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The Cynic Roundup

by The Vermont Cynic

Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you may have missed in news last week.

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Episodes

  1. Updates on President Garimella's Role in SGA

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into President Garimella sitting on the most recent SGA meeting.

  2. Updates on Ward 8 Victory for Hannah King

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into Hannah King's Victory in the Ward 8 Debate and UVM Residential Life's attempt to limit the number of returning RAs next semester.

  3. Updates on Senator Patrick Leahy's New Position at UVM

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the Patrick Leahy's new UVM position, a new Community Police control board on the ballot for Town Meeting Day, and Hannah King's...

  4. Everything You Need to Know about the Ward 8 Debate

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the Ward 8 Debate that took place in the Davis Center and rezoning on Trinity Campus.

  5. Updates on New School of World Languages and Cultures within CAS

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the new language school within CAS and a presentation from a UVM employee about legislation to address the housing crisis.

  6. Everything You Need to Know About Ecoware "Dog Tags"

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the new ecoware dog tags and the often unreliable UVM ski buses.

  7. Breakdown of UVM's Sponsored Research Funds

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the unionizing efforts of the UVM Medical Center support staff and the growth of UVM's sponsored research funds.

  8. Updates on the Increase of Fire Alarms on UVM's Campus

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into a wellness club on campus that has just received recognition from SGA. This episode features an interview with Ethan Brodie, Cynic...

  9. Updates on Burlington Mayor's Plan to Increase Police Presence Downtown

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news this past week! In this edition, we take a deeper dive into UVM Chess Club's success at the Seattle collegiate championships and the new sesame allergen label. This episode features an…

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  10. Updates on administrative response to antisemitism claims

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into UVM's administrative response to antisemitism claims with news editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the latest stories on midterm elections…

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  11. Everything you need to know from fall 2022 Board of Trustees

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into this fall's board of trustees meeting with news editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the latest stories on the return of a formerly…

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  12. Faculty union contract negotiations slowly continue

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the slow moving Faculty Union contract negotiations with news writer Ethan Brodie, and rundown the latest stories on UVM's student...

  13. Liza-Marie Phillip engages community with positive art

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into Burlington-based artist Liza-Marie Phillip's mission with features writer Maxine Thornton, and rundown the latest stories on UVM's…

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  14. Midsemester news review

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the news stories you might have missed. This week, let's take a look back at some of the top UVM news stories we've covered so far this semester, and rundown the latest news on UVM's Alianza LatinX organization.

  15. Rally in support of Palestine following antisemitism complaint

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into a rally in support of Palestine with Cynic news writer Andrew Gould, and rundown the latest stories on UVM first year students' feelings…

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  16. Jewish organizations criticize UVM's handling of antisemitism investigation

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the criticism of UVM's handling of antisemitism claims by Jewish organizations with Cynic News Editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the…

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  17. UVM miscalculates payments to staff union

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into UVM's miscalculations of staff union wages with Cynic News Editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the latest stories on UVM's denial of...

  18. UVM under investigation for antisemitism

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into the federal investigation of UVM due to claims of anti-semitism with Cynic News Editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the latest stories on...

  19. UVM's Redstone Dining Hall to continue with shortened hours

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into Redstone Dining Hall's shortened hours with Cynic News Editor Halsey McLaen, and rundown the latest stories on an SGA supported…

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  20. UVM moving toward digital CATcards

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into UVM's transition from physical to digital CATcards with news writer Mac Mansfield-Parisi, and rundown the latest stories on UVM's…

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  21. UVM's summer news and tops stories from last year

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the news stories you might have missed.

  22. UVM to transition away from COVID isolation dorms

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into Jeanne Mance's changing status as a COVID isolation dorm moving into the 2022 fall semester at UVM, with news writer Lila Cumming. We…

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  23. UVM's Reputation as #1 Weed School

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, we take a deeper dive into UVM's reputation as the Princeton Review's #1 Weed School, with news writer Lila Cumming, and rundown the latest stories on UVM's...

  24. Staff Union contract remains in negotiation

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week.

  25. UHeights Dorm Floods

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  26. First unmodified graduation since 2019

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the news stories you might have missed last week.

