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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

UVM needs a real solution to their assault problem

UVM needs a real solution to their assault problem

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor November 10, 2021

Content warning: sexual assault. After protests over the mishandling of sexual assault cases on campus, UVM assigned students online training modules from EVERFI in a Sept. 6 email.  It is repulsive...

SGA freezes one third of UVM clubs’ funding

SGA freezes one third of UVM clubs’ funding

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor November 10, 2021

Thirty-two percent of UVM clubs lost access to their SGA funding, according to a Nov. 4 email from SGA Treasurer Zyakkiriah Rhoden, a senior. ClubSigners, the president and treasurer of a club, must...

UVM should engage with all students who vote

UVM should engage with all students who vote

Harry Van Dyke, Opinion Columnist November 8, 2021

Student organizations did nothing to help out-of-state UVM students register in their home states for the 2021 municipal elections. UVM Democrats made efforts on their Instagram to educate people on...

UVM women’s soccer defeats New Hampshire to win conference championship

UVM women’s soccer defeats New Hampshire to win conference championship

Matthew Rosenberg, Sports Editor November 8, 2021

For the second time in program history, Vermont women’s soccer is heading to the NCAA tournament. Senior forward Cricket Basa’s 80th minute goal lifted the Catamounts to a 1-0 victory over the University...

A testing vial sits in a makeshift distribution pipe at UVMs COVID-19 testing site.

UVM plans to stay in-person despite seeing highest COVID-19 case count of semester

Eliza Barker, Cynic News Reporter November 8, 2021

Despite reporting an uptick in COVID-19 cases, UVM has no plans to return to the remote model after Thanksgiving break, said Gary Derr, vice president for operations and public safety.  UVM reported...

Student creates in-dorm nail salon

Student creates in-dorm nail salon

Shayla Blair, Culture Staff Writer November 4, 2021

First-year Devon Whelchel sits at her desk in UHeights South, prepping her table and setting out colored polishes for her next client to choose from. Whelchel started offering manicure services in her...

Left: a map of the wards the city of Burlington used from 1993 until 2015. 
Right: The new wards adopted by the city.

Burlington looks to redistrict unconstitutional voting wards

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor November 4, 2021

Some of Burlington’s voting wards are unconstitutional and are being redistricted, according to U.S. census data and a June 28 resolution from the Burlington City Council. Voting districts within...

A student protestor addressed the Full Board committee during public comment Oct. 29.

What to know from the Full Board meeting

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter November 1, 2021
UVM Union of Students publicizes demands for the board of trustees
The Vermont Agricultural Board meets inside the Chittenden Bank Room Oct.29

What to know from the Vermont Agriculture Board meeting

Nicole Hardy, Cynic News Reporter October 29, 2021

The Vermont Agricultural College Board approved a request to the legislature for a $10 million increase in funds to stabilize in-state tuition rates, said Carol Ode, chair of Vermont agricultural college...

The Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meets inside the Silver Maple Ballroom Oct 29.

What to know from the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meeting

Jane Brinley, Cynic News Reporter October 29, 2021

The board of trustees voted to terminate several majors, minors, graduate degrees and doctorates today in their meeting on Educational Policy & Institutional Resources.  The Educational Policy...

Don McCree, chair of the Budget, Finance and Investment Committee flips through the pages of the board of trustees meeting itinerary inside the Livak Ballroom 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29. McCree’s term is set to end March 2026.

What to know from the Finance and Investment Committee Meeting

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter October 29, 2021

This article was updated Oct. 29 at 3:13 p.m. to correct the name of one of the consulting companies.  The Finance and Investment Committee approved a tuition freeze for the 2022-23 academic year and...

featured image for football club

Sustainability-oriented team brings semi-pro soccer to Vermont

Matthew Rosenberg, Cynic Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Vermont Green Football Club announced its launch Oct. 12, bringing sustainability into sports and semi-professional soccer to Burlington.  The club starts in May 2022 and will play its home matches...

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