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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

Owners Lein Bolukbasi and Irma Cicak, Oct. 13.

Meet the couple behind Urban Retreat

Maxine Thornton, Co-Editor in Chief October 16, 2025

Irma Cicak ‘24 was on the bus one winter day in 2021 when she received a strange email: a friend request from the astrology website Astro-Seek. “I almost deleted it, and then I checked it out later...

On coffee consumption: Brewing a better cup

On coffee consumption: Brewing a better cup

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist February 7, 2023

Whether it’s a caramel vanilla iced latte or a cup of black coffee, it is safe to say that you or someone you know is connected to coffee on a personal level.  In capitalist America, coffee’s influence...

Burlington Cafe Superlatives

Burlington Cafe Superlatives

Maggie Swanborn, Culture Staff Writer November 28, 2022

With so many great options for coffee in Burlington, it can be difficult to decide where to go. This list of coffee shop superlatives will help you find the perfect place to stop at the next time you are...

Signs with the Kru Coffee logo hang on a Church St. building, Jan. 29. “Kru” is short for “Krucible,” the full name of the brand.

New café opening on Church Street

George Weed, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

Kru Coffee hopes to prove that supporting farmers pays off all the way to the coffee cup. The coffee company, based out of Saratoga Springs, New York, is setting up a second location at 2 Church...

Local baristas create latte art

Local baristas create latte art

Julia Nugent March 8, 2018

Some people build monuments, other people build lattes. Although the intricate designs don’t last long, they are compelling and deemed Instagram-worthy. I attended the Latte Art Throwdown Feb....

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