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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

Anti-sexual assault group gives presentation

Anti-sexual assault group gives presentation

March 20, 2016

One in Four, a club for men aimed at preventing sexual assault, gave a public presentation in the Waterman Memorial Lounge Feb. 29. One in Four is a nationwide organization that was brought to campus...

Students participate in local city elections

Students participate in local city elections

March 19, 2016

Students used a recent day off to participate in local elections on Town Meeting Day. Classes were canceled March 1 for Town Meeting Day because of an amendment to the academic schedule. The...

FSL protests new tax at rally

Kelsey Neubauer, Assistant News Editor March 16, 2016

Community members assembled at a rally in support of a bill that would prevent the implementation of a property tax on Greek homes. Students, alumni and legislators gathered in the Grand Maple...

Photo courtesy of UVM Police Services

Threat of violence prompts CatAlert

Bryan O'Keefe March 16, 2016

The UVM community was alerted through the CatAlert system regarding potential violent threats made toward a current student Sunday. Ronald Reda, a man in his late 40s, reportedly threatened to harm...

Vermont bill guarantees paid sick leave

March 3, 2016

A bill recently passed by Vermont’s state legislature will guarantee paid sick leave for Vermont workers. The law will put in place a required amount of sick time, and forbid employers from preventing...

The UVM Medical Center is pictured Feb. 27. The hospital is opening a clinic specifically for transgender youth. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic

Transgender clinic to open

Caroline Alkire March 3, 2016

The UVM Medical Center is planning to start a new clinic to help transgender children and teens. As part of the UVM Children’s Specialty Center, the clinic will be a collection of doctors, social...

Marijuana legalization bill passes the Vermont senate

March 3, 2016

Vermont is one step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana.The Vermont State Senate voted 17 to 12 to pass the measure Feb. 18. It will now head to the Vermont House of Representatives. If the...

Kappa Sigma hosts fundraiser for Navy SEALS

March 3, 2016

Kappa Sigma Fraternity hosted a charity sleepover Feb. 26 to support the Navy SEAL Legacy foundation.This event was Kappa Sigma’s eighth annual Sleep Out for the Soldiers fundraiser. Brothers from UVM’s...

ROTC cadets during field training at Fort Ethan Allen in Jericho, Vt. Sept. 26. UVMs ROTC was ranked No. 8 in the country among mid-sized schools. Oliver Pomazi/The Vermont Cynic

UVM ROTC ranked in top eight

Alexandra Shannon March 3, 2016

UVM’s senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps recently received the 2016 MacArthur Award. The MacArthur Award was awarded to eight schools nationwide. There are 275 ROTC programs in the country,...

New dean appointed for Arts and Sciences

March 3, 2016

The College of Arts and Sciences has selected a new dean.Dr. William Falls has been selected as the official dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.His term will begin March 1, according to a Feb. 24...

L/L to have new programs

L/L to have new programs

March 2, 2016

Dozens of students gathered in the Fireplace Lounge in Living/Learning Feb. 24 for this year’s program fair. L/L program members tabled and spread the word about the various communities students...

Crime Log

March 1, 2016

FEB. 19 11:53 P.M.Police received a report of a man exhibiting odd behavior. Police made contact and secured him.FEB. 21 12:10 P.M.An intoxicated male was found in an person’s room. He left upon request....

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