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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic
Mac Mansfield-Parisi

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, IT Editor

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Mac Mansfield-Parisi is a senior from Merrimac, Massachusetts, majoring in electrical engineering. He has been part of the Cynic photo section since fall of 2019, worked for a year in the layout section, and is now the IT editor. He likes to bike, birdwatch and tinker with electronics.

All content by Mac Mansfield-Parisi
Aerial shot of the Redstone green at 4:20 p.m.

[Photo] UVM’s students celebrate 4/20, campus smells like weed

April 28, 2023
Mac learned photography at the Cynic four years ago and took this photo for an article that he also wrote about the big move of Greta the catamount.

[Photo] A letter of appreciation to Cynic photographers

Sophia Balunek, Photo Editor
May 4, 2023
The Waterman Building (left) and UVM Hillels building (right).

[Photo] Feds conclude investigation into UVM's handling of antisemitism allegations

April 12, 2023
The taxidermy catamount is loaded into an elevator during the moving process from Marsh Life Science to the Davis Center, March 16.

Photo of the week

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
March 27, 2023
Devin Farkas, assistant director of Outdoor Programs, in his office in Student Life in the Davis Center March 22.

[Photo] Despite limitations, outing clubs aim to get more students outdoors

Maxine Thornton, Features Editor
March 30, 2023
(left to right) Sonia DeYoung, Suzy Zaner and Leigh Sweet transport the catamount to the Davis Center March 16.

Taxidermy catamount finds new home in Davis Center

Mac Mansfield-Parisi
March 24, 2023
Hoax reports of shootings affected nearly two dozen Vermont schools Feb. 8.

[Photo] Hoax shooting reports affect nearly two dozen Vermont schools

February 9, 2023
The Old North End as seen from a drone Nov. 27.

Photo of the week

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
November 27, 2022
The Old North End as seen from a drone Nov. 27.

[Photo] Student population adds to BTV housing crisis, UVM’s plans to relieve pressure in progress

Camille Sweet, Features Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Jonathan D’Amore, special assistant to the President, and Amer Ahmed, vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion, present the University’s new land acknowledgement statement during the board of trustees’ full board meeting Oct. 29.

[Photo] What to know from the fall 2022 board of trustees meeting

October 31, 2022
_(left to right) Officer Gabe Frigo, President Mollie Clyde and Treasurer Sophie Gessman, a junior, Oct. 26. Frigo and Clyde will be graduating this spring, leaving younger club members to take over leadership of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics club.

[Photo] The sky’s the limit: UVM’s astronautics club rebuilds from COVID-19

November 4, 2022
Katherine Elmer, lead negotiator for the part-time faculty bargaining team, before the faculty union’s rally on the Howe Library steps Oct. 20.

Photo of the week

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
October 25, 2022
Remnants of Greek letters on the side of fraternity Phi Gamma Delta’s former house on 158 South Willard St. Oct. 7. The house was lost at the time of the fraternity’s suspension in 2017.

Photo of the week

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
October 9, 2022
Remnants of Greek letters on the side of fraternity Phi Gamma Delta’s former house on 158 South Willard St. Oct. 7. The house was lost at the time of the fraternity’s suspension in 2017.

[Photo] Formerly suspended fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, seeking re-recognition

November 2, 2022
Juniors Lucy Powell, club treasurer, co-presidents Jillian Conway and Sierra Sabec, and Lily Edge, vice president, are members of UVM club Runway of Dreams.

[Photo] Runway of Dreams spotlights inclusive fashion 

Elizabeth Roote, Features Editor
September 16, 2022
No Waste Compost L3C vans at the company’s headquarters on 20 Susie Wilson Road Essex, VT September 3. The company will be providing 86 off-campus UVM students with free compost pickup.

[Photo] SGA partnership brings free compost services to off-campus students

September 5, 2022
A UVM student uses their mobile CATcard to enter a room in the Ira Allen Chapel. UVM did not issue cards with communication chips to this year’s first-year students due to a global chip shortage.

UVM to transition to digital CATcards for building access, payments

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Cynic News Reporter
September 1, 2022
Police cars line up in front of the Burlington Police Department entrance Jun 20.

[Photo] Police increase surveillance downtown for summer in new policing plan

Lila Cumming, Summer News Editor
June 22, 2022
The Vermont State House March 16, 2021. Smith works with the Vermont legislature to advocate for support for people with Alzhiemer’s.

[Photo] UVM alumn advocates for Alzheimer’s services

Elizabeth Roote, Features Editor
May 5, 2022
Sophomore Mason Paterson in Innovation Hall April 20.

