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

Women’s Rights

February 4, 2003

"When I get paid the same amount as my male counterpart," commented one UVM female, "then I'll go and fight with them." .... As I read this statement to myself, my mind is tossed into a whirlpool of...

A Murderous Spree

February 4, 2003

February 4, 2003To the editor:How many of us, in our right minds, would wake up one morning and say to our son or daughter: "Here is a gun and an uncertain number of bullets. Go out and murder as many...

Ask Dr. Schmynic

February 3, 2003

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

The Next Step: A Retreat to Discuss Social Justice Issues

February 3, 2003

Fifty-three students from across the campus gathered last weekend for a retreat designed to foster a sense of community and cultural awareness as well as to promote ideals of respect and acceptance. The...

Swimming and Diving Team Wins Last Home Meet

February 3, 2003

The UVM women's swimming and diving team won its third meet of the year Saturday, defeating Providence for the first time ever in the final home meet of the season at Forbush Natatorium. The Catamounts,...

Who Wouldn’t A Tom Clancy Book On Tape?

February 3, 2003

It took me nearly a full week to recover from last week's mountain mayhem, but my roommate finally convinced me to get out from under the covers and do something! So I called up my two hiking buddies...

Internal Investigation Reveals True Cynic

February 3, 2003

2:39 AM on Monday morning in Billings I-122 with the janitors cleaning the hallways the Cynic Staff is hard at work. One would think at this point in the night the paper would be nearly completed, but...

War And Tragedy Vie For American Attention

February 3, 2003

Wednesday, February 5th Secretary of State Collin Powell is expected to provide new evidence, Suddam Hussein's "smoking gun", concerning the dangers of Iraq. His statement will be meant to convince the...

Students Have Suspect Study Habits

February 3, 2003

This year's freshmen class studied less in high school than any class in at least 37 years, a new UCLA study says. According to a survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA's...

International Challenge Allows MBA Students To Excel

February 3, 2003

Juggling studies, jobs and, for some, family needs this fall, five MBA students in Professor Bill Averyt's business policy class became living proof of the maxim: If you want something done, give it to...

Double Standards in Today’s Society

February 3, 2003

With recent debates over affirmative action and abortion, and most recently a possible universal draft, many people have been debating and discussing the double standards that our culture fosters and promotes....

U.S. Congressmen Propose Possible Universal Draft

February 3, 2003

Draft cards, conscientious objectors, and protests. Sounds like something our parents dealt with, right? This scene could become a reality for today's college students as two Democrat representatives,...

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