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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

A protester at the Vermonters for Justice in Palestine protest in support of Palestine in front of Waterman building, the building that houses most of the University’s administrative offices, Sept. 21.

Local advocacy group hosts rally on campus in support of Palestine

Andrew Gould, Cynic News Reporter September 26, 2022

Approximately two dozen people assembled in front of the Waterman building Sept. 21 to show their support for Palestine at a rally organized by local advocacy organization Vermonters for Justice in Palestine.  Organizers...

UVM needs to bring back COVID-19 housing

UVM needs to bring back COVID-19 housing

Petra Zucker, Opinion Columnist September 21, 2022

As a warm welcome to my first week at UVM, my floor was overcome with an upsurge in COVID-19. Not only did eight people on my floor alone test positive, but COVID-19 was rapidly spreading throughout...

A few of the faces of UVM’s Staff Union, including (clockwise from left) Matt Rooney, Rachel Wallace-Brodeur, Ellen Kaye, and Kelli Joyce outside the Waterman building Sept. 15. Photo collage by Ellie Scott.

UVM violates staff union contract, mispays union members

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 20, 2022

Editor's note: This article was updated 1:37 p.m. Sept. 21 to correct a detail about employment start dates.  The UVM administration mispaid multiple employees after ratifying a contract with UVM’s...

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UVM denies mishandling antisemitism allegations

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 15, 2022

UVM President Suresh Garimella publicly denied allegations that UVM did not adequately address claims of antisemitism on campus in a Sept. 15 email to the UVM community, following reports that the Department...

The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30. Waterman is the largest academic building on campus.

Feds investigate claims of antisemitism at UVM

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 14, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 1:48 p.m. Sept. 16 with a clarification about the nature of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory.  The U.S. Department of Education is investigating...

Campus climate survey reveals drop in perceived inclusivity, common ground values

Campus climate survey reveals drop in perceived inclusivity, common ground values

Quinn Fisher, Cynic News Reporter September 13, 2022

Editor's note: This story was updated 3:49 p.m. Sept. 14 to more accurately clarify where a source is from.  The overall student feeling of inclusivity on campus has decreased in the last few years,...

Students need SASs support

Students need SAS’s support

Vivian Finck, Opinion Columnist September 12, 2022

The past four years I’ve been at UVM have been nothing short of eye-opening.  Years of observation have convinced me UVM’s support for progression and forward-thinking ideals is nothing but a facade.  Niche,...

Officers junior Kelsey Rodowicz, senior Lauren Snow and senior Maddie Fishman of UVM FeelGood at their grilled cheese stand by the tunnel in the Davis Center September 1.

UVM FeelGood helps students fight world hunger from home

Delaney Roy, Assistant Features Editor September 8, 2022

A long-time UVM club is creating an on-campus opportunity for students to actively engage in the battle against world hunger by way of grilled cheese.  UVM FeelGood is a chapter of the national organization...

Changing the Cynic for a changing world

Changing the Cynic for a changing world

Ella Ruehsen and Eric Scharf September 6, 2022

Dear readers, The Vermont Cynic has called the University of Vermont home for nearly 140 years. Since its inception in 1883, our student-run newspaper has covered countless aspects of UVM’s history....

Hot Girl Walk your way to happiness

Hot Girl Walk your way to happiness

Grace Visco, Opinion Editor September 5, 2022

During the spring semester of my first year at UVM, I was a traumatized lump of sadness. I was sick of COVID-college and was becoming deeply entrenched in my own drama. Happiness became scarce. I...

The Freshman 15: A myth to be left in the ‘90s

The Freshman 15: A myth to be left in the ‘90s

Grace Visco, Opinion Editor August 31, 2022

In my first week of college, all I ate was salad and fruit. I wouldn’t even look at a hamburger. There were a million things to be nervous about upon entering college, but my biggest concern was gaining...

Students line up outside the COVID-19 Testing Center Nov. 18.

The University to close down on-campus testing site next semester

Lila Cumming, Summer News Editor July 19, 2022

The University is removing the on-campus testing center due to decreasing demand for PCR testing, according to a July 18 email from UVM Provost Patricia Prelock. After the state-run testing sites closed...

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