[Photo] Student receives grant to work on drone project with NASA

April 27, 2022
UVM interns work at Common Roots kitchens Flatbread Friday event in South Burlington April 22.

[Photo] UVM interns support Common Roots

April 27, 2022
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[Photo] Bread and puppets meet activism in VT

April 14, 2022
First year Zach Fantini, and junior Scarlett Hawpe, exchange dialogue in “The Tale of Sir Hamalot” by Annika Ringen, a senior.

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Sophomore Daniel Kelley performs in “The Unamerican” by Zoe Schemm, a senior.

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Sophomore Abby Bizzozero, and junior Calvin Szulc, performing in “Student Film” by Maggie Mccloskey, a senior.

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Sophomore Jordan Barbour, first year Spencer Cook, junior Taylor Slonaker, first year Katie Ovitt, and first year Abbie Hazelton (left to right), during their performance of “The Origin of Annoyance” by Evan Dodge, a first year.

[Photo] Students direct and perform plays at Fringe Fest

April 5, 2022
Road salt lies on a path through the Waterman green March 17.

[Photo] The Salt Mitigation Task Force announced

March 24, 2022
Jamieson’s piece, “Self Portrait of the University of BLACK Vermont” on display in the Davis Center Feb. 26.

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Hundreds of students gathered in the protest, Feb. 18.

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The Board of Trustees toured the Patrick Gymnasium on Feb. 4. The tour showcased the progress of construction of the Multi-Athletic Center and newly finished bike room and group fitness rooms.

[Photo] Multimillion dollar recreation facility slated for summer completion

February 8, 2022
The Board of Trustees toured the Patrick Gymnasium on Feb. 4. The tour showcased the progress of construction of the Multi-Athletic Center and newly finished bike room and group fitness rooms.

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Two attendees of the Renaissance Faire pose on stilts Feb. 5. The Champlain Valley Expo Center in Essex Junction hosts the event every year.

[Photo] Renaissance Faire brings fantasy to Essex Junction

February 7, 2022
Dr. Damon Williams spoke as a keynote speaker in an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Looking back and looking ahead: Manifesting the dream of inclusive Excellence,” Jan. 24.

[Photo] UVM celebrates Dr. King's legacy with keynote speaker

January 31, 2022
The Grasse Mount is home to the UVM Foundation, located at 411 Main St.

[Photo] UVM Foundation’s employee media policy sparks debate over ethics and legality

January 26, 2022
Zabby & Elfs Stone Soup sits at 211 College St. on a cold evening on Jan. 22.

[Photo] Stone Soup serves food and conversation for workers and patrons alike

January 25, 2022
Zabby & Elfs Stone Soup sits at 211 College St. on a cold evening on Jan. 22.

[Photo] Stone Soup serves food and conversation for workers and patrons alike

Dominic Minadeo, Culture Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
The Black Lives Matter flag hangs framed in the Patrick Gym lobby on Jan. 14.

[Photo] BLM flag temporarily hung in Patrick Gym, students remain frustrated with flag policies

January 17, 2022
An American Airlines plane from Philadelphia lands at the Burlington Airport landing on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Students face COVID-19 travel hardships

January 17, 2022
Elliot Ruggles, sexual harassment and assault resources and education advocate at Brown University, gives a virtual presentation Dec. 1.

[Photo] UVM publicizes finalists for new sexual violence prevention position

December 7, 2021
Junior Grace Kreitler and junior Casey McKay hold up a quilt in the Davis Center Dec. 3.

[Photo] Student-run thrift shop provides accessible art and clothing

December 3, 2021
Annie, a Champlain sophomore works at the counter of Billie Jean Vintage Nov. 13.

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Jeans from vintage for a modern life hang inside of The Vault Nov 13.

[Photo] Vintage stores notice increased popularity

November 18, 2021
Shoppers browse through the collections offered at The Vault Nov. 13.

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The Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meets inside the Silver Maple Ballroom Oct 29.

[Photo] What to know from the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meeting

October 29, 2021
Nick Stanton, director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and Erica Calaraio, vice provost of Student Affairs sit next to each other during the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee Oct. 29.

[Photo] What to know from the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meeting

November 3, 2021
The Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee meets inside the Silver Maple Ballroom Oct 29.

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The Office of International Education offers study abroad, exchange programs, travel-study short-term courses and support for international students, according to their website.

[Photo] Study abroad approved for first time since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

October 19, 2021
Juniors Adalia Williams, Max Kriff and Cam Tagatac are the student producers of “What’s Up Church Street.”

