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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
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I’m an Anti-Zionist Jew. There’s no community for me on campus.

I’m an Anti-Zionist Jew. There’s no community for me on campus.

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A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

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Students play with kendamas on the Andrew Harris green.

Kendama craze: UVM’s newest obsession

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Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

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Photo illustration: Professors claim class attendance has dropped this semester.

Where are all the students? Exploring the decline in class attendance

Summertime Sweets

Annalisa Madonia, Co Photo Editor
September 22, 2023
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Annalisa Madonia
A vanilla chantilly cake filled with a mixed berry compote, frosted with whipped cream, and decorated with fresh berries and greenery.

Summer: a time of relaxation and not having to justify laying on your couch the entire day aimlessly scrolling on your phone. Though sometimes the repetitiveness may start to feel like groundhog day, it causes us to find little hobbies or interests just to fill the time. For me, my hobby this summer was baking as much as I could before I inevitably returned to campus and had to leave behind my working oven and standmixer.

Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil, garlic, and pecorino romano cheese. (Annalisa Madonia)
Blueberry muffins swirled with a homemade blueberry compote and topped with the brown sugar streusel. (Annalisa Madonia)
Chocolate crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar. (Annalisa Madonia)
A decadent chocolate cake filled with a raspberry jam and topped with a chocolate ganache. (Annalisa Madonia)
Maple walnut baklava that was made with my cousin who makes her own maple syrup in St. Johnsbury, VT. (Annalisa Madonia)
Pretzel and toffee chocolate chip cookie being dipped into a glass of milk. (Annalisa Madonia)
A chocolate cake with hand-piped lavender plants and flowers for my best friend Isabella’s birthday. (Annalisa Madonia)
A tres leches cake is a staple in my house as it is simple yet so fulfilling when you just need a sweet treat. (Annalisa Madonia)
Cross section of a chocolate peanut butter cookie fresh from the oven. (Annalisa Madonia)
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About the Contributor
Annalisa Madonia, Co-Photo Editor
(She/her)  Annalisa Madonia is a sophomore majoring in public communication with minors in food systems and nutrition and food sciences. She joined the Cynic as a staff photographer before taking on the role of photo editor. In her free time, she loves to combine her passion for baking and photography with food photography. Email [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch with Annalisa.

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