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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 women’s basketball season ended during the WNIT after a loss against Saint Louis University April 3.

Women’s basketball closes season against Saint Louis University

Aidan Irwin, Sports Writer April 19, 2024

After a historic postseason push, the UVM women’s basketball team saw their season end in the NIT Fab Four round against the Saint Louis University Billikens. The Catamounts clicked on all facets...

You can often find sophomore Erin Wong (@nailz.by.erin) with incredible nail designs she paints herself, but she paints nails for other students as well.

Through the lens: student nail artists

Nicea Scheeler, Staff Photographer April 19, 2024

Amidst a creativity-filled campus, student nail artists are painting their way to self-expression one beautiful nail at a time. In a world of textbooks, lectures and labs, it is ever-so-important to...

Can’t buy me [self] love

Can’t buy me [self] love

Meg Lavallee, Opinion columnist April 17, 2024

Since self-care became an infamous buzzword in the media, companies and advertisements have been contorting its meaning to sell their products.  Self-care involves anything meant to improve overall...

Crowds yell in disbelief during totality.

Eclipse on campus: how students celebrated a once in a lifetime event

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Sometimes I wonder what cavemen felt when they saw the first eclipse; whether they stared directly at the partially covered sun and let its light burn their retinas just like us. As history progressed,...

The first few moments of totality.

Total solar eclipse moon phases

Gillian Symolon, Staff Photographer April 15, 2024

The eclipse has been one of the most magical events of this decade. Like most people, I took my camera down to Perkins Pier to capture this once-in-a-lifetime event.  I started my morning nice and...

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Abby Philips, Opinion columnist April 11, 2024

Recently, I found myself in office hours, venting to my professor about my anxiety over the occupation of Palestine.  After all my word-vomit—while typing out another email—she smiled, and responded:...

UVM women’s basketball wins 67-59 against Purdue April 1.

Women’s basketball pushes past Purdue, claims first-ever Fab Four appearance

Aidan Irwin, Sports Writer April 11, 2024

On Monday, April 6, the UVM women’s basketball team walked into Mackey Arena and upset the Purdue Boilermakers to keep their season alive. The Cats entered the Great Eight matchup against Purdue with...

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...

UVM women’s lacrosse loses 10-9 against Binghamton March 30.

Women’s lacrosse loses a close contest against Binghamton

Nick Anderson, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

On a day where both lacrosse squads played at Virtue Field, the afternoon began with the women’s team playing against the Binghamton Bearcats. The match’s first goal came late in the first period...

 UVM women’s basketball wins 65-55 against Colgate March 29.

Women’s basketball advances to Great Eight

Aidan Irwin, Sports Writer April 3, 2024

This week, UVM’s women's basketball team hosted the Niagara University Purple Eagles and the Colgate Raiders for two rounds of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. Starting on Monday, the...

UVM men’s lacrosse wins 20-8 against Merrimack March 20.

Men’s lacrosse defeats Merrimack on Virtue Field

Eliot Barrengos, Sports Writer April 2, 2024

The UVM men’s lacrosse team captured their second win on home turf last Saturday, downing the Merrimack Warriors with a final score of 20-8. Saturday’s win was Vermont’s strongest offensive showing...

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...

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