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

Diversity events hosted on campus

April 13, 2012

On March 29th and 30th, the University of Vermont held its fifth annual "Blackboard Jungle," a professional development symposium designed to increase cultural understanding and support educators in...

Holocaust victims honored

April 12, 2012

? Hillel and the Holocaust studies department are sponsoring a Holocaust Remembrance Week April 15 to 22. "The Holocaust is one of the great atrocities of humanity," Alan Steinweis, director of Holocaust...

Rethinking transportation in an urban scene

April 12, 2012

? The Burack Distinguished Lecture Series hosted sustainable urbanism and transportation expert Dr. Robert Cervero April 5 to explain developments and issues he has seen in creating environmentally friendly...

Mirror Mirror on the wall…

April 12, 2012

? New movie, "Mirror Mirror," puts a hilarious and shockingly modern spin on the classic fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven

Marriage=Death displayed downtown

April 12, 2012

Art exhibit "Marriage = Death: A Transqueer Critique of Grace." In addition, Melton said that marriage rights have become the sole, publicized concern of the queer community, and that other concerns for...

Clothing styled ‘fresh’

April 12, 2012

? When he was leaving Nigeria for the U.S., senior Michael Damilola Oyebola's mother told him, "America really is a land of opportunity, face." Oyebola also sells his products downtown at a clothing store...

Slavic influences shape spring concert

April 12, 2012

? Blasts of wind and pockets of hail were no deterrent for the audience that attended the Eastern European-themed concert "Slavic Influences" April 4 in the Southwick Music Hall. The concert was a part...

Labeling GMOs mandated by bill

April 12, 2012

? Over 70 percent of all packaged foods sold in the United States contain genetically engineered ingredients.  Without labeling mandates for these food products, consumers are in the dark about what...

Hall wows with custom concert

April 12, 2012

Several hundred people came out to listen to Trevor Hall's feel-good music at Higher Ground April 1. Before Cas Haley opened, concertgoers lingered in the ballroom talking among themselves and taking...

Program teaches teens to DREAM

April 12, 2012

? Mentoring kids and teens through Directing through Recreation, Education, Adventure and Management (DREAM) has positively affected both the children and their mentees. On April 6, DREAM held their Career...

How to properly use a condom

April 12, 2012

? Condoms help to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy - here are some tips to keep condom effectiveness at 98 percent. ? Give the unopened package a little...

Student art highlighted in new exhibit

April 5, 2012

? Artists from the Living/Learning Creative Expressions program presented "The Tip of the Iceberg on the Cake" gallery showcase reception at the L/L Fireplace Lounge March 27.  Christmas lights brightened...

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