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

Employee lost to breast cancer

Hannah Kearns January 14, 2014

An employee at UVM, passed away Jan. 10 after a battle with cancer, according to a University Communications release. Jackie Gribbons served as a faculty member and in several administrative roles from...

Megabus.com services reduced in NY

Hannah Kearns January 14, 2014

The schedule of Megabus travel between Saratoga Springs, NY and Burlington was reduced, according to Mike Alvich, vice president of Marketing and Public Relations for the company. "I had a great experience...

New program created for law students

January 14, 2014

Earlier this year, UVM announced an Accelerated Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA) program. The program's focus centers on ecofriendly business development and teaches students that profitability...

Employee steals thousands from students

Hannah Kearns January 14, 2014

A total of at least $185,000 was embezzled by a UVM employee over a six-year period ending in late 2012, according to the Burlington Free Press. Jody Farnham, an employee of the College of Agriculture...

Club sports benefit entire student body

January 14, 2014

With over 40 club sports, UVM provides opportunities to get every student involved in sports one way or another.  Other popular options within the community are intramural sports.  This past...

Sorority interest group created on campus

Hannah Kearns January 14, 2014

A sorority interest group (SIG), had its first group meeting Oct. 22. The group currently has 30 official members and is constantly changing and growing, according to Emma Schneidmuller, a Service and...

Cheers to naked riders

January 14, 2014

I was raised, where cornfields and churches tied together clusters of farmland.  It was an undisputed fact that public nudity was prohibited nationwide; no one considered otherwise. Needless to say...

Sorority supsension lifted

Hannah Kearns January 14, 2014

The interim suspension that was placed on sorority Delta Delta Delta by UVM was lifted Jan. 13, according to Patrick Brown, director of Student Life. The sorority was placed on suspension after three...

Local student producer hits Higher Ground

January 14, 2014

Burlington native and UVM student Cory Wythe, also known as Marvel Years, has been a musician most of his life.  He started playing guitar ten years ago and recently began producing music for fun. Gaining...

Skiers stuck in old ways

January 14, 2014

There are three mountains that deny access to snowboarders: Mad River Glen, in Vermont, along with Deer Valley and Alta in Utah.  Deer Valley and Alta have never tried to include snowboarders at...

UVM grad student found dead in South Burlington motel room

January 12, 2014

A UVM graduate student was found dead at the Travelodge Motel in South Burlington on Saturday, according to the Burlington Free Press. Drina Vurbic, 33, of Euclid, Ohio, taught psychology at UVM as recently...

Cat Card Office employee arraigned

December 10, 2013

UVM Cat Card Office employee was arraigned today in Chittenden County Criminal Division Court on the charge of embezzlement, according to a UVM Police Services report. Daniel Austin, who was presented...

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