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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

UVM provides a free ice cream cone to students with the CatSafe app Sep. 18.

“The city has changed:” addressing student safety amid series of violent crime incidents

Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Over the past two years, numerous changes have been made to UVM’s safety system by the Division of Safety and Compliance.  “Our focus for the last two years has been to reimagine safety and security...

Counterpoint: Keep guns off of UVM campus

Counterpoint: Keep guns off of UVM campus

Mary Kueser, Opinion Columnist November 3, 2021

My generation grew up witnessing the devastating effects of gun violence in America.  Open carry on college campuses is the opposite of a good idea. Vermont’s Statues Outline Title 13 Section...

UVM needs better street lighting

UVM needs better street lighting

Reece Coren, Opinion Columnist October 21, 2021

Walking down Colchester Avenue on any quiet weeknight, the only light comes from headlights of passing cars. Whether it’s the Trinity parking lot, outside of the Davis Center or any pedestrian walkway...

Burlington City Councilor Zoraya Hightower speaks  outside Waterman Building at a protest against UVM's reopening plan Friday, Aug. 14.

Community protests UVM’s reopening plan, criticizes off-campus parties and lack of clarity from admin

Maryann Makosiej, Cynic News Reporter August 15, 2020

On the same day that some UVM students returned to campus in preparation for the fall semester, roughly 30 people stood outside UVM’s Waterman building to protest the school’s plans to reopen. Organized...

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Corporal Carolynne Erwin talks about Burlington’s ranking as a safe city in terms of families, but not in crime.

Burlington ranks among safest cities for kids

Chris Dillon, Staff Writer April 2, 2017

Burlington is among the top five safest cities for kids, according to a recent study. The study, released in January by the data-based finance website ValuePenguin, gave Burlington high ranks for...

UVM talks 'walk of shame'

UVM talks ‘walk of shame’

March 16, 2015

It’s 7 a.m, you’re in the clothes from the night before.You may be tired, nervous and embarrassed by the glances thrown your way.It’s happened again. The so-called “walk of shame.”The Cynic decided...

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