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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
Emma Pinezich

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor

Emma Pinezich is a senior Political Science and French double major from New York. She started working for the Cynic as an illustrator in her first year at UVM and joined the News team as a Sophomore. In her free time, she enjoys running, listening to Led Zeppelin, and reading her favorite book, “The Great Gatsby.”

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A student phone receives a text message notifying them of the new vaccine clinic UVM is hosting May 2 at the Patrick Gym.

UVM to host Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic in Patrick Gym

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
Masked students stand in lines outside the COVID-19 testing center.

17 cases reported on Monday alone, ‘concerning’ to UVM officials

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
March 17, 2021
First-year students walk down Main Street Aug. 26, 2019 on their way to the University green at convocation.

UVM announces plans for graduation and a full on campus fall semester

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
March 15, 2021
Mercy Hall, a residential building on Trinity campus is where quarantining students are being moved.

BREAKING: UVM expands quarantine housing as cases near 100 for the semester

Ella Ruehsen and Emma Pinezich
February 21, 2021
Empty seats line up on the side of UVM’s Patrick Gymnasium Jan. 28. All UVM winter sports have been postponed until Feb. 4. as of Jan. 22.

UVM women’s basketball ends season while other sports remain on pause

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
January 30, 2021
A sign directs students to testing Sept. 25.

COVID-19 test results delayed just before Thanksgiving break

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
November 21, 2020
Students filter through the COVID testing entrance Nov. 6 in a line stretching back to the Howe Library stairs. Each student must blow their nose and use hand sanitizer before proceeding to the testing area.

BREAKING: UVM reports 35 new cases among students, faculty and staff

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
November 17, 2020
UVM Civic Engagement to hold 'White Affinity' space despite controversy

UVM Civic Engagement to hold ‘White Affinity’ space despite controversy

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
UVM Medical Center President Dr. Stephen Leffler answers questions from the media outside the medical center Oct. 29. Wednesday, UVM Medical Center and UVM Health Network's data systems shut down in light of a confirmed cyberattack.

Despite UVM Medical Center cyberattack officials say UVM data secure

Emma Pinezich and Sawyer Loftus
October 29, 2020
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 school's tuition freeze. The president also announced a room and board freeze and a new scholarship for underrepresented students to attend UVM.

UVM president extends tuition freeze, announces new room and board freeze

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
SGA council members socially distance in their first in person meeting of the year, Sept. 8.

SGA raises concerns over new student safety app’s reliance on police

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
Junior Kendall Ware stands in her Vermont Swimming and Diving shirt in front of the Patrick Gym, Oct. 9. Ware will be graduating this year to enter a Speech Pathology grad program at UVM.

Students demand change amid claims that UVM Athletics mishandled sexual assault investigation

Hayley Rosen and Emma Pinezich
October 13, 2020
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.

Admin reverses faculty pay cuts after months of community outcry

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
October 7, 2020
President Suresh Garimella addresses assembled media at a press conference, Nov. 14.

UVM cancels spring study abroad

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
Alianza President Adrian Pastor and former Alianza President Jaylyn Chalco stand in front of the special events flagpole in the pouring rain after removing the Davis Center Flag Sept. 29.

Hispanic Heritage Month Flag flies again, ending student employee strike

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
Protesters march down Church Street Sept. 4 holding signs with the names of three police officers involved in use of force incidents.

In win for protesters, one Burlington Police officer agrees to resign

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
Signage on the door of a UVM residence hall reminds community members of the school's COVID-19 rules, including social distancing and the buildings' new no-guest policy.

Proposed Spring calendar pushes back start date to Feb. 1, eliminates Spring break

Ella Ruehsen and Emma Pinezich
September 18, 2020
SGA council members meet in the Davis center’s Grand Maple Ballroom while Gail Shampnois, the director of the Office of Student & Community Relations speaks via Microsoft Teams, Sept. 15.

SGA discusses off-campus student needs as committees plan for the semester

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Two weeks, three officers, zero action.

Two weeks, three officers, zero action.

Emma Pinezich, News Editor
September 8, 2020
Hundreds of protesters raised their right fist as organizers spoke outside Burlington City Hall Wednesday night in a call for racial justice and an end to police violence.

