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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Protesters display signs and flags.

Advocacy groups protest Khalil detainment at Howe Library

Alex Strand and Maggie O’Shea March 26, 2025

Several advocacy groups banded together on the Howe Library steps on March 20 to protest the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist and prominent member of the encampment at Columbia University...

Marlene Tromp addresses a public forum in the Silver Maple Ballroom in the Davis Center March 19.

Newly-appointed UVM President addresses concerns over protest response, shuttering of equity centers at Boise State

Noah Diedrich, News Editor March 24, 2025

Marlene Tromp was named as the 28th UVM President on March 20 and will fully step into her new role later this summer, according to a March 20 UVM press release.  Tromp was announced as the sole finalist...

A sign posted to the doors of Jeanne Mance Hall Feb. 20.

Displaced Jeanne Mance residents reckon with housing complications since dorm fire

Noah Diedrich, News Editor March 24, 2025

Former residents of Jeanne Mance Hall are adjusting to life in different residence halls across campus after a fire in the dormitory caused them to move out for the semester. On Thursday, March 6, a...

UVM President finalist Dr. Marlene Tromp.

UVM names Marlene Tromp as sole finalist for president

Noah Diedrich, News Editor March 17, 2025

Marlene Tromp, president of Boise State University, has been named as the sole finalist for UVM’s next president, according to a March 17 University press release. The announcement is a result of...

Miro Weinberger teaches in UHeights North Feb. 24.

After stepping away from Burlington politics, former mayor finds new home in honors college

Andrew Gould, Cynic News Reporter March 5, 2025

Former Burlington mayor Miro Weinberger is leading an internship course focused on Vermont’s housing shortage at UVM this semester. In the one-credit course, “Finding a Path to 30,000 New Vermont...

Ward 8 community members vote at the Fletcher Free Library on Town Meeting Day March 4.

Dems hold city council majority on Town Meeting Day

Zoe Bertsch and Noah Diedrich March 5, 2025

Burlington voters delivered a big win to City Council Democrats yesterday, opting to send the blue candidates in both contested races to Town Hall.  In the East District, home to many on and off-campus...

SGA held its meeting in Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center Feb 25.

SGA passes resolution calling on UVM to protect students

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter March 4, 2025

SGA passed a resolution calling for increased protections for students in response to stricter immigration enforcement efforts at a Feb. 25 SGA meeting. In recent weeks, staff and faculty unions called...

Voting on Town Meeting Day? Here’s what you need to know…

Voting on Town Meeting Day? Here’s what you need to know…

Noah Diedrich and Jessie Pennington March 3, 2025

It’s that time of year again. Tuesday, March 4 is Town Meeting Day, when Vermonters across the state will convene to discuss and vote on important issues within their communities.  The Queen City...

(Left to right) Allie Schachter, Kathy Olwell and Jen Monroe Zakaras debate in the Ira Allen Chapel Feb. 26.

At campus forum, city council candidates largely see eye to eye

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter March 3, 2025

There were few points of disagreement at a City Council candidate forum held last Tuesday at the Ira Allen Chapel.  Ahead of Town Meeting Day on March 4, East District opponents Kathy Olwell (P-East)...

Students pass through the Davis Center Feb. 14.

State representative revives UVM enrollment cap bill, calls for housing task force

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter February 24, 2025

A bill seeking to place an enrollment cap on UVM until Burlington’s housing vacancy rate rises above 5% was introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives on Feb. 7. Representative Troy Headrick,...

SGA hosts a meeting in the Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center Feb. 11.

Student government unveils strategic plan for upcoming year

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter February 24, 2025

SGA President, senior Mahder Teferra, and sophomore Senator Cameron Laychak presented their plans to send out a statistical sample survey and a questionnaire this fall at a Feb. 18 SGA meeting. The...

Kirk Dombrowski announces UVM's R1 status to the public Feb. 13.

UVM secures prestigious research designation

Noah Diedrich and Evan Witt February 18, 2025

UVM has achieved Research-1 status from the Carnegie Classification of Schools, according to a University announcement at a press conference on Thursday.  The designation places UVM in the top tier...

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