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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

Dont be afraid to distance yourself from codependent relationships

Don’t be afraid to distance yourself from codependent relationships

Annabelle Pattison, Opinion Columnist February 20, 2023

I have always struggled to make friends because of my social anxiety, so in eighth grade, when I switched to a new school, I was extremely worried about meeting new people.  To my surprise, I quickly...

Mini opinions: Biggest icks

Opinion Staff December 9, 2022

Secretly in love with one of our opinion writers? Well, we have some exciting news for you. The opinion writers compiled a list of their biggest icks—things that turn us off immediately. So now, after...

What’s the deal with dating?

Eamon Dunn and Grace Visco December 5, 2022

Welcome to Ask the Cats, where our very own Cynic writers answer all of your burning questions about society, culture, and just life in general. This week, we're talking about dating, kissing, and all...

Before he cheats: On infidelity in college

Before he cheats: On infidelity in college

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer October 19, 2022

If you’ve been cheated on, you’re not alone. I’ve been in that boat before myself. It is an awful feeling, yet I see people cheating on their significant others all the time. I hate to break it to...

We need more TV shows that don’t romanticize toxic teen relationships

We need more TV shows that don’t romanticize toxic teen relationships

Meg Lavallee, Opinion Columnist October 13, 2022

I was 17 years old when it hit me that I had tried to grow up too fast. I spent my first two years of high school chasing toxic friendships and romantic relationships that thrived on drama. I had a...

Distance Diminished

Distance Diminished

Keely Ehnstrom, Culture Staff Writer March 2, 2022

The ominous red button on my phone screen when I make calls reminds me of the hundreds of miles of distance I try so hard to dismiss.   I miss my family, friends and boyfriend from home, but their...

Marriage Pact matches don’t need to be romantic

Marriage Pact matches don’t need to be romantic

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor November 1, 2021

Last semester, I eagerly took a 50 question Buzzfeed-like quiz about love. Now, I’m the assistant opinion editor of the Vermont Cynic. UVM’s latest Marriage Pact matches were released on Oct. 27. My...

Ask the cats: answers for your questions

The cats of opinion, Staff writers September 3, 2021

Hey readers! Here are the first question of the semester: What is the easiest way to find your way around campus? Catticus Finch: The interactive campus map on UVM’s website has been the most...

Sophomore Ethan Welch and first-year Sandra Guyette, a biology major at St. Michael’s College, met in 2015 through a mutual friend and began dating a few weeks later. Welch proposed on August 19, 2018.

Tying the knot: married and engaged students on campus

Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor February 15, 2019

When an undergraduate Public Communication major joined Chi Alpha, an on-campus Christian fellowship, she didn’t expect to meet her husband. The average marriage age for women in the U.S is 27 years...

We need to discuss abusive relationships

We need to discuss abusive relationships

Anonymous, Staff Writer December 13, 2018

As a campus, we’ve opened up a dialogue around more sensitive topics like rape culture. Students aren’t afraid to address hard-hitting issues around sex and relationships. However, there is an astonishing...

Third time’s the charm: what I have learned

November 9, 2016

I recently had sex with a new partner. This new rendezvous bumped the number of guys I have slept with up from two. My “number” is now three. I have had sex with three different people. I thought...

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