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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

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Alex Strand is a sophomore majoring in biology with a minor in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling. She started on the Cynic as a staff photographer and features writer before becoming a photo editor. Outside of journalism, she enjoys canoeing, live music and utter chaos.

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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
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
Students celebrate 4/20 on the Redstone Green on April 20.

Getting lit: the effects of stoner culture on campus

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine established an encampment at approximately 2:02 p.m. April 28.

In frame: encampment day one

Annalisa Madonia, Alex Strand, and Alexandra Bodelle
April 29, 2024
LivingWell can provide professional help for students looking to quit nicotine.

[Photo] It’s more than a ‘drunk cig:’ cigarettes on UVM’s campus

Lindsay Foxwell, Features Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
Crowds yell in disbelief during totality.

Eclipse on campus: how students celebrated a once in a lifetime event

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer
April 16, 2024
A survey conducted by the Cynic revealed that 91.3% of UVM students said that they have gained more knowledge on the Israel-Palestine conflict since Oct. 7.

A portrait of student activism on campus since Oct. 7

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
A survey conducted by the Cynic revealed that 91.3% of UVM students said that they have gained more knowledge on the Israel-Palestine conflict since Oct. 7.

Photo of the Week

Alex Strand
March 24, 2024
Many nightlife locations are inaccessible to parts of the student body.

[Photo] Disabilities and the "going out" experience

March 1, 2024
The die-in continued on the fourth floor of the Davis Center as protestors chanted.

Photo of the Week

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer
February 19, 2024
A die-in protest began in the Davis Center Atrium as students laid on the floor holding signs in support of Palestine Feb. 15.

[Photo] As Israel launches attacks on Rafah, students stage “die-in” protest for Palestine

Nora Sissenich and Liliana Mefford
February 27, 2024
The second room of the public portion of the greenhouse is warm and full of life.

Winter Time Greens

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer
February 16, 2024
Alexandria Lisch’s piercing set-up in L/L Oct. 17.

[Photo] Ink or infection? A deep dive into dorm body modifications

Madeleine Upston, Features Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
An L&L common room, adorned with posters and cushions makes for a great place to hang out.

Through the lens: Dorm Decor

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer
October 12, 2023
Many moshers feel encouraged by the sense of unity and belonging when everyone is listening to the same music.

Sticky notes spelling out “Ballz” displayed in a CCRH window.

[Photo] Window wars: The controversy surrounding dorm window displays

Ciara Lordan, Features Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
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