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Zoe Stern

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In this screenshot from the live streaming of the meeting on Youtube, SGA senators comments can be seen on the right.

SGA and Department of Student Life at odds over new committee

April 6, 2020
Sounds from the polling places: what Ward 1 voters had to say

Sounds from the polling places: what Ward 1 voters had to say

March 3, 2020
Student food pantry opens its doors to all UVM students

Student food pantry opens its doors to all UVM students

February 25, 2020
(Left to Right) Sophomore Talia Crowley and junior Lily Seward sit during an interview, Feb. 18. Crowley and Seward are co-presidents of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group club.

Environmental lobbying group sets up chapter on campus

February 25, 2020
Snow melts in front of the Hills Agricultural Building, Jan. 25. The building is set to become the home of Rally Cat’s Cupboard and Closet, an on-campus food pantry and thrift store.

Student food pantry finds a home on Central Campus

January 29, 2020
A blue light shines through the falling snow on the Andrew Harris Green, Dec. 6. UVM Emergency Management and SGA President Jillian Scannell, a senior, are currently working to evaluate the use of the lights on campuses nationwide.

UVM and SGA consider removing portions of campus safety feature

December 10, 2019
SGA senator Hannah King, a sophomore, participates in an SGA meeting, Nov. 19. King now sits on the Ward 8 steering committee.

SGA senator selected to represent students and Burlington residents

December 4, 2019
(Left to Right) Speaker of the Senate Zach Merson, SGA Vice President Owen Doherty, SGA President Jillian Scannell and SGA Treasurer Taylor Gauthier sit at a table during a weekly SGA meeting, Nov. 5. The meeting discussed the use of unauthorized payment apps such as Venmo.

SGA forbids clubs from using Venmo

November 12, 2019
SGA senators sit during a meeting, Nov. 5. After over a thousand people voted in the SGA presidential and vice presidential election March 26, SGA has been forced to restart the election due to an unknown amount of ineligible votes.

SGA approves no increase to student fee

November 12, 2019
Students protest silently during a board of trustees meeting in Livak Ballroom, Oct. 26. The meeting was one of several that took place over the course of Oct. 25-26.

Students urge board of trustees to divest with little movement from the board

October 28, 2019
Students protest silently during a board of trustees meeting in Livak Ballroom, Oct. 26. The meeting was one of several that took place over the course of Oct. 25-26.

Student protestors fill last session of board of trustees to push divestment

October 26, 2019
SGA looks at tax break for FSL

SGA looks at tax break for FSL

October 24, 2019
SGA Treasurer Taylor Gauthier, a junior, speaks during an SGA meeting, Oct. 8. A resolution granting the power to increase stipends to the business manager will be voted on next week.

SGA weighs increasing their pay and who controls it

October 15, 2019
Senior Alexis Walker, a peer tutor, helps a student in the Advising Center, Sept. 19. Created in 2014, the center will shut down next year at the termination of its contract with SGA.

SGA plans to shut down Peer Advising and Center

September 24, 2019
Dean of Libraries Bryn Geffert works in his office in Howe Library, Sept. 13. Even after entering the world of libraries, Geffert never saw himself as a library director.

New dean of libraries says he’ll increase student resources to succeed

September 19, 2019
SGA President Jillian Scannell, a senior, smiles while her photo is taken, Sept. 4. After winning the election that produced the biggest voter turnout seen in years, Scannell began her presidency with the intent of making herself more available for all students.

President works to rebrand SGA

September 13, 2019
Morrill Hall on UVM’s Central campus holds the office of the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In August 2018, former Dean Thomas Vogelmann announced he was stepping down, and a replacement still hasn’t been found a year later.

No dean after a year of searching for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

September 5, 2019
Originally constructed in the 1880s, Billings Library has been a library, a student center and now houses the UVM Special Collections.

The past is present: UVM’s buildings have their own stories to tell

June 2, 2019
SGA pushes for a new climate action plan

SGA pushes for a new climate action plan

May 3, 2019
Vermont College Democrats hold first ever statewide convention

Vermont College Democrats hold first ever statewide convention

April 30, 2019
A popular place to smoke on campus is outside Williams Hall. The Center for Health and Wellbeing is attempting to limit on-campus smoking by hiring student cigarette ambassadors to engage with students smoking on campus and post informational signs.

Ambassadors advise smokers

April 17, 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.

Candidates talk policy and principles at SGA debate

March 26, 2019
Seth Wade, a member of the Coalition for Student and Faculty Rights, speaks at the Feb. 26 NoNames For Justice rally in Waterman. The Coalition has voiced support for humanities departments after cuts to faculty.

Activist group challenges administration

March 6, 2019
A sign indicating UVMs tobacco-free policy on campus in front of University Heights Feb. 24. The Center for Health and Wellbeing is hiring two students for paid ambassador positions to enforce the tobacco-free policy.

Cigarette ambassador role created

February 27, 2019
SGA is planning to begin a program to bring more safe alternatives for students returning home late at night. Safe Ride Home would allow students to call a cab within a four-mile radius of UVM for a subsidized fee.

Students push for safe transportation

February 9, 2019
Members of UVMs 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.

New programs become available across diciplines

February 7, 2019
Vermont Federation of Nurses and Healthcare Professionals President Deb Snell steps away from the podium after a press conference Sept. 2, 2018. Negotiations with UVM Medical Center are still ongoing to improve the technical employees contracts.

Technical professionals continue hospital negotiations

January 30, 2019
Image curtesy of UVM.edu

Professor scores 30 under 30

December 3, 2018
SGA works to protect marginalized groups on campus

SGA works to protect marginalized groups on campus

November 17, 2018
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