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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

Stop glorifying abusive relationships in media

Stop glorifying abusive relationships in media

Rebecca Brady, Opinion Columnist January 27, 2022

The glorification of intimate partner abuse is inappropriately normalized, and at times, romanticized in the media.  Intimate partner abuse includes either physical or emotional abuse done by an individual’s...

Expelled fraternity returns

Expelled fraternity returns

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor September 13, 2018

Sigma Phi Epsilon has been added to the list of recognized UVM fraternities, nearly seven years after it left campus in 2011 following a survey that asked, “if I could rape someone, who would it be?” One...

Fraternity life & rape culture

Fraternity life & rape culture

Staff Editorial September 12, 2018

This story updated at 12:24 September 17 to reflect the correct question on the survey and to include who added it. The fraternity was found not guilty by a University investigation.  A UVM fraternity...

Decade of dismantling

March 10, 2015

In the world of higher education, few social issues are more pressing than sexual assault.If the casual observer of the media were to make a judgement, few would fault them for believing that many college...

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