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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

Starr Shover is an employee at Harris Millis dining hall Jan. 30.

Student raises nearly $10,000 for UVM Dining worker whose home was damaged in a fire

Charley Tyson, Cynic News Reporter February 3, 2025

On Christmas Day this past year, UVM Dining employee Starr Shover’s apartment became uninhabitable after a fire spread from her bathroom into the rest of the living space. When junior Duncan Starkenburg...

Broccoli Bar provides vegan options for students on campus.

Savoring success: How UVM is changing on-campus dining

Liliana Mefford, Assistant Features Editor September 13, 2023

When UVM students arrived back on campus this fall, they were greeted with a slew of changes to their on-campus dining options. For the 2023-24 school year, UVM is introducing a number of changes to...

Photo Illustration: Due to extreme losses of EcoWare containers in the fall 2021 semester, dining halls have moved away from the honor system and back to the original cow tags.

EcoWare losses down from last year

Andrew Gould, News Editor February 13, 2023

EcoWare loss has eased while the reusable containers account for less of the meals served in campus dining halls, according to Nicole Reilly, UVM Dining’s sustainability and campus partnerships manager. By...

UVM Dining needs updated cross-contamination policies

UVM Dining needs updated cross-contamination policies

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist October 4, 2022

Eating in UVM’s dining halls is virtually impossible for people with severe allergies. My severe tree nut allergy often prevents me from being able to eat in the dining hall due to UVM Dining’s...

Redstone Dining during lunchtime Saturday, September 4. The dining hall, located in Simpson Hall, is closed for breakfast and lunch during weekdays this semester.

Redstone Dining closed for weekday daytime meals, cite few staff and customers

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 9, 2022

Redstone Dining closed its doors for weekday breakfast and lunch this semester in response to historically-low customer participation, according to a Sept. 5 email from Melissa Zelazny, UVM Dining resident...

Open dining halls for longer hours

Open dining halls for longer hours

Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor March 18, 2022

UVM’s dining hall hours complicate students’ abilities to eat on campus. UVM has four dining halls: Central Campus Dining on Central campus, Redstone Dining on Redstone campus, Harris-Millis Dining...

Brennan’s Pub & Bistro began hosting local restaurants this semester and Church Street Cheesesteaks took over the week of Feb. 14.

Brennan’s vacancy becomes home to local restaurants

Alicia Wolfram, Culture Staff Writer February 22, 2022

Brennan’s Pub & Bistro is hosting Burlington’s local restaurants for a taste of food fresh on campus this semester. UVM Dining expanded retail options by introducing local restaurant pop-ups in...

Comfort food should be a mainstay at the Grundle

Comfort food should be a mainstay at the Grundle

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist February 18, 2022

Nightly pizza and pasta at Harris Millis Dining Hall have always been a staple for my on-campus dinners. However, since the Grundle no longer regularly serves comfort food items, it’s hard to find dining...

Dinner options at Simpson Dining Hall on Nov. 17. The dishes are “Louisiana Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo Bowl” and “Pulled Bbq Pork In Vinegar Sauce.”

UVM Dining causes disordered eating, some students say

Audrie Caruso, Cynic News Reporter December 2, 2021

UVM Dining food lacks quality, causing students to skip meals and develop disordered eating habits, several students said. UVM’s food quality results in some students developing eating disorders and...

Trinity residents deserve a real dining hall

Trinity residents deserve a real dining hall

Henry Figler, Opinion Columnist September 29, 2021

Despite paying $2,284 for a meal plan, almost 600 on-campus UVM students struggle with good nutrition daily.  Living on Trinity with a small, super artistic and fun-loving community is fun, though...

Packaged entrees at Northside Dining Hall wait to be purchased by students Sept. 9.

Northside Dining converted to “grab-and-go” due to understaffing

Audrie Caruso, Cynic News Reporter September 17, 2021

Northside Dining Hall on Trinity campus now operates as a “grab-and-go” market, causing frustration among students.  Understaffing is a major contributing factor as to why Northside Dining Hall...

Extending dining hall hours is harmful to employees

Extending dining hall hours is harmful to employees

Chris Harrell April 13, 2019

We’ve all been there: hungry and tired, facing a closed dining hall. It’s easy to say that the dining halls should close later. But there’s more to the picture than simply keeping the lights on for...

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