Men’s basketball attempts to cause an upset
Sabrina Hood, Sports Editor
7 hours ago
Filed under Game Recaps, March Madness, Sports
The Catamounts energized a stadium full of fans in their March 21 NCAA tournament game against Florida State University. UVM had a no.13 seed for this matchup and Florida State University was a no. 4 seed. Head coach John Becker said that the underdog position has helped shape perceptions of the Catamount team. “We reall...
Nine student activists could face consequences following rally
Sawyer Loftus, Contributor
2 days ago
Filed under Campus, Headliners, News
Students who spoke at a social justice rally last month could soon face disciplinary actions, according to letters obtained by the Cynic. Leaders from NoNames for Justice and other social justice groups have received letters from the University asking them to admit they violated student conduct polic...
Men’s basketball heads to March Madness
Jared Paquette, Staff Writer
5 days ago
Filed under Game Recaps, Headliners, March Madness, Sports
The UVM men’s basketball team has made it to the NCAA March Madness tournament for the first time since 2017, when they were eliminated in the first round. The Catamounts defeated the University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers in the American East title rematch March 16 with the final score of 66-49, securing themse...
Men’s basketball claims their second consecutive playoff win
Jared Paquette, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports
The UVM’s men’s basketball team defeated Binghamton 84-51 to advance to the American East title game, according to UVM Athletics. This is the third time the Catamounts have beat Binghamton this season, according to UVM athletics. Sophomore guard Stef Smith scored 28 points in the first half. He also scored eight thr...
Basketball clinches quarterfinal win
Jared Paquette, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports
The UVM’s men’s basketball team defeated Maine 73-57 in their first American East playoff game this season, according to UVM Athletics. The March 11 game was the fourth time in a row UVM has met the University of Maine Black Bears in the playoffs, where the Catamounts continued their winning streak, according t...
Caring for cows: students experience farm life at UVM’s dairy barn
Juliet Malkowski, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Culture
In an experience that seems unique to going to school in Vermont, a UVM program allows students to witness the birth of a calf and to name it. “Everyone in the program gets to have a calf, and it gets to be your calf,” senior Ariela Burk, a member of the program, said. UVM’s Cooperative...
Eco-Rep trash tips: compost, recycle, decontaminate
March 10, 2019
Filed under Guest Commentary, Opinion
Let’s talk trash, baby. What goes in it? What should go in it? Not all of us are Rubenstein students, and sometimes it’s easier to just throw things in the landfill. That’s a good place to start: When In Doubt, Throw It Out. The UVM Eco-Reps are a group of student leaders committed to providing...
Prioritize safety, not just punishment
March 9, 2019
Filed under Letter to the Editor, Opinion
For weeks now, the University has upheld a ban on all fraternity activity, including philanthropy and leadership development. This was enacted in response to the death of first-year Connor Gage. The administration declared the ban after the Burlington Police Department found that Gage was likely pres...
Should Sodexo unionize? Yes: unionizing protects workers’ rights and guarantees local jobs
March 8, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Point-Counterpoint
The UVM administration has not been inspiring much confidence in its employees lately. The College of Arts and Sciences is facing a budget cut that is going to lay off 13 percent of non-tenure track professors and lecturers. And by all accounts, they “don’t give a shit” about doing it, accordi...
Students have a right to know
March 6, 2019
Filed under Opinion
It’s another week on campus, and another wave of frustration has made its way through our community. The divide between the administration and the student body has grown ever wider each day as conflicts escalate over budget cuts and the state of the arts at our University. And a few weeks ago, the presidential ...
No ifs, ands or butts for tobacco-free ambassador job
March 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
In 2017, I wrote about UVM’s lack of cigarette receptacles and the litter it produced. According to their website, SGA just passed legislation to provide disposals for cigarettes and other tobacco products. But, a paid “Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassador” position as created by Center for Health and We...
Decisions behind closed doors
February 27, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorial
The University board of trustees officially confirmed the appointment of a new president, Suresh Garimella, Feb. 22. A year ago to the day, student activist group NoNames for Justice blocked Main Street to call for the resignation of current President Tom Sullivan, among other demands, because they bel...
