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

Opinion: Walk-out shifts student opinion

April 13, 2009

Since the beginning, I have been more skeptical of Students Stand Up and all of the students protesting University President Daniel Mark Fogel than anyone on campus. As of last Thursday, that has changed.I...

Lost sense of home on campus

April 13, 2009

Burlington's decision to require that UVM house 70 percent of its students on campus is a blow to students, but the University can be faulted for expanding beyond the means of the community.UVM administrators...

Americans burdened by Democrats

April 13, 2009

Democrats in this country have consistently been wrong on numerous issues.With Obama in power, their record is becoming ever-more embarrassing.Most have vouched for him  so far because it has only...

Letter to the Editor: Conservatives lack strong argument

April 13, 2009

Dear Editor,While I feel that Rick Valenta and Ryan Walker are both bright students, I have to disagree with their re-hashing of the anti-gay marriage argument that has been circulating throughout the...

Letter to the Editor: Student demands descretion

April 13, 2009

Dear Editor,We understand the importance of free speech, and we understand the importance of having every student's voice heard.However, to publish that tasteless Letter to the Editor trashing Bob Just...

Letter to the Editor: Bob Just on Jon Stewart

April 13, 2009

UVMers,     Last week a letter was written about my actions to find a good seat at John Stewart. The letter was crafted in a tone that was both spiteful and disrespectful and it has impacted...

Populism pollutes democracy

April 6, 2009

So, if you've watched the news recently, you may be getting the feeling that it's a good time to invest in pitchforks.It seems that any day now the populist mob will sweep across the country in its dual-descent...

Re-examing same-sex marriage

April 6, 2009

The main sentiment on campus is in support of same-sex marriage and, as a typical UVM debate, this is usually given without any consideration for the other side of the argument. Most of the arguments...

Opinion: Some assembly required

April 6, 2009

A lot of rhetoric has been floating around campus lately about what to do about this or what to do about that, but at the end of the day, only a select few are doing something about anything.I'm not saying...

Of police and men

April 6, 2009

Every now and then, I am startled by the police presence here in Burlington.Walking down the streets of the city last Friday, I could not help but be astounded by the sheer number of glimmering blue and...

Putting the “student” back into the student government

April 6, 2009

Through these budget cuts, keeping the students informed should remain a top priority.This responsibility does not lie with the Fogel Administration, rather, it sits on the SGA administration.The Taylor...

Letter to the Editor: Bob Just

April 5, 2009

Dear Editor,There is only so much one individual can take, and frankly, I'm completely fed up.  For too long I have sat back and hoped that the situation would rectify itself or that some epiphany...

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