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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

It's time to reform the merit scholarship system

It’s time to reform the merit scholarship system

Lucas Martineau, Opinion Columnist October 5, 2022

Content warning: self-harm UVM’s merit scholarships are in dire need of changes. The University automatically considers out-of-state and international students for both the Presidential Scholarship...

UVM needs a policy for timeliness in returning grades

UVM needs a policy for timeliness in returning grades

Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist March 4, 2022

We need to turn assignments in on time and attend class on time. The same rules don’t apply to professors when it comes to putting in grades. In every other profession, making deadlines is important...

UVM’s grading system deserves an F

UVM’s grading system deserves an F

Kayla Yousman, Opinion Columnist October 6, 2021

I received a C+ on my first college exam. I cried over it. After getting A’s and B’s in high school, this felt terrible.  I’m obsessed with my grades. UVM’s lack of  consistent grade range...

“Weed-out” classes cut out students’ goals

“Weed-out” classes cut out students’ goals

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist November 6, 2019

On Oct. 28, popular Instagram account uvmbathrooms posted an opinion on the STEM classes at UVM. STEM students, those in science, technology, engineering and math, all must pass sets of classes for...

ROTC shouldn't serve as scholarship money

ROTC shouldn’t serve as scholarship money

Chris Harrell February 22, 2019

It’s impossible to walk around campus and not notice the partnership between the University and the U.S. Army. They have their own building in the middle of campus, and their posters and logos dot the...

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