Hundreds of UVM students joined Burlington protest in outcry for firing of BPD cops

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
September 3, 2020
UVM's President Suresh Garimella wears his mask while he waits for the press conference to begin, Aug. 18.

UVM pushes ahead with plans to reopen as Burlington officials, residents and students decry plan

Kate Vanni and Emma Pinezich
August 18, 2020
(Left to Right) President Suresh Garimella, Chair Ron Lumbra and Provost Patricia Prelock sit at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26.

Survey shows UVM community values student success after pay and workload cuts to faculty

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor
May 18, 2020
Protestors gather in the Waterman Parking lot May 14. Waterman is home to the offices of UVM executives including President Suresh Garimella.

Faculty, staff and students protest looming budget cuts imposed by UVM leadership

Kate Vanni and Emma Pinezich
May 14, 2020
President Suresh Garimella is presented with the University mace at his Installation Ceremony, Oct. 4. During his address, Garimella said he is committed to bettering both UVM and Vermont.

UVM president warns community of likely layoffs and pay cuts

Irene Choi and Emma Pinezich
May 14, 2020
Assistant Professor Eike Blohm was charged with possession and production of child pornography May 22, a month after he was arrested for voyeurism.

UVM professor and ER doctor removed from class following arrest

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
April 26, 2020
Junior Ben Bieri was elected as the next president of SGA March 28. Prior to being sworn in April 14, he said he's stepping down.

SGA president-elect declines nomination, runner-up selected as new SGA president

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
April 14, 2020
Following his election, new SGA president faces backlash for past tweets

Following his election, new SGA president faces backlash for past tweets

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
April 13, 2020
Members of the board of trustees prepare for the March 2 meeting where they selected Ron Lumbra to be the new chair and established the new sustainability work group.

UVM asks for student input on divestment amidst pressure from campus groups

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
April 5, 2020
A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

Emma Pinezich and Sawyer Loftus
December 5, 2019
Environmentalist Bill McKibben addressed a crowd of about 200 hundred students Dec. 2 at UVM. McKibben said UVM needs to divest from fossil fuels.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben tells UVM to divest

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2019
$1.6M of green fund unused

$1.6M of green fund unused

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
November 22, 2019
Rosowsky up for university president job

Rosowsky up for university president job

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019
(Left to Right) President Suresh Garimella, Chair Ron Lumbra and Provost Patricia Prelock sit at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26. Prelock was appointed Provost this afternoon by President Garimella.

Just in: Garimella appoints Patricia Prelock Provost and Senior Vice President

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2019
Pictured above are the 25 members of the board of trustees in alphabetical order by last name. The photos of the 19 men on the board are converted to grayscale, leaving only the six women – 24% of the board – in color.

Board of trustees lacks female representation despite majority female student population

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2019
President Suresh Garimella delivers an opening statement at his public Q&A February, 14 2019. He will took on the position of president July 1.

Developing: UVM President hires communications officer to improve messaging

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2019
Richard Cate, University treasurer and vice president for finance, sits among over 50 student protesters at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26. Despite the protest, the board made no indication that UVM would divest from fossil fuels.

UVM moves to invest millions more in sustainability projects

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
October 29, 2019
David Daigle meets with the Board of Trustees, Oct. 25. The Board meets in person three times a year.

Board of trustees chair skips out on last meeting

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2019
UVM Police Officer Kariym Azeez walks towards the UVM Police Services building, Oct. 20. Azeez is one of 19 officers who have been operating without Chief Leanne Tuomey for the past three months.

UVM Police Chief remains on leave three months later with no end in sight

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
October 22, 2019
Organize Club President Kieran Edraney, a senior, speaks during a club meeting, Oct. 3. The club plans to meet with Richard Cate, vice president of finance for UVM, Oct. 11.

Students plan to push divestment once again at UVM

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2019
Richard Cate, University treasurer and vice president for finance, sits in his office, Sept. 26. Cate was tasked to handle all sustainability and climate action issues by President Suresh Garimella at the beginning of September.

