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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

‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and its consequences

‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and its consequences

Reece Coren, Opinion Columnist November 16, 2021

Trigger warning: sexual assault Jordan Belfort is not someone to emulate. Stop giving him money and attention. Jordan Belfort is an entrepreneur and a convicted felon whose life was first described in...

Students shouldn’t stress this summer, do self-care instead

Students shouldn’t stress this summer, do self-care instead

Mary Kueser, Staff writer May 18, 2021

Finding a summer job or internship is hard, and being in a pandemic doesn’t make things any easier for stressed out college kids. Only 25% of polled college students claim to have been unaffected...

Parents shouldn't restrict their kids' eating

Parents shouldn’t restrict their kids’ eating

Grace Visco, staff writer May 10, 2021

Growing up, food was always an interesting — and stressful — topic of conversation in my house.  My parents — whose own families handled food in very different ways — restricted eating as a...

Unpopular opinion: You don't have to marry a romantic partner, marry your best friend instead

Unpopular opinion: You don’t have to marry a romantic partner, marry your best friend instead

Gabby Felitto, Opinion Editor May 7, 2021

It is my dream to get married in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator while wearing a 50s style wedding dress. Now, I've always pictured the romantic love of my life to be waiting at the end of the aisle,...

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

The Cats of Opinion, staff writers May 1, 2021

Hey readers! Here is the second question of the week: what are some things I can do now that the weather is getting warmer?  Catphrodite: I am a big fan of picnics by the Waterfront. If that does...

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

The Cats of Opinion, staff writers April 30, 2021

Hey readers! Here is this week’s first question: How can I manage my time between school, work, and friends? Catphrodite: I try and set times during the day for myself where I am dedicated to one...

Stop relying on others for plans

Stop relying on others for plans

Sam Jefferson, staff writer April 8, 2021

I can’t remember the last time I was asked “do you have any plans this weekend?” and actually had a response.  I never viewed it as a negative thing, I was just someone who didn’t have a schedule...

A 20-something's bucket list

A 20-something’s bucket list

Sophie Oehler, Staff Writer March 17, 2021

When I was in highschool, my best friend and I saw the film “How To Be Single” in theatres. It’s a bizarre movie. Dakota Johnson plays a paralegal at a law firm who’s just broken up with her...

“Impossible Burgers” were made only for meat eaters

“Impossible Burgers” were made only for meat eaters

Erin Powell February 20, 2020

Recently, plant-based meat substitutes that mimic the taste and texture of meat have popped up in grocery stores, nice restaurants and fast food chains. As a vegetarian, I am thrilled that plant-based...

Why skiing uphill isn’t for the faint of heart

Why skiing uphill isn’t for the faint of heart

Sophie Oehler February 7, 2020

When I was eight, my family went on vacation to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. It was great, until I got steamrolled by a snowboarder. The pileup that followed marked the end of my eventful, although...

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