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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

Jill Vaglica September 23, 2015

Sept. 11 11:43 p.m. A student that had been lying down on the University Heights basketball courts. When the officer confronted the student, he admitted to having been drinking, but he was not in need...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon September 22, 2015

CLUB NAME CHANGED This bill changes the name of the Alpine Ski Club to the Alpine Ski Racing Club. The purpose of this change is to minimize confusion of being considered part of the Ski and Snowboard...

A look into the data: UVM diversity

Jacob Holzman September 22, 2015

From 1995 to 2014, the overall undergraduate population at UVM has grown about 2,400 undergraduates.The UVM Sourcebook does not distinguish student populations by race. Instead, it defines students as...

Life in Sheraton Hotel is a ‘unique’ experience

Caroline Alkire September 15, 2015

After the demolition of the Chittenden Buckham Wills complex, students said they’re excited about the opportunity to live at the Sheraton Hotel and Quarry Hill apartments. The University was limited...

Student focuses on climate change

Caroline Alkire September 15, 2015

Being invited to the White House is not something many people can claim; however, sophomore environmental studies student  Gina Fiorile already had it checked off her bucket list when she went back to...

Kim Howard, director of the Office of International Education, discusses the resources provided to international students at UVM Sept. 8. The Office of International Education has expanded its office, as well as staff, as the number of international students increases

Increase in international students

John Riedel, Staff Writer September 15, 2015

UVM seeks to recruit more international students as part of a growing trend among American universities entering the international market. This is a result of  the “Enhancing Quality and Affordability...

Finding a safe ride home

Bryan O'Keefe September 15, 2015

Finding a ride home from downtown Burlington late at night may become a little easier. Junior Tyler Davis, SGA vice president, is planning a program that would provide students and other Burlington residents...

Crime Log

Jill Vaglica September 15, 2015

sept. 1 12:27 a.m. McCann Hall staff reported several people outside smoking marijuana by the picnic tables. When officers arrived at the scene, nobody was there. 3:40 a.m. A person had fallen from...

Rep. Welch talks with class about Iran

Alexandra Shannon September 15, 2015

Students in “Introduction to International Relations” participated in a Skype discussion with Rep. Peter Welch Sept. 10 about the Iran nuclear deal that is currently under negotiation. The deal requires...

Professor studies natural disasters

Jill Vaglica September 15, 2015

Ten years ago, a UVM professor of sociology went to New Orleans to begin a seven-year research project studying the effects of natural disasters on children, specifically Hurricane Katrina. Over the...

Technology thefts seem to be ‘crimes of opportunity’

Jill Vaglica September 15, 2015

Campus has been hit with a rash of burglaries in the past week. Students received a CatAlert after at least eight laptops were stolen from Jeffords hall Sept. 3. There were two other thefts: one at the...

Bernie Sanders on arming Israel

Jill Vaglica September 6, 2015

Follow @vermontcynic for updates. Follow the conversation at #berniefiles   Editor’s note: Since 1976, the Vermont Cynic has followed Bernie Sanders’ ascent to national politics, from his...

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