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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

Garbage bags full of tissues sit outside of UVMs COVID testing center March 4.

UVM reports highest COVID-19 case count of semester, Vermont reports highest case count since start of pandemic 

Lucille Whittier, Cynic News Reporter October 20, 2021

UVM  reported its highest COVID-19 case count of the semester last week, Oct. 11-17, according to an Oct.19 email from Patricia Prelock, provost and senior vice president.  The University reported...

UVM needs to bring back required testing

UVM needs to bring back required testing

Grace Visco, Opinion Columnist October 15, 2021

During the 2020-21 school year, UVM required COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff, according to UVM’s Green and Gold Promise. They do not now. UVM needs to bring back weekly testing. The...

A banner flies outside an empty Saint Michaels College. The school temporarily shifted to remote schooling following an outbreak of what is now 29 COVID-19 cases.

Saint Michael’s College goes temporarily remote following student outbreak

Lila Cumming, Cynic News Reporter October 27, 2020

Less than three miles from UVM’s campus, Saint Michael's College in Colchester is confronting a COVID-19 outbreak, prompting school officials to move to entirely remote learning for the time being. 29...

UVM needs to help us keep our promise

UVM needs to help us keep our promise

Sophie Oehler, Opinion Columnist October 14, 2020

The French have a saying: con comme ses pieds. It means “stupid as the feet”, and it essentially encompasses my personality.  I forgot to take my COVID test. It was a lapse in brain function, and...

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