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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

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Police chase ends by UVM dorm

Bryan O'Keefe February 9, 2016

A destructive high-speed chase involving a stolen car came to a stop near Jeanne Mance after colliding with a Domino’s delivery car. The suspect, 27-year-old Ashley Martin of Colchester, allegedly...

SGA Updates Feb. 2

SGA Updates Feb. 2

Alexandra Shannon February 9, 2016

Dean of the Rubenstein School visits Student Senate Dean Nancy Matthews of the Rubenstein School spoke on public forum, commending the SGA senate for its leadership and innovation. Matthews said she...

College of Nursing and Health Sciences receives $175,000 grant

February 5, 2016

A $175,000 grant has been given to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences to help educate nurses, nursing students, and expand the UVM Medical Center. The grant came from the Keybank Foundation,...

Study measures impact of parental control on stress

Caroline Alkire February 5, 2016

The UVM psychology department is measuring the impact parents have on students’ relationships with their peers. Assistant psychology professor Jamie Abiaed teamed up with developmental psychology...

(From Left to Right) Junior Mattie Friberg, senior David Landay, junior Lilly Dukich and sophomore Yuwei Zhu rehearse in the UVMtv studio. RYAN THORTON/The Vermont Cynic

UVMtv makes its cable debut

Bryan O'Keefe February 4, 2016

The greater Burlington community will now be able to watch original shows created by UVM students on cable television. Following a new partnership with Burlington Telecom, UVMtv is expanding beyond...

Sharon Paulson, the newly hired chief of staff and senior council to President Tom Sullivan, is pictured Feb 1. RYAN THORNTON/The Vermont Cynic

UVM president hires chief of staff

February 3, 2016

The UVM administration organization chart has been shuffled to create a new position in the president’s office.President Tom Sullivan has hired his former co-worker from the University of Minnesota,...

Sanders places second in Iowa Caucus

Sanders places second in Iowa Caucus

Bryan O'Keefe February 3, 2016

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders nearly matched former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Iowa Caucus Feb. 1, according to the Associated Press. Sanders had 49.6 percent of the caucus...

Donald Trump gives a speech at his rally at the Flynn theatre Dec. 7. RYAN THORNTON/The Vermont Cynic

Students removed from Trump’s rally, students say

Kelsey Neubauer, Assistant News Editor January 12, 2016

[Updated: Jan. 12 10:35 P.M.] Two UVM students said they were removed after  protesting a Donald Trump rally held at the Flynn Performing Arts Center Jan. 7 in Burlington. First-year Greer...

Sociology department fills course

Bryan O'Keefe December 14, 2015

Students have raised concerns over the amount of space available for “Introduction to Sociology”. Only one 145-person sociology 001 class is being offered in the spring, and three overrides have...

New drug trial helps patients

New drug trial helps patients

Caroline Alkire December 12, 2015

UVM has joined a number of universities testing a drug that is giving patients the chance to try an alternative style of treatment for a disabling disease. While most people with Parkinson’s opt for...

UVM developing new drone policy

UVM developing new drone policy

Courtney Cunningham December 10, 2015

UVM is developing a policy to make drone use safer on campus and at University-sanctioned events. The University formed a group of people with legal experience and managers to address how drones will...

Student goes to court after charges of alleged assault

Bryan O'Keefe December 10, 2015

Editor's note: This story was edited on Mar. 22, 2024 at 5:07 p.m. to remove the name of the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous. After allegedly threatening his roommate with a butane lighter Oct....

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