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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 diversity training tackles Midwestern mentality

UVM diversity training tackles Midwestern mentality

December 8, 2016

On Sunday, the University held its first annual diversity training specifically focused on white, midwestern American cultural differences by bringing a team of 10 professional traveling lecturers. Training...

Tips and tricks for living with a roommate

Tips and tricks for living with a roommate

October 12, 2016

Now that you’ve been living with your roommate for about a month or so, their habits and personal quirks are becoming noticeable – and unless you lucked out with Jesus, those habits don’t include...

Point Counterpoint: An interpretation of last weeks Presidential Debate; Point: Supporting making America great again

Point Counterpoint: An interpretation of last week’s Presidential Debate; Point: Supporting making America great again

October 5, 2016

[media-credit name="Kira Bellis" align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] Although Donald is the master of the universe, and I support him wholeheartedly, by the way, and I did sell him...

First-year declassified school survival guide

September 29, 2016

Entering college as an introvert can be tricky, especially if you’re coming from out-of-state with no familiar faces around. Luckily, I’ve devised some handy tricks to make sure you get the...

Finding your true identity at Sputis

Finding your true identity at ‘Sputi’s’

Lily Spechler September 29, 2016

For those struggling to find an identity in college, I can say with certainty that Rasputin’s bar in downtown Burlington, more commonly referred to as “Sputi’s,” is the place to go. Of...

Why are we here, in philosophy class?

Why are we here, in philosophy class?

September 22, 2016

With the first few weeks of the school year wrapping up, the opportunity to easily drop and change classes has come to a close. Ideally, this means everyone is where they want to be and taking...

All boarders, stay in your lane

All boarders, stay in your lane

September 14, 2016

It’s true. That means you, shirtless man on your way to the dorm, coolly drinking your kombucha with little regard for pedestrians.Many a time have I walked across campus frowning at your four hard wheels...

Despicable rule: a minion takeover

Despicable rule: a minion takeover

Daltrey Burris May 5, 2016

It all started July 9, 2010. It was innocent enough: finally, Steve Carrell was going to do some voice acting in a children’s movie — he had a silly enough voice for it, good for him. He...

Dental Damn: a sad story about a boy’s braces case

Daltrey Burris April 21, 2016

"Oh man, not again! Aaron Sherman moaned. It was the third time this week he had woken up with an empty mouth. He was trying to be better about wearing his retainer, but it was just so hard. After...

Clinton won’t back down from her principles

April 15, 2016

I support Clinton because of her courage, authenticity and conviction.Time and time again Clinton has stood up for her principles. She voted for the war in Iraq. For years, Clinton stood up against...

The true story behind Gary Derr

The true story behind Gary Derr

Daltrey Burris April 14, 2016

The moment seemed to go on forever. This was, in fact, because time had come to a complete stop. The moment would never end, which was unfortunate, as some people were caught in pretty awkward...

On Montreal and tragic poutine encounters

On Montreal and tragic poutine encounters

Daltrey Burris April 8, 2016

One of the perks of attending the University of Vermont is its proximity to Canada, a terrifying place where speeds are measured in thousands of meters per hour and milk comes in plastic bags. The...

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