The idea of no-strings-attached, casual hookups is destroying the way our generation handles sex.  This idea of "hookups," the idea of a sexual encounter being a casual and non-romantic experience,...

Dear Cynic editors, I came to the Cynic as an anxious first-year, nervous to speak my mind and unsure of how I fit into UVM. COVID college consumed me. All of my classes were online and like most...

Not even kids’ toys are safe from the climate crisis. Recently, LEGO announced that they were not going through with a previously proposed plan to replace the petroleum oil they’ve been using to...

Like the average college student, I typically avoid watching cable news as much as possible. But this past Friday, I found myself sitting on the couch with my parents, eating Thanksgiving leftovers,...

The protection of individual rights is a hallmark of liberal democracy.  Fundamentally, rights are about protecting individuals from tyranny. We have a right to free speech to allow for criticism of...

Every fall, I count down the days until Thanksgiving.  Yeah, it's nice to see my family and whatever, but, to be honest, I’m just in it for the food. The day after Halloween, I’m already looking...

I’ll never understand why we still eat a meal every year where we limit ourselves to the same ingredients as impoverished 17th century New England peasants. The holidays are a great time to reunite...

Years ago, when I first had the privilege of going to the “cool” clothing stores at the mall, I was dismayed by the struggle of finding something that actually fit me. I’ve always been abnormally...

Male sexual trauma is not discussed enough by society, and that needs to change.  At least one in six boys report being sexually assaulted before they turn 18, according to an April 8, 2020 Psychiatric...

Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, people all over the country are expressing their opinions—or, in some cases, their disapproval of other people’s lack thereof. Statements such as “Your...

Happiness feels good.  When we feel discouraged, we are constantly told to maintain hope for the future and are assured that everything will work out in the end.  Realistically, however, it isn’t...

Editor's note: This piece was written in collaboration with Dania Anabtawi from The Student Life. Though the content remains largely unchanged, some minor edits have been made to reflect both papers’...