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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

SGA Updates

Lauren Schnepf, Staff Writer February 1, 2017

Off-Campus Housing Help There has been progress made on various off-campus housing programs, Gail Shampnois and Emily Howe of the Office of Student and Community Relations said while updating SGA members....

Faculty senate calls upon UVM values

JP Riedel, Staff Writer February 1, 2017

Professors convened to reaffirm UVM’s values after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. A faculty senate resolution, presented by sociology professor John Streeter and Faculty Senate Vice...

Trump’s actions against EPA may affect UVM environmental programs

Kassondra Little, Hannah Morgan, and Bryan O'Keefe February 1, 2017

While an environmental science major, Taylor Smith ‘16 spent the majority of his final semester at UVM planting 500 trees to revive the former grounds of Burlington College. Smith now works as...

UVM students join Womens March on Washington

UVM students join Women’s March on Washington

Erika B. Lewy, Assistant News Editor January 25, 2017

A contingent of 48 UVM students joined the estimated 470,000 pink-hatted, sign-waving protesters who attended the Women's March on Washington Saturday. Some students were hours late to the march,...

UVM students protest at Montpelier women’s march

JP Reidel, Senior Staff Writer January 25, 2017

Hundreds of UVM students joined over 15,000 Vermonters rallying in Montpelier in support of human rights and equality. In what became the largest protest in Vermont’s history, thousands gathered...

Universities follow UVM with BLM flags

Lauren Schnepf, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

When UVM flew the Black Lives Matter flag on campus, the rest of the country noticed, and other colleges began to follow suit. Northwestern University raised a Black Lives Matter flag on Jan. 3...

UVM hosts environmental rally

Michelle Phillips, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

Down Main Street drums sounded as students gathered for the UVM Stands Pro-Environment Rally. On Inauguration Day, a new non-partisan environmental club called UVM Stand hosted speakers at the Davis...

President Sullivan assures enrollment for DACA students

President Sullivan assures enrollment for DACA students

Chloe Chaobal January 19, 2017

UVM sent emails to assure students that the University will stand with them, even if there are national changes to immigration policy. Last month, President Tom Sullivan sent an email to the UVM community...

The evolution of NBR over time

Chloe Chaobal January 18, 2017

Although the Naked Bike Ride has occurred at UVM for the last 21 years, each “ride” is different.   The event occurs annually on the last day of classes. In past years, the NBR has fallen...

FSL loses tax-exempt status, numbers drop

FSL loses tax-exempt status, numbers drop

Erika B. Lewy January 18, 2017

UVM fraternities and sororities are facing a decrease in membership following the loss of their property tax exemption.   On Jan. 1, a 2014 state law that repealed Greek organizations' exemption...

Bikers see renovations along Burlington waterfront

Colin Bushweller January 17, 2017

Those who cycle through Burlington this year will be greeted with renovations made to the city’s downtown bike path. The path —which is now renamed the “Burlington Greenway” — has newly-added...

Swim team escaped airport shooting

Swim team escaped airport shooting

Kelsey Neubauer, Editor-in-chief January 7, 2017

As the UVM women’s swimming and diving team awaited their flight from the from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, gunshots rang out from a terminal, according to a  statement from...

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