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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 UVM bookstore sells merchandise with Boyages' “SophCat” design according to lawsuit Jan. 22.

Ongoing lawsuit alleges copyright infringement by University over athletics logo

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter 12:00 pm

A former administrative employee is behind an ongoing lawsuit that alleges UVM is using her logo design without compensation, according to a May 15, 2024 complaint filed with the Vermont District Court. Sophia...

Friends share Café HOT hot chocolate and sandwiches Dec. 7.

Hot topic: Burlington’s hot chocolate

Annalisa Madonia, Managing Editor 10:00 am

My favorite way to spend a chilly winter day in Burlington is to stroll down Church Street with friends with a warm hot chocolate in hand to fight off frostbite. The delicacy dates back thousands of...

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Co-Editor January 21, 2025

Folks, the winter season is finally upon us.  With its icy streets, bone-chilling Lake Champlain wind chill and general lack of sunshine, winter is a hallmark of Vermont life.   So, here are a...

Richard Cate is stepping down after 17 years as CFO.

Vice president of finance to retire in June, begins new remote position at U of A

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter January 21, 2025

Richard Cate, vice president for finance and administration, will retire from his position in June after 17 years at UVM, according to a Jan. 10 letter from Interim President Patricia Prelock. Cate's...

Students for Justice in Palestine established an encampment on the Andrew Harris Commons April 28.

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by pro-Palestine student group against UVM

Noah Diedrich, News Editor January 3, 2025

A lawsuit filed by UVM Students for Justice in Palestine against UVM has been dismissed, according to a Dec. 20, 2024 decision by District Court Judge William Sessions.  The University suspended UVMSJP’s...

The great Gen Z gender gap

The great Gen Z gender gap

Lucas Martineau, Opinion Columnist December 17, 2024

Boys will be boys, female rage burns—and Gen Z splits in two. Among young voters, women favored Harris by 26 points more than men—a political gender gap even wider than our generational divide with...

The right to spit: criminalization of spit through time

The right to spit: criminalization of spit through time

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The average human produces 0.3-0.4 milliliters of spit per minute, totaling 0.5-1.5 liters per day, according to the Journal of Medicine and Life. That’s roughly a 32-ounce Hydro Flask full of spit every...

Sex ed post-Living Well cuts

Sex ed post-Living Well cuts

Noah Diedrich, News Editor December 12, 2024

From depleted condom dispensers to the end of Sex Ed Office Hours, positive sexuality programming at UVM has suffered following a slew of cuts to Living Well, said Erin Kelley, a senior who was involved...

Pain, pleasure and pressure: the rise of rough sex

Pain, pleasure and pressure: the rise of rough sex

Nora Sissenich and Liliana Mefford December 12, 2024

In the midst of a sexual recession, young adults are having rougher sex than ever before. “Sex has not always been this rough,” said Debby Herbenick, professor at the Indiana University School of...

Winner of the Noah Kahan look-alike contest, Sam Spanierman, Dec. 5.

Bring life to “Stick Season”

Grace Wang, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 6, 2024

“If you’re wearing a flannel, have your hair in French braids or can sing, even a little, get on stage, now,” rang out from a megaphone outside the Davis Center.  A crowd gathered on the Andrew...

Sex Issue - Fall 2024

Sex Issue – Fall 2024

Cynic Staff, Cynic Staff December 4, 2024

   

Taglit-Birthright Israel: a free sex vacation?

Taglit-Birthright Israel: a free sex vacation?

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Editor December 4, 2024

In American Jewish culture, there are two major non-religious rites of passage: sleepaway camp and Birthright.  And I don’t think I’m out of line to assert that both of these formative experiences...

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