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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

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...

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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...

Hyper visibility from the eyes of students of color

Hyper visibility from the eyes of students of color

Tushar Asthana, Features Staff Writer October 27, 2021

I wore a mask far earlier than COVID-19, and the one I created for myself fills me with guilt.  I protect myself by pretending to be someone else. I walk around campus every day thinking about who...

UVM launches new sustainability plan, following failure to meet past goals

UVM launches new sustainability plan, following failure to meet past goals

Nicole Hardy, Cynic News Reporter October 27, 2021

The Office of Sustainability released updated goals for this year in an Oct. 18 email to the UVM community following the University’s failure to adhere to its original Climate Action Plan. Although...

Student protesters clasp their hands together and raise them over their heads, mimicking the motion displayed by Hendrick as they stand on top of the Waterman steps May 3.

UVM president delivers report from external review of Title IX office

Ella Ruehsen, News and Sports Editor October 26, 2021

President Suresh Garimella publicized a three-page report of the independent external review of UVM’s Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in an Oct. 25 email to the UVM community.  The...

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Derr delays retirement twice at president’s request

Lila Cumming, Cynic News Reporter October 26, 2021

Gary Derr, vice president for operations and public safety, postponed his retirement twice at UVM President Suresh Garimella’s request, according to a July 12 letter and an Oct. 5 email. Garimella originally...

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Turning Point USA meets protesters in Burlington

Cyrus Oswald, Culture Staff Writer October 25, 2021

A conservative campaign made a stop on one of the country’s most liberal campuses and encountered protestors. Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting conservative values...

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Sophomore prom sells out

Jamie Bratone, Cynic News Reporter October 25, 2021

Students clad in elaborate dresses and suits flooded the Grand Maple Ballroom Oct. 21 at UVM’s sold-out sophomore prom, held by the Department of Student Life. The event aimed to provide a prom experience...

Garbage bags full of tissues sit outside of UVMs COVID testing center March 4.

UVM reports highest COVID-19 case count of semester, Vermont reports highest case count since start of pandemic 

Lucille Whittier, Cynic News Reporter October 20, 2021

UVM  reported its highest COVID-19 case count of the semester last week, Oct. 11-17, according to an Oct.19 email from Patricia Prelock, provost and senior vice president.  The University reported...

Senior Caroline Shelley presents to SGA on Oct. 5.

Some Title IX demands go unaddressed

RJ Morrison, Cynic News Reporter October 11, 2021

Senior Caroline Shelley, founder of the Student Title IX Advisory Committe, said 21% of student demands regarding sexual violence lack adequate implementation at the Oct. 6 SGA meeting.   Shelley...

The UVM admissions building is found on South Prospect street Sunday April 10.

AdvoCats discouraged from discussing controversial topics on tours

Jane Brinley, Cynic News Reporter October 11, 2021

Editor’s note: Some sources in this article have been given pseudonyms to protect their identity for reasons relating to job security and wanting to keep survivor status private.  In order to promote...

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