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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

The Burlington City Council voted against a resolution to expand Burlington’s current carbon fee Feb. 12.

City Council rejects carbon fee resolution

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 22, 2024

At their Feb. 12 meeting, the Burlington City Council rejected a resolution that would have allowed voters to authorize the Council to expand the scope of the city’s current carbon impact fee in a 6-6...

UVM men’s hockey wins 4-1 against Merrimack Feb. 17.

Merrimack splits two game series with Vermont

Henry Peck, Sports Writer February 22, 2024

Entering the back half of conference play, Vermont found themselves in the mix for a top-seven finish in a competitive Hockey East division. The Cats, coming off back-to-back road shoot-out wins against...

UVM women’s hockey wins 3-0 against UCONN Feb. 17.

Defense shines as women’s hockey topples UConn on Senior Day

Eliot Barrengos, Sports Writer February 20, 2024

Just four weeks ago, the Catamounts were in the midst of a losing streak that threatened to swallow their season. After scraping out a tie on the road in Storrs, CT, the Cats have been able to hold their...

The second room of the public portion of the greenhouse is warm and full of life.

Winter Time Greens

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer February 16, 2024

A jungle stands in an unlikely home: the very center of UVM. The UVM greenhouse offers plants from all walks of life, and provides a peaceful green escape from the gray February skies and concrete...

First-years Emily Eisenman, Kya Toms and Sofia Foote pose on the slopes at Jay Peak Feb. 3

Cynic fit check: on the slopes

Maggie O'Shea, Culture Staff Writer February 13, 2024

With ski and snowboard season in full swing, UVM students are on the mountain nearly every weekend. These interviews focus on UVM students’ personal style on the mountain, favorite outdoor wear brands,...

A dorm mini fridge covered in various stickers and magnets

A Sticky Situation

Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor February 8, 2024

As an avid sticker collector ever since the second grade, I have always been intrigued by all of the different stickers found around campus. Stickers in public have been used for decades for numerous reasons,...

The Oscars are just one big popularity contest 

The Oscars are just one big popularity contest 

Annabelle Pattison, Opinion Columnist February 8, 2024

After the release of the 2024 Oscar nominations list, the annual uproar began with the public calling out snubs. Many were outraged by both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie not receiving nominations for...

Molly Parkers illi for the Jake Minch EP review. A sketchy silhouette with headphones on with music notes floating around them.

The best new artist you haven’t heard of: a review of “how many”

Clare Yesilonis, Culture Staff Writer February 5, 2024

From the day that I first received a TikTok of Jake Minch’s original song, “id pick up flowers” two years ago, I became a fan. The video takes place in what I assume to be his bedroom, and he...

No one is allowed to complain about Vermont—except for me

No one is allowed to complain about Vermont—except for me

Katherine Hashem, Opinion Columnist February 5, 2024

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but drinking Yerba Mate, wearing Carhartt and listening to Noah Kahan don’t make you a Vermonter.  I’m from Richmond, Vermont. I’ve lived in this state...

Desire paths are paths created by pedestrians near a designated walkway, but are slightly altered in their direction for convenience.

Winter Desire Paths

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor February 1, 2024

While traditional sidewalks may tempt the average college student wary of stepping into snow, muddy trails across campus, mimicking the original desire paths, prevail.  These paths reveal the deep...

A Men and Masculinities Program is in the works at UVM Nov. 30

The Men and Masculinities Program to open in WAGE

Natalia Somoff, Features Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Editor's note: This story was updated January 9 at 12:57 p.m. to correct phrasing regarding the Men and Masculinities Program. Rumor has it that Burlington has the new nickname “Girlington” due...

Bird Bikes serve as a sustainable and affordable transportation option to college students and other community members.

Chirp chirp: Bird Bikes infiltrate Burlington

Emily Kobus and Annalisa Madonia December 1, 2023

Bird bikes have landed and made their nests in the greater Burlington area. You have probably seen the bright robin’s egg blue bikes sprawled across campus and downtown in unusual locations or conditions....

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