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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

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....

SGA Updates Feb. 23

SGA Updates Feb. 23

March 1, 2016

Recognition of College Diabetes NetworkA bill recognizing the UVM College Diabetes Network was passed. The College Diabetes Network is a nationwide nonprofit organization that works to empower and improve...

Photo courtesy of City of South Burlington

UVM, S. Burlington to consider new arena

March 1, 2016

UVM and the city of South Burlington are looking into the possibility of making a multi-purpose recreational facility.South Burlington City Manager Kevin Dorn said no decision has been made to build the...

UVM to offer minor in international politics

February 25, 2016

A new minor in international politics will be available to UVM students starting in August.The political science department is offering the minor due to an increase in student interest in the subject,...

Crime Log

February 24, 2016

FEB. 14 10:49 A.M.A person saw a suspicious looking male standing in the bushes by Slade Hall. Police were called, but no one was found when they arrived.FEB. 16 2:29 P.M.Police received a report of a...

SGA Updates Feb. 16

SGA Updates Feb. 16

Alexandra Shannon February 24, 2016

Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences visits SGA Patty Prelock, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, spoke to the SGA about the accomplishments and goals of the college. One of the college’s...

A UVM Rescue ambulance responds to a medical call Feb. 21. The rescue squad secured funding through a private donation to build a new facility. Oliver Pomazi/The Vermont Cynic

UVM rescue to have a new facility

Caroline Alkire February 24, 2016

UVM Rescue is spending $1.6 million to build a new facility to house their ambulances and on duty student staff more efficiently. The current building, located on 284 East Ave, doesn’t meet their...

The infectious diseases lab in the Given Complex is pictured Feb. 12. UVM is testing the safety of a potential Zika virus vaccine. COLE WANGSNESS/The Vermont Cynic

Vaccine center researches Zika virus

Caroline Alkire February 19, 2016

The UVM Vaccine Testing Center will play a role in the development of a vaccine for the Zika virus, which was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. UVM will test vaccines...

Local politicians attend Democratic debate watch

February 18, 2016

Local politicians are eager for young people to get involved in the political process, and they’re showing it by making appearances on campus. The UVM College Democrats hosted a Democratic debate...

Soraiya Thura is pictured third from the left. Thura is currently the student representative on the UVM board of trustees. PHOTO COURTESY OF Erin Post from the UVM COM Office of Medical Communications.

Trustees select student member

Alexandra Shannon February 18, 2016

A new student member has been selected for the UVM board of trustees, to follow out-going student trustee Samantha Lucas. The board of trustees student selection committee publicly announced Soraiya...

ALANA Center move creates ‘one big domino effect’

February 18, 2016

As a result of the ALANA Student Center moving into the Living/Learning Center, several University offices will be shifting to other locations on campus. Once the ALANA Center moves into its new location,...

SGA Updates Feb. 9

SGA Updates Feb. 9

Alexandra Shannon February 17, 2016

Funds to UVM Gymnastics Club SGA granted $9,000 to the Gymnastics Club to help them fund travel, hotel rooms, membership fees and competition registration to participate in a national competition in...

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