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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

UVM men’s basketball wins 59-55 against Bryant Feb. 20.

Men’s basketball win over No. 1 Bryant shakes up conference standings

Busy Anderson, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Catamount men’s basketball prevailed in a statement game against Bryant University on Thursday night.  UVM — ranked No. 3 in the America East conference when they took the floor — chased down...

Our strings attached: transactional humanity

Our strings attached: transactional humanity

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Co-Editor February 21, 2025

A few weeks ago, I met up with my endlessly kind friend for a post-winter break catch-up over coffee.  With our noses runny from the cold, our brains in need of some caffeine and our stomachs rumbling...

Steve Gentile announces at a women’s basketball game Feb. 8.

Steve Gentile: the voice of Vermont basketball

Busy Anderson, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

Ten dollars was all it took to coax Steve Gentile to embark on nearly five decades of college sports announcing.  Gentile, the official public address announcer for Catamount basketball, moved to Vermont...

Aaron and Riley Feb. 11.

UVM meet-cutes

Alex Strand, Co-Photo Editor February 14, 2025

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Cynic is in the mood for love.  In today’s world, it feels as though situationships, friends with benefits and all sorts of other phrases that describe non-relationship...

How the Grinch stole Valentine’s Day 

How the Grinch stole Valentine’s Day 

Koda Koster, Contributing Columnist February 14, 2025

Everyone knows the Grinch, the mean and green Christmas-stealing machine. However, not many know his love-hating cousin. You may be picturing a pink-haired, Valentine’s Day thief covering up a heart...

Several students have experienced norovirus symptoms in recent weeks Feb. 9.

University sees increase in norovirus symptoms following winter break, recommends handwashing

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter February 13, 2025

Several students have gone to Student Health Services with symptoms of norovirus since returning from winter break, according to an update from the UVM Center for Health and Wellbeing. Across the nation,...

A snowboarder jumps the rail Feb 6.

Rail Jamming

Elizabeth Smith, Photo Editor February 11, 2025

Before coming to Vermont, I had never heard of a rail jam and had no idea what to expect. But during my first semester at UVM, I attended my first jam, hosted by the UVM Ski & Snowboard club, and I...

Women’s hockey crowd attempts record at “Pack the Gut”

Women’s hockey crowd attempts record at “Pack the Gut”

Talia Leshem, Sports Writer February 4, 2025

Women’s hockey faced UConn in its annual “Pack the Gut” game on Jan. 25, drawing larger-than-usual crowds. However, fans noticed lower attendance compared to regular season men’s hockey games. The...

A cat has a treat Jan. 18.

Photo of the Week

Jackson Palumbo, Staff Photographer February 2, 2025

UVM men's basketball beat NJIT 68-64 Jan. 23.

Men’s basketball gets away from NJIT

Robbie Levine, Sports Writer February 1, 2025

Coming off a strong showing against Binghamton on Jan. 16, men’s basketball looked to reestablish a win streak against the New Jersey Institute of Technology on Jan. 23. The Cats got off to a slow...

Crowds gather on Church Street Jan. 26.

A “little state” wins a big title

Talia Leshem and Busy Anderson January 31, 2025

Pep rally Students gathered at the Davis Center on Jan. 26 to pick up hot chocolate and national championship gear in preparation for the men’s soccer parade on Burlington’s Church Street. Freshman...

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