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UVM Medical Center seen Jan. 2. The hospital’s support and technical staff voted 997-163 and 123-18, respectively, in support of unionizing.
UVM Medical Center support staff vote to unionize
Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter • February 6, 2023

UVM Medical Center support and technical staff voted late January to unionize and join the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals,...

A fire truck and ambulance outside the Davis Center Jan. 27. The Burlington Fire Department and UVM Rescue will respond to any medical calls on campus.
More fire trucks on campus in 2022 indicates return to pre-COVID numbers, chief says
Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter • January 30, 2023
A Burlington Police car driving past the department station on 1 North Ave. Jan. 20. Mayor Miro Weinberger released a new public safety plan focusing on 2022’s historic number of homicides.
Mayor, progressives differ on plans to curtail Burlington crime uptick
Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter • January 27, 2023
The UVM Chess Club during their meeting Jan. 22. The team placed sixth in the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship.
Rally Cat's Gambit: UVM chess places in large-scale tournament
Andrew Gould, News Editor • January 23, 2023
Opinion
Dont let trends dictate your spending habits
Don't let trends dictate your spending habits
Mary Kueser, Opinion Editor • February 6, 2023

I’ve never been someone who really kept up with trends. Take a look at any of my middle school yearbook photos, and you’ll see the same...

Point: UVM’s in-state enrollment is declining and that’s okay
Point: UVM’s in-state enrollment is declining and that’s okay
Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist • February 1, 2023
Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters
Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters
Taylor Abrams, Opinion Columnist • February 1, 2023
Learning platforms should be streamlined
Learning platforms should be streamlined
Mary Kueser, Opinion Editor • January 31, 2023
Sports
Anthony Lamb 20 reaches for the ball at a home game against University of Maine Feb. 5, 2020. Lamb, who signed with an NBA team this fall, has been accused of raping a fellow student-athlete while at UVM, according to a recently filed lawsuit against the University.
Lawsuit alleges UVM protected NBA player Anthony Lamb from rape allegations
Ella Ruehsen, Editor-in-Chief • December 10, 2022

Editor's note: The headline of this story was updated Dec. 12 at 11:50 a.m. to more accurately reflect Lamb's NBA status. NBA player and former...

UVM and Villanova mens soccer players vie for the ball during the first round match of the 2021 NCAA Division I Mens Soccer Championship Nov. 18, 2021. The Catamounts 2022 tournament run ended with a 2-1 loss to Syracuse Dec. 3.
History repeats itself: Men’s soccer falls 2-1 in quarterfinal match
Eric Scharf, Managing Editor • December 5, 2022
Members of the UVM mens soccer team celebrate a goal during a 2021 game. The Catamounts will look to advance to the NCAA national tournament semifinals in their quarterfinal match against Syracuse University Dec. 3.
Men’s soccer advances to national tourney quarters for first time in over 30 years
Eric Scharf, Managing Editor • November 28, 2022
Kristina Shanahan ‘22 and Alyssa Holmes ‘22 return to the Gutterson Fieldhouse playing for the Montreal Force against the Boston Pride Oct. 23.
UVM hockey alums make pro debut in preseason game on Catamount ice
Elizabeth Roote, Features Editor • October 27, 2022
Features
Co-Opting Oppression: A call to action to learn more
Co-Opting Oppression: A call to action to learn more
Tushar Asthana, Features Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

On this campus, as a student of color, it feels like being oppressed has almost started to become a celebrated identity facet by our white counterparts....

Sophomore Lyza Sirois, who lives on campus in Living/Learning, with their cat, Willie. The approval process for an ESA can be difficult.
"It was a necessity and not just something that I wanted:” Emotional Support Animals provide relief for students on campus
Delaney Roy, Features Editor • January 26, 2023
An Explain the Asterisk walkout at the Waterman building April 27.
What does it mean to Explain the Asterisk?
Camille Sweet, Features Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
Photo Illustration: In a survey of 324 UVM students conducted by the Cynic, 62% said their roommate has requested that they leave their room for the sake of privacy to engage in a sexual act.
Sexiling: The unspoken college tradition
Maxine Thornton, Features Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Culture
The side effects of UVM’s growth
The side effects of UVM’s growth
Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

UVM is on an upward trend towards becoming a more competitive, reputed institution. But with growth there are always some growing pains.  The...

Junior Asmodi Buntin describes her style as a combination of “trad goth, vampire goth and dark academia.”
Cynic Fit Check: Asmodi Buntin
Olivia Nardone, Culture Staff Writer • February 3, 2023
Culture Staffs Predicts: 2023s Ins and Outs
Culture Staffs Predicts: 2023's Ins and Outs
Culture Staff • February 2, 2023
UVM Ski and Snowboard Club hosted “Pipe Dreams” Jan. 27, drawing a large and energetic crowd.
UVM SSC’s “Pipe Dreams:” Behind the scenes
Keagan Lafferty, Culture Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
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
Trending Stories
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A Burlington Police car driving past the department station on 1 North Ave. Jan. 20. Mayor Miro Weinberger released a new public safety plan focusing on 2022’s historic number of homicides.

Mayor, progressives differ on plans to curtail Burlington crime uptick • 1401 Views

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A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room • 744 Views

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A fire truck and ambulance outside the Davis Center Jan. 27. The Burlington Fire Department and UVM Rescue will respond to any medical calls on campus.

More fire trucks on campus in 2022 indicates return to pre-COVID numbers, chief says • 696 Views

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TikTok tarot readings: Stop letting the algorithm predict your future

TikTok tarot readings: Stop letting the algorithm predict your future • 528 Views

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Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters

Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters • 457 Views

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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