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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

Women in “Star Wars” should be uplifted, not criticized

Women in “Star Wars” should be uplifted, not criticized

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist February 23, 2022

There is nothing better than seeing a little girl in Walt Disney World fighting off Stormtroopers with her plastic lightsaber because female characters taught her that she has the power to fight for her...

Illustration by SEBASTIAO HUNGEBUHLER

‘Star Wars’ takes a detour

April 21, 2016

If you haven’t been living under a rock and have surfed the web recently, you might’ve watched the trailer for the upcoming film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at least once, or in my case, 20...

‘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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