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 side effects of UVM’s growth

The side effects of UVM’s growth

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer February 6, 2023

UVM is on an upward trend towards becoming a more competitive, reputed institution. But with growth there are always some growing pains.  The University of Vermont saw a record number of applicants...

Students: We deserve better housing

Students: We deserve better housing

UVM Union of Students October 27, 2022

One year ago, the Burlington Police Department announced a mass eviction of the more than 40 residents of the Sears Lane houseless encampment, a tent city occupying public land in Burlington’s South...

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...

Renderings of the new Cambrian Rise project pictured. The new community is planned to be built just south of Burlington High School.

New Burlington development to ease housing pressure

Greta Brown, Staff Writer March 2, 2017

Burlington may be on a path to creating both affordable and eco-friendly places to live. The Cambrian Rise Project on North Avenue, a housing development project to revitalize the North End, was...

UVM assists students dealing with landlords

Courtney Cunningham November 4, 2015

Students dealing with landlord issues can turn to a UVM program. The Consumer Assistance Program is a joint program between UVM and the Vermont attorney general’s office that can be a resource for students...

Students, residents express concerns

Alexandra Shannon November 3, 2015

Tension remains between student and permanent residents in Burlington, which was a significant issue during this year’s Burlington city council elections, residents say. Noise is one of the largest...

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