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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

Escaping the male gaze as a lesbian 

Escaping the male gaze as a lesbian 

Katherine Hashem, Opinion columnist April 10, 2024

“Love Lies Bleeding” is the latest in lesbian cinema, a genre where, typically, you take what you can get.  Personally, though, I felt this movie went above and beyond my expectations. Out of all...

This week’s brand-new trend (Sponsored by Bloom Nutrition)

This week’s brand-new trend (Sponsored by Bloom Nutrition)

Jaya Connor, Opinion columnist April 9, 2024

I just updated TikTok for the first time in six months. All of a sudden, it seems like all my content is sponsored and there’s an unavoidable TikTok Shop section in between my For You and my Following...

Fake IDs are a consequence of American policy failure

Fake IDs are a consequence of American policy failure

Lucas Martineau, Opinion columnist April 8, 2024

Last Wednesday was my 21st birthday. Given that I had two exams the following day, I opted for a calm night out with my friend to celebrate. We got to the bar at 11:57 p.m. on the eve of my birthday,...

SGA has passed a resolution addressing President Suresh Garimellas response to campus conflicts.

SGA passes resolution calling for empathy in campus communications

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter April 8, 2024

On Feb. 27, SGA unanimously passed a resolution calling for increased empathy toward communities affected by campus conflicts in future communications from UVM President Suresh Garimella, said senior and...

UVM Birding Club changed its name at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Embracing change: UVM Birding Club fosters inclusivity

Rhiannon Hubbard, Features Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Despite the National Audubon Society’s decision to not change their title from the racist legacy of the organization’s origins, the UVM Birding Club has chosen to change their name to instill  ideals...

Total eclipse 2024 Survival Guide

Total eclipse 2024 Survival Guide

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor April 4, 2024

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s this silly little astronomical phenomenon happening next week.  I think they’re calling it a “total eclipse.” Bonnie Tyler fans, I guess.  And...

UVM SGA elections will be held between April 3-5.

SGA to hold elections April 3-5

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter April 2, 2024

Editor's note: This story was updated on April 4 at 2:58 p.m. to correct the spelling of Teferra's last name. SGA elections for vice president and president will be held between April 3-5, according...

Mini opinions: what UVM should have done with the money they spent on the new logo

Mini opinions: what UVM should have done with the money they spent on the new logo

Opinion Staff April 1, 2024

By now, everyone’s heard about UVM’s new logo change.  Goodbye Old Mill tower, hello “V.” Might not seem like a big deal, but the University did shell out $145,650 big bucks for it.  While...

University Heights and Central Campus residence halls repurposed for upcoming eclipse.

UVM to rent out dorm rooms for eclipse, affected students seek alternative accommodations

Staff Report April 1, 2024

University officials have announced that they will be reoccupying student housing for the total eclipse April 8, according to an April 1 press release. “Students in premium-tier dorms will be asked...

A lesbian’s college survival guide

A lesbian’s college survival guide

Luna Tibbals, Opinion columnist March 29, 2024

So you’re interested in becoming one of Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For.”  You’ve cut a mullet, clipped your forest green carabiner onto your thrifted oversized wranglers, and are...

A survey conducted by the Cynic revealed that 91.3% of UVM students said that they have gained more knowledge on the Israel-Palestine conflict since Oct. 7.

A portrait of student activism on campus since Oct. 7

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been widely discussed on campus since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, being the subject of multiple protests and vigils.  In a survey of 471 UVM students conducted...

You should talk to strangers, actually

You should talk to strangers, actually

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Editor March 25, 2024

We all grew up constantly hearing about the danger of talking to strangers, which is typically a good warning to heed.  Stranger danger is especially important when you’re barely four feet tall,...

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