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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

Expanding student access to birth control

Expanding student access to birth control

Kate Springer October 11, 2018

Women’s reproductive health is underrepresented in mainstream health care, forcing women to do more research, spend more money and face more difficulty in accessing birth control than they would in other...

How ResLife is violating our human rights

How ResLife is violating our human rights

Mills Sparksman October 4, 2018

Warning: This piece is satire! This year, I was assigned to a triple on Redstone campus. It was all that was left by the time I had a chance to select my room, and I was immediately disappointed by the...

Students need helpful advisers

Students need helpful advisers

Staff Editorial September 26, 2018

For some students, their advisers are the most valuable resource of their UVM experience. They’re open for office hours and let their advisees in on internship opportunities. For far too many students,...

Prepare for off-campus living

Prepare for off-campus living

Staff Editorial September 19, 2018

After spending their first two years as an undergraduate in a residence hall enjoying the comforts of accessible laundry, nearby food and no utility bills to worry about paying, most students begin their...

Daphne Wells ’06 replaced Pat Brown as the director of Student Life at the beginning of this year. As a graduate of UVM’s Higher Education Student Affairs Master’s degree program, Wells has over 13 years of experience in Student Life.

Student Life has new leadership

Jean MacBride, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

The office was bathed in sunlight. A house plant and tea pot sat on the window sill. This summer, Daphne Wells ‘06 took the office of Pat Brown as the new director of Student Life. She...

Response to “Mandated Reporting Issue”

Letter to the Editor May 11, 2018

As the Intake and Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (which addresses incidents of discrimination and harassment on campus, including sexual misconduct and...

Tips for coping with finals week

Tips for coping with finals week

Henry Mitchell May 6, 2018

Whether this is your first semester at UVM or you are a seasoned veteran, one thing is certain during this finals season: You’re screwed. Since you’re probably procrastinating like the irresponsible...

Complaints from a graduating senior

Complaints from a graduating senior

Cole Wangsness May 3, 2018

As I finish out my super-senior year, I’d like to take a minute to look back at some of my general gripes and grievances about UVM. It’s backed up by haphazardly constructed strawpolls with leading...

Education for drug safety

Education for drug safety

Staff Editorial May 2, 2018

College is often depicted as one big party in movies and TV shows. Drugs and alcohol are often glamorized — we’re rarely shown the passing out, blackouts or the overdoses. But, substance use is not...

Mandated reporting issue

Mandated reporting issue

Staff Editorial April 25, 2018

For some people it’s a friend, others a family member, sometimes a professor.  We all have someone we trust in our lives who we can turn to with issues or concerns. But when is that person legally...

How to succeed in final exams without really trying

How to succeed in final exams without really trying

Henry Mitchell December 8, 2017

Finals are back again, and you’re going to need every bit of help if you want to remain a respected finals-procrastinator. That’s why I’m here to get you through your exams with these five easy...

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A house in the North End is pictured. City council has been pushing for increased affordable housing.

University fosters student-community relations

JP Riedel, Senior Staff Writer September 1, 2017

As thousands of Catamounts flood the streets of Burlington back from summer vacation, UVM is working with students and local residents to start the year smoothly. For the past eight years, the University...

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