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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

UVM should stop over-admitting students

UVM should stop over-admitting students

Sam Nylen, Opinion Columnist March 16, 2022

It’s no secret that UVM attracts more and more students each year, with UVM welcoming its largest class since 2015, according to  a Oct. 14, 2021 UVM Today article.  The increased enrollment disrupts...

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City Council needs to diversify party representation

Alexander McMurray, Opinion Columnist March 15, 2022

Burlington City Council needs more politically diverse elections. Burlington City Council comprises Progressives, Democrats and Independents, according to the City of Burlington website. There are no...

Professors should provide remote lecture options

Professors should provide remote lecture options

Jordan Spindel, Opinion Columnist February 25, 2022

Clicking play on a lecture, a cup of coffee in hand, from the comfort of one’s own living room is an underrated comfort lost to in-person lectures. Online courses are accessible and should be available...

Women in “Star Wars” should be uplifted, not criticized

Women in “Star Wars” should be uplifted, not criticized

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2022

There is nothing better than seeing a little girl in Walt Disney World fighting off Stormtroopers with her plastic lightsaber because female characters taught her that she has the power to fight for her...

The School of the Arts in CAS inspires creativity

The School of the Arts in CAS inspires creativity

Mary Kueser, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2022

I went to a high school called School of the Arts. It was sort of like Hollywood Arts from “Victorious,” unfortunately without the cool lockers. I spent my first two years in the theater program,...

Meme accounts on Instagram bring smiles to UVM

Meme accounts on Instagram bring smiles to UVM

Emma Petrequin, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2022

My first year at UVM felt scary. I came to Vermont from Seattle, and I had so much to learn about the school. I had no idea what the Grundle was and people kept casually listing abbreviations such as...

Comfort food should be a mainstay at the Grundle

Comfort food should be a mainstay at the Grundle

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist February 18, 2022

Nightly pizza and pasta at Harris Millis Dining Hall have always been a staple for my on-campus dinners. However, since the Grundle no longer regularly serves comfort food items, it’s hard to find dining...

UVM needs to step up its security

UVM needs to step up its security

Christophe Meunier, Opinion Columnist February 17, 2022

A police officer knocked on my door a couple of weeks ago.  The officer asked me if I knew about a string of burglaries that had been committed on the floor I lived on. I apologized, explained that...

The struggle of parking needs to change at UVM

The struggle of parking needs to change at UVM

Reece Coren, Opinion Columnist February 16, 2022

I purchased a parking pass this semester for the first time. Finally having my car made me realize the difficulties of parking on campus. This struggle led me to one realization: paying to park on-campus...

Choose self-love this Valentines Day

Choose self-love this Valentine’s Day

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor February 14, 2022

I’ve never had a valentine on Valentine’s Day. This used to upset me in years past, but this year it’s not going to. Valentine’s Day is associated with romance, chocolate and flowers. However,...

Give equal access to outdoor gear and equipment

Give equal access to outdoor gear and equipment

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor February 11, 2022

All UVM students, regardless of economic background, deserve the same access to affordable outdoor gear. UVM is known for being outdoorsy. There is a Living/Learning community dedicated entirely to the...

Fix the problems on Trinity campus before expanding

Fix the problems on Trinity campus before expanding

Harry van Dyke, Opinion Columnist February 8, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was updated Feb. 9 at 2:04 p.m. to include information from ResLife that was received after the publishing time.  Trinity campus has infrastructure problems. Residents of...

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