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

An Upstanding Young Crimson

February 28, 2006

I sat there; fully aware of what was going to happen to me. I wasn't scared, and I wasn't nervous. I slowly and calmly told my father that I didn't get into Harvard. His expression changed, effortlessly....

Canterbury Tales: Winter Olympics in Brussels

February 28, 2006

Depending on where you stood in the kitchen, you could be overwhelmed by the smell of baked beans, sausage and a variety of spices, comforted by the scent of pasta, sauce and grated cheese. Or, if you...

Building a Greener Vermont

February 21, 2006

Global warming, the affordable housing problem, the depletion of resources, even the quality of indoor air:these are the problems that Building for Social Responsibility, a Vermont-based non-profit organization,...

I Facebooked Your Mom Last Night

February 21, 2006

What was born on February 4th 2004, knows everything about you, and has pictures of what you were really doing when you told your parents you were just gonna "hang out" at a friends house? The answer is...

Vests Make Biggest Comeback Yet

February 21, 2006

Do you remember back in the early90's when everyone was wearing vests? I remember having several, in different colors and fabrics.As much as I'd like those days to go away, I really can't erase them from...

V-Day College Campaign raises awareness about violence against women

February 21, 2006

How do I feel about my vagina? Or as The Vagina Monologues say it, "VA-GI-NA! No matter how many times you say it, it still never sounds like a word you want to say." Three vaginas in one sentence! Brace...

SLAP Continues Demand for Worker’s Rights

February 14, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:Students at the University of Vermont, including more than 1200 who signed the Good Jobs @ UVM petition this past semester, countless staff, faculty, Sodexho employees, housekeeping...

Free 2 Be Boogies Down

February 14, 2006

On Friday night, Free 2 Be hosted a "Donuts and Drag" party, where they served many a donut whilst dressed in drag. Among the guys wearing prom dresses and girls rocking fake penises, the dancing started...

Do It in the Dark Month Kicks Off an Exciting Semester for the Eco-Rep Program

February 14, 2006

I hope that by now you've know that February is Do It in the Dark month here at UVM. The Eco-Reps are using this month to educate their fellow students about the many ways that they can help conserve...

Opt for Gentlemen’s Top Option

February 14, 2006

Do you have a Y chromosome? If so, you should know that at 86 Lake Street, a block north from Burlington Bay Market & Café, lies a well-hidden establishment. Founded in January of 1996, Gentlemen's...

Food for the Body and the Mind

February 14, 2006

The world in which we live is fast paced and brims with opportunity and deadline. It is so easy to get caught up in the continual flow that you find yourself thinking only about what is next or what just...

Downtown Style: Stella is a Feast for the Eyes and for the Soles

February 14, 2006

If you have ever visited Stella, arguably one of Burlington's most polished gems, you probably noticed that the small shoe seller has always had a certain aura of secrecy. Up until recently, the store...

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