SGA outsider wins presidency amid election difficulties
Lilly Page, Cynic News Reporter
4 days ago
Despite a forced restart to the SGA presidential and vice presidential elections, an SGA outsider running on a platform to get rid of the organization has won. Juniors Ben Bieri and Peter Lally surged to victory beating out junior Owen Doherty, junior Cody Smart and sophomore Lana Al-Namee, as well...
How UVM students say their lives are impacted by COVID-19
Kate Vanni, Layout and Illustrations Editor
5 days ago
The Vermont Cynic asked UVM students to fill out a survey to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting them. Over the course of the last week, UVM students took the time to fill out the survey. Here are graphical representations of their responses. Are you staying on campus? If you are choo...
A debate of a different kind: SGA takes presidential debates to live stream
Lilly Page, Cynic News Reporter
March 24, 2020
SGA attempted to keep things business as usual, despite a pandemic, with a virtual debate between candidates running for SGA president and vice president. Moderator Nick Boufford, a senior, was joined by SGA presidential candidates junior Owen Doherty, sophomore Lana Al-Namee, junior Ben Bieri and...
BREAKING: UVM to continue online learning through end of semester and students urged to leave
Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor
March 23, 2020
UVM will continue its remote learning model through the end of the semester and close its residential halls, as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies throughout the country and Vermont. As the chance for a physical return to campus comes to a close, the University said Commencement is unlikely to occur...
Your latest COVID-19 updates
Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
UVM Foundation sets up new fund The UVM Foundation has set up a new fund where alumni can donate to help with the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Pandemic Response Fund was created by President Garimella to make sure the most funds can be used most effectively, accordin...
UVM’s hand sanitizer falls below CDC reccomendations
Irene Choi, Cynic News Reporter
March 18, 2020
Amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, UVM has not and will not have CDC recommended hand sanitizer for use throughout the University. In a March 17 email, Gary Derr, Vice President for operations and public safety, stated wall-mounted hand sanitizer stations throughout the University do not contain...
Students advised to bring academic materials home as concerns over the new coronavirus heighten
Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter
March 6, 2020
The University has advised students to bring coursework home over spring break in the event that the COVID-19 epidemic worsens and students are prevented from returning as scheduled. Faculty were advised to pass this information along to their students in a March 3 letter from Provost Patricia Prelock. “While...
The sights and sounds of homecoming for Vermont’s presidential candidate
Irene Choi, Cynic News Reporter
March 6, 2020
ESSEX JUNCTION—On a rainy Super Tuesday, thousands of people stood for hours in Essex Junction, Vermont, watching live results on the big screen as presidential primaries across the country were called. All were there for the same reason March 3: to catch a glimpse of Democratic presidential candidate...
BREAKING: UVM students pulled out of Italy, as Coronavirus concerns intensify
Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter
March 4, 2020
Due to the spread of Coronavirus, UVM students have been pulled out of study abroad programs in Italy as UVM advises faculty, students and staff traveling to impacted countries to reconsider. Gary Derr, Vice President for Operations and Public Safety said students from Italy programs are being moved,...
Progressives sweep Burlington Town Meeting Day 2020
March 4, 2020
The Progressive Party has secured a majority on the Burlington City Council after sweeping elections across the city. In Ward 8, predominantly a student ward, Progressive candidate Jane Stromberg unseated five-year incumbent Adam Roof, a Democrat. Meanwhile, in Ward 1, the other ward that encompasses...
RESULTS: City Council race 2020
March 3, 2020
As the polls throughout Burlington close, the Vermont Cynic has reporters inside City Hall waiting for the Wards 1-8 races to be called. Check back on this post as we update it with more results. Here are the unofficial results from City Hall: Ward 1: According to poll workers at Ward 1, Progr...
Happening now: Live updates from the Bernie Sanders Vermont rally
March 3, 2020
ESSEX, VT–Two Cynic reporters have traveled to the Champlain Valley Exposition for the Sen. Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday rally. We will be updating this story. 6:30: As supporters start to file into the room, the room is getting increasingly hot, loud and crowded. Future voter and first ...
