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 University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Embracing our emotions, both the positive and the negative

Embracing our emotions, both the positive and the negative

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist November 8, 2023

Happiness feels good.  When we feel discouraged, we are constantly told to maintain hope for the future and are assured that everything will work out in the end.  Realistically, however, it isn’t...

Nothing is written in the stars

Nothing is written in the stars

Mills Sparkman, Opinion Editor November 13, 2019

The bad news: Mercury is in retrograde, according to this year’s Farmer’s Almanac. The good news: it doesn’t matter. In recent years, astrology has gained a new life in memes on social media. We...

Students & faculty delve into books over break

Students & faculty delve into books over break

Jean McBride, Staff Writer January 25, 2018

During winter break, members of the UVM community spent their time catching up on good books. While your course work is light, head to the library to check out some of these recommendations.  Although...

Positive thinking promotes health and wellness

Positive thinking promotes health and wellness

Lily Spechler March 11, 2017

According to Buddha, “all that we are is a result of what we have thought.” When we experience negative emotions over and over again, we are affected on a physical level. Anxious thoughts...

Relationships blurred lines

Relationship’s blurred lines

November 11, 2014

So you’re a month or two into a relationship, and it’s going pretty well. You begin to wonder, is this exclusive? Does this person care about me? Are people beginning to associate the two of us together?“Emotional...

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