The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

I am not a slut

I am not a slut

Grace Visco, Opinion Editor September 20, 2022

Content warning: sexual assault. “She’s easy, anyone could get with her.” A little birdie told me someone made that comment about me at a party. At first, I laughed off the comment and turned...

Sex is awesome, have it

Sex is awesome, have it

Reece Coren, Opinion Columnist December 6, 2021

College is a beautiful time. It’s the crossroad between youth and adulthood. The time when many people truly experiment with sex for the first time. Students shouldn’t feel pressured to refrain from...

Students protest with Slut Walk

Students protest with Slut Walk

Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer October 24, 2018

On a warm Saturday morning, students in tube tops and overcoats, faded jean jackets and fishnets, overalls and dresses gathered in front of Waterman to participate in UVM’s annual Slut Walk. Sophomore...

Reclaiming the word “slut” to end shaming

Reclaiming the word “slut” to end shaming

Keely Lyons December 2, 2017

A Toronto police officer remarked in May 2011 “that women should try not to dress like ‘sluts’ to avoid being raped,” according to a report done by the BBC. Women were reminded that with enough...

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