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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Exploring the Livable Wage Discourse

November 15, 2005

When observing the debate that has been surrounding these issues of wages and unions, one will notice that there seems to be two conflicting ideologies in the student body. The first is that which is...

Georgetown and Livable Wages

November 15, 2005

Even though there is a lot of activism on the UVM campus, what is the climate like at other universities and colleges? Have any universities agreed to give all workers living wages including costs for...

Record Setting Oil Profits

November 15, 2005

Oil reached an all time record high of about $70 a barrel in August, and though it has backed off a good deal, it is still expensive at about $58 a barrel. The American economy has so far been able...

Calculating the Livable Wage in Vermont

Russell Trzaska November 15, 2005

Livable Wage is the hourly rate that a person in a given family situation needs to earn in order to meet his/her basic needs. These basic needs, as defined by the Vermont Joint Fiscal Office, include...

Applying Livable Wage at the University of Vermont

Russell Trzaska November 15, 2005

Currently, the possibility of instituting Livable Wage as a policy for all UVM employees is an issue that concerns the Student Government, the Administration, SLAP, Good jobs @UVM, the Peace and Justice...

The Fall Institute on Prejudice: A Thought-Provoking Success

Russell Trzaska November 8, 2005

UVM's Department of Psychology recently hosted the sixth annual Fall Institute on Racism, Heterosexism, Bias and Oppression, bringing a diverse range of scholarly speakers to campus. The three-day event...

Frank Bryan Debates New York

Paul Damon November 8, 2005

According to a recent historical debate over Vermont's acceptance into the Union, New York could owe Vermont anywhere from $584,000 to $1.32 billion (nominal late 18th century terms). That figure is without...

The Rational Mind of A Drug Dealer

Nate Flannery November 1, 2005

In the not too recent past criminals were wantonly killed and dissected publicly in order to give the public a look into the medical make-up of the deranged and irrational criminal being. While most...

Volunteers in Action Student Leaders Reflect on Service

April 5, 2004

UVM's Volunteers In Action (VIA) student organization was recognized last Thursday evening at the Burlington Neighborhood Night of Success, a program that celebrates individuals and organizations who contribute...

From Civil War to Classroom

March 8, 2004

They are not lost and they are no longer boys. And yet, for a group of Sudanese Refugees, ridding themselves of the term, "Lost Boys of Sudan," from the minds of Vermonters has proved to be as formidable...

Cocaine: Past and Present

November 3, 2003

Cocaine: What it is and Where it is Cocaine is an alkaloid found in leaves of the South American shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a powerfully reinforcing psychostimulant. The active ingredient of the coca...

Happiness Is Not A Warm Gun

Ashley Lyons February 3, 2003

More often than not, "death be not proud," for death does not bear the torch of honor as it once did. So many deaths are today attributable to actions such as careless drug usage and reckless driving....

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