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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

Summit Sisters at the Davis Center circle March 24. Left to right: Sophomore Amelia Veleber, secretary; junior Nicole Cohen, president; junior Giovanna Angiolini, treasurer; and sophomore Annabelle Paushter, social media manager.

Despite limitations, outing clubs aim to get more students outdoors

Maxine Thornton, Features Editor March 30, 2023

Boasting the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, Burlington is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. So, it is no surprise that UVM has garnered a parallel reputation. UVM offers 22 outdoor-related...

 People of Color Outdoors’ leaders, senior Julia Bolton, senior Benny Berkenkotter and first-year Amenya Jean, pose behind a tree on Jan. 28.

Student-run club breaks down financial barriers to outdoor recreation for BIPOC

Meryl Callaway, Features Staff Writer February 3, 2022

People of Color Outdoors aims to eliminate financial barriers in the outdoor sports industry and create an inclusive environment for people of color.  The student-run organization coordinates outdoor...

As the sun rises in the eastern sky illuminating the Green Mountains, a hiker begins their descent down from the peak of Camel’s Hump Sept. 20.

6:37 a.m., 4,081 feet

Greta Rohrer, Features Editor September 25, 2020

On Sept. 20, the entrance of Burrows Trailhead, enveloped under vibrant branches and leaves, remained colorless in the 4:45a.m. darkness, approximately two hours before sunrise.  Moonlight gleamed...

Centennial Woods, located just across from the medical center and behind Centennial Field, has many trails that are perfect for running, walking, and birding.

Near and far: trails to try this fall

Gordon Coates, Culture Columnist September 28, 2018

Views for miles in all directions, a new perspective, a greater appreciation for life and a good workout all come from summiting one of the many mountains within an hour’s drive from UVM.  Whether...

Junior engineering major dies from hiking accident

Junior engineering major dies from hiking accident

Staff Report March 5, 2018

Junior Trent Ferguson died during a hiking accident March 2. Annie Stevens, vice provost for student affairs, announced Ferguson’s death in a campus-wide email March 4. Ferguson’s body was found...

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