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

Not quite so neighborly

March 2, 2009

As the University of Vermont expands, Burlington does not. Town-gown relations are becoming strained as both the University and city fight to maintain their share of housing.The University is reaching...

The elephants in the room

September 15, 2008

It was just another typical cool, yet vibrant night on campus when a group of 15 UVM students eagerly arrived at Lafayette 202 on Central Campus. Instead of procrastinating on homework or living a Wednesday...

Keeping UV Groovy

April 28, 2008

In June of 2004, I, along with a fraction of admitted students that would soon be my fellow classmates, attended a session of freshman orientation. I'd heard all about the whole "Groovy UV" thing but I...

Dorm Drop-Ins: Life on the Inside

April 4, 2007

Another freezing February weeknight has most UVMers marooned indoors ... again. We wondered: if we could peek into dorm life after classes, parties and snow/y days, what would we find? Our quest led us...

Meet your candidates: Kesha Ram

March 27, 2007

What is your number one issue if you are elected to office?It's a draw: diversity and the environment are collectively my number one issue. By addressing these concerns through SGA, we can enfranchise...

Meet your candidates: Christina Wehry

March 27, 2007

What is your number one issue if you are elected to office?Inclusion. I want to ensure that information about SGA efforts is available to students in every medium possible, that students have every confidence...

Meet your candidates: Scott McCarty

March 27, 2007

What is your number one issue if you are elected to office?I will make student safety and town gown relations the centerpiece of our administration. As we go door to door, this is the number one issue...

Meet your candidates: Lydia Morin

March 27, 2007

What is your number one issue if you are elected to office?The more students I talk to, the more I realize that all student interests and rights need to be protected. If you check out my platform on the...

Meet your candidates: Adam Crawford

March 27, 2007

What is your number one issue if you are elected to office?I'd like to see visual changes to this University, more trees around campus, solar panels, another windower, and at least one sidewalk sweeper...

UVMtv Shows Great Popularity

March 20, 2007

UVMtv has grown a lot over the past few years. When Sean Dempsey, a senior and current president of the on campus television station, got involved as a sophomore there were only two channels, both of which...

Frozen Fashion

March 8, 2007

The Vermont Fashion Net-working group met to discuss Vermont's fashion sense Wednesday night at the Fletcher Free Library. Images of Burlington's oldest residents leafing through newspapers in comfy chairs...

UVM – a Big Piece of the Peace Corps

February 27, 2007

With 693 alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers since the program's establishment, and 16 serving currently, the University of Vermont is one of the greatest contributors to the pro-gram. The Peace Corps,...

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