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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 harmful myths around transitioning

The harmful myths around transitioning

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion Columnist March 1, 2023

In the past few decades, the movement for queer rights has made undeniable progress, according to a Jan. 11, 2021 American Bar Association article. Societal acceptance and institutional protections have...

Fact-check news on social media before sharing

Fact-check news on social media before sharing

Mary Kueser, Opinion Columnist April 14, 2022

When I opened Instagram two months ago and learned about the war breaking out in Ukraine, my first instinct was to send the Instagram post I saw to everyone. It took me a minute, but I slowed down, checked...

Stop spreading misinformation on Yik Yak

Stop spreading misinformation on Yik Yak

Christophe Meunier, Opinion Columnist March 1, 2022

The misinformation students spread on Yik Yak is dangerous. Yik Yak is a social media app where users can anonymously interact with anyone on the app within a five mile radius, according to the app website. Every...

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