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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

New S.55 bill infringes on rights

New S.55 bill infringes on rights

James Simpson April 20, 2018

Going back on a campaign promise made to his supporters, Gov. Phil Scott has signed an egregious piece of gun control legislation, S.55, into law. Contained in this law are mandatory background checks...

Blame guns, not mental health

Blame guns, not mental health

Simon Bupp-Chickering March 9, 2018

One day after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, President Trump tweeted, “So many signs that the Florida shooter was mentally disturbed. Must always report such instances to authorities, again...

Gun control forum opens space for debate

Gun control forum opens space for debate

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer September 24, 2017

Students and community members packed the Livak Ballroom of the Davis Center while waiting to discuss gun control. The Janus Forum presented the discussion “Gun Control Policy: An exploration of legal,...

Buy dogs, not guns. Save lives

Buy dogs, not guns. Save lives

Ariana Arden September 7, 2016

Gun control is, and has been all our lives, a very hot-button issue. In 2015, there were 372 mass shootings in America, according to the BBC. I believe there have already been more than that...

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