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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
Halsey McLaen

Halsey McLaen, News Editor

(She/they) Halsey McLaen is a junior from Groton, Connecticut, majoring in environmental sciences with a minor in reporting and documentary storytelling. She began at the Cynic as a news reporter and later served as the assistant news editor before becoming News Editor. In her free time, she works at the UVM CREAM barn and likes to spend time outdoors with her friends. If you'd like to get in touch with Halsey, please reach out to [email protected].

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Hand sanitizer dispenser set ablaze in residential hall, sprinkler water damage displaces students

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
December 7, 2022
Photo Illustration: Students solicit sex through anonymous apps like YikYak as a way to be upfront without vulnerability.

“A social media gloryhole:” Students use anonymous social media to express sexuality

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
December 6, 2022
The Waterman building seen Nov. 3. UVM administration recently released updates concerning their work to support Jewish students on campus.

Provost provides updates on supporting UVM’s Jewish community

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
November 3, 2022
Jonathan D’Amore, special assistant to the President, and Amer Ahmed, vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion, present the University’s new land acknowledgement statement during the board of trustees’ full board meeting Oct. 29.

What to know from the fall 2022 board of trustees meeting

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
October 31, 2022
The Waterman building sits on S Prospect Street March 2022.

Several Jewish organizations criticize UVM’s response to federal antisemitism investigation

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 26, 2022
A few of the faces of UVM’s Staff Union, including (clockwise from left) Matt Rooney, Rachel Wallace-Brodeur, Ellen Kaye, and Kelli Joyce outside the Waterman building Sept. 15. Photo collage by Ellie Scott.

UVM violates staff union contract, mispays union members

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Image courtesy of uvm.edu

UVM denies mishandling antisemitism allegations

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 15, 2022
The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30. Waterman is the largest academic building on campus.

Feds investigate claims of antisemitism at UVM

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 14, 2022
Director of UVM’s Office of Institutional Research runs for Vermont Governor

Director of UVM’s Office of Institutional Research runs for Vermont Governor

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 12, 2022
Redstone Dining during lunchtime Saturday, September 4. The dining hall, located in Simpson Hall, is closed for breakfast and lunch during weekdays this semester.

Redstone Dining closed for weekday daytime meals, cite few staff and customers

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 9, 2022
An architectural rendering of the proposed Catamount Run housing project for UVM graduate students, faculty and staff. This rendering is only representative and offered as an example of what the proposed project could look like.

UVM enters partnership to build new off-campus housing

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
September 7, 2022
Sophomore Kaia Ellis speaks next to fellow protestors at the Explain the Asterisk walkout at the Waterman building April 27.

Top picks from the Cynic’s news editor: 2021-22 headlines you may have missed

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
August 29, 2022
In the second week of the fall 2020 semester, students trickle into the Davis Center for their mandatory weekly COVID-19 test.

UVM terminates COVID-19 information newsletter ‘UVM Forward’

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
May 2, 2022
New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
May 2, 2022
Sophomore Mason Paterson in Innovation Hall April 20.

Student receives grant to work on drone project with NASA

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
April 27, 2022
UVM Rescue volunteers break ground on the construction of the UVM Rescue building in 2017. The project cost $1.4 million.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott declares April 25 ‘UVM Rescue Day’ to honor 50th anniversary of UVM Rescue

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
April 26, 2022
Photo by Bailey Beltramo

Research award to fund professor and student’s work on phosphorus 

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
April 22, 2022
UVM students and staff protesting outside of the Waterman Building April 11.

Vermont legislators speak at UVM Staff United press conference

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2022
A triple dorm in Davis Hall on Redstone campus.

UVM predicts uptick in dorm triples

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2022
A solar panel stands in front of the George D. Aiken Center April 6. The Aiken Center is certified Platinum in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) granted by the U.S. Green Building Council.

UVM announces clean energy promotion consortium

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2022
Ali House holds up her campaign sign outside the Fletcher Free Library March 1.

Six UVM-affiliated candidates win seats

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
March 14, 2022
Members of SGA take notes during a public forum in the Livak Ballroom Feb. 22.

SGA lacks diversity, looks to find solutions

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2022
UVM Black student enrollment drops 16.2%

UVM Black student enrollment drops 16.2%

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2022
The UVM admissions building is found on South Prospect street Sunday April 10.

AdvoCats halt tours on Admitted Students Visit Day, both in support of survivors, and to avoid being targeted by protestors

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2022
An admitted student and parent walk past the protest, Feb. 18.

Hundreds protest sexual violence at UVM on Admitted Students Visit Day

Ella Ruehsen and Halsey McLaen
February 21, 2022
Staff union says Provost neglects diverse applicant pools

Staff union says Provost neglects diverse applicant pools

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2022
Students wait in line for their COVID-19 tests in the Davis Center on Jan. 27.

COVID cases at UVM reach all-time high due to omicron variant, decline projected in coming weeks

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2022
The CoVerified app sits open on the self-reporting contact tracing screen.

Students now responsible for contact tracing, UVM asks them to take it seriously

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
January 25, 2022
A classroom on the first floor of Innovation Hall Jan. 13.

Some say educational quality worsened in pandemic, despite UVM’s best efforts

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
January 20, 2022
SGA’s mandatory club sexual violence training sparks student concerns

SGA’s mandatory club sexual violence training sparks student concerns

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2021
Finals week survival guide

Finals week survival guide

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2021
Sophomore Purva Shirolkar speaks to people gathered in the Waterman Memorial Lounge Nov. 9.

Thousands sign petition in protest of UVM’s break housing fees

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2021
SGA freezes one third of UVM clubs’ funding

SGA freezes one third of UVM clubs’ funding

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2021
Left: a map of the wards the city of Burlington used from 1993 until 2015. Right: The new wards adopted by the city.

Burlington looks to redistrict unconstitutional voting wards

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2021
A student protestor addressed the Full Board committee during public comment Oct. 29.

What to know from the Full Board meeting

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter
November 1, 2021
Don McCree, chair of the Budget, Finance and Investment Committee flips through the pages of the board of trustees meeting itinerary inside the Livak Ballroom 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29. McCree’s term is set to end March 2026.

What to know from the Finance and Investment Committee Meeting

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter
October 29, 2021
The Office of International Education offers study abroad, exchange programs, travel-study short-term courses and support for international students, according to their website.

Study abroad approved for first time since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter
October 19, 2021
Letters pinned to a table spell out “CommunityFest” and pamphlets are laid out to be passed out on the Athletic campus green Oct. 1.

UVMUS hosts first-ever CommunityFest

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter
October 4, 2021
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