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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

A love letter to the Cynic editors

A love letter to the Cynic editors

Grace Visco, co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023

Dear Cynic editors, I came to the Cynic as an anxious first-year, nervous to speak my mind and unsure of how I fit into UVM. COVID college consumed me. All of my classes were online and like most...

Mollys illi for the traditional reading column

Young people need to read more, but not eBooks

Scott Kent, Opinion Columnist October 20, 2023

Our generation is just not reading enough physical literature.  Around 55% of Gen Z reads every week, but 67% of them are reading on their phones, according to a Dec. 2022 Forbes article. A little...

Mollys illi for the Instagram roommate selection column

Instagram has ruined the roommate selection process

Libby Frassinelli, Opinion Columnist October 19, 2023

Prospective roommates may believe they have found their perfect match on Instagram, only to realize reality doesn’t quite match up with the facade. People are not who they are on Instagram—at least...

Sheas illi for the phones column

Stop giving your phone so much power

Annabelle Pattison, Opinion Columnist October 18, 2023

With technology's transition into every aspect of life, iPad kids are quickly growing into screenagers.  Everywhere I look, people are glued to their screens or locked into their headphones, whether...

University of Vermont Women’s Soccer team defeats Siena 2-1 on Virtue Field Sept. 20.

Women’s soccer rallies to beat Siena Saints at home

Nick Anderson, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

After losing 3-2 against America East opponent, the Maine Black Bears, on Sunday the 6-3 Catamounts looked to stay undefeated at home against the Siena College Saints. UVM came out of the first-half...

University of Vermont Men’s Soccer wins 1-0 against Siena on Virtue Field Sept. 19.

Vermont continues home field dominance in victory over Siena College

Eliot Barrengos, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

On a brisk fall night at Virtue Field, UVM men’s soccer remained undefeated on their home turf.  The Catamounts, who currently hold a 5-0 record at Virtue Field and a 5-1-1 record overall, went back...

Road trip recap

Nick Anderson, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

It was a week of travel for the Catamounts as different squads faced a slate of away games around the Eastern United States.  Women’s Field Hockey (9/15-16) Women’s field hockey faced two opponents...

UVM Womens Field Hockey takes on Boston University Sept 10.

Women’s field hockey drops overtime nail-biter

Nick Anderson, Sports Editor September 18, 2023

After losing 2-0 against the highly-ranked Northwestern Wildcats on Tuesday, the Catamounts were looking to right the ship against the Boston University Terriers. Hungry for a win after coming off two...

Remi Wolf headlines at the University’s annual concert SpringFest, held this year on the Fleming green April 29.

Remi Wolf comes to UVM and brings the sun with her

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer May 3, 2023

Whipped cream cans circled the crowd during Saint Motel’s set, and after a dark, damp afternoon, the sun peeked out as Remi Wolf took the stage. UVM’s SpringFest 2023 took place Saturday, April...

Clockwise from left: Sethuraman Panchanathan, Michele Cohen 72 and Mark Levine.

National Science Foundation director to speak at University commencement

Eric Scharf, Managing Editor March 28, 2023

Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation, has been selected to address UVM’s 2023 commencement ceremony, according to a March 27 University press release. “Dr. Panchanathan...

UVMs Multipurpose Center project still needs $87 million for completion, bringing the total overhaul expense to $154 million.

Basketball arena construction goes into overtime

Eric Scharf, Managing Editor February 14, 2023

It seems fans of Vermont basketball will have to call Patrick Gym home for a while longer. Eighty-seven million dollars is still needed to complete UVM's new Multipurpose Center, according to a report...

Hand sanitizer dispenser set ablaze in residential hall, sprinkler water damage displaces students

Halsey McLaen, News Editor December 7, 2022

A hand sanitizer station in Millis Hall was intentionally set on fire in the early morning hours Dec. 4, according to an email from Michael Schirling, chief safety and compliance officer.  The activated...

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