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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

UVM's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine is a violation of our First Amendment rights

UVM’s suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine is a violation of our First Amendment rights

Zane Baker, Opinion columnist October 2, 2024

UVM's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine in response to last semester’s encampment is immoral and unconstitutional.  On Sept. 9, SJP filed a lawsuit against UVM for violating the civil...

A die-in protest began in the Davis Center Atrium as students laid on the floor holding signs in support of Palestine Feb. 15.

As Israel launches attacks on Rafah, students stage “die-in” protest for Palestine

Nora Sissenich and Liliana Mefford February 27, 2024

On Feb. 15, approximately 50 students staged a die-in protest in the Davis Center in support of Palestine. UVM Students for Justice in Palestine organized the protest, demanding that “UVM divest from...

A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

Emma Pinezich and Sawyer Loftus December 5, 2019
One year ago, UVM Hillel, a Jewish student group, was offered funds for a trip to Israel and Palestine territories.  The source of that funding came under fire from student activists supportive of Palestine and remains criticized a year later.   
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