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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

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Twenty lessons for twenty years

Twenty lessons for twenty years

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Editor February 27, 2024

I’ve been counting down—in dread—my last few months, weeks and, now, days of teenagerdom. If you’re reading this, it’s too late. Over winter break, I stayed up late and slept in past noon...

There’s no blueprint for growing up

There’s no blueprint for growing up

Grace Visco, Opinion Editor December 2, 2022

When I was 10, I started telling everyone my favorite color was blue.  All of a sudden the t-shirts and socks my mom bought me were blue instead of pink. My birthday cakes were now frosted blue, not...

Stop saying happy Valentine’s Day to me, it’s my birthday

Stop saying happy Valentine’s Day to me, it’s my birthday

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor February 10, 2021

Valentine’s Day should be moved to February 15th for no other reason than the fact that I was born on the 14th. Having your birthday on the only day of year dedicated to love is a terrible fate that...

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