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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

Bailey Samber, Photo Editor

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Trustees gather for their Oct. 26, 2019 meeting.

[Photo] More cuts across colleges may come, says UVM board of trustees

February 8, 2021
Women in Politics III (W)4

[Photo] Women in Politics: Rebecca White graduated UVM at 20 and joined Vermont government at 22

Tulley Hescock, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020
The walls of sophomore Cam Barnes' room do not go undecorated, as both artwork and neon lights hang on them, Feb 28.

Sophomore raps from Sichel, publishes on SoundCloud

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
March 26, 2020
Williams Hall stands on College Row, March 5. The building has stood on UVM's campus since 1896.

A look into the past: Williams Hall

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
March 19, 2020
Jillian (W)17

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

March 3, 2020
First-year Grace DiGiacoma shapes a piece, Feb. 12. Spinning clay on the wheel is called “throwing.”

[Photo] A look inside the Pottery Co-op

Anya Kauffman, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020
The Statehouse chambers stand empty during a recess, Feb. 13. The chambers seat all 151 members of the House, as well as extra seating for members of the public and media.

[Photo] Women in politics: Vermont native represents hometown district at 24

Tulley Hescock, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Dean of Libraries Bryn Geffert gives a presentation on Elsevier at an SGA meeting, Jan. 21. The publishing company reported $3.31 billion of revenue in 2018.

[Photo] Publishing company monopolizes libraries’ budget

Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Carafes in Healthy Living Market and Cafe hold Kru coffee for shoppers to buy, Feb. 2. Kru also sells roasted coffee in addition to an already brewed product.

[Photo] New café opening on Church Street

George Weed, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
A historic black-and-white photo from UVM Special collections shows students smoking and studying in the apse in Billings Library. Today, the apse is a space dedicated to telling the history of the building.

A look into the past: Billings

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
February 5, 2020
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[Photo] UVM’s Librarians: Who are they?

Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
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[Photo] Women in politics: UVM alumna earns her position in Vermont government at 23

Tulley Hescock, Feature Writer
January 22, 2020
Things you can fit a condom on

Things you can fit a condom on

Stephan Toljan and Kate Vanni
December 13, 2019
A trustex condom covers the entire arm of a Cynic staff member, Dec. 4. The condom did not tear or break in any way before the photo was taken.

Photo of the Week

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
December 10, 2019
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.

[Photo] UVM and SGA consider removing portions of campus safety feature

Zoe Stern, Assistant News Editor
December 10, 2019
A look into the past: Old Mill

A look into the past: Old Mill

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
November 14, 2019
: “Babysitter” by Norman Rockwell basks underneath a spotlight in Fleming Museum’s Gallery of European and American art, Nov. 10.

[Photo] Famous works of art hidden in Fleming

Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
Mona Haydar speaks in front of an assembled crowd, Nov. 4. Haydar was invited to speak by the Muslim Student Association.

[Photo] Rapper sheds light on decolonization

Sophia Venturo, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Postdoctoral associate Arash Ghalehgolabbehbahani identifies different parts of the saffron plant, Oct. 31. Judith Allard ‘67 G ‘69, who is holding the saffron, is one enrollee of UVM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program.

[Photo] OLLI lets older dogs learn new tricks

Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Students sit close to one another, maskless, in a lecture hall prior to the COVID-19 pandemic November 2019.

[Photo] Exploring the effectiveness of WE required course

Chelsea Seabold, Feature Writer
November 5, 2019
Postdoctoral associate Arash Ghalehgolabbehbahani identifies different parts of the saffron plant, Oct. 31. Judith Allard ‘67 G ‘69, who is holding the saffron, is one enrollee of UVM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program.

Photo of the Week

Stephan Toljan, Photo Editor
November 5, 2019
The artist known as DBR performs at 1 a.m. Oct. 27 in front of Burlington City Hall. His performance was part of a 24-hour demonstration meant to call attention to U.S. immigration policy.

[Photo] Composer performs in protest for 24 hours straight

Willow Scherwinski, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
Noah Kahan performs during his concert at Higher Ground, Oct. 11.

Photo of the Week

Stephan Toljan
October 16, 2019
Cellist Matt Haimovitz (Left) and pianist Simone Dinnerstein (Right) rehearse before their performance in the UVM Recital Hall, Oct. 11. Dinnerstein has performed with ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, and Haimovitz made his debut with the Israel Philharmonic at age 13.

[Photo] Classical duo strikes a chord at UVM

Sophia Duplin, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Noah Kahan performs on stage at the Higher Ground Ballroom, Oct. 10. The show, which sold out, was a part of Kahan’s “Busyhead” tour.

