The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Ask Doctor Schmynic

February 18, 2003

Dr. Schmynic is here to solve all your important problems that you're afraid to ask your parents, RA, and your friends. Don't worry, your secret is safe with us. Dear Dr. Schmynic, I have been dating...

Colleges Could Be Among New Possible Soft Targets For Terrorism

February 18, 2003

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- It's hard to find a roll of duct tape in Harvard Square these days. The code orange level of terrorist alert announced by the U.S. government last Friday has prompted a nationwide shopping...

Sexually Transmitted Disease Seem More Of A Threat Than Most Willing To Admit

February 18, 2003

The reality: people have unprotected sex. The reality: people get AIDS. And it's everywhere- in television shows and in books and on posters. There is still a shockingly large part of our society...

A Case for Patience

February 18, 2003

President Bush's patience is running short. He has spoken of his willingness to, "lead a coalition to disarm [Hussein]," with the support of the UN or not. Criticism of the UN is understandable considering...

Living in a World of Fear

February 18, 2003

Terrorist attacks, threats of war, Code Orange. In this post-Sept. 11 society, people seem to be obsessed with only one thing: fear. Be it because of fear of the unknown or fear of the inevitable, today's...

Let’s Talk About Sex

February 18, 2003

To the Editor: The issue of gender diversity is of extreme importance to this University. A committee of professors and students have begun creating a queer minor, which is anticipated to be approved by...

Fore amd Brimstone

February 18, 2003

To the Editor: To what depths has America fallen under the ill-gained and arrogant presidency of George W. Bush in his mad dash to war against Iraq? President Dwight D. Eisenhower said of war: "This is...

Have Facts, Not Faith

February 18, 2003

To the Editor: Faith Hale writes that the student body (or so I perceive that is what Faith is stating) has problems with President Fogel's future vision of UVM. I have but a couple of problems with...

Thank You for Being a Friend

February 18, 2003

To the Editor: Hi, my name's Rachel Baines and I just wanted to let you know that I think it's cool that you publish so many anti-war and liberal letters. The liberal atmosphere of this campus is what...

Damn the Empire, Not the Man

February 18, 2003

In this day and age, people are used to being insulted. Programs like Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect slam the government and high-ranking individuals within those groups. Celebrities...

Race Not a Competition

February 18, 2003

The economic and social mobility of minorities in the United States has, over the years, been consistently compromised by a system that favors white Americans. Though pioneering individuals such as...

The Flynn in February: The Vagina Monologues

February 18, 2003

The Vagina Monologues is not only a ground-breaking, eye-opening evening of entertainment, it's a show helping to increase awareness and raise millions of dollars for organizations working towards stopping...

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