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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

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Feminist anthem as butts and guts

Kendall Evans, Culture Staff Writer October 22, 2024

I turned to my friends as the credits rolled down the screen, utter shock still smeared across my face.  The man in front of me stood up and joined in silence with my friends and me as we collectively...

Wylie's illustration for the Dune 2 movie review column.

Dune Part Two: more sand, even more women

Liam Laramie, Culture Staff Writer April 11, 2024

As it stands today, “Dune: Part Two” has brought in $634 million at the box office worldwide. Following on the heels of the success of “Dune: Part One” and the star-studded cast, it is no surprise...

Ordinary Barbie helped me accept myself

Ordinary Barbie helped me accept myself

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion columnist October 31, 2023

I don’t think I’m alone when I say that America Ferrera’s feminist monologues in “Barbie” hit hard. Her character’s idea for “Ordinary Barbie” especially captivated me: a Barbie who...

It's okay to take up space

It’s okay to take up space

Olivia Langlan, Opinion columnist October 12, 2023

For so many years, I strove to take up as little space as possible in both my own life and the lives of others.  I didn’t contribute in conversations to avoid any judgments others would have about...

Everyone should be a Taylor Swift fan

Everyone should be a Taylor Swift fan

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist December 1, 2021

Nov. 12 was a national holiday for Swifties with the rerelease of “Red (Taylor’s Version).” I am celebrating. I’ve loved Taylor Swift since I was six years old, screaming “You Belong With...

Protecting Vermont reproductive rights

Protecting Vermont reproductive rights

Tulley Hescock, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

Currently, Vermont has some of the most unrestricted abortion laws in the country.  After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in September, reproductive rights have been at the forefront...

Janelle Monae’s new song empowers women

Janelle Monae’s new song empowers women

Kim Henry April 29, 2018

Janelle Monae’s new music video, “PYNK,” paints a radically queer and black sci-fi landscape. And the way things are going right now, I want to jump in the painting with her. For many black, femme...

Drag scene redefining femininity

Lilly Sharp March 8, 2018

Growing up it was hard for me to find a relatable female role model. I wasn’t raised to be stereotypically feminine. It wasn’t until I found the world of drag that I found “female” role models...

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