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

A photographer attaches his camera to a large telescope in Battery Park.

Through the Lens: pre-eclipse preparations

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor April 18, 2024

Vermont officials estimated approximately 160,000 visitors made the journey to Vermont for the April 8 solar eclipse. This meant about 60,000 vehicles coming into the state from near and far. To commit...

Crowds yell in disbelief during totality.

Eclipse on campus: how students celebrated a once in a lifetime event

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Sometimes I wonder what cavemen felt when they saw the first eclipse; whether they stared directly at the partially covered sun and let its light burn their retinas just like us. As history progressed,...

The first few moments of totality.

Total solar eclipse moon phases

Gillian Symolon, Staff Photographer April 15, 2024

The eclipse has been one of the most magical events of this decade. Like most people, I took my camera down to Perkins Pier to capture this once-in-a-lifetime event.  I started my morning nice and...

Footprints in the snow leading up to the house from the frozen pond.

A weekend away in St. J

Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor February 29, 2024

It’s that time in the semester when work starts piling up and syllabus week is a distant, sweet memory.  It’s easy to get swept up in clubs, work and your social life until it’s 3 a.m. and you’re...

The second room of the public portion of the greenhouse is warm and full of life.

Winter Time Greens

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer February 16, 2024

A jungle stands in an unlikely home: the very center of UVM. The UVM greenhouse offers plants from all walks of life, and provides a peaceful green escape from the gray February skies and concrete...

A dorm mini fridge covered in various stickers and magnets

A Sticky Situation

Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor February 8, 2024

As an avid sticker collector ever since the second grade, I have always been intrigued by all of the different stickers found around campus. Stickers in public have been used for decades for numerous reasons,...

Desire paths are paths created by pedestrians near a designated walkway, but are slightly altered in their direction for convenience.

Winter Desire Paths

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor February 1, 2024

While traditional sidewalks may tempt the average college student wary of stepping into snow, muddy trails across campus, mimicking the original desire paths, prevail.  These paths reveal the deep...

Bird Bikes serve as a sustainable and affordable transportation option to college students and other community members.

Chirp chirp: Bird Bikes infiltrate Burlington

Emily Kobus and Annalisa Madonia December 1, 2023

Bird bikes have landed and made their nests in the greater Burlington area. You have probably seen the bright robin’s egg blue bikes sprawled across campus and downtown in unusual locations or conditions....

A UVM student casually skating in front of the Grossman School of Business Oct. 10.

Skateboarding Around Vermont

Jamie Kaplan, Staff Photographer November 29, 2023

In case you haven’t already noticed, the city of Burlington has an abundance of skateboarders. Vermont’s smooth roads and steep hills are perfect for longboarding. Most people, though, prefer a more...

BOYSCOUTMARIE plays at the Doghouse Sept. 17.

Harmony unleashed: Burlington’s thriving music scene fosters community and connection through local shows

Collin Chamberlain, Staff photographer November 8, 2023

Although only two months into the UVM school year, Burlington’s music scene is already blooming, with many students rushing to see their first local shows. The music performed is a testament to years...

Flick is featured as a skier and is prepared for the upcoming winter months.

Through the lens: Halloween Barn

Annalisa Madonia and Molly Galin November 3, 2023

The Halloween Barn located at 500 Spear Street is an annual event that brings together students and families from Burlington and the surrounding area. The event features horses and their caretakers dressed...

Yellow American Beech leaves lined with brown towards the end of fall.

The colors of fall

Alexandra Bodelle, Staff Photographer November 1, 2023

Whether you enjoy autumn for its warm colors, spooky traditions or mandatory apple and pumpkin treats, the iconicity of this season is undeniable in New England. Although the bursts of October warmth kept...

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