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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

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...

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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...

Ordinary Barbie helped me accept myself

Ordinary Barbie helped me accept myself

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion columnist October 31, 2023

I don’t think I’m alone when I say that America Ferrera’s feminist monologues in “Barbie” hit hard. Her character’s idea for “Ordinary Barbie” especially captivated me: a Barbie who...

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Mini opinions: Halloween costumes the opinion section is tired of seeing

Opinion Staff October 30, 2023

As the opinion section looks forward to Halloween, there are some costumes we dread seeing every year. Whether it’s bland, last year’s trend or just plain overdone, we hope to get the word out and...

Men should bear the burden of birth control

Men should bear the burden of birth control

Lucas Martineau, Opinion columnist October 25, 2023

Disclaimer: for the purpose of clarity, this piece uses “male” and “female” to refer to people assigned male or female at birth. We acknowledge that there is a wide spectrum of identities with...

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Young people need to read more, but not eBooks

Scott Kent, Opinion Columnist October 20, 2023

Our generation is just not reading enough physical literature.  Around 55% of Gen Z reads every week, but 67% of them are reading on their phones, according to a Dec. 2022 Forbes article. A little...

Mollys illi for the Instagram roommate selection column

Instagram has ruined the roommate selection process

Libby Frassinelli, Opinion Columnist October 19, 2023

Prospective roommates may believe they have found their perfect match on Instagram, only to realize reality doesn’t quite match up with the facade. People are not who they are on Instagram—at least...

Sheas illi for the phones column

Stop giving your phone so much power

Annabelle Pattison, Opinion Columnist October 18, 2023

With technology's transition into every aspect of life, iPad kids are quickly growing into screenagers.  Everywhere I look, people are glued to their screens or locked into their headphones, whether...

Its okay to take up space

It’s okay to take up space

Olivia Langlan, Opinion columnist October 12, 2023

For so many years, I strove to take up as little space as possible in both my own life and the lives of others.  I didn’t contribute in conversations to avoid any judgments others would have about...

Dont let the little cinemas die

Don’t let the little cinemas die

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor October 10, 2023

During lockdown, I remember dreaming about one day being able to see movies on the big screen, surrounded by friends, family and members of the community. I couldn’t wait until it was safe for cinemas...

Celebrities are out of touch. Gen Z is catching on.

Celebrities are out of touch. Gen Z is catching on.

Jaya Connor, Opinion columnist October 6, 2023

I am so tired of celebrity apology videos. Last night I rewatched Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ formulaic and insincere apology. I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. Kutcher and Kunis are in hot...

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