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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

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Survival guide: Vermont winter

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Co-Editor January 21, 2025

Folks, the winter season is finally upon us.  With its icy streets, bone-chilling Lake Champlain wind chill and general lack of sunshine, winter is a hallmark of Vermont life.   So, here are a...

Shea's illi for the hot beverage column

Culture staff recommends: hot bevs

Culture Staff, Culture Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The first snowflakes have fallen on campus, and the air is getting cool, crisp and quite dry. To soothe your winter blues and settle your seasonally sore throat, the culture staff is recommending hot bevs.  Matcha...

First-year Gullotti uses clothing to express different parts of herself.

Winter fit check

Marie Spaeth, Culture Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Mia Gullotti is a first-year psychology major from Sudbury, Massachusetts. CYNIC: How would you best describe your fashion sense? GULLOTTI: I think, overall, my fashion sense has always been very...

How to fashionably survive a Burlington winter

How to fashionably survive a Burlington winter

Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer November 8, 2022

I don’t know about you, but when I really love my outfit, my day has a special shine.  In terms of the winters I have experienced, I grew up in Louisville, Ky., where we would be lucky to get three...

Mini Opinions: Overrated UVM staples

Opinion Staff, Staff Writers September 7, 2022

Welcome back, Cats! In celebration of our return to campus, the opinion writers want to share their hot takes on what we consider to be overrated UVM staples. Join us as we dissect some Catamount...

This young, curious red fox appeared in my yard in Central Vermont one evening last week as it was starting to get dark. I’ve lived in Vermont my entire life, and this was the first time I’ve had such an experience.

Vermont wildlife through the lens

Eric Scharf, Photo Editor March 25, 2022

While snowier Vermont months provide little for people other than outdoor sports, the woods are still alive and well. Many different animals occupy the wilds of Vermont, giving those with patience and...

Winters in Vermont are inferior to spring

Winters in Vermont are inferior to spring

Jacqueline Kelly, Opinion Columnist March 25, 2022

As the snow melts on campus and the grass is finally visible, not everyone seems excited for the warmer seasons. However, the spring brings an opportunity to experience the outdoors without the layers...

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