UVM will not divest, says UVM’s new leader of sustainability

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2019
Hundreds of UVM students walk out of class to protest climate inaction

Hundreds of UVM students walk out of class to protest climate inaction

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2019
Currently, UVM Police Services has 18 officers listed on their website including the chief, two deputy chiefs, two detectives and four sergeants. From January 2018 to December 2018, UVM Police received 2,809 reports.Divided equally among the 18 police officers listed as on staff in 2018, each officer could have responded to 156 reports.

Help wanted: UVM Police remain understaffed despite-five year search

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
September 16, 2019
Pictured is the view of the Medical Center from Converse Lot. The Office for Civil Rights, a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Education, released a Notice of Violation Aug. 28 stating that UVM Medical Center forced a health care worker to assist with an abortion against her will.

UVMMC investigating if more funds could be taken by Trump Administration

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
September 9, 2019
Mint Juul pods from Garcia’s Tobacco Shop on Church Street spill out of the box. “There’s really been an epidemic in vaping, specifically Juuling, among high schoolers, and high schoolers coming into college,” said Parker Holloway, program coordinator of Living Well.

Looking to rip Juul? You can’t if you’re under 21 in VT

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
September 3, 2019
First-year students walk down Main Street as part of the annual Convocation and Twilight Induction Ceremonies. Since 1997, the number of enrolled in-state students at UVM has decreased by 13%, going as low as 20% in 2015.

Fewer Vermonters enroll in the class of 2023 following a downward trend

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter
August 28, 2019
Student's sexual assault campaign gains traction in VT legislature

Student’s sexual assault campaign gains traction in VT legislature

Emma Pinezich, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
4/20: The past and present of UVM's spring tradition

4/20: The past and present of UVM’s spring tradition

Emma Pinezich and Lee Hughes
April 23, 2019
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[Photo] When drugs and hookup culture intersect, swipe left

Tori Scala
April 27, 2019
The 108-foot high wind turbine located near Jeffords Hall produces 3,000 to 5,000 kilowatt hours a year, enough to power an energy efficient home for 12 months. From 2007 to 2013, UVM decreased its carbon footprint by 45%, however, ecological groups on campus are weary of this statistic and continue to work to reduce UVM's ecological footprint.

Environmental efforts strive to divest

Emma Pinezich and Lilly Young
April 15, 2019
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[Photo] Conserve Vermont’s nature, support new wildlife bill

Letter to the Editor
April 4, 2019
First-year Jordyn King delivers a speech at the March 26 United Academics rally on the Waterman Green, which was attended by 40 faculty and students. The rally was to support the UA's petition which demands for the reinstatement of two lecturers and support for students who received conduct hearing notices following participation in a Feb. 26 rally hosted by NoNames for Justice.

Union blocked out of admin office

Emma Pinezich and Lee Hughes
April 2, 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.

Scannell and Doherty elected SGA president and vice president

Emma Pinezich, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
Former United Academics President Sarah Alexander, associate professor of English, leads a group of protestors across South Prospect Street into the Waterman building to deliver their petition.

Faculty union rally locked out of executive offices

Lee Hughes and Emma Pinezich
March 26, 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

Emma Pinezich and Zoe Stern
March 26, 2019
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[Photo] CAS needs to be funded differently

Staff Editorial
February 20, 2019
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[Photo] It takes two parties to throw a government shutdown

Ian Nathan
February 9, 2019
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[Photo] How the hotel industry can hurt developing countries

Colleen Ward
January 19, 2019
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[Photo] The “sexile:” a six-step guide to getting your room back

Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
December 14, 2018
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[Photo] Society cannot tolerate sexual misconduct

Olivia Stafford
October 18, 2018
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[Photo] Unexpected upsets from the World Cup

Valerie Courtright, Senior Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
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[Photo] Tips for coping with finals week

Henry Mitchell
May 6, 2018
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[Photo] Learning from a long history of revolutionary action

Gabriel Timberg
April 26, 2018
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[Photo] University overcharged by city for water bill

Brandon Arcari, Assistant Breaking News Editor
April 22, 2018
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[Photo] YouTube gun policy is harmful

Cole Wangsness
April 12, 2018
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[Photo] Feminism has to transcend generational differences

Mills Sparkman
January 26, 2018
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[Photo] Humanities students fight stigma

Jacob Potts
September 29, 2017
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