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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

I slept six hours a night my first year of college, here’s how you can avoid that

I slept six hours a night my first year of college, here’s how you can avoid that

Sam Jefferson, Culture Staff Writer October 24, 2022

Getting good sleep in college is hard, and it’s even more so on campus.  My first year at UVM, I slept horrendously. I’d shut my blinds but nothing could stop the glaring Wilks/Davis/Wing parking...

Katherine Elmer, lead negotiator for the part-time faculty bargaining team, before the faculty union’s rally on the Howe Library steps Oct. 20.

Faculty union sees minimal progress after nine months of contract negotiations

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter October 24, 2022

Negotiations between UVM’s faculty union, United Academics, and the University administration over a new part-time faculty contract are at a standstill, said Union President Eleanor Miller. The impasse...

Phillip uses their art to connect with young artists, promote important messages and inspire others.

Meet Liza-Marie Phillip: The face behind the art of Burlington Pride

Maxine Thornton, Features Staff Writer October 19, 2022

Anyone who happened to be at Burlington Pride last month likely noticed the gaggle of friendly-looking monsters on the official pride festival t-shirts. The creator of these characters is Liza-Marie...

Before he cheats: On infidelity in college

Before he cheats: On infidelity in college

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer October 19, 2022

If you’ve been cheated on, you’re not alone. I’ve been in that boat before myself. It is an awful feeling, yet I see people cheating on their significant others all the time. I hate to break it to...

Mini opinions: Favorite bathroom on campus

Mini opinions: Favorite bathroom on campus

Opinion Staff October 18, 2022

Editor's Note: An edit was made to correct a numerical error Nov. 6 at 5:45 p.m. Bathrooms. We all use ‘em. UVM’s campus is filled with them—and there’s nothing like sitting on the perfect potty....

Dungeons & Dragons slays students’ stress

Dungeons & Dragons slays students’ stress

Kailey Shea, Culture Staff Writer October 17, 2022

As the average college student does, I prefer to relax by going on imaginary quests with my friends, drop-kicking gnomes and dueling giant top hat-wearing frogs along the way.  I had never considered...

Letter to the Editor: What publicity can do for Jewish students

Letter to the Editor: What publicity can do for Jewish students

Matt Vogel October 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights investigation into antisemitism at the University of Vermont has thrust Jewish students to the center of global attention.  The rise in antisemitism...

We need more TV shows that don’t romanticize toxic teen relationships

We need more TV shows that don’t romanticize toxic teen relationships

Meg Lavallee, Opinion Columnist October 13, 2022

I was 17 years old when it hit me that I had tried to grow up too fast. I spent my first two years of high school chasing toxic friendships and romantic relationships that thrived on drama. I had a...

Members of Alianza Latinx President and Historian Miguel Figueroa; Scarlett Espinoza, vice president and treasurer; Secretary and Publicist Fernanda Acevedo (left to right) running Alianza Latinx’s Lotería game in the L/L Fireplace Lounge Oct. 6.

Latine students celebrate culture in Alianza Latinx

Delaney Roy, Assistant Features Editor October 13, 2022

In addition to hosting regular meetings, Alianza Latinx brings students together twice a year for its biggest annual events, filling the Grand Maple Ballroom with food, dancing and joy. Alianza Latinx,...

Adopting Rosh Hashanah values into the American New Year

Adopting Rosh Hashanah values into the American New Year

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2022

A new year is the perfect time to start fresh and lay out a plan to be the best version of oneself.  On Jan. 1, Karen starts her 2-week juice cleanse and Frank decides, along with 59% of Americans,...

Culture Staff Recommends: Stay cozy this fall

Culture Staff Recommends: Stay cozy this fall

Culture Staff October 10, 2022

Alicia Wolfram – Have a dinner party There is nothing better than ending a stressful week with a home-cooked meal and a bottle of wine at your best friend’s house.   My Saturday nights...

Sophomore Ashna Hille wears a “rock star”-level outfit for a Fit Check Sept. 19.

Cynic Fit Check: Ashna Hille

Maggie Swanborn, Culture Staff Writer October 5, 2022

Ashna Hille is a sophomore from Natick, Mass. She recently transferred to UVM and is double majoring in music technology and business, and health and society.  THE CYNIC: How would you describe...

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