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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
Alex Strand

Alex Strand, Co-Photo Editor

(She/her)

Alex Strand is a sophomore from the heart of Boston, MA majoring in Psychological Sciences with minors in Biology and Reporting and Documentary Storytelling. She started on the Cynic as a staff photographer and features writer before becoming a photo editor and remaining a features writer. Outside of journalism, she enjoys canoeing, live music and utter chaos.

Email [email protected] to get in touch with Alex.

All content by Alex Strand
Vapes began to rise in popularity in the late 2010s.

[Photo] Nicotine's generational comeback

April 30, 2025
Vapes began to rise in popularity in the late 2010s.

[Photo] Nicotine’s generational comeback

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
UVM students and faculty began the protest at the Waterman building April 23.

Students call for Mahdawi’s release outside hearing

Alex Strand, Cynic News Reporter
April 28, 2025
Protester sits in a lawn chair holding a sign.

A man holds an upside down American flag outside the courthouse.

Signs read "Free Mohsen".

Banners are displayed outside the courthouse.

A protestor holds a sign.

Protestors display a bird outside the courthouse.

Students march down Church Street April 23.

Poster for Catamount Film Festival hangs in Williams Hall April 13.

[Photo] The Catamount Film Festival: sharing UVM’s film work with the Burlington community

April 14, 2025
People enjoying Rasputin’s on Halloween Oct. 31, 2024.

Ashley Golden outside Howe Library April 1.

[Photo] The unique realities of queer students in Greek life

Jessie Rose Seymour, Features Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
Mali-Agat Obomsawin, Jacques Watso and Jus Crea Giammarino speak at the Beyond Borders panel.

Crossing borders: the complexities of Indigenous studies and identity in Vermont

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
Hissy Fit plays March 4.

[Photo] Battle of the Bands: Skrom goes to SpringFest

Erika Tally, Culture Editor
March 31, 2025
Protesters display signs and flags.

Advocacy groups protest Khalil detainment at Howe Library

Alex Strand and Maggie O’Shea
March 26, 2025
Protesters hoist up Palestinian flags.

A parent holds a sign and their child.

A sign reads “Free Mahmoud Khalil.”

Members of Jewish Voice for Peace hold banners on the Howe Library steps.

A sign reads “A free Mahmoud Khalil and free Palestine is a free America.”

dug Nap poses with his portrait of a photographer Oct. 15.

[Photo] dug Nap: a glimpse into the world of a local Vermont folk artist

March 17, 2025
Miro Weinberger teaches in UHeights North Feb. 24.

[Photo] After stepping away from Burlington politics, former mayor finds new home in honors college

March 5, 2025
Mckenzie Hart will be representing UVM Feb. 28.

[Photo] McKenzie Hart joins board of trustees as first undergrad member in four years

March 4, 2025
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SGA hosts a meeting in the Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center Feb. 11.

[Photo] Student government unveils strategic plan for upcoming year

February 24, 2025
Aaron and Riley Feb. 11.

UVM meet-cutes

Alex Strand, Co-Photo Editor
February 14, 2025
Several students have experienced norovirus symptoms in recent weeks Feb. 9.

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

February 13, 2025
Steve Gentile announces at a women’s basketball game Feb. 8.

[Photo] Steve Gentile: the voice of Vermont basketball

February 19, 2025
Ellen Kaye, Co-President of UVM Staff United, speaks.

The crowd raises their hands in protest.

Students hold a trans pride flag in the Davis Center Feb. 6.

[Photo] The future of research at UVM under the Trump administration

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
The UVM bookstore sells merchandise with Boyages' “SophCat” design according to lawsuit Jan. 22.

[Photo] Ongoing lawsuit alleges copyright infringement by University over athletics logo

January 22, 2025
spit(1)

[Photo] The right to spit: criminalization of spit through time

December 12, 2024
rough sex(2)

[Photo] Pain, pleasure and pressure: the rise of rough sex

Nora Sissenich and Liliana Mefford
December 12, 2024
living well

[Photo] Sex ed post-Living Well cuts

December 12, 2024
An LVT camera outside of Howe Library Nov. 10.

[Photo] Solar security camera installed during encampment remains on campus

November 11, 2024
Photo Illustration: bulletin boards on campus are devoid of political groups.

[Photo] Major political parties’ UVM chapters face extinction

November 4, 2024
A motorbike was parked outside of Billings Hall Oct. 31.

[Photo] Motorized bikes on campus

November 1, 2024
Tiny spaces: I am going to lose air in there. I just know it. Maybe I just fear locking in.

[Photo] Phobia photo-op

Photo staff
October 28, 2024
Photo Illustration: A student touches the Catamount statue Oct. 27.

[Photo] Leaving your mark: forensic biology at UVM

Kennedy Connors, Features Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
The University hung posters of David Sahande around campus to alert students and remind them to call UVM Police if they see him Oct. 27.

[Photo] UVM Police issues no-trespass notice for Plattsburgh man after multiple incidents on campus

October 29, 2024
Twelve hundred Israeli flags were displayed on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 7.

Students hold vigil on one-year anniversary of October 7th 

Charley Tyson and Alex Strand
October 14, 2024
Signs and banners are hung around campus Oct. 13.

[Photo] Make it count: student voter education at UVM

Anna Bouchard, Features Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
A leaf shows intricate greens and reds.

[Photo] Campus colors

Photo Staff
October 18, 2024
Cynic writers took to the Andrew Harris Commons to ask students’ opinions on voting Oct. 10.

[Photo] UVM students weigh in on issues, voting plans for upcoming election

October 16, 2024
Protestors fly Palestinian flags at Convocation Aug. 25.

[Photo] Examining UVM’s policies regarding free speech on campus

Liliana Mefford, Features Editor
September 26, 2024
UVM provides a free ice cream cone to students with the CatSafe app Sep. 18.

“The city has changed:” addressing student safety amid series of violent crime incidents

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Protester stands with a Palestinian flag at convocation Aug. 25.

President Suresh Garimella walks past a group of protesters Aug. 25.

[Photo] Dual protests at Convocation over livable wages, divestment

September 10, 2024
Stickers cover the back of a first-year student Aug. 25.

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[Photo] Live Updates: Students hold encampment for divestment on Andrew Harris Commons

Staff Report
May 7, 2024
Undergraduate student workers staged a walkout in support of Palestine.

In frame: encampment day five

Annalisa Madonia, Alex Strand, and Alexandra Bodelle
May 3, 2024
Pro-Palestine posters surround the camp.

In frame: encampment day four

Annalisa Madonia, Alex Strand, and Alexandra Bodelle
May 2, 2024
Signage for the Catamount Recovery Center outside Living Well May 1.

[Photo] Recovery at UVM

May 7, 2024
Protest activities started up again at 8 a.m. April 29.

In frame: encampment day two

Annalisa Madonia, Alex Strand, and Alexandra Bodelle
April 30, 2024
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