  27. Deans opt not to push for promised diversity training

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the news stories you might have missed last week.

  28. Six UVM-affiliated candidates win seats

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week, from March 14 to March 18.

  29. UVM Research Partner Faces Backlash

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week, from Feb. 27 to March 5.

  30. A Breakdown of UVM's Sexual Violence Protests

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week.

  31. UVM Sees Highest Number of Applicants to Date

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week.

  32. Faculty Senate Approves Proposed School of the Arts Within CAS

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week.

  33. Ten UVM Athletes to Compete in Olympics

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed last week.

  34. Some Say UVM's Educational Quality Has Worsened Through Pandemic

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week.

  35. UVM continues in-person instruction despite high COVID-19 numbers

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Eliza Barker on UVM's plans to stay in-person despite seeing highest COVID-19 case count of semester. Schaefer then...

  36. Burlington Redistricting Explained

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Nicole Hardy interviews Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor, on the article entitled “Burlington looks to redistrict unconstitutional voting wards." Hardy…

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  37. What's next for the Office of Sustainability

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Nicole Hardy on the news article entitled “UVM launches new sustainability plan, following failure to meet past goals."...

  38. Study Abroad is Approved for First Time Since Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Halsey McLaen on the news article entitled “study abroad approved for first time since onset of COVID-19 pandemic."

  39. Cynic Roundup: The Burlington Housing Crisis Explained

    Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic Culture Editor Sophia Venturo on the culture article entitled “Rising Rent Costs put student’s health at risk.” Read the stories...

  40. Cynic Roundup: FSL Double Standards Frustrate UVM Sorority Members

    Read the articles discussed in the podcast here: FSL double standards frustrate UVM sorority members, claim certain expectations outdated: https://vtcynic.com/news/96008/ Daphne Wells’ departure goes unexplained: https://vtcynic.com/staff_name/lucille-whittier/ SGA swears in newly elected...

  41. Student Carries Sign in Solidarity With Other Survivors of Sexual Violence

    Read the stories here: Student carries sign in solidarity with other survivors of sexual violence: https://vtcynic.com/news/student-carries-sign-in-solidarity-with-other-survivors-of-sexual-violence/ Protestors stand in solidarity with Palestine, amidst rising tensions at UVM and across the…

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  42. The Death of Student Media

    The Cynic Reports is back for its first episode this year! In this episode we cover a letter written by the Editor in Chief, Sawyer Loftus, regarding the appointment of our new adviser and the hiring process in which the Cynic was kept out of.

  43. A Presidential Candidate Comes Home

    ESSEX JUNCTION—On a rainy Super Tuesday, thousands of people stood for hours in Essex Junction, Vermont, watching live results on the big screen as presidential primaries across the country were called. All were there for the same reason: to catch a glimpse of Democratic presidential candidate…

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  44. Special Voting Edition

    A gerrymandered student ward and an encouragement to vote.

  45. Vandalism Special Report

    A special report on the vandalism on campus.

  46. Arson in Harris, Coronavirus and Roller Derby

    Managing Editor Alek Fleury reads you the week's top Cynic stories.

  47. Divestment Protests and Gender Parity of the Board Of Trustees

    Managing Editor Alek Fleury brings you this week's top Cynic stories.

  48. Chief health officer resigns and 80 days without "nic"

    Managing Editor Alek Fleury recaps two of this week's top Vermont Cynic stories. "UVM chief public health officer quietly leaves after one year on the job" and "With the help of sticky notes, student overcomes nicotine addiction".

  49. Cynic News: February 26, 2018

    The state of Vermont and the University of Vermont are often thought to be a place of inclusion. However recent incidents of racial bias on the University’s campus have prompted a UVM staff member to start a hunger strike and the student collective No Names For Justice to organize. On February…

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  50. Cynic News: February 20, 2018

    Recently, a number of students have claimed that there is a lack of trash cans outside on the University of Vermont's campus. Is this tied to a green initiative put on by the University, or a part of a greater conspiracy against trash cans? Multimedia Reporter Sawyer Loftus traveled to the Bailey...

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