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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

Town Meeting Day Central to Burlington Politics

February 26, 2002

For nearly 200 years, Town Meeting Day has been a recognized Vermont holiday in its 237 towns and nine cities. On the second Tuesday in March, state offices, schools and many businesses are closed as...

Socialism Has Nothing to Do With Stalinism

February 26, 2002

Reading last week's paper, I felt bamboozled. I was made out to defend Stalin, Mao, North Korea, the lot of them. As if they had anything to do with socialism, or with what the socialists on campus are...

Crime Statistics Indicate Decline in Sexual Assaults at UVM

February 26, 2002

According to UVM Police Services Annual Crime Statistics, 2001 saw the lowest reported incidents of sexual assault since 1998, when the statistics were first recorded. While a recent study conducted...

UVM President-Elect Concerned About Privacy

February 26, 2002

When President-elect Daniel Fogel assumes his position at the University this July, he may choose not to live in Englesby house, the presidents' official residence since 1958. According to the...

Spookie Daly Pride: Please Pass the Cheese

February 26, 2002

"Marshmallow Pie," Spookie Daly Pride's debut CD, is more of an initiation into the eccentric jam band scene than a memorable studio album. The freedom to improvise and the spirited energy of live shows...

Dirty Deals in City Council?

February 26, 2002

The most discriminated against group on campus are drivers. The fault lies not completely with the University. It lies at least in part with the city of Burlington, especially Progressive-controlled Ward...

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow…Here

February 26, 2002

Ah, what a fine, warm winter day it is as I stroll to class, savoring the balmy breeze, basking in the sultry weather that is February in Vermont. Wait a minute ... where the hell am I? "This is a skier's...

Wednesday’s talk by Mitchell G. Bard

February 21, 2002

Wednesday night I went to the CC Theater to hear Mr. Mitchell G. Bard speak on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While I wouldn't go so far as to call him racist, he was clearly biased, and prepared to...

Students Can be Heard in City Gov’t

February 18, 2002

To the Editor: I write to urge all members of the UVM community to get out and vote in the upcoming Town Meeting Day elections on March 5. I also strongly urge those who vote to help elect Ian Carleton,...

Senior Nominated for National Community Service Award

February 18, 2002

Senior Keegan Tierney of Starksboro, VT was recently nominated by University of Vermont President Edwin Colodny for the 2002 Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award. The national award is granted...

Marijuana Abuse Increases Among College Students

February 18, 2002

Smoking marijuana is a pastime at UVM. Recently, a study from The Chronicle of Higher Education found that UVM was #1 in drug referrals in the country. The majority of these referrals stem from marijuana...

Program on UVM “Kakewalk” to Be Held Thursday

February 18, 2002

The Center for Cultural Pluralism will host a program this Thursday to educate the UVM community about the controversial Winter Carnival tradition of the "Kake Walk" at UVM, which consisted of fraternity...

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