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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

How to achieve the full college experience

How to achieve the full college experience

Ariana Arden August 31, 2017

Dearest Student Body, Welcome back! Another summer has come and gone, and here we all are again, ready (or maybe not so ready) to dive back into school. Whether this is your first year at...

Grumbles bulletin 5/26

Opinion Staff May 26, 2017

A few weeks ago on Facebook, the Cynic asked for submissions about the little annoyances our Catamounts face every day: "Finals week stressing you out? Got gripes with your professors (to our profs–...

Six of the best spots for coffee, comfort and studying

Six of the best spots for coffee, comfort and studying

Jules Lubner March 3, 2017

As if doing homework wasn’t bad enough, finding a perfect place to get your work done may be the hardest part. Everyone’s been there; you start by trying to do our homework in our room, but get...

New construction benefits student life

November 30, 2016

It's easy to feel on top of the world after senior year of high school. Coming from the top of the totem pole, so comfortable and confident in your environment, to a community so new and untouched...

On-campus housing to fix Burlingtons get off my lawn mentality

On-campus housing to fix Burlington’s ‘get off my lawn’ mentality

October 19, 2016

There are no parties here!” my neighbor yelled at my friend on the first day of school last year, assuming she was a first-year walking around to find parties. “I’m just looking for my friend!”...

From left to right: John Tyner, Shoko Plambeck, Peter Silverman, Natalia Korpanty and Max Robbins of Beacon VT. The startup helps college students find career-related jobs. 

 Photo Courtesy of Liz Trombino

Student builds networking site

September 14, 2016

A student-founded and run company is looking to help college students build their resumes before graduation. Beacon VT is a networking service that connects employers with students looking to gain...

ALANA Center move creates ‘one big domino effect’

February 18, 2016

As a result of the ALANA Student Center moving into the Living/Learning Center, several University offices will be shifting to other locations on campus. Once the ALANA Center moves into its new location,...

Search begins for new student trustees

Search begins for new student trustees

Alexandra Shannon November 11, 2015

Each year the board of trustees student selection committee is responsible for choosing a student trustee. The new student trustee will be selected by Feb. 28 or before the February board of trustees...

Tackling body image

December 9, 2014

Body dysmorphic disorder, also called body dysmorphia or dysmorphic syndrome, is a mental disorder characterized by a fixation with a defect in a person’s physical appearance, according to Psychology...

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