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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

Clothing sizes should be standardized

Clothing sizes should be standardized

Ella Dimeco, Opinion Columnist November 16, 2023

Years ago, when I first had the privilege of going to the “cool” clothing stores at the mall, I was dismayed by the struggle of finding something that actually fit me. I’ve always been abnormally...

Girls aren't ruining anime, men are

Girls aren’t ruining anime, men are

Gabby Felitto, Opinion Editor March 4, 2021

“You like anime? I bet you can’t name 5.”  “You haven't watched "One Piece" or "Dragon Ball Z?" Nah, you’re not a real anime fan.”  “Oh, you like “Attack on Titan,” bet you only...

Scientist’s story reveals sexism in field

Lindsey Imhoff, Staff Writer December 8, 2018

“I thought I couldn’t do what I wanted to do in life, which was be a scientist, because I wasn’t good at school,” Donna Toufexis, associate professor of biobehavioral psychology, said. This...

Western feminism has it wrong

Western feminism has it wrong

James Simpson March 30, 2017

There have been tremendous strides made in the realm of gender equality and women’s rights over the past several decades in the western world. Today, men and women are equal under the law. American...

‘Star Wars’ breeds sexism

‘Star Wars’ breeds sexism

February 2, 2016

Is Princess Leia too old for her buns?So much progress has been made in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Daisy Ridley plays Rey, an aspiring pilot for the resistance who ends up kicking Kylo Ren’s...

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