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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

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Letter to the Editor: UVM is actively lobbying against climate action

Jack Hanson February 8, 2024

Jack Hanson '16 is a Burlington resident and the Executive Director of the nonprofit Run On Climate. Jack served on the Burlington City Council from 2019-2022. The University of Vermont has long been...

The Burlington City Council voted against a measure to include a pro-Palestine ballot measure for the upcoming Town Meeting Day, Jan. 22

City council keeps pro-Palestine ballot measure from ballot

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter February 6, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated February 7 at 9:20 a.m. to correct the description of Jewish Action. The Burlington City Council voted 7-5 against a measure to include a pro-Palestine ballot measure...

No one is allowed to complain about Vermont—except for me

No one is allowed to complain about Vermont—except for me

Katherine Hashem, Opinion Columnist February 5, 2024

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but drinking Yerba Mate, wearing Carhartt and listening to Noah Kahan don’t make you a Vermonter.  I’m from Richmond, Vermont. I’ve lived in this state...

Educational technology can solve the “iPad kid” epidemic

Educational technology can solve the “iPad kid” epidemic

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion columnist February 2, 2024

As someone who works with children year-round, I can say that nothing is more concerning than a kid with access to too much technology. I have seen countless TikToks of Gen Z and millennials complaining...

Desire paths are paths created by pedestrians near a designated walkway, but are slightly altered in their direction for convenience.

Winter Desire Paths

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor February 1, 2024

While traditional sidewalks may tempt the average college student wary of stepping into snow, muddy trails across campus, mimicking the original desire paths, prevail.  These paths reveal the deep...

UVM needs snow days

UVM needs snow days

Lucas Martineau, Opinion columnist January 30, 2024

Snow days, especially in Vermont, should be a seasonal norm for reasons of accessibility, safety and environmentalism. Despite various periods of intense snowfall and bitter cold, I have never experienced...

The Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility is Vermont’s only women’s prison, Jan. 26.

Reform or abolition? Protests over a new women’s prison in Vermont expose a deep divide

Nora Sissenich, Features Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Mold, maggots, decrepit facilities, unsanitary conditions, medical neglect, reports of sexual assault, misconduct and retaliation from prison staff—the list of reported issues at the Chittenden Regional...

A Men and Masculinities Program is in the works at UVM Nov. 30

The Men and Masculinities Program to open in WAGE

Natalia Somoff, Features Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Editor's note: This story was updated January 9 at 12:57 p.m. to correct phrasing regarding the Men and Masculinities Program. Rumor has it that Burlington has the new nickname “Girlington” due...

Photo Illustration: “The robot animal was on its knees. It implied that it was sucking the human’s dick.”

Sex and scholastics: destigmatizing sexual literature

Ciara Lordan, Features Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Sex has long been a common theme in works of literature across many genres and styles.  With classes covering wide varieties of literary works, pieces with sexual material are seemingly unavoidable,...

Why I’m thinking about getting eaten when I’m not getting eaten out

Why I’m thinking about getting eaten when I’m not getting eaten out

Luna Tibbals, Opinion columnist December 12, 2023

It’s no secret that our generation is seeing a serious decline in romantic gestures.  This modern era of Tinder situationships and casual hookups is simply heinous. I, for one, do not want to be...

Community members gather outside City Hall calling for the protection of Palestinians Nov. 26

Palestine rally held following shooting

Andrew Gould, News Editor December 4, 2023

Approximately 150 people attended a rally for Palestine held Sunday, Nov. 26 outside City Hall on Church Street in Burlington. UVM Students for Justice in Palestine referred to the event as an “emergency...

A love letter to the Cynic editors

A love letter to the Cynic editors

Grace Visco, co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023

Dear Cynic editors, I came to the Cynic as an anxious first-year, nervous to speak my mind and unsure of how I fit into UVM. COVID college consumed me. All of my classes were online and like most...

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