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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

Stop avoiding discussions of morality in the classroom

Stop avoiding discussions of morality in the classroom

Bria Hiller, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2024

Nobody’s perfect, and nowhere is that old adage more true than in the hallowed halls of our academic canon. In a sociology class earlier this semester, my professor supplemented a point he made by...

Students, speak up to hold expectations of professors

Students, speak up to hold expectations of professors

Izzy Abraham November 22, 2019

As the semester progresses, students’ complaints with classes are no longer concealed. While students are often overwhelmed this time of year when they consider the expectations for each class, it is...

Male entitlement in the academic setting

Male entitlement in the academic setting

Mills Sparkman October 1, 2017

Elle Woods, Hermione Granger and Gabriella Montez are fearless female leaders of our time. They’re all female movie characters with strong opinions and academic drive. While their male...

Gender dynamic affects academic pursuits

Gender dynamic affects academic pursuits

Katie Lazarus February 10, 2017

Has sexism become a legitimate reason for a course change? Sexism in professionalism exists at UVM and is evident through some reasons that a student had for her choice of professor. “I’ve...

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