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The Vermont Cynic
The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Mary McLellan

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Senior Mary McLellan took this photo at CommunityFest in the fall. She learned everything she knows about photojournalism from the Cynic where she started as a first-year.

[Photo] A letter of appreciation to Cynic photographers

Sophia Balunek, Photo Editor
May 4, 2023
An Explain the Asterisk walkout at the Waterman building April 27.

[Photo] What does it mean to Explain the Asterisk?

December 9, 2022
Stand-up comedian Nico D’Elisa performs at the Comedy Wolf Open Mic night at Radio Bean Nov. 3. The event will reoccur the first Thursday of every month.

Photo of the week

Mary McLellan, Staff Photographer
November 6, 2022
Stand-up comedian Nico D’Elisa performs at the Comedy Wolf Open Mic night at Radio Bean Nov. 3. The event will reoccur the first Thursday of every month.

[Photo] Known best for live music, Radio Bean smashes with Comedy Wolf’s open mic debut

November 7, 2022
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[Photo] Cynic Fit Check: What editors are wearing

Eamon Dunn, Culture Editor
October 31, 2022
CommunityFest through the lens

CommunityFest through the lens

Sophia Balunek, Mary McLellan, and Ava Roos
October 7, 2022
A protester at the Vermonters for Justice in Palestine protest in support of Palestine in front of Waterman building, the building that houses most of the University’s administrative offices, Sept. 21.

[Photo] Local advocacy group hosts rally on campus in support of Palestine

September 26, 2022
The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30, 2021.

[Photo] Understanding UVM’s investment disclosures with Richard Cate

May 4, 2024
Elizabeth Palchak, director of the Office of Sustainability, outside her office in Marsh Hall Sep. 8. The Office of Sustainability is producing the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

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[Photo] New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

May 2, 2022
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[Photo] New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

Halsey McLaen, News Editor
May 2, 2022
UVM #15 Charlie Egan and Binghamton #29 Teddy McLoughlin wait for the face-off April 23.

[Photo] Men's lacrosse to host AE tournament

April 26, 2022
Junior Maeve Forbes speaks at an SGA meeting.

[Photo] Students plan Sexual Violence Awareness Month around survivor healing

April 11, 2022
Annie Valentine speaking during the SGA meeting March 29.

[Photo] SGA unanimously votes in support of Staff Union

April 4, 2022
Ali House holds up her campaign sign outside the Fletcher Free Library March 1.

[Photo] Six UVM-affiliated candidates win seats

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor
March 14, 2022
Sometimes we forget, I think, that we live in the shadow of the mountain. The mountains protect us from harsh winds, but bring much rain and snow.

UVM’s campus through the lens of a Cynic photographer

Mary McLellan, Cynic Photographer
February 27, 2022
Every time I visit, the UVM greenhouse is quiet, filled only with the sound of the fans and slowly dripping water. I find it is one of the most peaceful places on campus.

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A student holds a cardboard sign stating “Do better,” Feb. 18.

An admitted student and parent walk past the protest, Feb. 18.

[Photo] Hundreds protest sexual violence at UVM on Admitted Students Visit Day

February 21, 2022
The UVM greenhouse is quiet, filled only with the sound of the fans and slowly dripping water.

Director of Athletics Jeffrey Schulman and Cathleen Rahill, associate director of athletics presented at the weekly SGA meeting on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Athletics works to end sexual violence

February 14, 2022
An apron sits on a stool in an art classroom in Williams Hall Jan. 25.

[Photo] Faculty Senate approves proposed School of the Arts within CAS

February 3, 2022
Graduate student Josie Larkins takes a shot against University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Patrick Gym Jan. 15.

[Photo] Larkins reaches 1,000 points in win over UMBC

January 19, 2022
The catamount statue sits quietly on the weekends.

Due to concerns of COVID-19 transmission, the private bathroom in the basement of Howe is locked.

Photo illustration: A student leans over the back stairs in the Davis Center.

The racquetball courts in Patrick Gym are empty on Dec. 3.

Photo illustration: Handprints are seen through a classroom window on the fourth floor of Lafayette Hall.

Snow covers the woods on Redstone campus Dec. 4.

Photo Illustration: A condom is on the floor of the women’s multi stall bathroom in Innovation Hall Dec. 3.

The UVM men’s soccer team conducts an afternoon practice Friday, Dec. 3 on the indoor field.

A sign brought by an attendee of the UVMUS protest Nov. 9.

Sophomore Purva Shirolkar speaks to people gathered in the Waterman Memorial Lounge Nov. 9.

