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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
Alek Fleury

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor

Alek Fleury is an English and Political Science double major from New Jersey (the greatest place on earth). He dedicates most of his life to being the Managing Editor for the Vermont Cynic. Alek is also a part of UPlayer’s Theatre and Improv troop and works at the library’s media desk. He has an unhealthy obsession with his favorite soccer team (Everton), and loves to read, run and watch movies. You can email him at [email protected] or call or text him at 201-906-8963.

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[Photo] A COVID safe guide to Passover

Kellyn Doerr, Culture Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
A computer displays Professor Aaron Kindsvatter's first Youtube video “Racism and the Secular Religion at the University of Vermont.”

Mayor Miro Weinberger delivers his victory speech inside the Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain March 3.

Weinberger celebrates victory but acknowledges tough road ahead

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
“Stop the raid, stop the fear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted the group of nearly 80 people as they marched down Church Street.

Migrant Justice settles lawsuit against ICE

Alek Fleury
November 4, 2020
A banner flies outside an empty Saint Michael's College. The school temporarily shifted to remote schooling following an outbreak of what is now 29 COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] Saint Michael’s College goes temporarily remote following student outbreak

Lila Cumming, Cynic News Reporter
October 27, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, addresses gathered media in the Grand Maple Ball Room at UVM Oct. 10. Birx praised the University and Vermont's response to the virus.

White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator praises UVM, cautions potential outbreaks

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor
October 10, 2020
Students that chose to stay at home and take UVM classes remotely have been surprisingly having a better time than expected, according to multiple student sources.

[Photo] Students at home find ways to enjoy remote learning

Luke Davis, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
A sign directs students to testing Sept. 25.

[Photo] COVID-19 test results delayed just before Thanksgiving break

November 21, 2020
Let's be honest, testing works

Let’s be honest, testing works

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor
September 22, 2020
In the second week of the fall 2020 semester, students trickle into the Davis Center for their mandatory weekly COVID-19 test.

[Photo] Despite promise of daily test results, UVM, city and state cannot produce numbers

Irene Choi, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2020
Stapleton and his daughter run during an Olympic Triathlon at Lake Dunmore in 2018.

Economist, lecturer, Ironman

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor
April 27, 2020
(Left to Right) President Suresh Garimella, Chair Ron Lumbra and Provost Patricia Prelock sit at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26. Prelock was appointed Provost this afternoon by President Garimella.

In response to pandemic, UVM president forgoes salary

Alek Fleury and Irene Choi
April 10, 2020
A man and woman don masks at the Bernie Sanders Rally March 3, in Essex Junction. Concerns about the Coronavirus have influenced many peoples' conduct in the recent weeks, including the use of protective masks.

BREAKING: UVM switches to online classes amidst coronavirus outbreak

Alek Fleury, Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
Former Weekend Update host to perform at Higher Ground

Former Weekend Update host to perform at Higher Ground

Alek Fleury
December 16, 2019
Pride flags blow in the wind on Church Street during the 2018 Pride Parade, September 2018.The Pride Vermont festival runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8, ending with a parade. Visit pridevt.org/parade to learn how to get involved.

[Photo] VT organizers prep for Pride

Jean MacBride, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
Records for purchase sit on display in Pure Pop Records. Pure Pop sells both used and new records and cassette tapes, as well as t-shirts and other merchandise.

Burlington hidden gems

Anna Kolosky and Alek Fleury
August 28, 2019
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[Photo] What to do in Burlington this August

Jean MacBride, Assistant Summer Editor
August 1, 2019
PUBLIC RECORDS ARE COOL OKAY_ (Alek Fleury)

[Photo] Man takes UVM to VT Supreme Court over public records

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor
May 1, 2019
Budget Cuts Kill Study(Alek Fleury)

[Photo] Budget cuts end 'All Night' study space in library

April 30, 2019
Professor of music Alexander Stewart raises his hands to conduct the band into a loud fanfare of sound at a rehearsal for ZappaFest April 11. The band, who has been rehearsing throughout the semester, will be performing Frank Zappa compositions adapted for a jazz ensemble 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the Grand Maple Ballroom.

