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

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...

Letter to the Editor: Iraq and Afghanistan

April 5, 2009

The Marriage of Iraq and Afghanistan The War in Iraq is a victory for the United States. While it was not reminiscent of the victories in the world wars, it is a victory nonetheless. General David Petraeus...

Letter to the Editor: Bobby Justice

April 5, 2009

Dear Editor,He raised his hand to his heart, his mouth agape, eyes full of shock, as if he had just witnessed me sucker-punching his grandmother across the face. Bob Just, the IRA president, stared at...

Seeing with Tunnel Vision

March 30, 2009

So, financially speaking, we've run into some tough times at UVM. Professors are being cut and tuition's going up — you would have thought we'd have a choice between the two.But, while it is time...

Full House

March 30, 2009

The Burlington City Council's proposal to increase the on-campus student population may have good intentions, but we at The Cynic feel that the proposal is missing a crucial perspective: the students'.By...

Opinion: Defending the rich

March 30, 2009

Seemingly everyone, from television pundits to the average "Joe the plumber" on the streets, is foaming from the mouth over the supposed outrages committed by AIG and other recipients of the government's...

What Recession

March 30, 2009

Although we have heard much talk of economic troubles recently, due to the excessive wealth and good investments of our families, we haven't been feeling the pinch quite as badly as some of our colleagues.Thanks...

Save the Humans

March 30, 2009

Everything happens for a reason, so what I'm about to tell you may upset you: we're all going to die someday, and don't be surprised – even though we are dead – to see a new species inherit...

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