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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

Attendees of Hillel’s Vigil for Israel held candles and Israeli flags memorializing those lost in the past week Oct. 12

Students lead Vigil for Israel, praying for peace in the region

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor October 16, 2023

Students, staff and community members gathered on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 12 to attend a Hillel sponsored vigil for Israel. There were approximately 300 people in attendance at the vigil, according...

UVM under investigation for antisemitism

Kira Schaefer, Nicole Hardy September 19, 2022

Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the federal investigation of UVM due to claims...

The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30. Waterman is the largest academic building on campus.

Feds investigate claims of antisemitism at UVM

Halsey McLaen, News Editor September 14, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 1:48 p.m. Sept. 16 with a clarification about the nature of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory.  The U.S. Department of Education is investigating...

UVM Hillel intern Naomi Scholder ‘25 cooks vegetables for Shabbat. UVM Hillel hosts Shabbat every Friday.

UVM’s Hillel fights food insecurity

Max Gerlach, Culture Staff Writer February 22, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was updated March 3 at 6:13 p.m. to correct a transcription error. UVM Hillel’s student-led food-based initiatives fight against food insecurity among college students, said...

A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

A campus divided: students split over free trip to Israel and Palestinian territories

Emma Pinezich and Sawyer Loftus December 5, 2019
One year ago, UVM Hillel, a Jewish student group, was offered funds for a trip to Israel and Palestine territories.  The source of that funding came under fire from student activists supportive of Palestine and remains criticized a year later.   
Donations from Zionist group intensifies Israel-Palestine debate on campus

Donations from Zionist group intensifies Israel-Palestine debate on campus

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor November 6, 2018

  A $100,000 grant offered to UVM Hillel has student groups on campus concerned about the money’s ties. UVM Hillel, a chapter of the Jewish student group Hillel International, has been offered...

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