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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

Molly's illustration for the culture staff ins and outs for 2024. Four balloons reading "2024" being held by four different hands.

Staff recommends: 2024 ins and outs

Culture Staff, Culture Staff Writer January 31, 2024

New year. New culture section.  We’re giving it to you straight. Here is what’s going to be in and what’s going to be out in 2024.  IN Playfulness - Clare Yesilonis Whether you’re...

Don't let trends dictate your spending habits

Don’t let trends dictate your spending habits

Mary Kueser, Opinion Editor February 6, 2023

I’ve never been someone who really kept up with trends. Take a look at any of my middle school yearbook photos, and you’ll see the same sort of outfit over and over again: jeans, usually a striped...

Cynic Fit Check: What editors are wearing

Cynic Fit Check: What editors are wearing

Eamon Dunn, Culture Editor October 31, 2022

When it comes to fashion, who doesn’t get a little stuck sometimes? With countless new trends emerging all the time and being exposed to an endless barrage of stylish people online, it can be hard to...

Sophomore Ashna Hille wears a “rock star”-level outfit for a Fit Check Sept. 19.

Cynic Fit Check: Ashna Hille

Maggie Swanborn, Culture Staff Writer October 5, 2022

Ashna Hille is a sophomore from Natick, Mass. She recently transferred to UVM and is double majoring in music technology and business, and health and society.  THE CYNIC: How would you describe...

I'm a bimbo and I'm proud

I’m a bimbo and I’m proud

Gabby Felitto, Opinion Editor February 17, 2021

I love wearing teeny tiny skirts that I have to pull down with every step I take. I love caked-on makeup. I love wearing tight little dresses. I love hearing the click-clack of my heels every step I take....

Why the Birkenstock trend must finally end

Why the Birkenstock trend must finally end

Gabby Felitto February 4, 2019

They’re everywhere. I can’t escape them. Every turn I take, I see them. I even see them in my own house. Birkenstocks are driving me crazy. I hate the chunky straps. I know everyone swears they’re...

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