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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

A plaque dedicated to Cesar Murillo '91 in the Mosaic Center Student Leadership Group office in the Living/Learning Center Sept. 23.

“Viva Cesar:” Remembering Cesar Augusto Murillo’s legacy of activism

Callia Gilligan, Features Staff Writer September 30, 2022

From roller-skating through the streets of New York to the dancing that earned him the nickname “Lawn Mower,” Cesar Augusto Murillo ‘91 is remembered for his fun and outgoing personality.  However,...

Alianza President Adrian Pastor and former Alianza President Jaylyn Chalco stand in front of the special events flagpole in the pouring rain after removing the Davis Center Flag Sept. 29.

Hispanic Heritage Month Flag flies again, ending student employee strike

Emma Pinezich, News and Sports Editor September 29, 2020

In a victory for students of color, the Hispanic Heritage Month flag is now flying again over the Davis Center, following mounting pressure from student groups on campus.  Standing in the pouring rain...

A flag with the image of the Davis Center flies from the flag pole where the Hispanic Heritage Month flag once flew. The flag was ordered down after five days due to a University policy limiting event flags to be raised on the pole for only five days.

Student employees strike after admin takes down Hispanic Heritage Month flag

Lilly Page, Cynic News Reporter September 29, 2020

Two thirds of Davis Center student employees have gone on strike after the University took down the National Hispanic Heritage Month flag despite student requests to keep it up.  Gary Derr, vice president...

Alianza Latinx raises Hispanic Heritage Month Flag

Alianza Latinx raises Hispanic Heritage Month Flag

Sophia Venturo, Assistant Culture Editor September 22, 2020

Students and staff convened in the Davis Center circle, chatting excitedly behind face masks and dancing with colorful sheaths of fabric. UVM’s Latinx and Hispanic identity group Alianza Latinx kicked...

Alianza Latinx kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising ceremony

Alianza Latinx kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising ceremony

Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor September 16, 2019

Latin music echoed across the Davis Center circle as a group of students and staff danced and chatted. Alianza Latinx, an identity group for Latinx and Hispanic students, held a flag-raising event...

Daniel Cortez stands in front of a flag displaying a collage of flags from different Latin American countries Sept. 15. outside of the Davis Center. The flag and ceremony commemorated the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Club seeks representation with flag raising

Mateo Cardenas-Clarimon, Staff Writer September 27, 2018

A breeze blew across the oval as a crowd slowly gathered outside of the Davis Center. Students and Alianza Latinx members stood in the shade as they waited for the event to begin. Alianza Latinx,...

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