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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

‘Sodexo bill’ focuses on worker rights

Caroline Alkire April 14, 2015

To the disappointment of several progressive Vermont lawmakers, the Sodexo Bill was once again rejected in the Vermont senate. Sen. Phil Baruth is the lead sponsor of the bill. He said that this proposed...

Cells clash with class

April 14, 2015

Think back to the last lecture you attended. How often were your eyes on your phone and not on the professor?“I won’t usually check my phone if it’s a small class, but I will check it if I get messages...

Fund finances local clean energy projects

Beena Jacob April 14, 2015

Every semester, $10 of each undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition goes toward “greening” UVM’s campus through the Clean Energy Fund. As part of the Office of Sustainability, the Clean Energy...

Prepping for medical school

April 14, 2015

Beginning in the fall of 2015, UVM will be introducing a brand new medical science master’s prep program for students wishing to hone their medical science skills.Formally known as the master of medical...

Journalist brings book tour to UVM

Allie Osorno April 14, 2015

Journalism has the ability to give so much more than a simple story. Alfredo Corchado, the author of “Midnight in Mexico,” was able to gain a new perspective on his identity through his journalism. Corchado...

New York Times writer talks policy

John Riedel, Staff Writer April 14, 2015

As part of the Mark Rosen Lecture Series, a New York Times editor gave a lecture April 8 about American politics and the concept of the American Dream. David Leonhardt is currently the managing editor...

SGA Updates

SGA Updates

Alexandra Shannon April 14, 2015

SASA resolution approved Resolution 9, which supports the Coalition of Students Against Sexual Violence, was approved.  This organization works toward  preventing sexual violence and rape culture on...

Field guide links conservationists and economists

Emma Trainor April 14, 2015

Literature about the connection between economics and conservation can now be found in the form of a field guide. UVM professors Taylor Ricketts, Brendan Fisher and their co-author Robin Naidoo of the...

Crime Log

Jill Vaglica April 14, 2015

April 3 2:37 a.m. Police responded to a report of a fire in Mason Hall. A student fell asleep while smoking on a futon. The student’s roommate woke up and smelled the futon starting to burn. The...

Club soccer makes do with limited resources

April 14, 2015

The men’s soccer club’s goal is to enjoy the game and grow as players and individuals, senior goalkeeper and club captain Alex Perkins said.Club Sports Coordinator Leon Lifschutz said that the club...

Sodexo pays bill for utensil theft

April 8, 2015

Plates, cups, cookware, utensils and other items are broken and stolen on a daily basis in UVM’s dining halls, Sodexo employees said.“It creates a dark cloud over the whole dining experience,” Sodexo...

Track team begins outdoor season

Freddy Fields April 8, 2015

Spring is in the air, and so is another season for the men and women’s outdoor track and field teams. After a long, cold winter of indoor competition, the teams are ready to move to the full-size track...

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