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

Illustration by Eleni Pappas.

Act sustainably this Halloween

Henry Figler, Opinion Columnist October 28, 2021

It’s no secret that Halloween is a capitalist holiday, but that doesn’t mean it has to be so unsustainable. The sugar-filled, spooky holiday serves no religious or nationalistic function, yet research...

UVM needs more waste bins

UVM needs more waste bins

Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist October 13, 2021

Discarded Yerba Mate cans, Dunkin’ Donuts coffee cups and empty chip bags from the Northside “dining hall” decorate the grounds of UVM’s campus.  Although trash is common, trash cans aren’t. The...

Brooklyn artist presents on environment and arts

Camilla Broccolo April 27, 2016

Imagine creating a piece of art made from everything you own, then dragging it around New York City to represent all the waste and things you carry. Mary Mattingly, an artist from Brooklyn, New York, did...

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