The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

The frustrating inaccessibility of classic film

The frustrating inaccessibility of classic film

Simon Stanwood, Opinion columnist November 1, 2023

Streaming has proved to be more convenient and accessible than physical media in plenty of ways, but unfortunately, many films still just aren’t readily available. Many of these are classics released...

The ski buses lining up outside Patrick Gym Feb. 11. The Ski & Snowboard Club offers free transportation to the ski slopes between Jan. 21 and April 9.

The snow must go on: How UVM SSC gets you to the mountain

Liliana Mefford, Features Staff Writer February 21, 2023

The start of the spring semester at UVM marks the moment thousands of students have anxiously been waiting for all year: ski and snowboard season. Each winter, many UVM students find community through...

Literally underground: Problems with accessibility in UVM’s band scene

Literally underground: Problems with accessibility in UVM’s band scene

Ashna Hille, Culture Staff Writer November 14, 2022

It’s dark and sweaty. There’s a concerning smell of mold in the air, but you don’t care. Music is blaring from the amplifier next to you and a mildly attractive guitarist is riffing on the band's...

Student housing can be found on School Street Nov. 5.

New Americans compete with UVM students for affordable housing

Julia Dell'Amore, Features Staff Writer November 11, 2021

As UVM students compete with immigrants and refugees for the same types of housing, housing accessibility for new Americans in the city is threatened, Chittenden District Senator Christopher Pearson said.  Fifty-eight...

Cynical Opinions: Mini rants from our writers

Opinion March 5, 2020

Noah Centineo isn't as cute as you think: In a world where twenty-something male celebrities with a pretty face and curly hair are king, Netflix’s rom-com sweetheart Noah Centineo should be top...

Food insecurity needs solutions

Food insecurity needs solutions

Staff Editorial October 10, 2018

College life is often hectic and stressful. Between studying, a social life, work and extracurriculars, students shouldn’t have to worry about their next meal.     An April 2018 study from the Wisconsin...

Efforts to include the disabled community

Efforts to include the disabled community

Kate Springer September 20, 2018

In recent years, Hollywood has patted itself on the back for increasing diversity in its productions; more women and people of color are having their stories told and are awarded more entertainment achievements...

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