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

Al Gore on the changing climate

October 13, 2015

“We are counting on you,” said former vice president Al Gore to Vermont residents, the fifth-graders from the Sustainability Academy and UVM students in the Ira Allen Chapel Oct. 6.Gore’s lecture,...

Students play pickup basketball outside of Harris Millis residential hall Oct. 2. UVM researchers are researching methods of decreasing suicide rates, including increased exercise.  KAT WAKS/ The Veromont Cynic

Study finds exercise can reduce depression

October 7, 2015

UVM researchers are studying ways to decrease suicide rates — the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s latest Fatal Injury Report.Jeremy Sibold,...

UVM study brings controversy

September 10, 2015

A study conducted by UVM in 2012-2013 on cafeteria food waste in Vermont public schools is raising questions about national school meal regulations.The study was published Aug. 26 and gained national attention...

Humans of University of Vermont

Humans of University of Vermont

April 15, 2015

It may not always be evident, but diversity is real here at UVM.  The diversity exists in personalities, upbringings, interests, religion, sexuality; you name it, it’s here.  In New York City, Brandon...

Roger Dagama, New York

Humans of the University of Vermont

March 31, 2015

It may not always be evident, but diversity is real here at UVM. The diversity exists in personalities, upbringings, interests, religion, sexuality; you name it, it’s here.In New York City, Brandon Stanton...

Humans of University of Vermont

Humans of University of Vermont

March 18, 2015

GREG  JACOBS, New Hampshire “What’s one thing that nobody knows about you?” “I used to be an art major. I really like to create things. I especially like to sculpt. Working out is even a form...

Gender equality thrives at UVM

Gender equality thrives at UVM

February 24, 2015

Students at UVM are likely familiar with the openness at their University. Now every reader of The New York Times is as well.Just over two weeks ago, New York Times writer Julie Scelfo wrote an article...

Humans of UVM

Humans of UVM

February 10, 2015

Maybe it's not evident, but diversity is real here at UVM. The diversity exists in personalities, upbringing, interests, religion, sexuality, you name it.In New York, Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York,...

Chatting with the editors

Chatting with the editors

January 13, 2015

Sophomore Folena DeGeus: What is the most heartbreaking movie you’ve ever watched?Stu Laperle, Managing Editor: To be honest, I am not a big movie guy. I have seen the classic tearjerkers  like “The...

Sorority returns to campus

Sorority returns to campus

November 18, 2014

WALKER SULTZBACHThe Vermont Cynic Members of the sorority interest group that formed the Alpha Theta chapter of Kappa Delta craft at the Redstone Lofts Nov. 12, 2013.  A group of 85 girls have come together...

Weekend wanderings

February 7, 2014

You're four or five beers deep (and of age, of course), it's below 10 degrees and you have just heard the worst words possible - "Yeah, I think my friend knows of a place." As soon as you hear this, you...

Take a minute, take a breather, meditate

January 19, 2012

  At the Laughing River Yoga studio, overlooking the Winooski River, an intimate crowd gathers every week to meditate.  Sarah Snow, a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1995, leads the small...

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