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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

The fleeting promise of power

Letter to the Editor December 18, 2018

The most important belief that unites all of our country as a people is that we agree that corporations and special interest groups steal the focus of the government off its people. I am a 20 year old...

When image control goes too far

When image control goes too far

Letter to the Editor December 16, 2018

As a lead resident adviser and writing center tutor, the wellbeing of my community matters to me. As an Honors College student and critical thinker, honesty and academic integrity do as well. I feel I...

Private donors due to lack of public funding

Private donors due to lack of public funding

Letter to the Editor December 8, 2018

I have just now gotten around to catching up on my Cynic volumes. One article in particular that I am having trouble processing is “Public School, Private Donors.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge...

UVM mental health professionals: we care about you

Letter to the Editor November 17, 2018

We who work to support UVM students’ health and well-being continually seek ways to improve the services we provide that support students’ mental health needs. Like colleges across the country, UVM...

Priority to the people: expanding STEM dept.

Letter to the Editor November 11, 2018

The phrase “let’s get this degree” embodies the sentiment many, perhaps most, hold towards university. To respond to last week’s “public school, private donors” editorial, this trend is not...

Mental health is a long-term investment

Letter to the Editor October 26, 2018

As someone who was diagnosed with a high-functioning mental illness during early adolescence, I really expected to be overrun with resources in college to handle my feelings and ultimately leave that part...

Use your anger to fuel activism

Use your anger to fuel activism

Letter to the Editor October 25, 2018

Three weeks ago, almost 1,000 students walked out of classes to protest the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, to support heroes Christine Blasey Ford and Anita Hill and to stand with...

Sullivan’s duty to the community

Letter to the Editor October 14, 2018

Dear President Sullivan, I hope that you can see fit to address the University as to where we stand as a community concerning the current state of Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court of...

Increasing wage will help local businesses

Increasing wage will help local businesses

Letter to the Editor October 13, 2018

Want to hear something obvious? Raising the minimum wage increases the take-home pay for low-income workers without hurting job growth. A study released this month from the Center on Wage and Employment...

Faculty members defend Ford

Faculty members defend Ford

Letter to the Editor October 12, 2018

We, the undersigned University of Vermont faculty, write in support of Christine Blasey Ford and all survivors of sexual assault. We also write against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett...

Response to “Mandated Reporting Issue”

Letter to the Editor May 11, 2018

As the Intake and Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (which addresses incidents of discrimination and harassment on campus, including sexual misconduct and...

LTE: Deans must step up

Letter to the Editor March 1, 2018

We strongly believe that students of color and faculty want academic freedom. Faculty members can deliver this freedom, which comes with the responsibility to protect students’ freedom in regard to learning. Students...

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