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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

A die-in protest began in the Davis Center Atrium as students laid on the floor holding signs in support of Palestine Feb. 15.

As Israel launches attacks on Rafah, students stage “die-in” protest for Palestine

Nora Sissenich and Liliana Mefford February 27, 2024

On Feb. 15, approximately 50 students staged a die-in protest in the Davis Center in support of Palestine. UVM Students for Justice in Palestine organized the protest, demanding that “UVM divest from...

The Burlington City Council voted against a resolution to expand Burlington’s current carbon fee Feb. 12.

City Council rejects carbon fee resolution

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 22, 2024

At their Feb. 12 meeting, the Burlington City Council rejected a resolution that would have allowed voters to authorize the Council to expand the scope of the city’s current carbon impact fee in a 6-6...

Israel-Hamas war: campus developments

Staff Report February 19, 2024

SJP holds Palestine vigil  UVM Students for Justice in Palestine held a Vigil for Palestine on Feb. 13 at the Davis Center amphitheater. Participants placed small Palestinian flags in the ground...

Photo illustration: UVM is implementing a three-tier dorm rate system beginning fall 2024.

ResLife to implement tiered pricing structure for fall 2024

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter February 13, 2024

UVM is altering their room pricing to a tiered system and increasing prices overall, according to a room selection notice sent out to students Feb. 1 and the University’s residential life website. Beginning...

UVM begins a partnership with Automatic Laundry, installing new washers and dryers in residence halls Jan. 24

Dorms see new laundry machines

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 12, 2024

Over winter break, UVM installed brand new washers and dryers in all residence hall laundry rooms, stated Cameron Plourde, assistant to the director for the Department of Residential Life, in a Jan. 26...

The Burlington City Council voted against a measure to include a pro-Palestine ballot measure for the upcoming Town Meeting Day, Jan. 22

City council keeps pro-Palestine ballot measure from ballot

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter February 6, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated February 7 at 9:20 a.m. to correct the description of Jewish Action. The Burlington City Council voted 7-5 against a measure to include a pro-Palestine ballot measure...

A member of SGA speaks at a campus safety forum in the Silver Maple Ballroom. Nov. 28

University hosts public safety forum

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter December 12, 2023

The University hosted a public forum on Nov. 28 to address campus and community safety, wrote Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, in a Nov. 27 email.  The forum was held in...

Community members gather outside City Hall calling for the protection of Palestinians Nov. 26

Palestine rally held following shooting

Andrew Gould, News Editor December 4, 2023

Approximately 150 people attended a rally for Palestine held Sunday, Nov. 26 outside City Hall on Church Street in Burlington. UVM Students for Justice in Palestine referred to the event as an “emergency...

Students call upon University to stand with Palestinian students following Nov. 25 shooting

Students call upon University to stand with Palestinian students following Nov. 25 shooting

Maxine Thornton, Features Editor November 30, 2023

On Nov. 29, UVM Union of Students organized a rally following the Nov. 25 shooting of three Palestinian men in Burlington, according to the group’s Nov. 28 Instagram post.  On Nov. 25, at around...

Out-of-state students will see a 3.5% increase starting the 2024-25 school year.

UVM to increase out-of-state tuition, in-state remains the same

Molly Yeska, Cynic News Reporter November 30, 2023

UVM is increasing out-of-state tuition by 3.5% for the 2024-25 school year while keeping in-state tuition frozen, according to a Nov. 1 press release. Starting next year, out-of-state students will...

Speakers at the protest called for a free Palestine and spoke out against censorship.

UVM cancels in-person lecture with award-winning Palestinian writer

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor November 6, 2023

Mohammed El-Kurd, an award-winning poet and journalist, was scheduled to speak on the misrepresentation of Palestinians in the US on Oct. 26 in UVM’s Livak Ballroom, according to an event poster. On...

Students and community members gather on the Waterman green Oct. 19.

Students hold candlelight vigil for Gaza, supporting Palestine

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter November 5, 2023

Students and community members gathered on the Waterman green on Oct. 19 to hold a candlelight vigil for Gaza. There were approximately 120 people in attendance, according to a UVM police officer present.  The...

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