A conversation with Senator Patrick Leahy – The Vermont Cynic
Feb 9, 2024 · Vermont native and former Democratic U.S. Senator, Patrick Leahy will long be remembered for his unwavering commitment to justice, human rights and as a champion for Vermont’s rich agricultural heritage. Patrick Leahy represented Vermont in the U.S. Senate from 1975-2023, making him the third-longest serving senator in U.S. history, according to his Britannica biography.
Pro-Palestinian student group protests months-long suspension
Sep 16, 2024 · UVM Students for Justice in Palestine rallied outside the Royall Tyler Theatre at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 12 to protest SJP’s interim suspension. Approximately 40 students attended the protest, according to a UVM police officer present. “UVM’s suspension and repression of Palestine solidarity activism on campus is not only illegal, it is immoral, it is unjust...
UVM: An institution of environmental values or unfulfilled …
Oct 3, 2024 · Editor’s note: This column was moved to the Opinion section Oct. 8 at 1:25 p.m. from its original posting in the Culture section, which was in error, due to the writer’s involvement in one of the organizations that served as a source. It is Cynic policy that writers are not affiliated with the organizations they...
UVM raises undergraduate tuition, room and board for next …
Oct 28, 2024 · UVM’s board of trustees voted to raise undergraduate tuition by 2% for in-state students and 4.5% for out-of-state students for the 2025-26 academic year. The board also approved measures to raise room and board rates by 3.5%. The University is facing a $10 million budget deficit as a result of rising health insurance costs, said...
Survival guide: course registration – The Vermont Cynic
Nov 11, 2024 · Course registration for spring 2025 is upon us. Whether you’re a first-year tackling course registration for the first time or a senior capping off your last course registration cycle, the buzz of nervous anticipation is in the air. I’m a junior and consider myself a well-seasoned course selector, so here are some little pieces of...
UVM’s own ghost stories to tell in the dark – The Vermont Cynic
Oct 31, 2024 · The University of Vermont has overlooked Burlington since 1791. In those 232 years, generations of students, faculty and visitors have passed through its red brick buildings. With such a long and storied past, UVM has collected decades’ worth of local legends and alleged hauntings; many of which take place in the halls students still reside...
Campus critters – The Vermont Cynic
Nov 12, 2024 · Vermont: home to the Green Mountains, fall foliage, beautiful sunsets and its fair share of critters. The photo section once again explored campus and beyond to seek out some cute cuddly creatures—and too many skunks.. Squirrel opens an acorn by Williams Hall Oct 10.
Cynical Crossword - The Vermont Cynic
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Examining UVM’s policies regarding free speech on campus
Sep 26, 2024 · Editor’s note: A correction was made to the misspelling of FIRE’s name at 3:05 p.m. on September 30. Recent protests on campus have spotlighted UVM’s guidelines on free speech, underscoring tensions between individual expression and the institution’s policies. The UVM Office of Compliance Services defines free expression as …
Mental Health Urgent Care as an alternative to emergency …
Nov 7, 2024 · When people are in a mental health crisis, the emergency department is not always the most ideal place to be treated.. It’s chaotic, hectic and jarring to people who are already under a lot of stress, and most emergency departments don’t have psychiatrists on staff to assist patients in crisis, according to an April 22 article published in the Mental Health Journal.