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

The Consortium for Ecological Living: Striving for Sustainability

October 27, 2003

As the kickoff article for this new environmental forum column, I thought that it would be appropriate to introduce CEL, one of the participating student groups. The Consortium for Ecological Living,...

Dear Dana, why did the drinking age in Vermont change from eighteen to twenty-one?

October 27, 2003

> The "legal drinking age" was an active issue in the Northeast during the 1980s. It was officially in 1986 that Vermont raised its' drinking age from eighteen to twenty-one. Other states in the region...

Backtalk: An Occasional Column About College Life

October 27, 2003

If you're a college student today, it's assumed that you both a) have your own computer and b) posses intricate knowledge of its inner workings. This is only half the problem. Today's college student...

Golden Key Honor Society

October 27, 2003

Golden Key is an academic honours society which recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence among college and university students from all academic disciplines. The Society awards...

The Enigmatic Life of Ira Allen

October 20, 2003

Ira Allen, a prominent figure in Vermont history, can not be labeled easily-unlike his brother Ethan. Ethan is seen today, quite accurately, as a fighter, a drunkard, a leader of the common man, and an...

English Majors’ Union Rebirth Underway

October 20, 2003

Five years after the English Majors' Union had nearly fizzled out of memory, the University of Vermont's faculty and English students are reviving the union. Under the direction of senior Jane Jarecki...

Faculty Profile: Deri Meier

October 20, 2003

Professor Frederic, "Deri" Meier walks into classroom 003 in the basement of Kalkin Hall at exactly 2:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon. He carries an L.L. Bean tote bag that has been well loved over the years....

ThinkFast Game Show Hits UVM

October 13, 2003

What: ThinkFast is the nation's first mobile audience response trivia-based game show brought to the college market. ThinkFast allows up to 500 participants the opportunity to test their knowledge and...

Thomas Naylor on Vermont, George Bush, and Secession

October 3, 2003

A self proclaimed Rage Against The Machine fan, Thomas Naylor stands well over six feet tall and has a list of credentials many academics can only dream of; Thomas H. Naylor, former Professor Emeritus...

Ah-chooo!

September 29, 2003

God bless you, my dear. Yup, folks, cold season has started up again so you may have noticed people sniffling, coughing or sneezing in class. Or just not coming to class at all. But before you get grossed...

Spring in Vermont? A Commentary on the Changes of the Seasons

April 7, 2003

It happened two weeks ago. I was headed down Main St, towards campus, and as I crossed an intersection, I heard a new squawk from the pedestrian traffic signals that are so friendly to the blind. The...

Protestors: Know Thy Rights

April 7, 2003

Hundreds of thousands of college students are engaging in various forms of protest on their campuses and elsewhere over the war in Iraq. Several issues have emerged with regard to the protests. One...

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