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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

Ross Lynch hypes up the crowd as they headline SpringFest, April 25.

SpringFest 2026

Norah Carver, Staff Photographer May 11, 2026

SpringFest 2026 was a hit among students; the Fleming Green was covered in cowboy boots and flower crowns at the concert Saturday, April 25.  Hosted by the UVM Program Board, this year’s event featured...

People play pool in the Davis Center, Feb. 19

Cue the Men: gender imbalance in UVM pool

Zoe Bernstein, Culture Staff Writer February 23, 2026

Senior Ellen Gray and first-year Eli Tripp have both become 8-ball pool aficionados this year. They each play several times a week in the Davis Center. They’ve made friends through the game and, as a...

Hissy Fit plays March 4.

Battle of the Bands: Skrom goes to SpringFest

Erika Tally, Culture Editor March 31, 2025

Brennan’s Pub became unrecognizable as groups of music-loving students crowded into the makeshift concert venue to support the candidates for this year’s Battle of the Bands. The competition can...

Waterman’s doors are made of bronze and cast iron Feb. 13.

Why are the Waterman doors SO heavy?

Paige Bencken, Culture Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The Waterman Building, at 118,385 square feet, is the largest academic building on UVM’s campus, with hundreds of students passing through its doors daily.  Anyone who’s had a class there is well...

What UVM students miss about 2016

What UVM students miss about 2016

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer February 20, 2025

From the premiere of “Stranger Things” to #OscarsSoWhite, 2016 was a wild ride, but the feeling the year conjured hasn’t occurred since.  2016 is spoken about with a particular nostalgia within...

Winner of the Noah Kahan look-alike contest, Sam Spanierman, Dec. 5.

Bringing life to “Stick Season”

Grace Wang, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 6, 2024

“If you’re wearing a flannel, have your hair in French braids or can sing, even a little, get on stage, now,” rang out from a megaphone outside the Davis Center.  A crowd gathered on the Andrew...

Election night: X’s version

Election night: X’s version

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Nov. 6., Donald Trump was announced as the 47th president of the United States. During the days leading up to the election, many people turned to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share opinions and...

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