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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

I’m an Anti-Zionist Jew. There’s no community for me on campus.

I’m an Anti-Zionist Jew. There’s no community for me on campus.

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor November 30, 2023

Like the average college student, I typically avoid watching cable news as much as possible. But this past Friday, I found myself sitting on the couch with my parents, eating Thanksgiving leftovers,...

Rights are for people

Rights are for people

Max Akom, Opinion Columnist November 28, 2023

The protection of individual rights is a hallmark of liberal democracy.  Fundamentally, rights are about protecting individuals from tyranny. We have a right to free speech to allow for criticism of...

Counterpoint: the Thanksgiving Day meal is underrated

Counterpoint: the Thanksgiving Day meal is underrated

Jaya Connor, Opinion Columnist November 27, 2023

Every fall, I count down the days until Thanksgiving.  Yeah, it's nice to see my family and whatever, but, to be honest, I’m just in it for the food. The day after Halloween, I’m already looking...

Point: The Thanksgiving Day meal sucks

Point: The Thanksgiving Day meal sucks

Zach Ashany, Opinion Columnist November 27, 2023

I’ll never understand why we still eat a meal every year where we limit ourselves to the same ingredients as impoverished 17th century New England peasants. The holidays are a great time to reunite...

Clothing sizes should be standardized

Clothing sizes should be standardized

Ella Dimeco, Opinion Columnist November 16, 2023

Years ago, when I first had the privilege of going to the “cool” clothing stores at the mall, I was dismayed by the struggle of finding something that actually fit me. I’ve always been abnormally...

Stop being quiet about the sexual assault of men

Stop being quiet about the sexual assault of men

Scott Kent, Opinion Columnist November 13, 2023

Male sexual trauma is not discussed enough by society, and that needs to change.  At least one in six boys report being sexually assaulted before they turn 18, according to an April 8, 2020 Psychiatric...

Speak out, but when youre ready

Speak out, but when you’re ready

Ella Dimeco, Opinion Columnist November 10, 2023

Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, people all over the country are expressing their opinions—or, in some cases, their disapproval of other people’s lack thereof. Statements such as “Your...

Embracing our emotions, both the positive and the negative

Embracing our emotions, both the positive and the negative

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist November 8, 2023

Happiness feels good.  When we feel discouraged, we are constantly told to maintain hope for the future and are assured that everything will work out in the end.  Realistically, however, it isn’t...

Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

Ayelet Kaminski and Dania Anabtawi November 7, 2023

Editor's note: This piece was written in collaboration with Dania Anabtawi from The Student Life. Though the content remains largely unchanged, some minor edits have been made to reflect both papers’...

Why daylight saving time needs to go

Why daylight saving time needs to go

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist November 7, 2023

I can’t be the only one who was very confused about what was going on with this year’s daylight saving time. I remember hearing months ago about how in 2023, we would be getting rid of the practice...

Alexs illustration for the performative activism column

Reposting is not activism

Abby Stevens, Opinion Columnist November 2, 2023

As I take another nightly scroll through my social media feeds, I am constantly bombarded with endless posts prying for my time, care and attention.  It pains me, but I keep clicking through: stories,...

The frustrating inaccessibility of classic film

The frustrating inaccessibility of classic film

Simon Stanwood, Opinion columnist November 1, 2023

Streaming has proved to be more convenient and accessible than physical media in plenty of ways, but unfortunately, many films still just aren’t readily available. Many of these are classics released...

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