Photo of the week

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
October 13, 2021
Juniors Adalia Williams, Max Kriff and Cam Tagatac are the student producers of “What’s Up Church Street.”

[Photo] New UVMtv series portrays drunken 'realism'

October 15, 2021
Letters pinned to a table spell out “CommunityFest” and pamphlets are laid out to be passed out on the Athletic campus green Oct. 1.

[Photo] UVMUS hosts first-ever CommunityFest

Halsey McLaen, Cynic News Reporter
October 4, 2021
Protestors gather together outside Burlington City Hall Sept. 14.

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Inside Burlington City Hall, City councillors, protestors, students and citizens gather to speak about the BDS resolution Sept. 14.

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[Photo] UVM’s dining halls need a rebrand

Layout Staff
September 16, 2021
Cancer survivor Steve Milizia, his wife and son pose in front of a mural that memorializes his experiences with Sail Beyond Cancer.

[Photo] Nonprofit mural project fosters community

Elizabeth Roote, Assistant Features Editor
September 14, 2021
Patrons mill around outside of ArtsRiot on Sept. 12.

[Photo] ArtsRiot reopens and rebrands at Art Hop

September 20, 2021
Patrons mill around outside of ArtsRiot on Sept. 12.

[Photo] ArtsRiot reopens and rebrands at Art Hop

Bridget Mackie, Culture Staff Writer
September 20, 2021
A collection of recent email scams appear on a laptop screen Sept. 1.

[Photo] As phishing and scams flood student inboxes, UVM continues to improve cybersecurity

Sabine Foerg, Cynic News Reporter
September 8, 2021
A new perspective of some of UVMs oldest displays

A new perspective of some of UVM’s oldest displays

Mac Mansfield-Parisi, Staff Photographer
May 5, 2021
Featured image for RA drama story

[Photo] ResLife employee’s time at UVM ends abruptly, leaving RAs confused and upset

Irene Choi, Assistant News Editor
May 12, 2021
Featured image for RA drama story

[Photo] UVM hires Interim Director of Residential Life

November 17, 2021
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Harris Millis

[Photo] Res hall film festival, presented by Cynic Cinemas

Layout Staff
April 27, 2021
A collage of comments collected from a change.org petition created by “UVM United Against Cuts.”

[Photo] Thousands voice no confidence in Garimella administration as grievances mount

Ella Ruehsen, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2021

[Photo] A look at dating culture in COVID-19

Kellyn Doerr, Culture Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Donald Schroeder, owner of Poor Farm Sugar Works March 27.

[Photo] A Saturday morning sugarhouse tour: a small VT farm comes to a season’s close

Lilly Page, Features Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
UVM students stand in the testing line March 29 to comply with UVMs mandatory twice a week testing requirement.

[Photo] COVID cases remain high despite continued twice-weekly testing

March 30, 2021
Pedestrians stand with their heads facing the other way as anti-mask protestors surround them at the crosswalk from Pearl street to Church street March 20.

[Photo] Anti-mask Vermonters walk down Church street as part of an organized ‘flash mob’

Staff Report
March 23, 2021
A man holds hands with a young child while he smiles to the crowd, not wearing a mask March 20.

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The Vermont State House, built in 1883 is the icon of the smallest capital in the United States.

[Photo] UVM faculty and staff miss opportunity for representation on board of trustees

April 30, 2021
Junior Matthew Carlton stands on the porch of his off-campus apartment Feb. 26. Carlton just released “The Dream is Dead” under the artist name Tasheff.

[Photo] Student releases emotional synth-pop EP

Anna Kolosky, Assistant Culture Editor
March 3, 2021
The 2021 mayoral candidates meet virtually for a Teams event hosted by UVMs Leadership Learning Community.

[Photo] Student groups split on supporting a candidate for Burlington mayor

Lila Cumming and Paige Fisher
March 2, 2021
A sign inside of Shalom Shuk, a thrift store located in a historic barn behind the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue on 188 North Prospect Street, shows shoppers there is a sale Feb. 4. Founded in 1855 the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue is Vt.’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation.

[Photo] “Hate has no home here:” North End thrift store prioritizes community

Kellyn Doerr, Culture staff writer
February 24, 2021
Patience Bannerman, the owner of the market, seen inside her store.

[Photo] Burlington’s sole African Market faces uncertain future

Payton Kurrle, Features Staff Writer
November 26, 2020
A man stands at the beginning of the check-in line for Ward 1s polling station Nov. 3. His mask falls beneath his nose as he talks to the volunteer checking him in.

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