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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

A portrait of student activism on campus since Oct. 7

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer | March 26, 2024

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been widely discussed on campus since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, being the subject of multiple protests and vigils.  In a survey of 471 UVM students conducted by the Cynic, 82% said that they found themselves more involved in the conflict since Oct. 7. “As citizens, we have a responsibility to know what's going on and to voice our own opinions on it,”...

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You should talk to strangers, actually

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Editor | March 25, 2024

We all grew up constantly hearing about the danger of talking to strangers, which is typically a good warning to heed.  Stranger danger is especially important when you’re barely four feet tall, fifty pounds soaking wet and still have wiggly baby teeth. And if that describes you, feel free to stop reading now. Actually, please stop reading now. Listen to your parents, not me. For the rest...

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The Slant: Breaking Down STI Stigma

Haley Moriarty | April 3, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of The Cynic Slant, where we bring you audio coverage of some of the Cynic's most notable opinions. In this edition, Haley Moriarty interviews Cynic Writer Taylor Abrams on breaking down the negative stigma surrounding STIs and tips on how to inform past partners to get tested.

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Updates on President Garimella’s Role in SGA

Charlotte Burns and Kira Schaefer | March 29, 2023

Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into President Garimella sitting on the most recent SGA meeting.

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The Slant: UVM Yerba Shortage

Chelsea Seabold | March 26, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of The Cynic Slant, where we bring you audio coverage of some of the Cynic's most notable opinions. In this edition, Chelsea Seabold reports on the most recent devastating UVM news: the Yerba shortage.

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Comic of the Week: “Spring Wonder”
Comic of the Week: “All in a day’s work.”
Cartoon Caption Competition #1
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American in Montr​​éal: a personal guide
What the Hell Happened to Brennan’s?

What the Hell Happened to Brennan’s?

March 7, 2024

UVM Cribs: Stairway to Heaven

UVM Cribs: Stairway to Heaven

February 26, 2024

Staff Recommends: 2024 ins and outs — editor’s edition

Staff Recommends: 2024 ins and outs — editor’s edition

February 1, 2024

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Three-peat! Men’s basketball defeats UMass Lowell in conference final
Catamounts in the Wild: Robin Duncan and Dylan Penn

Catamounts in the Wild: Robin Duncan and Dylan Penn

March 8, 2024

Men’s lacrosse falls to nationally ranked Harvard

March 7, 2024

Women’s hockey season ends in loss to UNH

Women’s hockey season ends in loss to UNH

March 5, 2024

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