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

Equity Chair Emma Fox, a senior, Marketing Executive Lauren Drasher, a senior,  President Emily Howard, a senior, Vice President Marielle Clerc, a senior, and Secretary of Communication Marguerite Jouët, a sophomore (Left to right) in Kalkin Hall March 25.

Student-run club supports women in business school

Bridget Mackie, Culture Staff Writer March 30, 2022

Walking into a classroom where you are one of five women in a class of 25 can be intimidating, said senior Emily Howard, UVM’s Women in Business club president.  WIB began promoting equity and diversity...

Women in politics: Barbara Rachelson speaks to sexism in Vermont legislature

Women in politics: Barbara Rachelson speaks to sexism in Vermont legislature

Tulley Hescock, Features Editor March 17, 2021

For the past seven years, Barbara Rachelson, has represented parts of the UVM community in the Vermont legislature.  Rachelson represents the Chittenden 6-6 district in the Vermont House of Representatives,...

Male entitlement in the academic setting

Male entitlement in the academic setting

Mills Sparkman October 1, 2017

Elle Woods, Hermione Granger and Gabriella Montez are fearless female leaders of our time. They’re all female movie characters with strong opinions and academic drive. While their male...

Periods just entered the twenty-first century

Periods just entered the twenty-first century

January 26, 2016

In the fifth grade, I was handed a parcel wrapped in purple floral cellophane. Its contents?  A mini deodorant, panty-liners, two maxi pads and two tampons. I was officially a woman. With a pad as my...

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