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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

ALANA Center move creates ‘one big domino effect’

February 18, 2016

As a result of the ALANA Student Center moving into the Living/Learning Center, several University offices will be shifting to other locations on campus. Once the ALANA Center moves into its new location,...

SGA Updates Feb. 9

SGA Updates Feb. 9

Alexandra Shannon February 17, 2016

Funds to UVM Gymnastics Club SGA granted $9,000 to the Gymnastics Club to help them fund travel, hotel rooms, membership fees and competition registration to participate in a national competition in...

The Alpha Chi Omega sorority is pictured Sept. 28. PHOTO COURTE- SY OF BAILEY KIMBALL

Greek Life petitions against tax bill

Bryan O'Keefe and Kelsey Neubauer February 17, 2016

Members of Greek life are fighting to repeal a bill that eliminates the property tax exemption on their houses. The bill will go into effect January 2017, unless the new opposing bill is passed before...

UVM sells Ethan Allen Apartments for $3.9 Million

Alexandra Shannon February 4, 2016

The Ethan Allen apartments were sold for $3.9 million by UVM to the Champlain Housing Trust.   The apartments were sold Jan. 31, according to a press release by the Champlain Housing Trust.   The...

UVM to host NOFA-VT Winter Conference

January 29, 2016

Students will have the opportunity to learn about local farming and agriculture at a campus-wide conference in February.  The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont will be holding their...

A construction worker makes progress on the new STEM Lab Building Nov. 23. The construction of the building is scheduled to be completed by May 2019. STU LAPERLE/The Vermont Cynic

Construction to continue beyond 2019

January 28, 2016

UVM and the UVM Medical Center are preparing for on-campus construction beyond 2019 due to the amount of buildings under construction.Construction is divided into three phases: the STEM labo- ratory, the...

UVM Medical Center joins effort to lower opiate abuse

Caroline Alkire January 28, 2016

In a new initiative to reduce opiate usage, the Burlington Police Department is working with the UVM Medical Center and Mayor Miro Weinberger. All three parties will be working together to increase...

UVM Bans Hoverboards

Bryan O'Keefe January 27, 2016

Self-balancing two-wheeled boards, or “hoverboards,” will no longer be allowed in UVM residence halls, according to an email sent out by ResLife on Jan. 11.   The ban was discussed over...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon January 27, 2016

Interim Dean Speaks on Public Forum Bill Falls, the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to SGA members in a public forum. Falls discussed the progress he has been making, as well...

‘Voices’ Make up for low turnout

Bryan O'Keefe January 27, 2016

Student protesters marched through campus and into academic buildings Jan. 25 in opposition of the Faculty Senate’s decision to remove reading days. Senior Alexander Collingsworth organized the event,...

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