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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

Just puckin’ it outside Mr. Mike's.

Halloweekend Highlights

Sebastian Zebrak, Staff Photographer November 4, 2024

For some it started three weeks ago, for some it just began. But for all, it just finished. Halloweekend 2024 will be one to remember: a Thursday-Friday-Saturday run, all gas, no brakes. No pause button,...

Trump truck

Cynic Illustrations Presents: the scariest costumes

October 30, 2024

To celebrate spooky season, the cynic illustrators were asked to draw the scariest costumes they could imagine.     Want to dress up as a frat boy? If you have the costume, smell...

Ask the Cats: Halloweekend

Charlotte King and Natalie Richardson-Wymore October 29, 2024

BOO! Did we scare you? Sorry. Now that you’re here, welcome back to Ask the Cats! This week, your faithful hosts Natalie and Charlotte detail how to survive “Halloweekend” in college. Tune...

One paper cut and you’re done.

Phobia photo-op

Photo staff October 28, 2024

The chill in the air and the hoards of drunken people in costumes has gotten the photo section in the true Halloween spirit. To celebrate, we have faced our most chilling fears for the sake of the season–and...

Bittersweet House is said to host a spirit named Daisy Oct. 23.

Photo of the Week

Matt Bielen, Staff Photographer October 27, 2024

This student overlooks the amphitheatre.

Unwinding up high: hammock culture at UVM

Lillian Miner, Staff photographer October 26, 2024

Abundant pines and outstretching greens are perfect for setting up a hammock and chilling. Students spend crisp fall days working, reading or playing music while enjoying the comfortable and supportive...

A woman walks through the market holding green onions Oct. 19.

A day at the Burlington Farmers Market

Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor October 24, 2024

The Burlington Farmers Market is an essential part of a weekend in Burlington. I remember my first year at UVM trekking down to Pine Street every week to escape campus for a few hours. Meandering through...

Ends of leaves begin to change.

Campus colors

Photo Staff October 18, 2024

The past few weeks in Vermont have been dubbed as peak foliage season. To celebrate fall, Cynic photographers ventured to the Waterman Green in addition to other spots on campus that feature these changing...

"Maybe he's born with it."

Cynic Illustrations presents: our favorite moments from the debates

Illustrations Staff October 17, 2024

As election season continues, the presidential and vice presidential debates have been all over social media. Here are some of our illustrators' favorite debate moments.

A skunk explores outside of Harris Hall, bright eyed and bushy tailed, Oct. 12.

Photo of the Week

Elizabeth Smith, Assistant Photo Editor October 13, 2024

A class ring, with a simple leaf imprint, holds more symbolism than what is just presented visually. On the inside of the ring, Sarah Ballock's name is engraved in the handwriting of her mother, sister and grandmother Sept. 24.

Wearing stories: how jewelry manifests into self-expression

Helena De Castro, Staff Photographer October 3, 2024

Jewelry has often been used as a visual window into one's identity. Each piece can carry and communicate meaning. It is a way to celebrate relationships, memories, our heritage and so much more with...

Tags for future use: Greenwashing, LEED, sustainability, buildings

Photo of the Week

August Howe, Staff Photographer September 29, 2024

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