranks among safest cities for kids

Chris Dillon, Staff Writer April 2, 2017

Burlington is among the top five safest cities for kids, according to a recent study. The study, released in January by the data-based finance website ValuePenguin, gave Burlington high ranks for...

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Members of the Dismas house gather for their nightly community dinner on March 24. The Dismas House is a national nonprofit that houses former prisoners alongside college students.

Burlington nonprofit houses students and former prisoners

Erika B. Lewy, Assistant News Editor April 1, 2017

As in many other homes on Buell Street, residents of the Dismas House and their guests sat down at 6 p.m. on Thursday to share dinner and chat about their days. Everyone said what they were grateful...

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The view from the current fitness center in the Patrick Gym complex. The board of trustees approved construction of a new multipurpose center March 3.

New fitness center sparks mixed responses

Lucy Bisselle, Staff Writer March 31, 2017

After navigating Patrick Gym, students stood looking out at the Green Mountains while waiting to use weights and cardio equipment. UVM has outgrown the Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Complex, which...

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