The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Originally constructed in the 1880s, Billings Library has been a library, a student center and now houses the UVM Special Collections.

The past is present: UVM’s buildings have their own stories to tell

Julianne Lesch and Zoe Stern June 2, 2019

When walking around UVM’s campus, students experience a clash between new and old architecture. University Place is a street lined with red brick historic buildings that are decorated with gargoyles....

The Tarrant Event Center, named after the projects leading donors, is set to begin construction in early 2019. Richard and Deb Tarrant donated $15 million to the new multipurpose facility.

Board of trustees recap: final approval given on multi-million dollar center, tuition increased

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor May 22, 2019

Construction on the multi-million dollar Multipurpose Center project could start as soon as this week following final approval from the UVM board of trustees. The board of trustees meets three times...

Jacob Oblak (left) shakes hands with UVMs General Counsel Sharon Reich Paulson (right) just before their case is heard in front of the Vermont Supreme Court.

Vermont Supreme Court hears arguments in UVM public records dispute

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor May 18, 2019

The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, May 15, in a case that could push UVM to release a document pertaining to a student’s arrest.   Jacob Oblak, a recent graduate from Vermont Law...

The satirical view: Cynic headlines to watch out for this semester

Henry Mitchell May 13, 2019

“Fraternity vows not to screw up like last time, again” “Business majors have it good for too long” “Administration unable to eliminate cannabis from campus” “UVM receives funding...

Four things I wish I knew before arriving at UVM

Chris Harrell May 12, 2019

At the halfway point of my college education here at UVM, I found there are four things I wish I knew before arriving here. 1. Join clubs. Student organizations play a fundamentally different role in...

UVM, by way of New York

UVM, by way of New York

Gabby Felitto May 11, 2019

I came to UVM from the concrete jungle, New York City. I never stayed in a smaller town for longer than a week before coming here. While I knew going to school in a small “city” like Burlington was...

A letter from the Editor’s desk

A letter from the Editor’s desk

Staff Editorial May 9, 2019

Dear students, parents, faculty and alumni, Welcome to UVM! At the start of my first year, I attended the first Vermont Cynic General Meeting of the fall semester. There, I found a welcoming group of...

Spread environmentalism on campus

Spread environmentalism on campus

Izzy Abraham May 5, 2019

As conscious newsreaders and tree-huggers UVM students are some of the most environmentally-friendly in the country. Our everyday habits are notably green, and we both boast and joke about how UVM is one...

Addiction is treatable despite common misconception

Addiction is treatable despite common misconception

Letter to the Editor May 4, 2019

Dear Editors, I appreciate the Cynic’s coverage of issues related to student heath, including recent coverage of drug use. As a drug and alcohol counselor on campus, I’m all for getting us to talk...

SGA pushes for a new climate action plan

SGA pushes for a new climate action plan

Zoe Stern, Senior Staff Writer May 3, 2019

SGA unanimously passed a resolution urging incoming President Suresh Garimella to create a new climate action plan. SGA is concerned the University won’t meet its current goals. The resolution...

Say no to single use plastics and fossil fuel

Say no to single use plastics and fossil fuel

Chris Harrell May 2, 2019

The University of Vermont is known for being green. It’s in our school colors, our environmental sciences and studies programs and our track record for environmentalism. But I’m concerned the University...

Public records are ours by law

Public records are ours by law

Staff Editorial May 1, 2019

We need to demand more transparency from our University. A year ago, Jacob Oblak, a law student at Vermont Law School, filed a public records request with UVM to see a police affidavit of Wesley Richter,...

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