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Publication Notice

The Vermont Cynic has finished its daily publication for the 2008-2009 school year. The first edition of the Fall semester paper will be published in early September. Until then look for regular news updates on our blogs. Major breaking news will be posted here.

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Waterman Sit In

Students Stand Up call for Fogel's resignation

In addition to demanding the reinstatement of all faculty and staff layoffs, SSU amends their demand

According to a press release sent out by Students Stand Up (SSU), the activist group is calling for the resignation of UVM President Daniel Mark Fogel, as well as modifying their list of demands. Full story

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History in the making

And in the eighth month, the media pleaded to God: “We have exhausted all the gossip on this election. We have scoured their personal histories. We are running out of stuff to talk about!” Full story

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Dean Strong Airforce

The next step

Despite losses, the Cats look strong for the future

This hockey season was one for the record books. Full story

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Ratatat

Ratatat shines with silvery beats

Cloudy skies, a bit of a breeze and the constant impending threat of rain did not stop the party from beating on at SpringFest 2009. Full story

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Melissa dArabian

Melissa d’Arabian brings girl power to the table

UVM alum has chance at Food Network stardom

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Slow food movement

Slow food gains momentum

Do you ever wonder exactly where the food you eat in the University of Vermont dining halls comes from and how it was produced? One group of students did: UVM’s chapter of Slow Food. Full story

Summer News

Waterman wins Cottrell Scholar Award for science

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) named UVM's assistant chemistry professor Dr. Rory Waterman as a winner of the Cottrell Scholar Awards.

College of Arts and Sciences removes physical education requirement

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) removed the physical education requirement for all undergraduate students after commencement weekend.

Geography professor Elder dies unexpectedly

Associate professor Dr. Glen Elder died unexpectedly Thursday, a University of Vermont press release stated.

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News Brief: Fogel announces three key admin appointments

In the midst of academic and financial restructuring, University president names three of his own fo

University President Daniel Mark Fogel announced his choice in three administrative appointments to the Board of Trustees this morning.

News Brief: Chief of police to join UVM faculty

Margolis hopes to improve campus safety and security through research initiative

Former chief of police at the University, Gary Margolis announced that will be leaving the Department of Police Services to join the University of Vermont faculty.

Opinion: Conservatives bring diversity to campus life

Some may question why we chose to write a conservative Op-Ed piece on an overwhelmingly liberal campus.

Arts: Poetry becomes music for Villanelles

Burlington’s Villanelles turn intense and repeated crescendos into a unique and defining sound full

In poetry, a villanelle is an originally French form consisting of 19 lines, where the first and third line of each stanza are rhyming refrains.

Life: Sara, Steven, Supra … what’s in a name?

Lots of people give their cars names. 
Not something I practice myself, but it certainly is a testament to the “personal” connection many people feel to their cars.

Sports: NFL Draft Preview

David Darmoni breaks down the first round of the much anticipated 2009 NFL Draft

The Cost of Getting Smarter Trailer

VIDEO-Opinion: The Cost of Getting Smarter Trailer

Throughout the United States, college students face the financial burden of paying for their education. The question that most face is "Do I really get what I pay for?" At the University of Vermont, financial mismanagements plague the campus, protests happen weekly and students are very discontent about the faculty layoffs, increasing class sizes, and the corporatization of UVM.

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ASL Skit

Sign Language seeks new home

As a result of recent curriculum changes, the American Sign Language (ASL) program finds itself homeless. Full story

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Opinion

How to see beyond our differences

I can’t imagine a year that won’t start in the fall or end in the spring. Full story

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Stalberg

Swedish standout Stalberg goes pro

Coming off a trip to the Frozen Four, the Cats’ junior leaves the University of Vermont to sign wih

No. 18 has played his last game in Catamount green and gold. Full story

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Festival of One Acts

Festival of One Acts worthy of celebration

This past weekend the festival of student-directed one-acts showed the level of professionalism that UVM students are capable of. Full story

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Uvm Studies global

UVM studies go global

Area and International Studies to change to Global and Regional

For the Fall 2009 semester at UVM, the Area and International Studies (AIS) program is changing more than just its name, to become the Global and Regional Studies program Full story

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