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 University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Think twice before taking that Tylenol 

Think twice before taking that Tylenol 

Olivia Langlan, Assistant opinion editor 1:00 pm

In the attempt to backtrack from the effects of the opioid epidemic, the medical system has caused a new issue: the misuse of over-the-counter pain medications.  I’m not a nay-sayer of analgesics...

Let homeless people smoke weed

Let homeless people smoke weed

Abby Philips, Opinion columnist May 7, 2024

Late one night in Montreal, my friends and I were enjoying a cigarette on a stoop when we were approached by a homeless man.  We gave him a few cigarettes, a joint and a night cap of all our red solo...

The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30, 2021.

Understanding UVM’s investment disclosures with Richard Cate

Sophia Balunek, Editor-in-chief May 4, 2024

The total list of funds in which UVM’s consolidated endowment is invested as of Feb. 29 is listed in the appendix of the materials for a May 17 Budget, Finance and Investment Committee meeting. The...

America needs to lower the cost of EpiPens, now

America needs to lower the cost of EpiPens, now

Emma Dinsmore, Digital Media Editor April 29, 2024

This past January, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL) introduced the EpiPen Act, which would cap the cost of epinephrine auto-injectors at $60 per two-pack. Frost’s Jan. 11 Instagram post shares the...

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Marek Broderick take on new roles in city government

Noah Diedrich and Jessie Pennington April 29, 2024

As of April 1, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is Burlington’s new mayor. She’s also Burlington’s first woman and LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive, earned 51.18% of...

Photo Illustration: UVM expects to generate $290 million in revenue from net tuition money this year.

Where does my tuition money go? A breakdown of student fees

Kennedy Connors, Features Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Out-of-state students will see a $42,725 tuition fee this upcoming school year, a 3.5% increase. With the bill approaching close to $50,000, there’s a question of how this money is spent. UVM expects...

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...

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