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
Emily Johnston

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor

(She/her)

Emily is a senior environmental science major with a minor in geospatial technologies. In her free time she likes to draw, write, and press plants. Before becoming Opinion Editor Emily was the Assistant Opinion Editor and a columnist.

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Don't let mold spread on campus

Don’t let mold spread on campus

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2022
Utilize Student Services to answer advising questions

Utilize Student Services to answer advising questions

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist
April 7, 2022
Take mental health days when needed

Take mental health days when needed

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2022
Give equal access to outdoor gear and equipment

Give equal access to outdoor gear and equipment

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2022
UVM, take a stronger approach against omicron

UVM, take a stronger approach against omicron

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor
January 26, 2022
Climate anxiety plagues students

Climate anxiety plagues students

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist
September 22, 2021
OnlyFans ability to ban and repeal sexual content is dangerous

OnlyFans ability to ban and repeal sexual content is dangerous

Emily Johnston, Staff writer
September 8, 2021
Unpopular Opinion: Cars shouldn’t be the main transportation system

Unpopular Opinion: Cars shouldn’t be the main transportation system

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinon Editor
May 3, 2021
TikTok tarot readings: Stop letting the algorithm predict your future

TikTok tarot readings: Stop letting the algorithm predict your future

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 20, 2021
There are better alternatives to resin art

There are better alternatives to resin art

Emily Johnston, staff writer
April 7, 2021
All work no play makes America dull

All work no play makes America dull

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 25, 2021
Climate change impacts are happening now, look outside

Climate change impacts are happening now, look outside

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 12, 2021
No spring break will cause stress among faculty, students

No spring break will cause stress among faculty, students

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 26, 2021
Stop saying happy Valentine’s Day to me, it’s my birthday

Stop saying happy Valentine’s Day to me, it’s my birthday

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 10, 2021
Favorite Couple: The Doctor x Clara Oswald

Favorite Couple: The Doctor x Clara Oswald

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 9, 2021
Manic pixie dream girl is a tired concept

Manic pixie dream girl is a tired concept

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 15, 2020
Empathy a necessity for school in a pandemic

Empathy a necessity for school in a pandemic

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 23, 2020
The election was too close for comfort

The election was too close for comfort

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 16, 2020
Children shouldn't have to save the world

Children shouldn’t have to save the world

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 22, 2020
Tiktok needs to stop romanticizing eating disorders

Tiktok needs to stop romanticizing eating disorders

Emily Johnston, Assisstant Opinion Editor
October 16, 2020
Unpopular Opinion: Jingle bells, batman smells, Xmas sucks

Unpopular Opinion: Jingle bells, batman smells, Xmas sucks

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 9, 2020
As our climate worsens, so do our prisons

As our climate worsens, so do our prisons

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 30, 2020
Call out the administration, not students

Call out the administration, not students

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 16, 2020
Pokemon Go brought us outside, Animal Crossing will keep us in

Pokemon Go brought us outside, Animal Crossing will keep us in

Emily Johnston
April 24, 2020
Sophomore Emily Johnston stares longingly out the window of her New Jersey home, Mar. 31.

COVID-19 Dispatch Part 2: The mental toll of total isolation in New Jersey

Emily Johnston, Opinion columnist
April 1, 2020
Burlington City Council ward debate: UVM’s role in BTV housing

Burlington City Council ward debate: UVM’s role in BTV housing

Emily Johnston
February 27, 2020
Women, run for local election

Women, run for local election

Emily Johnston
February 12, 2020
When party loyalty is unconstituted

When party loyalty is unconstituted

Emily Johnston
February 5, 2020
TikTok brings young creators to the center

TikTok brings young creators to the center

Emily Johnston
January 30, 2020
Should we honor the Paris agreement? Agreement helps accountability

Should we honor the Paris agreement? Agreement helps accountability

Emily Johnston
November 21, 2019
“Weed-out” classes cut out students’ goals

“Weed-out” classes cut out students’ goals

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist
November 6, 2019
Horror movies take a creative look at our deep fears

Horror movies take a creative look at our deep fears

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist
October 31, 2019
Pres. Trump cannot Sharpie out the truth

Pres. Trump cannot Sharpie out the truth

Emily Johnston
September 26, 2019
Activism must go beyond social media

Activism must go beyond social media

Emily Johnston
September 7, 2019
UVM's "party school" reputation falls short of reality

UVM’s “party school” reputation falls short of reality

Emily Johnston
April 25, 2019
Why Trinity campus is perfect for first-year students

Why Trinity campus is perfect for first-year students

Emily Johnston
April 11, 2019
Should Sodexo unionize? No: unionizing decreases pay and doesn’t increase workers’ benefits

Should Sodexo unionize? No: unionizing decreases pay and doesn’t increase workers’ benefits

Emily Johnston
March 8, 2019
How to protect those who need it most

How to protect those who need it most

Emily Johnston
February 15, 2019
As 2020 comes, hold candidates to higher standards

As 2020 comes, hold candidates to higher standards

Emily Johnston
February 7, 2019
Human error: bots won’t rid Tumblr of explicit content

Human error: bots won’t rid Tumblr of explicit content

Emily Johnston
December 17, 2018
Evironmental activism is a step toward social justice

Evironmental activism is a step toward social justice

Emily Johnston
December 1, 2018
Different teaching styles can help students

Different teaching styles can help students

Emily Johnston
November 1, 2018
Dialogues come from openness, not anger

Dialogues come from openness, not anger

Emily Johnston
September 27, 2018
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