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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

SJP's pamphlet reads "UVM is continuing to bring weapons manufacturers to recruit you to help kill Gazan children" Nov. 6.

UVM SJP protests defense contractor presence at engineering and technology fair

Indi Rose, News Reporter November 17, 2025

On Nov. 6, UVM Students for Justice in Palestine continued their “Arms off Campus” campaign at the Engineering and Technology Fair.  SJP protested for the removal of GlobalFoundries, Marvell Technology...

Rally Cat’s Cupboard is located on the first floor of the Davis Center, Nov. 5.

Campus food security programs remain in the wake of SNAP cuts

Alex Strand, News Editor November 10, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide have been on a pause indefinitely. In Vermont, 3SqauresVT has switched to state funding until Nov. 15,...

Events took place celebrating Indigenous People's Day across campus, Oct. 13.

First Nations Collective programming honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Nora Sissenich and Jasper Perez October 21, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 13, UVM hosted several University-wide events in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This year’s programming, led by the College of Education and Social Services’ First Nations’...

UVM faces delays in federal funding, Oct. 19.

Federal shutdown delays research funding, student aid remains secure

Indi Rose and Meredith Gayanilo October 20, 2025

University officials are taking on the effects of the Oct. 1 federal shutdown, causing research projects and grants at UVM to face funding delays.  The disruption stems from congressional disputes...

Protestors wave flags outside of the Davis Center, Oct. 10.

GlobalFoundries absent from career fair following “Arms off Campus” initiative

Alex Strand, News Editor October 13, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. to reflect SJP's knowledge of Simmonds' presence at the fair.  On Oct. 8, Students for Justice in Palestine protested GlobalFoundries, RTX Corporation...

Hillel displays photos of missing hostages, Oct. 7.

Hillel hosts vigil, memorial programming in remembrance of Oct. 7 attacks

Alex Strand, News Editor October 13, 2025

In remembrance of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, UVM Hillel hosted various programs to allow students a space to grieve and learn.  The events included a memorial table outside of the Davis...

Staff United organizes a protest in the Davis Center Feb. 6.

Staff United shares updates on summer layoffs, financial security resolutions

Jessie Pennington, Assistant News Editor October 2, 2025

Editors Note: This story was updated on Oct. 3 at 2p.m. to correctly identify a date and to clarify the staff included in Staff United.  Over the summer, UVM Staff United has been busy fighting back...

From left to right: Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Jay Jacobs, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Alicia Estey, and Chief Information Officer Kellie Campbell

Who’s who? A look at the UVM administrators in 2025

Elise Coyle, News Reporter September 24, 2025

Editors Note: This story was updated on Sept. 25th at 11:15a.m. to correctly identify a an administrator's title. For students, the University administration is often shrouded in mystery — particularly...

The flags outside of the Davis Center at half mast Sept. 10.

Pride flag removed from half-staff position following Kirk assassination

Leah Dillon and Maddie Riggs September 23, 2025

On Sept. 10, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University. All U.S. departments, agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S....

The former Prism Center will now be titled “Prism at UVM,” as a part of the larger Prism Intercultural Center July 29.

UVM community pushes back against restructuring of LGBTQ+ and Gender Equity Center

Grace Wang, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2025

UVM’s recent decision to restructure several of the University’s student identity centers has drawn widespread criticism from faculty, staff, students and alums. Many of these stakeholders view the...

Common Ground Values displayed on blocks outside Davis Center April 30.

UVM quietly removes DEI language from websites, office names

Noah Diedrich, News Editor May 2, 2025

In late March, employees of the Office of Equity, Belonging and Student Engagement learned in a staff meeting that their office would undergo a rebranding and strip the word "equity" from its title. The...

Blue Light removed from the Waterman green March 25.

University uproots Blue Lights from campus, completing yearslong phase-out

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter April 29, 2025

The University’s Blue Light System stations around campus were removed in late March, marking the final shift to the CATSafe app as the primary on-campus security measure, said Michael Schirling, chief...

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