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

My allergy is not your comedy set

My allergy is not your comedy set

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist February 13, 2024

Content warning: death, ableism On Jan. 11, 25 year old Órla Baxendale died of anaphylactic shock from peanuts after eating a mislabeled cookie, according to a Jan. 25 CBS article. The victim blaming...

Allergen labels should be required on alcohol bottles

Allergen labels should be required on alcohol bottles

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist April 27, 2023

Those who read the text on a bottle of alcohol know it looks different from the typical food or drink label. Usually, there is no list of ingredients or food allergens. The number of people with food...

UVM Dining needs updated cross-contamination policies

UVM Dining needs updated cross-contamination policies

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist October 4, 2022

Eating in UVM’s dining halls is virtually impossible for people with severe allergies. My severe tree nut allergy often prevents me from being able to eat in the dining hall due to UVM Dining’s...

New Allergen Warning in Dining Halls

New Allergen Warning in Dining Halls

Lee Hughes, Katie Kelly, and Julianne Lesch September 30, 2018

Clara Martorano Until this semester, allergen warnings were not mandated across campus in bakery areas to warn that items are made in a facility with peanuts and tree nuts. Although these previously...

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