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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Learn to be comfortable being alone

Learn to be comfortable being alone

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist September 6, 2022

Making friends during your first year of college can sometimes feel as though you’re trying to latch on to anyone you can meet. No one wants to be lonely, so when we find friends, we don’t want...

Don't get ahead of yourself, instead appreciate the moment

Don’t get ahead of yourself, instead appreciate the moment

Sophie Oehler, Staff writer September 1, 2021

Last January, I made up my mind that I hated Burlington. Online school had ruined my creative and academic spirit.  Work consumed the time that I didn’t spend wasting away in front of essays on the...

Why Trinity campus is perfect for first-year students

Why Trinity campus is perfect for first-year students

Emily Johnston April 11, 2019

During the room selection process for rising sophomores, it became clear that most students didn’t want to live on Trinity campus. Yet, Trinity campus allows first-years to succeed. The Residential...

First year students to partake in Convocation

First year students to partake in Convocation

Greta Bjornson, News Editor August 27, 2017

Convocation will be held this evening at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin at Patrick Gym and continue to the University Green for the Twilight Induction. President Sullivan will host the celebration and...

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