[Photo] Student musicians to honor Frank Zappa

Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Senior Gillian Natanagara offers a statement April 2 at a SGA meeting. SGA will be voting to create a working group evaluating revisions to the canvassing ban to allow for more involvement in student politics.

[Photo] Campus canvassing policy to be reevaluated by SGA

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2019
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[Photo] Extra swipes won’t fix food insecurity

Kim Henry
April 12, 2019
With SGA senate elections coming up April 9 and 10, SGA President Ethan Foley, a junior, makes a speech at the SGA meeting April 2. The election is contested for the first time in two years with 49 candidates vying for 39 seats.

[Photo] SGA election applications at a high

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2019
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[Photo] The spectrum of inclusivity: being queer at UVM

Greta Rohrer, Feature Writer
April 3, 2019
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[Photo] Open House educates visitors about Vermont’s maple

Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
United Academics President Sarah Alexander enters Waterman March 26, 2019 with rally members to deliver the UA petition to the executive offices.

[Photo] Faculty union and admin release contradictory data

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2019
First-year Jordyn King delivers a speech at the March 26 United Academics rally on the Waterman Green, which was attended by 40 faculty and students. The rally was to support the UA's petition which demands for the reinstatement of two lecturers and support for students who received conduct hearing notices following participation in a Feb. 26 rally hosted by NoNames for Justice.

[Photo] Union blocked out of admin office

Emma Pinezich and Lee Hughes
April 2, 2019
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[Photo] Fraternity ban lifted for all but two chapters

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2019
Men's lacrosse game against Hartford

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse player has career score high

Nickie Morris, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Former United Academics President Sarah Alexander, associate professor of English, leads a group of protestors across South Prospect Street into the Waterman building to deliver their petition.

[Photo] Faculty union rally locked out of executive offices

March 26, 2019
President Tom Sullivan addresses incoming first-years at this year's convocation Aug. 26 in the Patrick Gymnasium. A tram from the New England Commission on Higher Education will be holding three public forums with the UVM community 4 p.m. Match 25 to assess the quality of the University as an institution over the last 10 years.

[Photo] Regional accreditation council to evaluate the University’s status

Sophia Venturo, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
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[Photo] Fraternity council addresses activities ban

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
March 27, 2019
Sophomore Owen Doherty delivers a statement at the SGA presidential debate March 22. Students will vote for SGA president and vice president March 28 and 29.

[Photo] Who are the SGA candidates?

March 26, 2019
Cast members of “Almost, Maine,” The University Players’ spring production, run through the show in Billings Lecture Hall during rehearsal. “Almost, Maine” will debut March 30 at the Main Street Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] Student theatre to appear downtown

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
A student asks a question during Suresh Garimell'a only visit to campus Feb. 14 before he was approved to be the next University president. Garimella was the sole finalist from the presidential search presented to the public, but there were two interviewed by the faculty panel.

[Photo] SGA edged out of presidential search

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
March 5, 2019
Posters wrap the marble columns of the Waterman building the student activist group NoNames For Justice take-over of the building Feb. 26, 2018.

[Photo] The Waterman Takeover: A tradition of protest at UVM

Meg Trogolo, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Long lines outside of Brennan's Pub from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday are a result of staffing changes at Central Dining Hall. Central Dining is now closed at those times, but students can use meal swipes at Brennan's, the Marketplace and the Green Roof Deli.

[Photo] Dining staff cuts lead to lengthy lines

Julianne Lesch, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Presidential candidate finalist, Suresh Garimella, addresses the crowd in the Grand Maple Ballroom Feb. 14 during an open forum. The board of trustees is collecting feedback to inform their decisions about selecting the next University president.

