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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

The Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house on So. Prospect St. is pictured. AGR has been placed on probation following University conduct violations.

Two UVM fraternities sanctioned

Olivia Bowman, News Editor March 30, 2017

University of Vermont fraternity chapters AGR and FIJI have been issued separate sanctions by the University for violation of University policies, according to a Mar. 30 University press release.   FIJI...

SGA Updates

Craig Pelsor, Staff Writer March 30, 2017

Proposal to address concerns over current exam schedule SGA is drafting a proposal to present to the Faculty Senate expressing concerns over the current exam schedule. The proposal would not likely...

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Coolidge Hall is pictured. Residents have seen an increased police presence in and around the hall over the last month.

Heightened Surveillance

Joey Waldinger and Erika B. Lewy March 30, 2017

Residents of Coolidge Hall are now used to seeing many police officers walking up and down their hallways this semester. UVM police services began doing community walks at residential halls in February...

UPB announces SpringFest headliner

Staff Report March 29, 2017

This year’s SpringFest will feature exclusively international artists, with the exception of one local band. UVM Program Board announced the headliner for this year’s SpringFest, Irish indie-rock...

Students and friends celebrate Brett’s life at the Shred for Brett event at Stowe Mountain Resort March 26.
Photo courtesy of TJ Thran.

Community honors UVM student

Erika B. Lewy, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2017

More than 100 friends and family members of the late Brett Cohen gathered at Stowe Mountain Resort to ski, ride and share memories in his honor. His friends, seniors Dewey Sheehan, Sloane Ross, Zack...

SGA finalizes 2017-2018 club budget

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer March 29, 2017

Each year, SGA is tasked with creating a budget to help fund all 147 student organizations recognized at UVM. The $1.3 million budget, allocates funds to SGA-recognized organizations for the 2017-2018...

Bring it Back

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer March 28, 2017

After an 8-year push by students and the community, steps were made to bring back UVM varsity baseball. SGA President Jason Maulucci met with the Friends of UVM Baseball committee on Jan. 28 to work...

Students to choose new president

Erika B. Lewy and Lauren Schnepf March 28, 2017

An SGA presidential campaign video set against a projection of a galaxy photo and scored with the “Game of Thrones” theme song has been viewed over 6 thousand times, according to Facebook.   The...

Faculty Senate change grade labels

Craig Pelsor, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

The Faculty Senate has changed the labels of grades submitted late by professors to eliminate consequences felt by students. “Administrative failing,” “administrative unsatisfactory progress”...

SGA updates

Craig Pelsor, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Student Government Elections Election packets for the position of President and Vice President of the SGA are due Wednesday, Mar. 22. These packets must be completed in order to run for the positions....

Gov. Phil Scott speaks at the French Canadian International Conference March 20 in the Livak Ballroom.  The conference focused on Vermont and Quebec relations, immigration, and trade.

UVM hosts French-Canadian diplomatic conference

Brandon Arcari, Staff Writer March 24, 2017

UVM hosted a conference on the connections between Vermont and its neighbor to the north. The March 20 French-Canadian connections conference, focused on the relations between Vermont and Quebec. It...

UVM awarded for human rights efforts

Lucy Bisselle, Staff Writer March 12, 2017

An initiative launched at UVM received an award for its work with torture victims. On Feb. 15, the 2017 Human Rights Award was presented by the American Psychiatric Association to the National Consortium...

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