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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

It’s ok to not want a mentally ill friend

It’s ok to not want a mentally ill friend

Ashley Golden, Opinion Co-Editor October 23, 2025

Five weeks ago, I sat on the floor in one of my closest friends’ kitchens, hysterically crying for hours while he tried to comfort me.  This was not the first time we found ourselves in such a situation;...

Our strings attached: comfortably collegiate

Our strings attached: comfortably collegiate

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Co-Editor March 20, 2025

One snowy Sunday evening, my roommates and I went out to dinner because, despite living together, we barely crossed paths that weekend.  Our friendship began during our first-year Orientation. I connected...

Students should value friendships found in class

Students should value friendships found in class

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor April 27, 2022

When I came to UVM, I expected the most important people I would meet to be conveniently living down the hall from my dorm room. Though I made incredible friends this way, the friendships I’ve made...

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