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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Burlington’s Basement Scene

What comes to mind when you think of a night out in Burlington, Vermont? To UVM students, the answer likely includes a basement show. Charlotte and Natalie bring you a story about the underground music...

Experiencing Burnout

Scout Kennon and Helena De Castro February 25, 2025

Feeling exhausted, unmotivated or overwhelmed by college life? You might be experiencing burnout. In this episode of Ask the Cats, we're breaking down what burnout is, why it happens and how you can recover....

Dating on Campus

Scout Kennon and Helena De Castro February 19, 2025

Happy late Valentine's Day from Ask the Cats! In this episode, Scout and Helena are talking all things love and relationships — dating apps, hookup culture and the worst ways to get dumped. From forgotten...

Social Media

Scout Kennon and Helena De Castro February 12, 2025

On this episode of Ask the Cats, Scout and Helena talk social media, from the benefits of taking a social media detox to using it as a creative outlet. (And hey, while we're on the subject, follow us on...

Welcome Back!

Scout Kennon and Helena De Castro February 5, 2025

Welcome back to Ask the Cats! This episode, Scout and Helena talk campus living, exploring campus housing, how to survive mutant moths, what you should and shouldn't put in the microwave and how to navigate...

In the Mix: sex education to college life

Charlotte King and Natalie Richardson-Wymore December 10, 2024

Welcome to the first episode of In the Mix, a feature-length monthly show by the Vermont Cynic. In this Sex Issue special, Natalie Richardson and Charlotte King explore how varying levels of middle/high...

Ask the Cats: Winter’s coming

Natalie Richardson-Wymore and Charlotte King November 13, 2024

Daylight Savings has ended once again, meaning winter is one step closer. Maybe you’re feeling icy breezes, or seeing those first tiny snowfalls. Nevertheless, your faithful hosts Natalie and Charlotte...

Ask the Cats: Engagement post-election

Natalie Richardson-Wymore and Charlotte King November 8, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has come and gone. While many of us are still processing our reactions to the results, we are also considering what can come next, regardless of your desired candidate’s...

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...

The Slant: Breaking Down STI Stigma

Haley Moriarty April 3, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of The Cynic Slant, where we bring you audio coverage of some of the Cynic's most notable opinions. In this edition, Haley Moriarty interviews Cynic Writer Taylor Abrams...

Updates on President Garimella’s Role in SGA

Charlotte Burns and Kira Schaefer March 29, 2023

Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into President Garimella sitting on the most...

The Slant: UVM Yerba Shortage

Chelsea Seabold March 26, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of The Cynic Slant, where we bring you audio coverage of some of the Cynic's most notable opinions. In this edition, Chelsea Seabold reports on the most recent devastating...

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