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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

Students and faculty leave UVM campus in the distance as they march from the Waterman building to Burlington City Hall, Jan. 30.

Power to the people

Sarah Koegler, Photo Editor February 10, 2026

My walk through campus was quiet on Jan. 30 as the call for a national strike against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations was answered. As the passing period began, students started to...

A personal message to Elon Musk next to an Uncle Sam poster at a bus stop Feb. 10, 2025.

Small acts of revolt

Norah Carver, Staff Photographer January 27, 2026

Given the tumultuous nature of the current political climate, many people have taken it upon themselves to express their dissatisfaction with this administration.  Some people only share their opinions...

21 Savage and politics of deportation

21 Savage and politics of deportation

Gabby Felitto March 1, 2019

Rapper 21 Savage was arrested Feb. 3 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers for overstaying his visa, according to a Feb. 8 Rolling Stone article. While he deserves the media attention he’s...

Zully Palacios (left) and Enrique Balcazar (right) are pictured. They, along with Alex Carillo-Sanchez, were arrested by ICE last week.

Burlington activists arrested by ICE officers

Erika B. Lewy, Assistant News Editor March 24, 2017

Senior Jake Danford became close friends with a couple while interning at a Vermont advocacy group, Migrant Justice. Now, his friends may face deportation. The couple, Enrique Balcazar and Zully Palacios,...

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