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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

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer 10:00 am

I turned to my friends as the credits rolled down the screen, utter shock still smeared across my face.  The man in front of me stood up and joined in silence with my friends and me as we collectively...

A listening session in search of the new UVM president was held in the Waterman Memorial Lounge Oct. 15.

Search firm hosts listening sessions with campus community for new president

Eleanor Cunningham, Cynic News Reporter October 21, 2024

The University held a listening session with faculty on Oct. 15 in the Waterman Memorial Lounge to gather community input for the search for UVM’s next president. The faculty meeting was one of four...

Ends of leaves begin to change.

Campus colors

Photo Staff October 18, 2024

The past few weeks in Vermont have been dubbed as peak foliage season. To celebrate fall, Cynic photographers ventured to the Waterman Green in addition to other spots on campus that feature these changing...

UPRAWR hosts events in Living Well on Fridays for students to interact with a service dog in-training Oct. 15.

Puppy kisses: a homesickness cure

Addison Butcher, Culture Staff Writer October 18, 2024

The middle of the semester can be a challenge: workloads are increasing, the weather is getting cooler, but mostly, students are experiencing homesickness. A large part of missing home for college students...

How to vote in college: a guide 

How to vote in college: a guide 

Grace Wang and Maya Surrenti October 18, 2024

Tuesday, Nov. 5, is less than a month away. If you are planning on casting a vote, don’t let the date creep up on you. If you haven’t got an idea of where to start, keep reading. The process...

For the first time in 11 years, UVM’s sailing team has received new boats Sept. 24.

Sailing team acquires new six-figure fleet

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter October 17, 2024

UVM’s sailing team has received a new fleet of boats for the first time in 11 years, which comes with a $185,000 price tag, said senior Christian Cushman, treasurer of the UVM Sailing Club. The boats...

Photo Illustration: Student receiving their absentee ballot.

Make it count: student voter education at UVM

Anna Bouchard, Features Staff Writer October 17, 2024

This November, students at UVM will get the chance to cast their vote in this year's election. For many, it will be their first opportunity to vote in a presidential election. “This is the first election...

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...

Cynic writers took to the Andrew Harris Commons to ask students’ opinions on voting Oct. 10.

UVM students weigh in on issues, voting plans for upcoming election

Jacklyn Giles and Evan Witt October 16, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election less than three weeks away, many UVM students are preparing to cast their votes—some for the very first time.  A pair of Cynic reporters visited the Andrew Harris...

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,...

A skunk explores outside of Harris Hall, bright eyed and bushy tailed, Oct. 12.

Goodbye Greta: UVM’s new icon

Erika Tally, Culture Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Most UVM students are no strangers to the earthy, musky scent that occasionally wafts into their rooms. However, sometimes that odor has a different source: skunks. While it is hard to pinpoint exactly...

Twelve hundred Israeli flags were displayed on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 7.

Students hold vigil on one-year anniversary of October 7th 

Charley Tyson and Alex Strand October 14, 2024

UVM students led a vigil service to reflect on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, at the Waterman Memorial Lounge, according to an Oct. 2 Instagram post from UVM Hillel.  The Memorial was held...

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