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

A #meToo sign outside Living Well that allowed students to sign about their own #meToo stories.

New federal changes could force UVM to change sexual assault policies

Brandon Arcari and Sawyer Loftus January 2, 2019

Updates to federal rules on sexual assault investigations by the Department of Education could soon force UVM to change its policies. The newly-published updates, originally leaked in September, would...

Private donors due to lack of public funding

Private donors due to lack of public funding

Letter to the Editor December 8, 2018

I have just now gotten around to catching up on my Cynic volumes. One article in particular that I am having trouble processing is “Public School, Private Donors.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge...

Associate professor tapped as next Honors College dean

Associate professor tapped as next Honors College dean

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor November 13, 2018

UVM has appointed a new dean for the Honors College following the interim dean's movement toward stepping down. President Tom Sullivan announced to the UVM community Nov. 13 through email that Associate...

Priority to the people: expanding STEM dept.

Letter to the Editor November 11, 2018

The phrase “let’s get this degree” embodies the sentiment many, perhaps most, hold towards university. To respond to last week’s “public school, private donors” editorial, this trend is not...

A protestor listens to Ryan McLaren, a staffer from Rep. Peter Welchs office, read a statement from Welch. If this isnt worth standing for, what is? said McLaren as he stood from his wheelchair.

Hundreds gather in downtown Burlington to protest the departure of Attorney General

Alek Fleury and Sawyer Loftus November 9, 2018

Hundreds of people gathered in Burlington to protest the outing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as concerns over the safety of the Trump-Russia investigation grow. At least 400 hundred protestors...

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Protests expected following departure of Attorney General

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor November 8, 2018

Protests are brewing in Vermont following the outing of federal Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as concerns over the safety of the Trump-Russia investigation grow. Thirteen separate protests are planned...

Its ok to be white returns

“It’s ok to be white” returns

Staff Editorial November 7, 2018

When signs saying “It’s OK to be white” went up around campus for the second time last week, many students who saw them online may have thought they were seeing last year’s news. The intense backlash...

club football player in playoffs

UVM club football ends season with a No. 2 ranking

Stephan Toljan, Senior staff writer November 6, 2018

The UVM men’s varsity football team has been undefeated since 1974. It’s hard to lose games when the team doesn’t exist. Although varsity football hasn’t been at UVM for 44 years, Catamounts...

Public school, private donors

Public school, private donors

Staff Editorial October 31, 2018

Over $100 million was designated to campus renovations and construction over the next few years at the most recent board of trustees session, a biannual meeting in which board members discuss and vote...

Mental health is a long-term investment

Letter to the Editor October 26, 2018

As someone who was diagnosed with a high-functioning mental illness during early adolescence, I really expected to be overrun with resources in college to handle my feelings and ultimately leave that part...

New advisory council announced

New advisory council announced

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor October 22, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for a new advisory in partnership with the Student Government Association. CAS is seeking 12 undergraduate students to join the newly appointed...

A busy Howe Library bustles with students around this time last year.

Committee votes to remove name from library

Sawyer Loftus, Assistant Breaking News Editor October 19, 2018

A UVM committee has unanimously voted in favor of removing former University President Guy Bailey’s name from the Bailey/Howe Library. The renaming committee released a report Oct. 16 detailing their...

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