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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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For the first time in 11 years, UVM’s sailing team has received new boats Sept. 24.

Sailing team acquires new six-figure fleet

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter October 17, 2024

UVM’s sailing team has received a new fleet of boats for the first time in 11 years, which comes with a $185,000 price tag, said senior Christian Cushman, treasurer of the UVM Sailing Club. The boats...

Cynic writers took to the Andrew Harris Commons to ask students’ opinions on voting Oct. 10.

UVM students weigh in on issues, voting plans for upcoming election

Jacklyn Giles and Evan Witt October 16, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election less than three weeks away, many UVM students are preparing to cast their votes—some for the very first time.  A pair of Cynic reporters visited the Andrew Harris...

Twelve hundred Israeli flags were displayed on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 7.

Students hold vigil on one-year anniversary of October 7th 

Charley Tyson and Alex Strand October 14, 2024

UVM students led a vigil service to reflect on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, at the Waterman Memorial Lounge, according to an Oct. 2 Instagram post from UVM Hillel.  The Memorial was held...

Previous Commencements have been held on the University Green Oct. 9.

University proposes moving Commencement to Champlain Valley Expo, nixing main ceremony, speaker

Noah Diedrich, News Editor October 14, 2024

UVM has proposed moving Commencement to the Champlain Valley Exposition beginning in 2025, said Kelly O’Malley, senior coordinator of presidential events and protocol. The new plan, announced at an...

Farrell Hall is home to the Gund Institute for Environment Oct. 6.

New climate research center to focus on societal impacts of climate change

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter October 9, 2024

UVM has established the Climate Measurements Center of Excellence, according to a Sept. 23 press release.  The goal of the Center will be to create standardized protocols and provide tools that can...

Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, spoke at the latest SGA meeting Oct. 1.

UVM Civic Engagement presents update on voter education efforts

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter October 7, 2024

Members of the UVM Civic Engagement Program presented their work about increasing UVM’s voter turnout at an Oct. 1 SGA meeting. Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, and Program Assistant...

The Essex 2 bus drives along Pearl St. Sept. 15.

Students, University weigh consequences of potential GMT cuts

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter September 30, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated on September 30 at 5:13 pm to correct Goldman's year. Green Mountain Transit is implementing a service reduction to potentially cut $3 million of its services and...

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak addresses City Hall attendees of a community safety forum Sept. 19.

Burlington holds public forum on public safety, gun violence

Charley Tyson, Cynic News Reporter September 23, 2024

The City of Burlington held a community forum at City Hall Sept. 19 to present its current efforts to address issues regarding public safety. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and other city officials addressed...

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, attended an SGA meeting Sept. 10.

UVM addresses student concern over campus safety at SGA meeting

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter September 17, 2024

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, presented safety strategies in response to growing safety concerns in Burlington at a Sept. 10 SGA meeting. Schirling presented resources...

Students ended the rally at the steps of the Waterman Building Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestinian student group protests months-long suspension

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter September 16, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine rallied outside the Royall Tyler Theatre at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 12 to protest SJP’s interim suspension. Approximately 40 students attended the protest, according...

UVM students held a rally to protest SJP’s interim suspension outside the Royall Tyler Theater Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestine student group files lawsuit against UVM

Noah Diedrich, News Editor September 12, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine filed a federal lawsuit against UVM on Sept. 9, according to a statement from SJP. The lawsuit disputes the University’s decision to place SJP on interim suspension,...

President Suresh Garimella walks past a group of protesters Aug. 25.

Dual protests at Convocation over livable wages, divestment

Noah Diedrich, News Editor September 10, 2024

UVM Staff United and a group of pro-Palestinian students picketed at Convocation on Aug. 25. UVMSU was urging UVM to provide livable wages for its workers, said Ellen Kaye, co-president of UVMSU. Kaye...

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