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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

The problem with wellness buzzwords

The problem with wellness buzzwords

Eamon Dunn, Culture Editor February 8, 2023

In recent years, the term “burnout” has crept its way into our lingo and I myself have used it multiple times to express how I am feeling. It can be helpful to put a word or term to your experience—it...

The side effects of UVM’s growth

The side effects of UVM’s growth

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer February 6, 2023

UVM is on an upward trend towards becoming a more competitive, reputed institution. But with growth there are always some growing pains.  The University of Vermont saw a record number of applicants...

Junior Asmodi Buntin describes her style as a combination of “trad goth, vampire goth and dark academia.”

Cynic Fit Check: Asmodi Buntin

Olivia Nardone, Culture Staff Writer February 3, 2023

Asmodi Buntin is a junior from Delaware and is majoring in molecular genetics.  Buntin is wearing six layers today to defend against the cold Vermont winter. She recommends this as the best way...

Culture Staffs Predicts: 2023s Ins and Outs

Culture Staffs Predicts: 2023’s Ins and Outs

Culture Staff February 2, 2023

Here at the Cynic we might not be able to read tarot cards, and we certainly don't have the budget for crystal balls, but we are pretty astute observers. 2023 means a new year full of hope, opportunity...

UVM Ski and Snowboard Club hosted “Pipe Dreams” Jan. 27, drawing a large and energetic crowd.

UVM SSC’s “Pipe Dreams:” Behind the scenes

Keagan Lafferty, Culture Staff Writer February 2, 2023

Cheers erupted from the crowd as the first competitor executed a perfect board slide along a down-flat-down rail before jumping onto a barrel roll. The air filled with chatter, laughter and excitement...

Annika Larthrop’s solo dance during the Lunar New Year celebration hosted by Asian Student Union Jan. 21.

A new beginning: UVM’s Asian Student Union celebrates the Lunar New Year

Grace Wang, Culture Staff Writer January 30, 2023

Springing into the year of the rabbit, UVM’s Asian Student Union hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, Jan. 21.  Hundreds of students and community members filled the Davis Center to commemorate...

Sonja Lunde, the Fleming Museum of Art’s new director, in the museum’s Marble Court Jan. 19. Lunde previously worked at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts for 14 years.

Fleming welcomes new director and new focus on community-engaged practice

Eamon Dunn, Culture Editor January 24, 2023

On a gloomy winter day, wearing a bright yellow top contrasting the weather, Sonja Lunde, the Fleming Museum of Art’s new director, spoke about the future of the museum. Departing from her 14-year...

A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer December 8, 2022

Before coming to college, I’d heard stories of people who had woken up in the middle of the night to their roommate having sex with their partner just a measly few feet away.  I did not expect to...

Culture Staff Recommends: Sexiest movies

Culture Staff Recommends: Sexiest movies

Culture Staff December 6, 2022

So you’ve invited your crush over to watch a movie, you’ve lit the candles and cleaned your room. One question remains: “what should I put on to set the mood?” Here are the culture staff’s...

What beats banging? Students weigh in on what they think is better than sex

What beats banging? Students weigh in on what they think is better than sex

Kailey Shea, Culture Staff Writer December 5, 2022

A canceled class. Eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. A high-five from Rally Cat. Small triumphs such as these ignite a lust for life among UVM students.  It’s assumed that college students have...

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