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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

From left to right: John Tyner, Shoko Plambeck, Peter Silverman, Natalia Korpanty and Max Robbins of Beacon VT. The startup helps college students find career-related jobs. 

 Photo Courtesy of Liz Trombino

Student builds networking site

September 14, 2016

A student-founded and run company is looking to help college students build their resumes before graduation. Beacon VT is a networking service that connects employers with students looking to gain...

CatCards have new design, new technology

CatCards have new design, new technology

September 13, 2016

New CatCards are being issued to students and faculty this year with a new design and technology.  The CatCards are different in both appearance and function. Instead of an image of Billings Library...

President of UVM faculty union steps down

President of UVM faculty union steps down

Kelsey Neubauer, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2016

A new president has been chosen to lead UVM’s faculty union. Associate Professor Felicia Kornbluh officially stepped down from her position as president of United Academics, UVM’s faculty union,...

Students caught having sex in classroom

Bryan O'Keefe April 15, 2016

Two people were witnessed engaging in a sexual act in a Lafayette Hall classroom Friday afternoon. Students reportedly saw the act prior to the 1:10 p.m. class period. It is unclear whether the two...

Fall exam schedule is reorganized

Alexandra Shannon March 30, 2016

For the second time since December, the fall 2016 exam schedule has been changed. The new finals schedule will consist of a five-day exam period with one reading day that Wednesday, according to the...

New dean is selected for College of Education

Bryan O'Keefe March 30, 2016

[media-credit name="CLAREMONT UNIVERSITY" align="alignnone" width="233"][/media-credit] This summer will bring a new face to the College of Education and Social Services. Scott Thomas has been appointed...

The Green River crib dam in West Guilford is pictured. Due to a relicensing issue UVM’s Kayaking Club will no longer to be able to use the river. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKPEDIA

Kayakers protest restrictions

Bryan O'Keefe March 24, 2016

Students may be unable to kayak on the Green River as a result of a licensing issue between the state and a local electric company. Morrisville Water and Light operates three hydroelectric dams —...

Students find nude man in hall

Students find nude man in hall

March 24, 2016

A naked man was found by students using the men’s restroom and knocking on students’ doors in Converse Hall. Police services received a report of a man using the showers in Converse Hall March...

SGA execs will have no opponents in elections

SGA execs will have no opponents in elections

Alexandra Shannon March 24, 2016

Current SGA President Jason Maulucci and Vice President Tyler Davis are the first pair of students to run unopposed on the same ticket for SGA elections since 1941.   Election packets were due...

The Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier is pictured March 16. PHO- TO COURTESY OF HEADWATERS MAGAZINE

UVM seeks to cut ’40 percent rule’

Ian Lund March 22, 2016

The University of Vermont has tried to increase its state funding for eight years with no luck. Now, the school is trying to get new options by pushing the state to eliminate what the school calls the...

SGA Updates March 1

SGA Updates March 1

Alexandra Shannon March 20, 2016

Wheeli Co-founder gives presentation Jean-Pierre Adechi, co-founder of the app Wheeli, introduced the app to the SGA senate.  Wheeli is an app exclusively for college students that allows users to...

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