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

On personalizing your personal space

On personalizing your personal space

Mary Kueser, Opinion Editor March 28, 2023

When I was nine, my family moved to a new house, and I got to decide what colors my room would be painted. It was a difficult task. Blue and green were always appealing possibilities. Maybe even purple...

We need to treat the trick-or-treating stigma

We need to treat the trick-or-treating stigma

Isabella Soddu, Opinion Columnist October 25, 2022

Everyone remembers the year trick-or-treating became lame. Maybe it was the year your parents told you that you were too old to participate, or when you began awkwardly towering over the toddlers as...

Food insecurity needs solutions

Food insecurity needs solutions

Staff Editorial October 10, 2018

College life is often hectic and stressful. Between studying, a social life, work and extracurriculars, students shouldn’t have to worry about their next meal.     An April 2018 study from the Wisconsin...

Taking advantage of add/drop

Taking advantage of add/drop

Ariana Arden January 19, 2018

Hey, you. Yes, you. I have something super top secret to tell you. You should drop more classes. This may be shocking. It does not apply to everyone, but if you’re getting a B.A. in the College of...

A note to first years

Lily Spechler May 9, 2017

Welcome, Freshman, and hurry up, your time is nearly up. Literally. Blink twice and it’s gone so let’s get this straight. You only get one shot at being a college student. So you better make every...

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