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The cosmic calendar and climate anxiety
The Vermont Cynic
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When exhaustion becomes the expectation
The Vermont Cynic
In recent years, burnout has shifted from a warning sign to something worn as a badge of honor. Students compare their sleepless nights, overloaded schedules and constant stress as markers of dedication and commitment rather than symptoms of a deeper problem. “You’re impressing other people, you’re getting that sort of social feedback, that’
A close-up of basketball legends taking over Patrick Gym
The Vermont Cynic
As the Globetrotters continued their centennial tour, the “magicians” of basketball took over UVM’s own Patrick Gym on April 21. The world-famous team brought the energy, talent and fun legacy the world has been in awe of for a century. High-flying dunks, trick shots and crazy dribble moves were just the beginning. The show brought...
“The Voice of Hind Rajab” producer and UVM alum to speak on campus
The Vermont Cynic
UVM graduate turned esteemed film producer Jon Kilik is visiting campus to discuss his work as executive producer on the Oscar-nominated film “The Voice of Hind Rajab.” “The Voice of Hind Rajab” will be screened at 6:00 p.m. in Billings Ira lecture hall Wednesday, April 29. The screening will be accompanied by a talk and...
Three individuals released after being detained by ICE
The Vermont Cynic
On March 11, in South Burlington, three individuals were detained in a raid at 337 Dorset Street led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 337 Dorset Street is a two-family home. The first includes 18-year-old US citizen José Estrada Jerez and his uncle Christian Humberto Jerez Andrade. The second family consists of two sisters with pending...
Care during crisis: mental health crisis interventions for students
The Vermont Cynic
Young adults ages 18 to 25 experience higher rates of mental illness than any other age group, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. “I look at college-age individuals, and I think about the high suicide rate [for young adults],” said Julie Shasteen, registered nurse and nurse educator in mental healthcare at the UVM...
Drug Issue — Spring 2026
The Vermont Cynic
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A history of sexual violence activism on campus
The Vermont Cynic
This April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Violence Awareness Month being nationally recognized. While this milestone represents a significant victory for activists nationwide, the fight against sexual violence at UVM has a much longer history. “I’m very aware of how student activism can be a catalyst for change at institutions,” said Elliot Ruggles, th
“Blueprint of basketball:” Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years
The Vermont Cynic
2026 marks a “once-in-a-century” event as the Harlem Globetrotters go on their 100 Year World Tour, stopping at Patrick Gym on Apr. 21 at 7 p.m. to entertain Vermont fans. Known as the magicians of basketball, the Harlem Globetrotters came together in 1926 when Abe Saperstein founded the original team, and played their first game...
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