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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

Health center director steps down after two decades

Health center director steps down after two decades

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2017

The director of the Center for Health & Wellbeing is stepping down after eight years in the role. Though he has loved working with students, Jon Porter wanted to return to an environment...

Hudziak talks WE progress, concerns

Hudziak talks WE progress, concerns

Kassondra Little, Staff Writer November 17, 2017

After a public forum with the director of the Wellness Environment, SGA president Chris Petrillo says his questions remain unanswered. Wellness Environment founder Dr. Jim Hudziak addressed SGA during...

AUTUMN LEE / The Vermont Cynic
Senior Chris Petrillo discusses his plans for student government and the UVM community as the new SGA President.

City of Burlington requests larger UVM payment for downtown services

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2017

For the first time ever, the city of Burlington is asking UVM to pay for using Burlington infrastructure. In 2017, the University paid $3 million to the city for fire and police services, according...

SGA president Petrillo presents to UVM board

Kelsey Neubauer, Senior Staff Writer May 26, 2017

SGA President Chris Petrillo gave his first presentation to the board of trustees May 19. Part of the SGA president’s role is to be the face of the Student Body at the board of trustees meeting, which...

AUTUMN LEE / The Vermont Cynic
Senior Chris Petrillo discusses his plans for student government and the UVM community as the new SGA President.

New president marks beginning of an era

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer April 5, 2017

Junior Chris Petrillo took off his baseball cap and pushed up the sleeves of the longsleeve shirt bearing the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity logo as he sat down. Petrillo leaned forward on the couch...

SGA Updates

Craig Pelsor, Staff Writer March 30, 2017

Proposal to address concerns over current exam schedule SGA is drafting a proposal to present to the Faculty Senate expressing concerns over the current exam schedule. The proposal would not likely...

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Chris Petrillo for SGA President

Staff Editorial March 28, 2017

In at least the past ten years, the Cynic has not endorsed a candidate for SGA president. This year, we are endorsing Chris Petrillo. After two years and a historic administration, it is again time...

Students to choose new president

Erika B. Lewy and Lauren Schnepf March 28, 2017

An SGA presidential campaign video set against a projection of a galaxy photo and scored with the “Game of Thrones” theme song has been viewed over 6 thousand times, according to Facebook.   The...

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