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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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An SGA senator following a demonstration of the new learning management system Brightspace, during SGA’s weekly meeting in the Livak Ballroom Sept. 20. Brightspace will be partially implemented in spring 2023, with a full implementation in the fall of next year.
UVM to start trial period with new learning management system next semester
Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter • September 27, 2022

UVM will begin to transition to the learning management system Brightspace in the spring 2023 semester, said Wendy Verrei-Berenback, assistant...

A protester at the Vermonters for Justice in Palestine protest in support of Palestine in front of Waterman building, the building that houses most of the University’s administrative offices, Sept. 21.
Local advocacy group hosts rally on campus in support of Palestine
Andrew Gould, Cynic News Reporter • September 26, 2022
The Waterman building sits on S Prospect Street March 2022.
Several Jewish organizations criticize UVM’s response to federal antisemitism investigation
Halsey McLaen, News Editor • September 26, 2022
A few of the faces of UVM’s Staff Union, including (clockwise from left) Matt Rooney, Rachel Wallace-Brodeur, Ellen Kaye, and Kelli Joyce outside the Waterman building Sept. 15. Photo collage by Ellie Scott.
UVM violates staff union contract, mispays union members
Halsey McLaen, News Editor • September 20, 2022
Opinion
Environmentalism: Where imperfect is the new perfect
Environmentalism: Where imperfect is the new perfect
Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist • September 29, 2022

Surrounded by a world experiencing climate change at a rapid and unnatural rate, it is only human that we want to be superheroes.  All around...

Slang is more important than you may think
Slang is more important than you may think
Annabelle Pattison, Opinion Columnist • September 28, 2022
Traditional school spirit is overrated
Traditional school spirit is overrated
Mary Kueser, Assistant Opinion Editor • September 26, 2022
UVM needs to stop breaking class size records
UVM needs to stop breaking class size records
Abby Stevens, Opinion Columnist • September 22, 2022
Sports
UVM #15 Charlie Egan and Binghamton #29 Teddy McLoughlin wait for the face-off April 23.
Men's lacrosse to host AE tournament
Lucia Gallo, Cynic Sports Reporter • April 26, 2022

UVM men's lacrosse earned the right to host the America East tournament for the first time in program history with a 17-10 Senior Day victory...

NCAA limits caffeine intake
Matthew Rosenberg, Sports Editor • April 21, 2022
Mens lacrosse wins four straight games
Men's lacrosse wins four straight games
Austin Chen, Cynic Sports Reporter • April 12, 2022
Sophomore Peri Brooks-Randall scales a climbing wall at MetroRock Vermont in Essex Junction March 29.
Climbing wins divisional championships
Matthew Rosenberg, Sports Editor • April 5, 2022
Features
A plaque dedicated to Cesar Murillo 91 in the Mosaic Center Student Leadership Group office in the Living/Learning Center Sept. 23.
“Viva Cesar:” Remembering Cesar Augusto Murillo’s legacy of activism
Callia Gilligan, Features Staff Writer • September 30, 2022

From roller-skating through the streets of New York to the dancing that earned him the nickname “Lawn Mower,” Cesar Augusto Murillo ‘91...

On double consciousness: The constant battle between my roots and my evolution
On double consciousness: The constant battle between my roots and my evolution
Tushar Asthana, Features Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
Juniors Lucy Powell, club treasurer, co-presidents Jillian Conway and Sierra Sabec, and Lily Edge, vice president, are members of UVM club Runway of Dreams.
Runway of Dreams spotlights inclusive fashion 
Elizabeth Roote, Features Editor • September 16, 2022
Officers junior Kelsey Rodowicz, senior Lauren Snow and senior Maddie Fishman of UVM FeelGood at their grilled cheese stand by the tunnel in the Davis Center September 1.
UVM FeelGood helps students fight world hunger from home
Delaney Roy, Assistant Features Editor • September 8, 2022
Culture
School is officially in full swing, and so is screen time
School is officially in full swing, and so is screen time
Sam Jefferson, Culture Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

Inevitably, the return to class with the onset of the fall semester comes with many changes to daily life—including an uptick in UVM students'...

Class of 2026 is making long-distance work
Class of 2026 is making long-distance work
Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer • September 26, 2022
The Soda Plant building on Pine Street in the South End of Burlington Sept. 18. The building hosts many studios and shops that participate in Art Hop, including Brio Coffeeworks, ALKAME CO, The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery and many more.
30 years of Art Hop: UVM students and locals alike celebrate art and innovation
Kailey Shea, Culture Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
Kitchen Therapy
Kitchen Therapy
Dominic Minadeo, Culture Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
Staff Editorial
Changing the Cynic for a changing world
Changing the Cynic for a changing world
Ella Ruehsen and Eric Scharf • September 6, 2022

Dear readers, The Vermont Cynic has called the University of Vermont home for nearly 140 years. Since its inception in 1883, our student-run...

The Cynic: now and in the future
The Cynic: now and in the future
Ella Ruehsen, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2022
A closer look at the demographics of Vermont Cynic student journalists
A closer look at the demographics of Vermont Cynic student journalists
Staff Editorial • February 11, 2022
The Cynics are back on the stands
The Cynics are back on the stands
Kate Vanni, editor-in-chief • February 9, 2022
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The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30. Waterman is the largest academic building on campus.

Feds investigate claims of antisemitism at UVM

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UVM needs to bring back COVID-19 housing

UVM needs to bring back COVID-19 housing

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A few of the faces of UVM’s Staff Union, including (clockwise from left) Matt Rooney, Rachel Wallace-Brodeur, Ellen Kaye, and Kelli Joyce outside the Waterman building Sept. 15. Photo collage by Ellie Scott.

UVM violates staff union contract, mispays union members

COVID-19
In the second week of the fall 2020 semester, students trickle into the Davis Center for their mandatory weekly COVID-19 test.
UVM terminates COVID-19 information newsletter 'UVM Forward'
Halsey McLaen, News Editor • May 2, 2022

UVM announced the termination of UVM Forward, the University’s COVID-19 information e-newsletter, according to an April 29 email.  The...

A K95 mask lies on the gravel next to a sidewalk March 17.
UVM community debates mask mandate lift
Audrie Caruso, Cynic News Reporter • March 21, 2022
A box of KN95 masks sits behind the front desk of the Davis Center on the first floor Jan. 21.
BREAKING: UVM to drop mask mandate March 19
Ella Ruehsen, News Editor • March 16, 2022
Students wait in line for their COVID-19 tests in the Davis Center on Jan. 27.
COVID cases at UVM reach all-time high due to omicron variant, decline projected in coming weeks
Halsey McLaen , Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2022
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