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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic
The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Lila Cumming

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Students line up outside the COVID-19 Testing Center Nov. 18.

The University to close down on-campus testing site next semester

July 19, 2022
Police cars line up in front of the Burlington Police Department entrance Jun 20.

Police increase surveillance downtown for summer in new policing plan

June 22, 2022
Jeanne Mance Hall April 20. The residence hall will no longer serve as COVID-19 quarantine housing as of the 2022-2023 school year.

UVM to remove isolation housing for 2022-23 school year

April 26, 2022
Is UVM really the No. 1 cannabis school?

Is UVM really the No. 1 cannabis school?

April 19, 2022
Female duo to lead SGA

Female duo to lead SGA

April 12, 2022
SGA senator asks a question during a meeting in the Livak Ballroom March 22.

What is SGA working on?

March 30, 2022
UVM to keep indirect investments in fossil fuels until contracts lapse

UVM to keep indirect investments in fossil fuels until contracts lapse

March 16, 2022
UVM President Suresh Garimella announced UVM will freeze tuition for the 2020-2021 school year at an Oct. 26 press conference, marking the third consecutive year of the schools tuition freeze. The president also announced a room and board freeze and a new scholarship for underrepresented students to attend UVM.

UVM requests $10 million funding increase from House Committee

February 14, 2022
Organize engagement drops following achieving divestment

Organize engagement drops following achieving divestment

February 11, 2022
Members of the faculty union, United Academics, pose for a photo at the 2019 Climate March.

UVM delayed mandating faculty COVID vaccinations until federally required, despite earlier faculty union demands

January 19, 2022
Featured image for Gary Derr Story

Derr delays retirement twice at president’s request

October 26, 2021
An out of order sign on a Blue Light post has a messages written on it stating Please have an emergency somewhere else.

UVM finds challenges in repairing Blue Light units as replacement parts are phased out

September 20, 2021
An email reminds students to complete an EVERFI training before Sept. 30.

Students confused about legitimacy of sexual assault prevention training email

September 13, 2021
The vandalised home at 86 Buell street photographed May 16.

Former fraternity house vandalized amidst campus-wide outrage over sexual violence

May 20, 2021
Featured image for vaccine story

UVM silent as other Vermont institutions set vaccination requirements for fall 2021

May 10, 2021
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Commencement guests will not be required to show proof of vaccination

April 27, 2021
How transparent is UVMs COVID data compared to other colleges?

How transparent is UVM’s COVID data compared to other colleges’?

April 7, 2021
The now four-term Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger stands on North Ave during a “honk and wave” with his supporters Feb. 19. As cars passed by they honked in support.

Mayor Miro Weinberger narrowly wins fourth term despite student wards going for Tracy

March 2, 2021
Max Tracy 2021 Burlington Mayoral Candidate stands at the top of the City Hall steps Feb. 18.

Meet the candidates: Progressive Max Tracy

March 2, 2021
Burlington Mayoral incumbent Miro Weinberger stands on North Ave during a “honk and wave” with his supporters Feb. 19. As cars passed by they honked in support.

Meet the candidates: Incumbent Democrat Miro Weinberger

March 2, 2021
Meet the candidates: Independent Ali Dieng

Meet the candidates: Independent Ali Dieng

March 2, 2021
Campaign signs for Mayor Miro Weinberger and one of his challengers Max Tracy fill the patch of grass inside the roundabout intersecting Shelburne road and South Willard St. Feb. 5.

Student groups split on supporting a candidate for Burlington mayor

March 2, 2021
Police cars parked in the Burlington Police parking lot on June 18.

Shooting near UVM campus injures one, perpetrator remains unknown

February 2, 2021
The state installed COVID-19 sign stands off of exit 14E to let out-of-state travelers know the Vermont guidelines for COVID Jan. 25. A 14 day quarantine is required of all out-of-state travelers among other safety precautions.

UVM to maintain fall semester COVID regulations amid rising cases

February 1, 2021
UVMs Student Government Association discussed student voting and changes to the former Clean Energy Fund at their weekly meeting Oct. 6.

SGA funds program for first-generation college students following federal aid cuts

November 13, 2020
Campaign signs fill a patch of snow covered grass outside the Fletcher Free Library Nov. 3, where UVM Campus Democrats stood outside congratulating students for voting throughout the day.

Student political groups hone in on local politics, don’t endorse Biden or Trump

November 4, 2020
Gov. Phil Scott discusses his past at UVM and his path to the Vermont Statehouse in 2017.

Republican Governor Phil Scott announces vote for Biden

November 3, 2020
A group of restaurant goers sit outside of Sweetwaters on Church Street, Oct 23.

Police express confidence students won’t violate COVID rules for Halloween

October 30, 2020
A banner flies outside an empty Saint Michaels College. The school temporarily shifted to remote schooling following an outbreak of what is now 29 COVID-19 cases.

Saint Michael’s College goes temporarily remote following student outbreak

October 27, 2020
Executive Director of Residential life Rafael Rodriguez presents options for student wishing to stay on campus during Spring Break, over Teams Oct. 12.

Administrators announce change in spring semester plans for remote students

October 21, 2020
UVMs Student Government Association discussed student voting and changes to the former Clean Energy Fund at their weekly meeting Oct. 6.

Students and admin broaden goals of student fund for environmental projects

October 8, 2020
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