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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

The depressing ordeal of getting therapy at UVM

The depressing ordeal of getting therapy at UVM

Cheyenne Rosenberger, Opinion Columnist October 24, 2024

People struggling with mental illness may feel hopeless, an experience often reinforced by the systems designed to help them. If you pay attention to mental health advocacy in the media, you may have...

UVM seniors deserve a classic commencement 

UVM seniors deserve a classic commencement 

Emma Dinsmore, Digital Media Editor October 23, 2024

College graduation is a time for seniors to celebrate and reflect on their college experience in the place that has been their home for the past four years. This year, UVM proposed moving commencement...

Burlington doesn’t look like shit. Humanity does.

Burlington doesn’t look like shit. Humanity does.

Taylor Abrams, Opinion Columnist October 22, 2024

A little less than a year ago, a friend sent me a video of a fight happening in City Hall Park. It was an Instagram video from user @burlington_looks_like_shxt.  Going through the account’s feed...

In defense of those left behind

In defense of those left behind

Caitlin Applebee, Opinion Columnist October 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, less than two weeks after the devastating Hurricane Helene and one day before Hurricane Milton made landfall, Jane Castor, mayor of Tampa, Florida, issued the warning that those who...

Opinion staff hot takes: 2024 election

Opinion staff hot takes: 2024 election

Opinion Staff October 15, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election looming, tensions are rising all over.  Everyone has their own views and feelings on the election, whether those have to do with the candidates and their platforms,...

I don’t want my driver’s license

I don’t want my driver’s license

Katerina Jerine, Opinion Columnist October 14, 2024

As a proud owner of a New York State learner’s permit, the pressure to take the final step to getting my driver’s license is immense.  Growing up in NYC, I was spoiled by the easy access to mostly...

Generative AI has both hurt and helped the way we learn

Generative AI has both hurt and helped the way we learn

Scott Kent, Opinion Columnist October 10, 2024

The rapid integration of technology and artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the study and education of history, reshaping how we access, interpret and preserve the past.  Now, if that opening...

Student teachers should be paid 

Student teachers should be paid 

Emma Dinsmore, Digital Media Editor October 9, 2024

After four years of working my ass off as an education major, I’m finally a senior completing my full-time student teaching placement.  This entails taking on planning and teaching lessons daily,...

LTE: Breaking down the “evil lesbian” stereotype

LTE: Breaking down the “evil lesbian” stereotype

Olivia Neverka-Vinciguerr October 8, 2024

As most of us have read the Cynic’s "evil lesbian" story, published on Oct. 1, I would like to share a different perspective from the queer community.  I would like to preface, I am not in the Cynic...

Stop the sorry reflex 

Stop the sorry reflex 

Olivia Langlan, Assistant Opinion Editor October 8, 2024

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is the Jewish Day of Atonement, a day where one reflects deeply on their actions of the past year.  The holiday is observed by fasting and abstaining...

Tashlich: breadcrumbs aren't enough

Tashlich: breadcrumbs aren’t enough

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor October 4, 2024

I’ve always loved Rosh Hashanah, but this year the celebration feels bittersweet. Unlike many other Jewish holidays, on Rosh Hashanah, we don’t dwell on the suffering of our ancestors. Instead,...

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