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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

Burlington needs a legal graffiti wall

Burlington needs a legal graffiti wall

Zane Baker, Opinion Columnist November 15, 2024

In cities across the world, legal graffiti walls have been designed in order to provide artists with a safe space to showcase their talents as well as to deter illegal graffiti, but Burlington doesn’t...

The Mental Health Urgent Care opened Oct. 28 at 1 South Prospect St.

Mental Health Urgent Care as an alternative to emergency departments

Amelia Duffy, Culture Staff Writer November 7, 2024

When people are in a mental health crisis, the emergency department is not always the most ideal place to be treated.  It’s chaotic, hectic and jarring to people who are already under a lot of stress,...

Burlington doesn’t look like shit. Humanity does.

Burlington doesn’t look like shit. Humanity does.

Taylor Abrams, Opinion Columnist October 22, 2024

A little less than a year ago, a friend sent me a video of a fight happening in City Hall Park. It was an Instagram video from user @burlington_looks_like_shxt.  Going through the account’s feed...

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak addresses City Hall attendees of a community safety forum Sept. 19.

Burlington holds public forum on public safety, gun violence

Charley Tyson, Cynic News Reporter September 23, 2024

The City of Burlington held a community forum at City Hall Sept. 19 to present its current efforts to address issues regarding public safety. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and other city officials addressed...

Many students at UVM visit Imperial Tattoo in downtown Burlington to get new tattoos April 6.

The student body: a look at UVM’s unique tattoo culture

Erika Tally, Culture Staff Writer April 9, 2024

It’s a well-known fact that at UVM, the student body is known for its unashamed individuality. From curated wardrobes to vibrantly dyed hair, the school has developed a reputation centered around self-expression...

Photo Illustration: Up to 75,000 visitors are expected in Burlington at the time of the eclipse.

How Burlington is preparing for the largest influx of visitors seen in one day

Maggie O'Shea and Keagan Lafferty April 8, 2024

With Burlington in the line of totality, this eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event for residents and the expected tens of thousands of visitors. With the event coming up quickly on Monday, April 8, Burlington...

Molly's illi for the Vermont Green column

Beyond the Pitch: How Vermont Green is Destined for More

Mahder Teferra, Guest Culture Writer November 2, 2023

The date was July 7. The Vermont Green faced the Western Mass Pioneers for the second time this season, the first matchup ending in a disappointing 0-1 loss for the Green. This match, if won, would give...

People attend the Burlington Farmers Market weekly to purchase local food, art and produce.

Make your way to the Burlington Farmers Market

Carolyn Kelly, Culture Staff Writer October 13, 2023

The sun was shining down on a lively scene at the lot of 345 Pine St. one Saturday afternoon this past September.  Bikers pulled in, people strolled around and lines accumulated at a variety of food...

Brightly-colored murals lined the walls of Burlington-based artist Raphaella’s studio at this year’s Art Hop Sept 8.

Art Hop: Newcomers revel in the Burlington art scene

Agnes Shales, Culture staff writer September 19, 2023

Weird and wonderful Art Hop brought the fun to Burlington’s South End. The annual arts festival, hosted by the South End Arts and Business Association, ran Sept. 8-11. Vendors of food and all varieties...

A Burlington Police car driving past the department station on 1 North Ave. Jan. 20. Mayor Miro Weinberger released a new public safety plan focusing on 2022’s historic number of homicides.

Mayor, progressives differ on plans to curtail Burlington crime uptick

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter January 27, 2023

A new public safety plan, released by Mayor Miro Weinberger on Jan. 12, outlines the steps being taken in order to address a historic number of homicides in Burlington in 2022.  The mayor’s plan...

CommunityFest through the lens

CommunityFest through the lens

Sophia Balunek, Mary McLellan, and Ava Roos October 7, 2022

CommunityFest, held on Athletic campus Oct. 1, created an opportunity for UVM students and Burlington activist groups to come together. The annual event began in 2021 and is organized by the UVM Union...

Burlington needs to improve its bike friendliness

Burlington needs to improve its bike friendliness

Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist April 12, 2022

Burlington needs to prioritize bikes as a form of transportation. Burlington allocated $1.5 million to bike and pedestrian improvements around the city in their 2022 fiscal year budget, according to a...

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