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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

Aaron and Riley Feb. 11.

UVM meet-cutes

Alex Strand, Co-Photo Editor February 14, 2025

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Cynic is in the mood for love.  In today’s world, it feels as though situationships, friends with benefits and all sorts of other phrases that describe non-relationship...

A snowboarder jumps the rail Feb 6.

Rail Jamming

Elizabeth Smith, Photo Editor February 11, 2025

Before coming to Vermont, I had never heard of a rail jam and had no idea what to expect. But during my first semester at UVM, I attended my first jam, hosted by the UVM Ski & Snowboard club, and I...

A cat shows off its incredible stretch Jan. 18.

Kitty corner: Burlington Cat Show

Amelia Duffy, Culture Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Just as there are extreme personality differences between dog people and cat people, there are major differences between a dog show and a cat show.  At a dog show, you can expect impressive athletic...

A cat has a treat Jan. 18.

Photo of the Week

Jackson Palumbo, Staff Photographer February 2, 2025

The photographer sees a suspended light and the arched windows of a museum through the reflection on the sclera and the pupil of the subject Oct. 25.

Reflections

Lucy Delaplane and Helena De Castro November 14, 2024

Reflections can be a powerful way of showing a moment’s duality.  They are also a way to look back in time, where you consider past decisions to see how far you’ve come, and strangely, how much...

Skunk poses from behind a corner near Living/Learning Oct. 21.

Campus critters

Photo Staff November 12, 2024

Vermont: home to the Green Mountains, fall foliage, beautiful sunsets and its fair share of critters. The photo section once again explored campus and beyond to seek out some cute cuddly creatures—and...

A squirrel runs across the dusky road with her feast for the night.

New camera, who this?

Lucy Delaplane, Staff Photographer November 8, 2024

After years of trying to get the perfect shot with anything that could take a picture, like my Nintendo DS, iPod touch and iPhone, I decided enough was enough.  I marched down to the Green Mountain...

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,...

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...

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...

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