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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

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Marek Broderick take on new roles in city government

Noah Diedrich and Jessie Pennington April 29, 2024

As of April 1, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is Burlington’s new mayor. She’s also Burlington’s first woman and LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive, earned 51.18% of...

Students delivered copies of the transparency letter to several administrative offices in the Waterman building Apr 12.

Students rally for UVM investment transparency

Nora Sissenich, Features Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Students gathered on the first floor of the Davis Center Friday, April 12 at 11:50 a.m. to demand the University make its investment records fully available to the public. The UVM Union of Students...

UVM Staff United calls for a step scale and wage progression April 16.

UVM Staff United holds rally supporting step pay scale

Olivia Miller and Andrew Gould April 22, 2024

UVM Staff United held a rally April 16 on the Waterman steps. UVMSU is in the process of negotiating their second contract with UVM, said Co-President Ellen Kaye. The current contract is dated through...

SGA has passed a resolution addressing President Suresh Garimella's response to campus conflicts.

SGA passes resolution calling for empathy in campus communications

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter April 8, 2024

On Feb. 27, SGA unanimously passed a resolution calling for increased empathy toward communities affected by campus conflicts in future communications from UVM President Suresh Garimella, said senior and...

UVM SGA elections will be held between April 3-5.

SGA to hold elections April 3-5

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter April 2, 2024

Editor's note: This story was updated on April 4 at 2:58 p.m. to correct the spelling of Teferra's last name. SGA elections for vice president and president will be held between April 3-5, according...

University Heights and Central Campus residence halls repurposed for upcoming eclipse.

UVM to rent out dorm rooms for eclipse, affected students seek alternative accommodations

Staff Report April 1, 2024

University officials have announced that they will be reoccupying student housing for the total eclipse April 8, according to an April 1 press release. “Students in premium-tier dorms will be asked...

UVM instituted a new brand positioning including a new logo to replace the Old Mill Tower.

UVM adopts new logo

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter March 21, 2024

UVM has adopted new brand positioning, including a new logo, set to be phased in over the next year and a half, according to a Feb. 28 press release.  The change in logo from the tower of Old Mill...

State representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and city councilor Joan Shannon participated in a Burlington mayoral debate in the Davis Center Livak Ballroom Feb.15

Shannon and Mulvaney-Stanak debate at UVM

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter March 4, 2024

State Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (P) and City Councilor Joan Shannon (D) met Feb. 15 for a mayoral debate at UVM. The event was hosted by United Academics and UVM Staff United in the Livak...

What’s on the ballot this Town Meeting Day

What’s on the ballot this Town Meeting Day

Noah Diedrich and Jessie Pennington March 4, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 7:00 p.m. on March 4  to update the source for voter registration information. Mayor Four candidates are running for Mayor in Burlington: Progressive Emma...

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...

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