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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

Living in the Sheraton

Living in the Sheraton

Hannah Kearns February 17, 2015

As the Housing Master Plan gets underway, Upperclassmen will face limited options for on-campus housing next fall. “Due to limited space in the residence halls next fall, most students who are not required...

UVM fights tobacco

UVM fights tobacco

February 10, 2015

Hurt by low student turnout and engagement, the smoking ban movement is finally picking up steam.A summit held recently featured speakers from the University of Michigan, the University of Massachusetts,...

Board meeting incites protest

Hannah Kearns February 10, 2015

Topics discussed at the Feb. 5-7 board of trustees meeting  ranged from discussion of the new STEM complex, passage of the sustainability requirement and the implementation of the Incentive Based Budgeting...

Simpson dishwasher still broken

Simpson dishwasher still broken

John Riedel, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

In November, Simpson Dining Hall’s dishwasher broke down due to a faulty heating component. It still hasn’t been fixed. Melissa Zelazny, general manager for Sodexo Dining Services at UVM, oversees...

Crime log: Jan. 23 – Jan. 25

Jill Vaglica February 3, 2015

Jan. 23   4:17 p.m. Hall staff in Living and Learning reported an anonymous sexual assault, which took place at an unknown time Jan. 16. Hall staff had received this information from a third party. Jan....

Chicken killers not leaving

Chicken killers not leaving

Jill Vaglica February 3, 2015

Three UVM students faced charges last month for allegedly stealing a live chicken, named Sweet Dee, from the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, killing it and eating it in a UVM residence hall, according...

Rumors of Koch donations to University untrue

Rumors of Koch donations to University untrue

John Riedel, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

Despite documents from UnKoch My Campus, an anti-Koch organization, that suggest UVM allegedly received support from the Charles Koch Foundation, the University has no records of receiving any donations...

New refugee program comes to UVM

February 3, 2015

In response to the ongoing issue of the effects of torture and other human rights violations on the lives of thousands of Vermont refugees, the New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma have given many...

Bill could legalize sale of marijuana

February 3, 2015

A Vermont state senator introduced a bill this year to legalize recreational marijuana.Sen. David Zuckerman, at a pro-marijuana rally earlier this month, argued that it’s easier for most underage people...

Board of trustees set for meeting

Hannah Kearns February 3, 2015

The board of trustees will be holding a meeting Feb. 5-7 on the fourth floor of the Dudley. H Davis Center. “The board of trustees has full legal responsibility and authority for the University of Vermont,...

Possible law school merger

Possible law school ‘merger’

February 3, 2015

A house representative resigned from the UVM board of trustees March 2014 due to a “conflict of interest” with Vermont Law School work group.A Vermont Law School work group was created within the board...

Gun Sense Vermont comes to UVM

Gun Sense Vermont comes to UVM

John Riedel, Staff Writer January 20, 2015

As the new spring semester begins, a new organization is making its way onto campus. Gun Sense Vermont is “an independent, grassroots organization started by Vermonters, run by Vermonters and focused...

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