The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Let’s fix the trend of genderless kids’ names

Erin Powell February 1, 2019

I absolutely hate boy names on girls. I'm filled with rage when I hear of girls named James, Elliot or Tyler. I don’t think it’s cute: I think it's misogynistic. I’d have no problem with parents...

Scientist’s story reveals sexism in field

Lindsey Imhoff, Staff Writer December 8, 2018

“I thought I couldn’t do what I wanted to do in life, which was be a scientist, because I wasn’t good at school,” Donna Toufexis, associate professor of biobehavioral psychology, said. This...

Call out gender bias issue

Call out gender bias issue

Staff Editorial April 18, 2018

This week, a discrimination lawsuit four years in the making is finally going to trial. Cindy Ruescher, former UVM Enterprise Technology Services employee, accused the University of gender discrimination,...

Pack the Gut challenge fights gender bias

Pack the Gut challenge fights gender bias

Letter to the Editor February 1, 2017

Dear Editor, Have you gone to a hockey, soccer or a basketball game at UVM? Have you ever gone to a professional or World Cup game? Now that I have your attention, what was your immediate assumption...

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