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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

Search begins for new student trustees

Search begins for new student trustees

Alexandra Shannon November 11, 2015

Each year the board of trustees student selection committee is responsible for choosing a student trustee. The new student trustee will be selected by Feb. 28 or before the February board of trustees...

Ph.D Student James Montague explains his pipeline research in Votey Hall Nov. 5. The research shows that improper seals on wells could cause methane leaks, contributing to global warming. OLIVER POMAZI/The Vermont Cynic

UVM study finds gas leaks

November 11, 2015

A new study by UVM has found sources of methane emissions that have not been accounted for.In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, the leaking of this greenhouse gas into the atmosphere from...

English department adds concentrations

Jacob Holzman November 11, 2015

The UVM English department is seeking approval from the College of Arts and Sciences for a change in the English major.Director of undergraduate advising for the English department Prof. Daniel Fogel made...

Squash Club member uses racial slur in email

Alexandra Shannon November 10, 2015

The UVM Squash Club is on probation after SGA officials received word of an email that a club member sent out to the club which used a racial slur. A member of Squash Club sent an email to over...

Is saying ‘too’ sexist?

Bryan O'Keefe November 10, 2015

Although first-year Cameron Schaeffer has written for the Huffington Post before, she has not received anywhere near as much attention as her most recent column. The Oct. 26 editorial, titled “The...

No differences between UVM dining and Sodexo

November 5, 2015

Sodexo will be facing big changes in the next five years following feedback from students, staff and faculty.Many students are unaware there is no difference between UVM dining and Sodexo, they said.“We...

Students, hotel staff staying separate

Caroline Alkire November 4, 2015

Students living in the Sheraton Hotel say they have a distant relationship with the hotel staff. The two hallways occupied by students are in a wing away from guests, said Ben Kennedy, lead resident adviser...

UVM assists students dealing with landlords

Courtney Cunningham November 4, 2015

Students dealing with landlord issues can turn to a UVM program. The Consumer Assistance Program is a joint program between UVM and the Vermont attorney general’s office that can be a resource for students...

Living in the dorms: know your rights

November 4, 2015

Some students say they are confused about their rights in a dorm as opposed to off-campus.“I don’t even know; they probably can’t search through my stuff but I would assume if they ask me to open...

Students, residents express concerns

Alexandra Shannon November 3, 2015

Tension remains between student and permanent residents in Burlington, which was a significant issue during this year’s Burlington city council elections, residents say. Noise is one of the largest...

Art missing from Davis Center

John Riedel, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

A painting was stolen from outside the men’s bathroom next to Brennan’s in the Davis Center Oct. 9 at 12:59 p.m, according to the police services crime log. The artwork belonged to UVM staff member...

Davis Center not only for students

October 28, 2015

Colder temperatures may increase the number of homeless people trying to spend the night in the building, Davis Center employees said.Once the center closes for the night, they have to “kick them out,”...

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