[Photo] Thousands sign petition in protest of UVM’s break housing fees

November 15, 2021
Harrell embraces another speaker at a protest. Both spoke at the protest organized by UVMUS in the Waterman Memorial Lounge on Nov. 9.

Junior Sydney Partin comforts a fellow student protestor as they speak during public comment of the board of trustees meeting Oct. 29.

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[Photo] Sophomore prom sells out

October 25, 2021
People walk down Church Street, some with face masks and some without Oct. 8.

[Photo] Study finds gender impacts masking decisions

October 19, 2021
UVM Men’s soccer tied their game 2-2 against Sienna in double overtime Sept. 21.

[Photo] Syracuse University defeats UVM soccer 5-2

October 4, 2021
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[Photo] UVM soccer ties Siena in double overtime

Austin Chen, Cynic Sports Reporter
September 27, 2021
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[Photo] Art on campus is more than just sculptures

September 10, 2021
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[Photo] Art on campus is more than just sculptures

Liz Chadwick, Features Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
The former Alpha Epsilon Pi house, located on Buell Street, as photographed Aug. 25.

[Photo] Students frustrated over lack of transparency from FSL on fraternity misconduct

Ella Ruehsen, News and Sports Editor
September 6, 2021
The Alpha Epsilon Pi house as photographed Aug. 25.

Senior Jaylyn Chalco sits amongst spring tulips May 9.

[Photo] Get to know five random seniors through five random questions

Tulley Hescock, Features Editor
May 19, 2021
Thousands of student protestors filled the steps of Waterman building and flooded out past South Prospect Street and onto the Waterman Green May 3.

Photo of the week

Mary McLellan, Staff Photographer
May 7, 2021
Thousands of student protestors filled the steps of Waterman building and flooded out past South Prospect Street and onto the Waterman Green May 3.

[Photo] Thousands call on UVM to reform handling of sexual violence

Ella Ruehsen, News Editor
May 4, 2021
With junior Athena Hendrick leading the crowd the protesters began flowing out of the Redstone Green to begin their walk out May 3.

Thousands of student protestors filled the steps of Waterman building and flooded out past South Prospect Street and onto the Waterman Green May 3.

[Photo] A school year in photos

Cynic photo staff
May 22, 2021
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Peter Edelman, owner of Essex Cinemas, walks through the theater the morning of May 1.

[Photo] Vermont movie theaters face reopening challenges

Emma Adams, Culture Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
UVM’s treasury services are located on the second floor of Waterman April 20.

UVM’s main financial office sits behind a locked door April 20.

UVM’s financial services are located on the third floor of Waterman April 20.

The family of a prospective student walks through Andrew Harris Commons without observing proper masking protocols April 10.

Photo of the week

Mary McLellan, Staff Photographer
April 18, 2021
A sign, posted at the flagpole entrance of the Davis Center, states all buildings are closed to outside visitors April 10.

[Photo] UVM reopens Visitor Center despite continued student restrictions

Paige Fisher, Cynic News Reporter
April 13, 2021
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[Photo] “A profound lack of thinking:” History professor Charlie Briggs on UVM and dismissal

Mae Nagusky, Culture Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
Freshman Elene Karlberg, known as UVM Condom Kid, poses surrounded by over 100 Trojan condoms March 31.

Photo of the week

Mary McLellan, Staff Photographer
April 6, 2021
The UVM testing hours have been updated starting the week of April 5 to accommodate the twice-a-week testing.

[Photo] Campus reopens for tours as COVID cases continue to rise

April 6, 2021
Freshman Elene Karlberg, known as UVM Condom Kid, poses surrounded by over 100 Trojan condoms March 31.

[Photo] ‘UVM Condom Kid’ brings peer-to-peer sex education to campus

Willow Scherwinski, Culture Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Akes' Place sits on Church street March 25.

[Photo] Gov. Scott reopens bars despite concern from Burlington and UVM officials

March 29, 2021
Members of Vermonters Against Unconstitutional Lockdowns and Tyranny, also known as VAULT, gather on Church street for an anti-mask flash mob that began at 5:30 p.m. March 20. The flashmob met at 1 Church street and proceeded to walk down towards City Hall.

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

Staff Report
March 23, 2021
Cynic staff photographer Mary Mclellan poses for a self-portrait inside the dance studio of Mann Hall.

“Busy, productive, exhausting and frantic” a day in the life of a college undergrad

Mary McLellan, Staff Photographer
March 12, 2021
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