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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Sexual assaults prompt CatAlerts

Jill Vaglica November 18, 2015

[Updated 1:36 p.m. Nov. 18, 2015] Students received two CatAlert emails about recent sexual assaults Nov. 16 and 17. The first incident occurred at a UVM fraternity house, in which a woman was allegedly...

SGA Updates-Nov. 10

SGA Updates-Nov. 10

Alexandra Shannon November 18, 2015

SGA recognizes club for Disability Advocacy UVM Students for Disability Advocacy and Awareness was recognized as an official SGA club. The group will work to educate people about disabilities, raise awareness...

Student arrested on alleged assault

Student arrested on alleged assault

John Riedel, Staff Writer November 18, 2015

This story was updated Sept. 28, 2018 at 12:45 p.m. to redact the name of the victim.   UVM police services arrested a student Oct. 31 for allegedly threatening his roommate with a butane torch,...

 The band brings their distinct sound to Higher Ground on November 15th.

Band tours for their new album

Emily Daroga November 17, 2015

A psychedelic techno group returning to Higher Ground Nov. 15. Papadosio is touring for their new album, “Extras in A Movie,” released earlier this year carrying a very orchestral and cerebral...

Clean Energy Fund struggles to complete review

November 12, 2015

The UVM Office of Sustainability is reviewing its progress in completing one of the University’s green initiatives. However, this project is behind schedule.The office is using the Clean Energy Fund,...

RA email scandal in Converse

RA email scandal in Converse

Kelsey Neubauer, Assistant News Editor November 12, 2015

What began as a public service announcement quickly became a dorm-wide email chain when a residence adviser hit reply-all to an email. Converse residents were asked to stop propping open swipe-operated...

South Burlington Police received a report at 4:39 p.m. Nov. 3, of a man exposing himself to a female on the South Burlington Recreational path. The incident occurred near the UVM farm on Spear Street. COURTNEY CUNNINGHAM/The Vermont Cynic

Flasher is cause for CatAlert

Courtney Cunningham November 11, 2015

A man exposed himself to a woman running on the bike path near the UVM farm on Spear Street Nov. 3, according to UVM police services. “The majority of reports we have relating to sexual misconduct...

Search begins for new student trustees

Search begins for new student trustees

Alexandra Shannon November 11, 2015

Each year the board of trustees student selection committee is responsible for choosing a student trustee. The new student trustee will be selected by Feb. 28 or before the February board of trustees...

Ph.D Student James Montague explains his pipeline research in Votey Hall Nov. 5. The research shows that improper seals on wells could cause methane leaks, contributing to global warming. OLIVER POMAZI/The Vermont Cynic

UVM study finds gas leaks

November 11, 2015

A new study by UVM has found sources of methane emissions that have not been accounted for.In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, the leaking of this greenhouse gas into the atmosphere from...

English department adds concentrations

Jacob Holzman November 11, 2015

The UVM English department is seeking approval from the College of Arts and Sciences for a change in the English major.Director of undergraduate advising for the English department Prof. Daniel Fogel made...

Squash Club member uses racial slur in email

Alexandra Shannon November 10, 2015

The UVM Squash Club is on probation after SGA officials received word of an email that a club member sent out to the club which used a racial slur. A member of Squash Club sent an email to over...

Is saying ‘too’ sexist?

Bryan O'Keefe November 10, 2015

Although first-year Cameron Schaeffer has written for the Huffington Post before, she has not received anywhere near as much attention as her most recent column. The Oct. 26 editorial, titled “The...

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