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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 play with kendamas on the Andrew Harris green.

Kendama craze: UVM’s newest obsession

Will Hamilton, Culture Staff Writer November 9, 2023

While the frisbee has long been king in the sprawling lawns of UVM, an unlikely competitor has emerged this fall to challenge its grasp as the go-to activity between classes: the kendama. Kendamas are...

Don't let the little cinemas die

Don’t let the little cinemas die

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor October 10, 2023

During lockdown, I remember dreaming about one day being able to see movies on the big screen, surrounded by friends, family and members of the community. I couldn’t wait until it was safe for cinemas...

Photo Illustration:  In a survey of 324 UVM students conducted by the Cynic, 62% said their roommate has requested that they leave their room for the sake of privacy to engage in a sexual act.

Sexiling: The unspoken college tradition

Maxine Thornton, Features Staff Writer December 7, 2022

A sock on the doorknob, a forewarning text, a locked door. What do these signals all have in common? Your roommate needs the room. The Urban Dictionary defines sexiling as when college age students...

Clumsily cooking in college

Clumsily cooking in college

Dominic Minadeo, Culture Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Cooking a meal from scratch and carefully following steps from a recipe can be rewarding, but getting drunk and winging it is more fun. I began a weekly tradition with my friend Peter since moving to...

The Living Well office is located on the first floor of the Davis Center.

Living Well space re-opens

Sabine Foerg, Features Staff Writer October 20, 2021

In a whirlwind return to in-person campus events and packed lecture halls, students can find peace in the calm, welcoming space of Living Well. Living Well reclaimed its space on the bottom floor of...

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