[Photo] Presidential candidate finalist visits campus

Julianne Lesch and Lee Hughes
February 14, 2019
Burlington residents walk Church Street, window shopping and scurrying into restaurants to escape the cold Feb. 9.

[Photo] How to spend Valentine’s Day in Burlington

Culture Staff
February 14, 2019
President Tom Sullivan delivers his last convocation speech at this year's convocation Aug. 26 in Patrick Gym. Sullivan is stepping down as president in the summer of 2019.

[Photo] Candidate gained honors and controversy

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2019
Grace Odell, executive director of the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Dana Kaplan, executive director of Outright Vermont, and Rabbi Any Small hold a rainbow pride flag Feb. 8. The Synagogue and the Pride Center were targeted between Feb. 4 and Deb. 5.

[Photo] Community rallies against hateful signs in Burlington

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2019
The sweet ginger chicken, shiso salmon and spicy ahi tuna poke bowls are all “Signature Works” that can be found at Pokeworks on Church Street. Depending on the ingredients you choose, bowls cost about $10 to $13.

[Photo] Pokeworks: Hawaiian cuisine comes to Church Street

Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
February 9, 2019
Members of UVM's board of trustees gather Feb. 2 in the Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center to discuss relevant issues at the University. The board decided in fall 2019 two new majors, one new minor and three certificate programs will be added in various colleges.

[Photo] New programs become available across diciplines

Zoe Schemm and Zoe Stern
February 7, 2019
President Tom Sullivan attends the board of trustees meeting Feb. 2. Sullivan was recently appointed to the Infractions Committee of the NCAA.

[Photo] University president admitted to NCAA committee

Cullen Paradis, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
First-years Conley Reiter and Shannon Thornton authored a petition calling for an overall better dining experience at UVM. The petition currently has over 1,000 signatures and Reiter and Thornton are looking to setup a meeting with UVM Dining.

[Photo] Petition calls for better campus food

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
First-year students walk down Main Street Aug. 26, 2019 on their way to the University green at convocation.

[Photo] New policies lead to decline in applicants

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
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[Photo] Men’s hockey wins against Merrimack

Ashley Miller, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Opioids, pills and substances like heroin have gotten national attention as more and more states declare health-related emergencies. Experts are in agreement that substances like heroin are present on UVM's campus.

[Photo] Opioids on campus: with no consensus, a problem goes unchecked

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor
January 15, 2019
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[Photo] Climate change threatens Vermont skiing

Nina Loutchko, Feature Writer
January 15, 2019
One in four first-years has used an e-cigarette, said Dr. Harry Chen, UVM's chief public health officer. Research shows that nicotine addiction negatively impacts attention and learning.

[Photo] Head in the clouds: an inside look at Juul use on campus

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor
December 5, 2018
Williams Hall is filled with student art on every floor. The Francis Colburn Gallery, a large room across from room 301, will be showing work done by students who attend the Integrated Arts Academy, a public magnet school in Burlington from November 26th to November 30th.

[Photo] Williams gallery finishes semester with student art

Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
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[Photo] Artistry and variety at Orchesis dance show

Amanda Anderson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2018
Junior Mickenzie Zadworny ties a red ribbon around senior Meghan Driscoll’s neck for their opening number while sophomore Maya Reynolds stretches in preparation for Orchesis Dance Company Fall Showcase.

[Photo] Orchesis Dance Company

November 13, 2018
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[Photo] “Friends” Nepali restaurant makes you feel like family

Amanda Anderson, Staff Columnist
October 31, 2018
A protestor listens to Ryan McLaren, a staffer from Rep. Peter Welch's office, read a statement from Welch. "If this isn't worth standing for, what is?" said McLaren as he stood from his wheelchair.

[Photo] Hundreds gather in downtown Burlington to protest the departure of Attorney General

Alek Fleury and Sawyer Loftus
November 9, 2018
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