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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

UVM begins a partnership with Automatic Laundry, installing new washers and dryers in residence halls Jan. 24

Dorms see new laundry machines

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 12, 2024

Over winter break, UVM installed brand new washers and dryers in all residence hall laundry rooms, stated Cameron Plourde, assistant to the director for the Department of Residential Life, in a Jan. 26...

Photo Illustration:  In a survey of 324 UVM students conducted by the Cynic, 62% said their roommate has requested that they leave their room for the sake of privacy to engage in a sexual act.

Sexiling: The unspoken college tradition

Maxine Thornton, Features Staff Writer December 7, 2022

A sock on the doorknob, a forewarning text, a locked door. What do these signals all have in common? Your roommate needs the room. The Urban Dictionary defines sexiling as when college age students...

Don't let mold spread on campus

Don’t let mold spread on campus

Emily Johnston, Opinion Editor April 26, 2022

There is a danger that lurks in dark, wet corners of campus: mold. UVM relocated two students after maintenance found black mold in Coolidge Hall, according to an April 5 Cynic article. Maintenance staff...

UVM should improve housing selection

UVM should improve housing selection

Lucas Martineau, Opinion Columnist April 25, 2022

My experience with sophomore room selection at UVM was mediocre and anxiety-inducing. I was only basing my decision off the Halls page on the UVM ResLife website, which provides no interior photos at...

A triple dorm in Davis Hall on Redstone campus.

UVM predicts uptick in dorm triples

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor April 7, 2022

Approximately 25% of on-campus UVM students live in triples, a percentage likely to increase in future years, said Kevin Hytten, interim director of Residential Life. In fall 2019, the University had...

Senior Gillian Natanagara offers a statement April 2 at a SGA meeting. SGA will be voting to create a working group evaluating revisions to the canvassing ban to allow for more involvement in student politics.

Campus canvassing policy to be reevaluated by SGA

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor April 16, 2019

Students on campus may expect more knocks on their doors following new SGA legislation on canvassing. SGA will be voting to create a working group reevaluating the campus canvassing ban to allow for more...

Renovated res hall still has problems

Renovated res hall still has problems

Lilly Young, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

Residents of Converse Hall, a Wellness Environment building, are frustrated about various problems in their building, including reports of flooding and pests. There was water in some  rooms as well as...

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