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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Photo Illustration: First-years Ethan Wolfe and Thomas Didier demonstrate the difficulty of adjusting one’s routine when a roommate tests positive for COVID-19.

“I have to avoid the room at all times now:” No COVID isolation housing poses problems for on-campus students

Molly Yeska, Cynic News Reporter November 10, 2022

UVM’s lack of isolation housing for students who test positive for COVID-19 has created logistical troubles and uneasiness for some living on campus as they navigate sharing rooms with others, several...

UVM to transition away from COVID isolation dorms

Kira Schaefer and Nicole Hardy May 2, 2022

Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into Jeanne Mance's changing status as a COVID...

Please respect your classmates

Please respect your classmates

Emma Petrequin, Opinion Columnist November 19, 2021

I never liked crowded lecture halls. Even before the added concern of contracting COVID-19, sitting in cramped seats for long periods of time was never fun. Since many students have not been in a classroom...

Garbage bags full of tissues sit outside of UVMs COVID testing center March 4.

UVM reports highest COVID-19 case count of semester, Vermont reports highest case count since start of pandemic 

Lucille Whittier, Cynic News Reporter October 20, 2021

UVM  reported its highest COVID-19 case count of the semester last week, Oct. 11-17, according to an Oct.19 email from Patricia Prelock, provost and senior vice president.  The University reported...

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

The Cats of Opinion, staff writers April 3, 2021

Hey readers! Here is this week's second question: How to keep your individuality while wearing masks? Meowoncé: Masks are a FIRE fashion statement, one that could already be seen long before the...

Don’t hold off on getting vaccinated

Don’t hold off on getting vaccinated

Tori Scala, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

I’m dumbfounded that after the worst year of our entire lives people still will delay the solution to this mess of a situation.  I’ve heard all the rumors, misconceptions and blatant lies from...

No spring break will cause stress among faculty, students

No spring break will cause stress among faculty, students

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor February 26, 2021

A semester with no breaks will lead to large-scale burnout among UVM students. I understand why the state decided to forego a spring break in favor of a longer winter one; COVID-19 rages on there are...

Valentines day is for the gals and pals

Valentine’s day is for the gals and pals

Tori Scala, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

It’s that time of year. Target and CVS have aisles upon aisles of Valentine’s Day themed gifts and treats.  Whether or not you acknowledge Valentine's Day, it is pretty hard to escape. This...

UVM students stand in a long line outside of the Davis center Covid testing site, Sept. 10.

UVM finalizes spring 2021 calendar with little student input

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter September 24, 2020

Two UVM administrators admitted students were not brought into the decision making process for the spring semester calendar just after making the schedule official during a Faculty Senate meeting. This...

Call out the administration, not students

Call out the administration, not students

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor September 16, 2020

Instagram accounts have cropped up to showcase students without masks, @catswearmasks having one video of the Redstone Green with nearly 2,000 views. It is easy in a pandemic to start an ‘us vs. them’...

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