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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

Election night: X’s version

Election night: X’s version

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Nov. 6., Donald Trump was announced as the 47th president of the United States. During the days leading up to the election, many people turned to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share opinions and...

The loss of Liam Payne: how Gen-Z grieves

The loss of Liam Payne: how Gen-Z grieves

Mackenzie Bender, Culture Staff Writer November 9, 2024

In the early 2010s, One Direction was everywhere.  From going on tour to selling realistic dolls, this boy band had a strong grip on their fanbase. The band broke popularity records, including being...

Following his election, new SGA president faces backlash for past tweets

Following his election, new SGA president faces backlash for past tweets

Emma Pinezich, Cynic News Reporter April 13, 2020

After facing backlash for controversial tweets, the SGA president-elect apologized and said he hopes to mend his relationship with people that were hurt by his comments. Junior Ben Bieri, who won the...

Brands shouldn’t be driven by memes

Brands shouldn’t be driven by memes

Henry Mitchell February 20, 2020

For years, I’ve tried ignoring brands’ attempts at keeping their image up to date. But with “Baby Nut,” I think brands have to stop fixating on social media. Baby Nut is the new image of Planters...

In wake of tragedy,Twitter brings empathy

In wake of tragedy,Twitter brings empathy

Chris Harrell November 20, 2019

Usually, Twitter has the best memes and funny videos in real time. But on Nov. 10, my Twitter feed became overwhelmed by a tragic world event: the coup against President of Bolivia Evo Morales. Regardless...

Cancel culture is unproductive and wrong

Cancel culture is unproductive and wrong

Sophie Oehler October 3, 2019

James Charles, Taylor Swift and Kanye West walk into a bar. According to Twitter, the punchline of this joke is they all get “canceled.” “Canceling” refers to a social media trend where fans...

Fighting against the fake news fad

Fighting against the fake news fad

Staff Editorial December 6, 2017

Every time Trump tweets, a reporter’s phone pings. This time, it was another attack on one of his favorite long-time targets: news media. “We should have a contest as to which of the networks, plus...

Trumpdates

March 30, 2017

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 36 percent, the lowest it has been since he took office Jan. 20, according to Gallup. This drop in Trump’s approval rating came after House...

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