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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

UVM to host NOFA-VT Winter Conference

January 29, 2016

Students will have the opportunity to learn about local farming and agriculture at a campus-wide conference in February.  The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont will be holding their...

A construction worker makes progress on the new STEM Lab Building Nov. 23. The construction of the building is scheduled to be completed by May 2019. STU LAPERLE/The Vermont Cynic

Construction to continue beyond 2019

January 28, 2016

UVM and the UVM Medical Center are preparing for on-campus construction beyond 2019 due to the amount of buildings under construction.Construction is divided into three phases: the STEM labo- ratory, the...

UVM Bans Hoverboards

Bryan O’Keefe January 27, 2016

Self-balancing two-wheeled boards, or “hoverboards,” will no longer be allowed in UVM residence halls, according to an email sent out by ResLife on Jan. 11.   The ban was discussed over...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon January 27, 2016

Interim Dean Speaks on Public Forum Bill Falls, the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to SGA members in a public forum. Falls discussed the progress he has been making, as well...

‘Voices’ Make up for low turnout

Bryan O’Keefe January 27, 2016

Student protesters marched through campus and into academic buildings Jan. 25 in opposition of the Faculty Senate’s decision to remove reading days. Senior Alexander Collingsworth organized the event,...

Sociology department fills course

Bryan O’Keefe December 14, 2015

Students have raised concerns over the amount of space available for “Introduction to Sociology”. Only one 145-person sociology 001 class is being offered in the spring, and three overrides have...

New drug trial helps patients

New drug trial helps patients

Caroline Alkire December 12, 2015

UVM has joined a number of universities testing a drug that is giving patients the chance to try an alternative style of treatment for a disabling disease. While most people with Parkinson’s opt for...

UVM developing new drone policy

UVM developing new drone policy

Courtney Cunningham December 10, 2015

UVM is developing a policy to make drone use safer on campus and at University-sanctioned events. The University formed a group of people with legal experience and managers to address how drones will...

Student goes to court after charges of alleged assault

Bryan O’Keefe December 10, 2015

Editor's note: This story was edited on Mar. 22, 2024 at 5:07 p.m. to remove the name of the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous. After allegedly threatening his roommate with a butane lighter Oct....

Bernie volunteers storm dorms

Bernie volunteers storm dorms

Kelsey Neubauer and Pablo Murphy Torres December 9, 2015

Reslife is reaching out to campaign offices to inform them of UVM’s solicitation policy. “Here’s the plan: we are going to try and get as many people as possible to get involved in the campaign,”...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon December 9, 2015

SGA Updates Dec. 1 Society of American Foresters separates from UVM Woodsman Team A bill was approved which separates the Society of American Foresters and the UVM Woodsman Team. According to the...

Reading days cut starting in fall

Reading days cut starting in fall

Kelsey Neubauer and Michelle Phillips December 8, 2015

Students will have five consecutive days of exams starting fall semester 2016. Reading days will be removed, UVM officials say. This new schedule change is due to a resolution passed by the Student...

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