Amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, UVM has not and will not have CDC recommended hand sanitizer for use throughout the University.
In a March 17 email, Gary Derr, Vice President for operations and...
The University has advised students to bring coursework home over spring break in the event that the COVID-19 epidemic worsens and students are prevented from returning as scheduled.
Faculty were advised...
ESSEX JUNCTION—On a rainy Super Tuesday, thousands of people stood for hours in Essex Junction, Vermont, watching live results on the big screen as presidential primaries across the country were called.
All...
A controversial push to ban all flavored tobacco products in Vermont has been met with mixed reactions from students, health professionals and tobacco shops alike.
The bill, introduced Jan. 14, proposes...
The Progressive Party has secured a majority on the Burlington City Council after sweeping elections across the city.
In Ward 8, predominantly a student ward, Progressive candidate Jane Stromberg unseated...
ESSEX, VT–Two Cynic reporters have traveled to the Champlain Valley Exposition for the Sen. Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday rally.
We will be updating this story.
6:30: As supporters start to file...
Voters throughout the city of Burlington took to the polls March 3 to make their voices heard.
In Ward 8, Democrat incumbent Adam Roof faced off against Jane Stromberg in the race for city council.
Here...
Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor
• March 2, 2020
UVM’s board of trustees have selected a new chair and agreed to form a new working group to study sustainability, at its March 2 meeting.
Ron Lumbra was selected to steer the board. He previously...
Lilly Page, Cynic News Reporter
• February 26, 2020
Five years after the city of Burlington redrew its voting districts, a city councilor who helped make that decision said she’s left with regret.
“It felt gross to be a part of it,” said Rachel...
Zoe Stern, Assistant News Editor
• February 25, 2020
A low barrier, on-campus food pantry for UVM students has opened its doors after nearly two years in the making.
Rally Cat’s Cupboard, an on-campus food pantry, opened Feb. 24 in the Hills Agricultural...
Despite a flight booked and bags packed, sophomore Shannon Murphy’s study abroad trip to China was canceled due to deepening concerns about the new, 2019 coronavirus.
Murphy was one of two UVM students...
Emma Burnham, Cynic News Reporter
• February 12, 2020
UVM has been searching for a new vice president of research since November 2019, but only notified the UVM community about the change in leadership Feb. 5.
Dr. Richard Galbraith, current vice president...