[Photo] Noah Kahan comes home to Higher Ground

Willow Scherwinski, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Theatre

[Photo] Theater department to present “The Wolves” and “The Normal Heart”

Anya Kauffman
October 8, 2019
Feature 2 (P)

[Photo] Authenticity served at Pho Hong

Elizabeth Roote, Feature Writer
October 8, 2019
The words, “Be Strong and Do Not Betray Your Soul,” along with a photograph taken by African American artist John Edmonds is the first piece museum goers see as they enter the exhibit of the same name. The exhibit is on loan to the University until Dec. 23.

[Photo] Fleming Museum puts activism on display

Emma Adams, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
A teddy bear sits in the swing in first-year Phoebe Kaparian’s dorm room, Sept. 24. Kasparian’s inspiration behind her decorations was flowers and nature, she said.

[Photo] Hey UVM, welcome to my dorm

Kellyn Doerr, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
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[Photo] Community fostered in Burlington nonprofit

Cyrus Oswald, Feature Writer
October 1, 2019
(Left to right): Seniors Rafael Peralta and Kevin Borges talk about their podcast, No Cap, in the Davis Center atrium, Sept. 19. Although advertised as mostly jokes, No Cap tries to find a balance between humor and serious topics.

[Photo] Student podcasters bring NYC to BTV

Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
Contemporary dancer and choreographer Miguel Gutierrez addresses an audience in the Livak Ballroom, Sept. 18. During his talk, Gutierrez discussed his recent essay, “Does Abstraction Belong to White People?”

[Photo] Visiting dancer talks art and activism

Sarah Robinson, Culture Editor
September 24, 2019
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Sophomore Michael Newton walks in the Burlington Pride Parade, Sept. 8. The parade and festival have been held annually since 1983.

[Photo] Acceptance and inclusion at Burlington Pride

Sabrina Fiore, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019

[Photo] Alianza Latinx kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising ceremony

Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
September 16, 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.

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

Zoe Stern, Cynic News Reporter
September 5, 2019
A gold bangle for $18 graces the wrist of a mannequin in Old Gold, a vintage clothing shop on Cherry Street, Aug. 27.

[Photo] Old Gold: New and old clothing collide

Greta Rohrer, Feature Editor
September 3, 2019
Senior Sammy Hedlund poses in his hand-designed shorts April 7. Though the shorts are currently sold out, Hedlund says he’s planning on two more drops of product before the summer is over.

[Photo] Shorts made by senior take off at UVM

Sarah Robinson, Culture Editor
May 31, 2019
Professor Harlan Morehouse sits in his Old Mill office April 8. Morehouse uses the example of melting glaciers as an example of where art, social justice and environmental science meet.

[Photo] Geography professor adds art to classes

Marjorie McWilliams, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019

UVM athletics acts on drug prevention

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
A student rolls a joint in his dorm room on April 20 in preparation for 4/20. “There’s this whole stigma around buying weed. Like you go into a place to buy weed, you’re intimidated. You think, ‘I’m buying drugs now, this is a drug deal, this is illegal,’” said an anonymous student drug dealer.

[Photo] Interview with a pusher: drugs on campus

Cyrus Oswald, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
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[Photo] 4/20: The past and present of UVM’s spring tradition

Emma Pinezich and Lee Hughes
April 23, 2019
Athletes study room

Athletes aim to win academic success

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 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.

[Photo] Ambassadors advise smokers

Zoe Stern, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Junior Zoe Pancic’s “Healing” hangs in the Bates Family Gallery April 14. The Alumni House will be hosting the opening reception to its first student art show, “Pride of Place,” April 18 at its home on 61 Summit St.

[Photo] Alumni House exhibits student art for first time

Anna Kolosky, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Taekwondo tourney

Taekwondo club hosts tournament in Vermont

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Sophomore Brandon Levesque demonstrates how to play Hexix, a new board game he and his team created. The Hexix team traveled to Boston March 28 for PAX East, a gaming convention where a variety of developers showcase their games.

[Photo] Student game creators go to Boston conference

Allie O’Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
April 11, 2019
Swimming

Scholarship cuts expand in varsity athletics

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
March 6, 2019

Scoreless on the ice prior to overtime

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
February 25, 2019

Anthony Lamb: A natural leader shines on the court

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Men’s basketball forward Anthony Lamb, a junior, has scored nearly 1,200 points in his college career. “My dream is to play in the NBA,” he said. “[College hoops] is a stepping stone to reach that dream.”

[Photo] UVM basketball star withdraws from NBA draft

June 5, 2019
Tarant event center mock up

Multipurpose center sparks debate

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Anthony Lamb making a basket

Basketball wins fourth straight game

Stephan Toljan, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
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