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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Twelve hundred Israeli flags were displayed on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 7.

Students hold vigil on one-year anniversary of October 7th 

Charley Tyson and Alex Strand October 14, 2024

UVM students led a vigil service to reflect on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, at the Waterman Memorial Lounge, according to an Oct. 2 Instagram post from UVM Hillel.  The Memorial was held...

Students ended the rally at the steps of the Waterman Building Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestinian student group protests months-long suspension

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter September 16, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine rallied outside the Royall Tyler Theatre at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 12 to protest SJP’s interim suspension. Approximately 40 students attended the protest, according...

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Abby Philips, Opinion columnist April 11, 2024

Recently, I found myself in office hours, venting to my professor about my anxiety over the occupation of Palestine.  After all my word-vomit—while typing out another email—she smiled, and responded:...

Speak out, but when you're ready

Speak out, but when you’re ready

Ella Dimeco, Opinion Columnist November 10, 2023

Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, people all over the country are expressing their opinions—or, in some cases, their disapproval of other people’s lack thereof. Statements such as “Your...

Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus

Ayelet Kaminski and Dania Anabtawi November 7, 2023

Editor's note: This piece was written in collaboration with Dania Anabtawi from The Student Life. Though the content remains largely unchanged, some minor edits have been made to reflect both papers’...

Burlington city councillors sit at a U-shaped table during the meeting regarding the BDS resolution.

UVM student groups made their voices heard at last week’s City Council meeting about BDS resolution

Staff Report September 21, 2021

This article was updated on Sept. 27 to provide clarifying information. Burlington City Council withdrew a recently proposed resolution to endorse the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in relation...

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