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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

New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

New demands for administration follow nationwide walkout

Halsey McLaen, News Editor May 2, 2022

Hundreds gathered outside the Waterman building April 27 to participate in a nationwide walkout against campus sexual violence organized by Explain the Asterisk, an activism group originally founded at...

The UVM Medical Center Emergency Department Entrance lights the night of Feb. 17.

Roofies reported, investigation underway

Ella Ruehsen, News Editor February 22, 2022

UVM Police Services received an anonymous report of multiple Rohypnol druggings by an unknown perpetrator at an off-campus party over the weekend, according to a Feb. 14 CatAlert. No known reports exist...

An admitted student and parent walk past the protest, Feb. 18.

Hundreds protest sexual violence at UVM on Admitted Students Visit Day

Ella Ruehsen and Halsey McLaen February 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was updated Feb. 22 at 9:00 p.m. to correct the spelling of a source's last name and to correct the year used in one of the timeline points.  Hundreds gathered on Feb. 18,...

Elliot Ruggles, sexual harassment and assault resources and education advocate at Brown University, gives a virtual presentation Dec. 1.

UVM publicizes finalists for new sexual violence prevention position

Cate Rowlins, Cynic News Reporter December 7, 2021

The student advisory council interviewed the finalists considered for the role of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator last week, according to a Nov. 29 email from UVM. In response to...

SGA’s mandatory club sexual violence training sparks student concerns

SGA’s mandatory club sexual violence training sparks student concerns

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor December 6, 2021

SGA’s first-ever sexual assault prevention training for clubs on Nov. 16 generated significant discussion and frustrations, said Lina Balcom, interim director of Student Life. The training, led by guest...

Senior Caroline Shelley presents to SGA on Oct. 5.

Some Title IX demands go unaddressed

RJ Morrison, Cynic News Reporter October 11, 2021

Senior Caroline Shelley, founder of the Student Title IX Advisory Committe, said 21% of student demands regarding sexual violence lack adequate implementation at the Oct. 6 SGA meeting.   Shelley...

Junior Syd Partin sits on the steps of the Howe Library with her sign the morning of Sept. 16.

Student carries sign in solidarity with other survivors of sexual violence

Eliza Barker, Cynic News Reporter September 22, 2021

Editor's note: This story was updated at 10:29 p.m. Sept. 22.  A UVM student can be seen holding a handmade cardboard sign on campus – a statement piece she said she carries to demonstrate the constant...

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