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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

Burlington needs a legal graffiti wall

Burlington needs a legal graffiti wall

Zane Baker, Opinion Columnist November 15, 2024

In cities across the world, legal graffiti walls have been designed in order to provide artists with a safe space to showcase their talents as well as to deter illegal graffiti, but Burlington doesn’t...

All you need is love: “Shrinking” season two

All you need is love: “Shrinking” season two

Maya Surrenti, Assistant Culture Editor November 15, 2024

An easy watch—and not only because of easy-on-the-eyes 82-year-old Harrison Ford—“Shrinking” is back with a second season.  Season two came out Oct. 16. With it came more of the loveable Jimmy,...

The photographer sees a suspended light and the arched windows of a museum through the reflection on the sclera and the pupil of the subject Oct. 25.

Reflections

Lucy Delaplane and Helena De Castro November 14, 2024

Reflections can be a powerful way of showing a moment’s duality.  They are also a way to look back in time, where you consider past decisions to see how far you’ve come, and strangely, how much...

Photo illustration: Readers dive into “Dead Below Deck” Nov. 10.

A conversation with author and UVM alum Jan Gangsei

Rhiannon Hubbard, Features Staff Writer November 14, 2024

With a formative experience as a student at UVM and a career in political journalism, Jan Gangsei, ‘92, finally settled into her ultimate passion as a fiction author.  Young adult fiction author...

Election night: X’s version

Election night: X’s version

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Nov. 6., Donald Trump was announced as the 47th president of the United States. During the days leading up to the election, many people turned to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share opinions and...

Letter to the Editor: UVM should have classes off for federal elections

Letter to the Editor: UVM should have classes off for federal elections

Kate Smith November 12, 2024

In the past week, it was pretty clear to tell that election season was amongst us: the excitement from Halloween dwindled down and had been replaced by an eerie sense of impatience and unease.  As...

Skunk poses from behind a corner near Living/Learning Oct. 21.

Campus critters

Photo Staff November 12, 2024

Vermont: home to the Green Mountains, fall foliage, beautiful sunsets and its fair share of critters. The photo section once again explored campus and beyond to seek out some cute cuddly creatures—and...

Basecamp is home to sets of skis that students can borrow Nov. 7.

Not just for experts: “East Coast’s Finest” skiing and snowboarding culture is open to all

Lindsay Foxwell, Features Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Cradled between the Green and Adirondack Mountains, UVM provides unmatched access to some of the best slopes in the Northeast for skiers and snowboarders. UVM is home to the largest collegiate ski and...

An LVT camera outside of Howe Library Nov. 10.

Solar security camera installed during encampment remains on campus

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter November 11, 2024

Editor's Note: As of 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 11 the LVT camera has been removed from outside Howe Library and this story has been updated. This story has been updated again with comment from the University at...

Survival guide: course registration

Survival guide: course registration

Olivia Langlan, Assistant Opinion Editor November 11, 2024

Course registration for spring 2025 is upon us.  Whether you’re a first-year tackling course registration for the first time or a senior capping off your last course registration cycle, the buzz...

Rally peeking out from around a corner in the Davis Center Nov. 1.

The secret life of Rally Cat: what it’s really like to wear the suit

Ciara Lordan, Features Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Anyone who has ever attended a UVM hockey or basketball game can recognize the same familiar catamount face amid the crowd. Beloved UVM mascot Rally Cat can be seen at campus events doing everything...

Sex and the Cynic: feed those delusions

Sex and the Cynic: feed those delusions

Opinion staff November 8, 2024

So, there’s this guy.  I’ve dubbed him Swedish Model Boy, although I’ve recently been made aware he looks more German. I’ve had a total of, like, two conversations with this man. It doesn’t...

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