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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

Students study in Discovery Hall March 27.

UVM joins the big leagues: how R1 status will transform the University

Anna Bouchard and Lindsay Foxwell 9:00 am

In early February, UVM secured a prestigious Research 1 designation from the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, joining the highest level of U.S. research institutions. The...

Kathleen Monforte, D.N.P., RN teaches Research in Nursing to undergrad students Feb. 19.

The “art and science:” how nurses are shaping research at UVMMC and beyond

Ciara Lordan, Features Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Editor’s note: Ciara Lordan is a second year nursing student at UVM and a student in CNHS’s Research in Nursing course. The healthcare field is often revered for its innovative research efforts...

Central campus has a clear pathway Feb. 18.

Salt and the Earth: the environmental impacts of road salt

Elise Coyle, Features Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Along with the snow and ice of Vermont’s winters comes another familiar sight: road salt.  Sprinkled across sidewalks and roads across the state, salt is an integral part of maintaining safety during...

Embracing Trump's greener change of heart

Embracing Trump’s greener change of heart

Lily Spechler April 27, 2017

In a world of trouble, many feel that President Donald Trump will soon be facing the most defining decision of his young presidency. The time has come for Trump to decide between staying in or...

How rewriting history could save the planet

How rewriting history could save the planet

Lily Spechler February 28, 2017

AC/DC, the world famous Australian rock band, had it right when they said we were on the highway to hell. AC/DC stands for “alternating current” and “direct current,” and represents the “War...

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