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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

From the face behind the masthead: Trolling our reporters is not the solution

From the face behind the masthead: Trolling our reporters is not the solution

Ella Ruehsen, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023

Dear readers,  The Cynic receives a lot of backlash for the work that we do. Often, though not always, criticisms are warranted. That being said—even in instances in which we have made an error—there...

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger opposes the Community Control Board, which was proposed as a way to implement community oversight of the Burlington Police Department.

Mayor comes out against police reform measures ahead of Town Meeting Day, despite support for the initiative from many

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter March 6, 2023

Editor's note: This story was updated March 7 at 12:22 p.m. to contextualize the history behind getting the Community Control Board on the ballot and to give more equal voice to proponents and opponents.  Burlington...

Leahy to take post at UVM

Leahy to take post at UVM

Andrew Gould, News Editor March 6, 2023

Patrick Leahy, former U.S. Senator from Vermont, was appointed as the president’s distinguished fellow at UVM, according to a March 2 press release. In the new position, Leahy will participate in...

Mercy Hall, a residential building on Trinity campus.

City Council cites enrollment, housing concerns in tabling Trinity rezoning

Molly Yeska, Cynic News Reporter February 27, 2023

The Burlington City Council tabled UVM’s zoning proposal for more developments on Trinity campus, according to a Feb. 21 VTDigger article. The zoning plan would allow the University to build denser...

Troy Headrick, state representative for the Chittenden-15 District, presenting at SGA’s Feb. 14 meeting about a new bill in the Vermont House of Representatives surrounding UVM student living.

House bill intended to ease housing crisis would limit University enrollment

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter February 24, 2023

A bill in the Vermont House of Representatives would force UVM to cap student enrollment at current levels until Burlington’s rental vacancy reaches 5%, said Troy Headrick, state representative for the...

The Waterman building sits on S Prospect Street March 2022.

Key takeaways from spring 2023 board of trustees meeting

Molly Yeska, Cynic News Reporter February 21, 2023

UVM’s board of trustees resolved to establish an Institute for Agroecology and a School of World Languages and Cultures at its Feb. 11 meeting, according to the board’s meeting minutes. The establishment...

Books written by professors in the Romance Languages and Cultures Department in Waterman Building Feb 17. The College of Arts and Sciences is adding a School of World Languages and Cultures effective July 1.

Language departments to merge under new School of World Languages and Cultures

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 20, 2023

The UVM board of trustees approved a proposal to create a new School of World Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts and Sciences Feb. 11, said Bill Falls, Dean of CAS. The new school will...

UVMs Multipurpose Center project still needs $87 million for completion, bringing the total overhaul expense to $154 million.

Basketball arena construction goes into overtime

Eric Scharf, Managing Editor February 14, 2023

It seems fans of Vermont basketball will have to call Patrick Gym home for a while longer. Eighty-seven million dollars is still needed to complete UVM's new Multipurpose Center, according to a report...

 Photo Illustration: Faculty at the University are considering problems and opportunities of new artificial intelligence writing and coding tools including ChatGPT.

AI writing tools garner concern about academic integrity, education from faculty

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter February 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have drawn the attention of University faculty, according to a Feb. 2 email from Deanna Garrett-Ostermiller, assistant director of the Center for Student Conduct. Faculty...

An engineering student working in a lab in Votey 334 Feb 6. In 2022, the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences received $16.3 million in research funds out of $214 million in total sponsored funding across the University.

Sponsored research funds for UVM grow in 2022, double those of 2013

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter February 7, 2023

UVM saw annual sponsored research funds more than double last year compared to 2013, according to UVM’s 2022 Research Review. The $214 million in sponsored research funds the University received made...

Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls is a new wellness club for women that received SGA recognition Jan. 24.

New female wellness club receives SGA recognition

Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter January 31, 2023

UVM’s newest health and wellness club, CHAARG, aims to serve as a space for women establishing healthy lifestyles, said Club President Amanda Reinert, a first-year. Changing Health Attitudes and Actions...

A fire truck and ambulance outside the Davis Center Jan. 27. The Burlington Fire Department and UVM Rescue will respond to any medical calls on campus.

More fire trucks on campus in 2022 indicates return to pre-COVID numbers, chief says

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter January 30, 2023

Fire alarm activations at UVM increased by roughly 18% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to University Fire Marshall Barry Simays. Even with the uptick in fire alarm activations at UVM from 2020 to...

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