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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

Survival guide: finals week

Survival guide: finals week

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Co-Editor April 18, 2025

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: the sun is shining, flowers are blooming and campus feels alive again. But you can’t relax just yet.  A spectre is haunting campus — the spectre of finals.  Whether...

Open-note tests should stay

Open-note tests should stay

Jordan Spindel, Opinion Columnist October 18, 2021

Nearly all of my exams have been open-note since the pandemic began. As classes went back to more traditional exams, I realized open-note testing is better than the traditional style. I had my first...

Henry’s final exams guide

Henry’s final exams guide

Henry Mitchell December 9, 2018

This has been a year of change and hope, where we finally learned to take matters into our own hands through sheer effort and dedication. So you’re all set for finals week and totally don’t need my...

Mental help spikes

Mental help spikes

Erika B. Lewy December 6, 2016

The increase in students requesting mental health services at UVM — particularly during finals —may actually be a very good sign, several university officials said. As the stigma around...

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