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

Put kids in danger

Put kids in danger

Max Akom, Opinion columnist April 25, 2024

In our modern times, we have become far too risk-averse.  While it is hard to object to seatbelts or airbags—outside of New Hampshire—there are many “safety improvements” we have made that...

Photo Illustration: UVM expects to generate $290 million in revenue from net tuition money this year.

Where does my tuition money go? A breakdown of student fees

Kennedy Connors, Features Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Out-of-state students will see a $42,725 tuition fee this upcoming school year, a 3.5% increase. With the bill approaching close to $50,000, there’s a question of how this money is spent. UVM expects...

The tuition increase will intensify UVMs existing wealth gap

The tuition increase will intensify UVM’s existing wealth gap

Annalisa Madonia, Photo Co-editor April 24, 2024

Following housing registration, the new tiered housing system and rise in tuition costs has students worried about affording the upcoming semester.   For the 2024-25 school year, UVM has decided to...

Students delivered copies of the transparency letter to several administrative offices in the Waterman building Apr 12.

Students rally for UVM investment transparency

Nora Sissenich, Features Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Students gathered on the first floor of the Davis Center Friday, April 12 at 11:50 a.m. to demand the University make its investment records fully available to the public. The UVM Union of Students...

A murder of crows flies over the UVM Rugby Pitch March 27.

What’s the deal with the crows?

Sophia Balunek, Editor-In-Chief April 23, 2024

Walking through Waterman green on a January evening can be both a fascinating and eerie experience. A cacophony of caws and wing flaps fill the soundscape as dark figures cover the sky in erratic patterns.  The...

UVM Staff United calls for a step scale and wage progression April 16.

UVM Staff United holds rally supporting step pay scale

Olivia Miller and Andrew Gould April 22, 2024

UVM Staff United held a rally April 16 on the Waterman steps. UVMSU is in the process of negotiating their second contract with UVM, said Co-President Ellen Kaye. The current contract is dated through...

Stop objectifying young female artists 

Stop objectifying young female artists 

Olivia Langlan, Opinion columnist April 18, 2024

The spotlight is hot on young female artists.  Their songs begin to top charts and it’s a waiting game until someone comments on their body or their beauty—then the objectification begins.  These...

Girl Gains UVM is a club designed to foster a comfortable gym environment and support women and non-binary people who want to work out.

Girl Gains creates safe space for women and non-binary students in the gym

Anna Bouchard, Features Staff Writer April 18, 2024

College students are busy. Homework, classes and lack of motivation are all obstacles that may prevent students from going to the gym. Unfortunately, so is an uncomfortable environment.  Being in a...

Can’t buy me [self] love

Can’t buy me [self] love

Meg Lavallee, Opinion columnist April 17, 2024

Since self-care became an infamous buzzword in the media, companies and advertisements have been contorting its meaning to sell their products.  Self-care involves anything meant to improve overall...

Editorial Board: UVM needs to be more transparent with their investments

Editorial Board: UVM needs to be more transparent with their investments

Editorial Board April 15, 2024

As a public university, UVM’s endowment fund and investment portfolio should be easily accessible online as public record.  On April 10, UVM Union of Students delivered an open letter demanding full...

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Me, myself and I: the case for individual action

Abby Philips, Opinion columnist April 11, 2024

Recently, I found myself in office hours, venting to my professor about my anxiety over the occupation of Palestine.  After all my word-vomit—while typing out another email—she smiled, and responded:...

Escaping the male gaze as a lesbian 

Escaping the male gaze as a lesbian 

Katherine Hashem, Opinion columnist April 10, 2024

“Love Lies Bleeding” is the latest in lesbian cinema, a genre where, typically, you take what you can get.  Personally, though, I felt this movie went above and beyond my expectations. Out of all...

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