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

A reason to remember who we are

October 25, 2010

In light of recent multicultural and immigration issues in Germany, we Americans must remember our true identity. Last week Prime Minister of Germany, Andrea Merkel, declared the death of German multiculturalism:...

A student vote against apathy

October 25, 2010

In 2008, when the results of the West Coast elections came in and the CNN news anchor announced Barack Obama as the projected winner to become 44th president of the United States, students from across...

Red vs. blue

October 25, 2010

I find it tough during any campaign to support a Democrat or a Republican. I also find it just as difficult to support one of the many brave third-party candidates who run knowing — at least, I...

City Council votes ‘yes’ for debauchery

October 25, 2010

Somewhere in the galaxy, a very funky constellation has just burned out, courtesy of, yep, The Man. Burlington City Council, in a resolution passed over the summer and put into effect this October, has...

Who are today’s soldiers?

October 25, 2010

The perceived role of a modern day soldier of democratic nations is one of noble peacekeeper and defender of freedoms for all. But that image now wavers under the weight of dubious behavioral failings...

Do the job to earn the wage

October 25, 2010

To earn their money, employees must fulfill their job requirements. Currently, the Student Government Association (SGA) does not monitor whether or not senators are earning their weekly stipends. After...

Noise over noise, silence over abuse

October 18, 2010

Urine and pepper spray are not the only harmful substances that the Burlington Police Department has been hurling at the students of UVM recently. Abuse of power stands out as the most disturbing thing...

Holy leaking radiation, Batman!

October 18, 2010

Don't drink the water, there's tritium in the water. According to a Reuters article published on Oct. 11, Entergy Corp., the owners of Vermont Yankee, reported that a sample taken from a well near the...

Public servants for profit

October 18, 2010

A fundamental breakdown of our society is happening right before our eyes, threatening to crumble the very fabric of our being to nothing but lint in the bottom of the dryer, dried up and waiting to catch...

The Chinese paradox

October 18, 2010

A Chinese man named Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, but few people in China know about it. In fact, many don't even know he exists. Liu Xiaobo has been a nonviolent democracy advocate...

Breast cancer awareness gets it right

October 18, 2010

Breast cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, judging by all the fuss made about it in October, one may be inclined to think that...

Priority registration for athletes

October 11, 2010

  The notion that student-athletes receive full priority registration for classes may irk some people in concept, but in practice, there is not a good enough reason to stop such a policy.   It...

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