What we know about the fire in Discovery Hall
Cynic News Staff
1 day ago
A chemical fire in one of UVM’s newest STEM buildings left a student injured and a portion of Central campus at a standstill, Nov. 15. A “flash fire” erupted inside a chemical fume hood in a Discovery Hall lab just before 10 a.m. A team of graduate student researchers were working with chemi...
As snow storm approaches, Burlington puts parking ban in place
Sawyer Loftus, News Editor
November 11, 2019
Here's what you need to know about tonight's parking ban.
No charges for Burlington police officer in use of force case
Sawyer Loftus, News Editor
November 11, 2019
A Burlington police officer will not face charges after he punched a man in the head, resulting in the man’s death, ruled the Vermont Attorney General. Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan announced Nov. 8 that Burlington police officer Cory Campbell would not be held responsible for the death of...
Give public transit back to the public
October 24, 2019
Any good, self-respecting Catamount carries three items with them when they leave their house: an autographed picture of Rally Cat, a flask full of Vermont maple syrup and their CATcard. I’m kidding about the first two, of course, but even if you don’t live in a dorm or eat at the dining halls, you...
Student safety concerns go unaddressed
Maryann Makosiej and Sawyer Loftus
October 23, 2019
Here's what the city of Burlington and UVM are doing to address safety concerns at the U-Heights, Main Street intersection.
How a Brit experiences the wonders of American college life
Anna Rees
October 17, 2019
Some might say the transition from rural Wales to the U.S. wouldn’t come with many adjustments, but you couldn’t be more wrong. I’ve been here for just over a month and it’s fair to say my visit in Trumpyland has been an experience. Don’t get me wrong, they’ve got their similarities; w...
Breaking: Student journalists barred from official meeting with city and University officials
Sawyer Loftus, News Editor
October 16, 2019
Two student journalists were barred from attending a meeting between Burlington public works officials, UVM officials and Student Government representatives, Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Cynic along with a student journalist in the developing Community News Service were told by UVM and DPW officials that...
Community fostered in Burlington nonprofit
Cyrus Oswald, Feature Writer
October 1, 2019
From the outside, 96 Buell St. doesn’t look very striking. One might not expect formerly incarcerated people to live in the middle of a street known for housing UVM students. However, in this tidy house, students, international volunteers and formerly incarcerated people live together. They all work to help reconcile...
Keep the Climate Strike going
September 25, 2019
At the Global Climate Strike Sept. 20, we were struck by the messages written on the many handmade signs raised in the air. A young girl, sitting atop a parent’s shoulders, held a sign written in crayon: “Are erth is grat.” Another held by a student, was painted in black and red on a Bernie 20...
Climate activists block traffic during rush hour in Burlington
Sawyer Loftus, News Editor
September 23, 2019
A group of protestors blocked portions of Main Street during peak rush hour traffic Monday evening in Burlington, right outside the UVM Davis Center. At least 20 protestors were blocking both lanes of traffic and were part of a group called "Extinction Rebellion BTV." The group is made up of concerned...
Hundreds of UVM students walk out of class to protest climate inaction
Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2019
Hundreds of students gathered in the middle of campus Friday for UVM’s Climate Strike with a clear message for world leaders: our house is on fire. Sound the alarm. Around 600 students attended the strike at 11 a.m. Sept. 20 on the Andrew Harris Green. There, environmental groups including Vermont...
Policing won’t solve community issues
September 13, 2019
SGA recently sent out an email detailing their initiatives to increase student and community safety over the next year. SGA is unfortunately wrong in their efforts. For a representative organization of a liberal-minded student body, these initiatives are a betrayal of their most vulnerable peers. O...
