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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

UVM's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine is a violation of our First Amendment rights

UVM’s suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine is a violation of our First Amendment rights

Zane Baker, Opinion columnist October 2, 2024

UVM's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine in response to last semester’s encampment is immoral and unconstitutional.  On Sept. 9, SJP filed a lawsuit against UVM for violating the civil...

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...

Former UVM employee suing for gender discrimination

Former UVM employee suing for gender discrimination

Staff Report April 9, 2018

A gender discrimination lawsuit from a former UVM employee will go to trial Monday, April 16, according to an April 9 press release from a local lawyer. Cindy Ruescher, who was fired from UVM in April...

Student suing University following sexual assault allegations

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor November 28, 2017

An unnamed sophomore is suing the University over a one-semester suspension following allegations that he groped a female student. The student’s lawyers are arguing that the University chose to make...

Nick Stanton, UVM Title IX Coordinator

UVM sophomore sues school following suspension

Brandon Arcari, Assistant Breaking News Editor November 28, 2017

An unnamed sophomore is suing the University over a one-semester suspension following allegations that he groped a female student. The student’s lawyers argue that the University chose to make an...

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