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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

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FSL double standards frustrate UVM sorority members, claim certain expectations outdated

Maggie Talty, Cynic News Reporter September 29, 2021

UVM sorority members acknowledge the difference between conduct expectations and enforcement for sorority versus fraternity life, claiming some policies are outdated.  Across the nation and at UVM,...

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CATAlert delayed following report and investigation of suspicious activity in Harris

Maggie Talty, Cynic News Reporter September 27, 2021

UVM Police Services investigated Harris Residence Hall following a report of two men with an unknown object Sept. 26, sending Harris Millis into shelter in place at 6:16 p.m.  UVM sent out an initial...

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Organize UVM draws students out to protest completion of tar sands pipeline

Ella Ruehsen, News and Sports Editor September 27, 2021

Organize UVM joined other organizations and activists in downtown Burlington Sept. 24 to protest the controversial proposed Line 3 tar sands pipeline.  Organize UVM formed in 2019 as a collective initiative...

Morrill Hall is located at the corner of Main Street and University Place.

How the Morrill Land-Grant Acts stole indigenous lands for higher education

Lucille Whittier, Cynic News Reporter September 23, 2021

UVM’s Morrill Hall is one of 106 “Morrill Halls” on campuses across the U.S. – all of which were established with government funds on land stolen from Indigenous People.  Morrill Hall is named...

The Assistant Director of FSLs office can be found in the Student Life office on the third floor of the Davis Center.

Assistant Director of FSL steps down for other job opportunity

Kate Vanni, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2021

Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life plans to leave UVM for another program amidst clashes between FSL and the UVM student body. Christina Vega will begin her new position as Associate...

WRUV forced to switch out Google Drive for Microsoft, loses privacy in the process

WRUV forced to switch out Google Drive for Microsoft, loses privacy in the process

Nicole Hardy, Cynic News Reporter September 21, 2021

UVM’s student-led radio station, WRUV, is left with questions after the school’s tech team told them to change their communication method strictly to Microsoft. After years of successfully using...

Dean Bill Falls of the College of Arts and Sciences spoke to SGA senators on Sept. 7 to discuss recent cuts made to the college.

Dean Falls reviews cuts to the College of Arts and Sciences at first SGA senate meeting

Ali Hager, Cynic News Reporter September 20, 2021

Editor's note: This story was updated at 7:32 p.m. Sept. 23.  Dean Bill Falls of the College of Arts and Sciences addressed the SGA senate at their first meeting of the semester to discuss the cuts...

An out of order sign on a Blue Light post has a messages written on it stating Please have an emergency somewhere else.

UVM finds challenges in repairing Blue Light units as replacement parts are phased out

Lila Cumming, Cynic News Reporter September 20, 2021

Editor's note: This story was updated at 4:28 p.m. Sept. 21.  UVM’s Blue Light units are becoming more difficult to repair, as replacement parts are no longer being manufactured and need to be special...

Packaged entrees at Northside Dining Hall wait to be purchased by students Sept. 9.

Northside Dining converted to “grab-and-go” due to understaffing

Audrie Caruso, Cynic News Reporter September 17, 2021

Northside Dining Hall on Trinity campus now operates as a “grab-and-go” market, causing frustration among students.  Understaffing is a major contributing factor as to why Northside Dining Hall...

UVM President Suresh Garimella announced UVM will freeze tuition for the 2020-2021 school year at an Oct. 26 press conference, marking the third consecutive year of the schools tuition freeze. The president also announced a room and board freeze and a new scholarship for underrepresented students to attend UVM.

Garimella announces fourth consecutive tuition freeze

Ella Ruehsen, News and Sports Editor September 15, 2021

UVM President Suresh Garimella announced plans to freeze tuition for a fourth consecutive year in a Sept. 15 press release. Garimella has maintained the freeze every year since his arrival at UVM.  Garimella’s...

An email reminds students to complete an EVERFI training before Sept. 30.

Students confused about legitimacy of sexual assault prevention training email

Lila Cumming, Cynic News Reporter September 13, 2021

UVM students are unsure if the recent Sexual Assault Prevention Course email is real or a scam. EVERFI sent an email to UVM students on Sept. 6 stating that students are required to take a sexual assault...

A group of students cross at the intersection on Main Street by University Heights the morning of Sept. 8.

UVM lecturer withholds information about press conference to keep certain message intact

Ella Ruehsen, News and Sports Editor September 13, 2021

Senior lecturer Richard Watts said he withheld a press release about a press conference Wednesday from stakeholders until the morning of to prevent potential event coverage from diversifying in voices.  Watts...

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