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

UVM staff member dies in University-owned house fire

October 31, 2013

?Kathleen Cook, associate director of Residential Life, died early this morning after her house on 448 S. Prospect St. caught fire, an email from President Tom Sullivan said. ?She was a dedicated student...

Fire engulfs University-owned building

October 31, 2013

A University-owned house on South Prospect St. went up in flames late last night, according to a CatAlert sent to University students and faculty around 2:00 a.m.Fire crews found a single body which has...

Cats hockey builds off of greatness of past seasons

October 29, 2013

The 2013 athletic season marks the 50th anniversary of UVM men's hockey program. This is an overall accomplishment for the University, but it also highlights the legacy and prestige that has been built...

Soccer thrives through a half-century at Vermont

October 29, 2013

The UVM men's soccer program celebrated its 50th anniversary this past season. The program has come a long way since long-time coach and 1996 UVM's Hall of Fame special inductee Harold "Hal" Greig made...

Rugg, Voelkel shine in exhibition game

Colin Hekimian October 29, 2013

UVM faced off against the St. Michael's Purple Knights in an exhibition game this past Saturday. The Catamounts topped the Purple Knights 79-72.   Vermont spread out the scoring in this game with six...

Leaky buildings get costly

October 29, 2013

With winter weather looming, Vermonters have been tightening up their homes to reduce energy costs. Efficiency Vermont, a local energy efficiency utility company, has programs...

Report shows increase in hate crimes

October 29, 2013

Despite UVM's efforts to make the student body more diverse, a 2012 public safety report release by Police Services revealed that the frequency of hate crimes both on and off-campus has increased. Since...

Halloween fun facts

October 29, 2013

Samhainophobia means to have a fear of Halloween. On Oct. 15, 2013, Tim Mathison from California broke the record for world's largest pumpkin weighing in at 2,032 pounds. Stephen Clarke holds the Guinness...

Facebook page gets in trouble

October 29, 2013

Popular Facebook page UVM Confessions shut down over the weekend after being found in violation of the University's trademark policy, causing its formerly anonymous administrators to come forward with...

Student Life to review Sig Phi

October 29, 2013

The Sigma Phi fraternity  was put on further social probation following a fundraising event cosponsored by SHORE benefitting former member Derek Schueler's foundation. The event, which included a...

Manure makes heat

October 29, 2013

Imagine if manure and compostable organic material could heat a greenhouse and produce nutrients for the plants inside. Seniors Erick Crockenberg and Ted Cooke have made this idea into a reality. Born...

Decrease energy use in dorms

October 29, 2013

The UVM Eco-Reps are currently working in collaboration with local non-profit organization Efficiency Vermont. Efficiency Vermont, which aims to "reduce energy costs, strengthen the local economy, and...

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