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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

Survival guide: top tips for student teaching

Survival guide: top tips for student teaching

Emma Dinsmore, Digital Media Editor January 29, 2025

Student teaching is the most anticipated semester for all education majors. For my first three years as an elementary education major, I looked up to the seniors with both awe and wonder.  I was...

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Co-Editor January 21, 2025

Folks, the winter season is finally upon us.  With its icy streets, bone-chilling Lake Champlain wind chill and general lack of sunshine, winter is a hallmark of Vermont life.   So, here are a...

Survival guide: finding off-campus housing 

Survival guide: finding off-campus housing 

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor September 10, 2024

Sophomores, if you’re looking for off-campus housing and don’t know where to start—or feeling like it’s already too late—fear not.  Having gone through UVM’s housing selection at least...

Total eclipse 2024 Survival Guide

Total eclipse 2024 Survival Guide

Ayelet Kaminski, Opinion editor April 4, 2024

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s this silly little astronomical phenomenon happening next week.  I think they’re calling it a “total eclipse.” Bonnie Tyler fans, I guess.  And...

A lesbian’s college survival guide

A lesbian’s college survival guide

Luna Tibbals, Opinion columnist March 29, 2024

So you’re interested in becoming one of Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For.”  You’ve cut a mullet, clipped your forest green carabiner onto your thrifted oversized wranglers, and are...

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