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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

Limón addresses a full Ira Allen Chapel, Nov. 4.

Morning and evening with Ada Limón

Maya Surrenti, Culture Editor November 11, 2025

Fresh off being the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States and the publishing of her new book “Startlement,” Ada Limón brought several people to tears while also craving churros at her reading on...

The women's club flag football team stays open for new members regardless of prior experience, Oct. 29.

Women’s flag football has no trouble recruiting first teams

Busy Anderson, Sports Editor November 10, 2025

Founded in April, UVM’s first women’s flag football team has discovered an untapped curiosity about the sport. Now with 50 players, most of the club has never played flag football before.  Women’s...

Rally Cat’s Cupboard is located on the first floor of the Davis Center, Nov. 5.

Campus food security programs remain in the wake of SNAP cuts

Alex Strand, News Editor November 10, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide have been on a pause indefinitely. In Vermont, 3SqauresVT has switched to state funding until Nov. 15,...

David Simon dunks on Western New England University, Nov. 3.

Men’s basketball turns out an optimistic win in regular season debut

Robbie Levine, Sports Writer November 9, 2025

An opening day win against Western New England University on Nov. 3 was a step in the right direction for men’s basketball, whose roster is dominated by first-years and transfers still ironing out their...

UVM women's basketball defeats Dean College 137-31, Nov. 4.

Women’s basketball sets scoring record with 137 points

Busy Anderson, Sports Editor November 8, 2025

UVM women’s basketball set an all-time scoring and differential record against the Dean College Bulldogs on Nov. 4, with 137 points  — 106 over the Bulldogs.  Head coach Alisa Kresge was calculated...

UVM women’s field hockey moves onto compete for the title of America East Champion.

Field hockey advances to conference final after shootout with Maine

Ace Sheehan, Sports Writer November 7, 2025

The clock ticking down from 10 marked the end of the second overtime for Vermont in the America East semifinals against the University of Maine Blackbears, with zeroes across the scoreboard. Despite...

FTS Professor Deborah Ellis operates the six-plate Steenbeck in Cohen Hall, Oct. 8.

Restored 1950s film editing machines allow students to explore historical film production

Rhiannon Hubbard, Assistant Features Editor November 6, 2025

Tucked away in Cohen Hall, behind a locked door and underneath protective white sheets, two blue metal machines have stood relatively unused by students since they were donated to the film and television...

UVM men’s basketball vs. Saint Michael’s College with final score 79-74, Oct. 25.

Exhibition games put men’s basketball transfers in the spotlight

Robbie Levine, Sports Writer November 3, 2025

Men's basketball's 79-74 loss to Saint Michael’s College on Oct. 25 was a first for Vermont in over 10 years of exhibition games against the Division II opponent. The defeat is cause for confidence...

I don’t know where I belong anymore

I don’t know where I belong anymore

Alba Luna, Opinion Columnist October 29, 2025

These past few weeks, I’ve slowly come to recognize that I don’t know where I belong anymore. As an international student, when I first left Spain, it was difficult. I was incredibly eager about...

Copy of the Aphrodite of Knidos

How women “ought to be” in art and why it matters to you

Snejanna Ostrerov, Culture Writer October 29, 2025

It’s not surprising to see naked women in Classical art. If anything, it’s expected. However, female bodies and nudity are deemed taboo in modern society, according to an April 3, 2023 article from...

The life of a millennial

The life of a millennial

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Writer October 28, 2025

On Oct. 3, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”  To say that I and many other fans were disappointed is an understatement. From her lackluster and overused electronic...

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