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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

Shoebox dorms to be demolished

Bryan O'Keefe March 24, 2015

This May, UVM will begin the demolition of three of its oldest residence halls: Chittenden, Buckham and Wills. This project will make way for some large changes on both the University’s Central campus...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon March 24, 2015

One in Four The all-male student organization One in Four was recognized as an official UVM club. It is an “all-male sexual assault peer education group,” according to their website.   Food...

Sodexo negotiating contract

March 24, 2015

Last week, Sodexo was granted the right to negotiate a dining contract with UVM, according to a March 11 email.  Dennis DePaul, the assistant dean for business operations will be the negotiator for UVM,...

Course registration delayed due to construction project

March 24, 2015

Class registration for the fall 2015 semester has been pushed back one week due to construction projects according to an email sent to students by the office of the registrar.Registration will open April...

New bill will lower Vermont’s carbon footprint

Beena Jacob March 24, 2015

The Vermont House of Representatives voted 121-24 to pass a bill designed to lower residents’ carbon footprint. Passed March 11, the Renewable Energy Standard and Energy Transformation bill, known...

Crime Log

Jill Vaglica March 24, 2015

March 12 4:20 p.m. A PlayStation was taken from an unlocked suite in the Living/Learning Center sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There are no suspects yet. March 12 8:35 p.m. Someone came to the...

Professor publishes book about biofuels

Caroline Alkire March 24, 2015

One professor is researching environmental sustainability and advanced biofuels while also contributing to the classroom and curriculum. Biofuels are an alternative type of energy that can be helpful...

SGA updates

SGA updates

Caroline Alkire March 18, 2015

What’s new with the SGA:        A bill recognizing the reinstatement of the Judo club at UVM has been passed. This club will promote cultural diversity and Japanese culture through martial...

President Obama passes student aid bill

John Riedel, Staff Writer March 18, 2015

President Barack Obama passed a new bill March 10 titled the Student Aid Bill of Rights as part of his policy to tackle increasing student loan debt across the country, including states such as Vermont. As...

New bill proposes increase in state funding for Vermont colleges

March 18, 2015

There has been a proposal for an increase in state funding for higher education from officials at UVM and Vermont State Colleges.UVM and Vermont State Colleges are asking for funds for a three percent...

New members join board of trustees

March 17, 2015

Five new members have been appointed to the UVM board of trustees. Each member received an appointment from current state legislators. The new members’ educational and professional backgrounds span...

CALS faculty receive two grants from USDA

CALS faculty receive two grants from USDA

Emma Trainor March 17, 2015

UVM faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently received two $500,000 grants from the United States Department of Agriculture to fund two separate research projects, according to University...

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