“Me too” demands change – The Vermont Cynic
WEBOct 25, 2017 · Staff Editorial. “Me too” demands change. GENEVIEVE WINN. Staff Editorial October 25, 2017. So many “Me toos” on social media this past week have made us think long and hard. Too many people have been affected by sexual violence; the number of posts is unfathomable. And as post after post of “Me too” appears on social media ...
Symposium Honoring Retiring Professor Alan Wertheimer
WEBApr 18, 2005 · On Friday, April 15, the students and faculty of the University of Vermont honored the retirement of Professor Alan Wertheimer, a nationally recognized scholar of political theory, and a member of our University’s faculty for over 36 years. A series of lectures, organized in part by fellow Professor Frank Bryan, honored Wertheimer’s seminal contributions to...
The Vermont Cynic | Students demand change amid claims that …
WEBOct 13, 2020 · Nearly two weeks after UVM Junior Kendall Ware came forward about UVM Athletic Department’s gross mishandling of her sexual assault investigation, students are calling for systemic change, asking for the director of athletics to resign. Ware and seven other female athletes from other universities are suing the NCAA for failing to protect them from sexual assault....
It’s not just gym class – The Vermont Cynic
WEBDec 7, 2009 · Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University is doing its part to mold young bodies, as well as minds. Since 2006, students with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher have been required to take three hours of physical fitness classes per week in order to receive their degrees. While I agree with the Lincoln’s direction, I...
Quidditch team fosters friendship – The Vermont Cynic
WEBSep 27, 2019 · In the coming months, the UVM Quidditch Club will rejoin the U.S. Quidditch League to help bring more opportunities to the club and to get involved in a bigger community of Quidditch players. This isn’t an easy transition, but senior Tom DeMouth, president of the club, said he has high hopes for the …
Tom Brennan: The Man Behind the Magic – The Vermont Cynic
WEBMar 8, 2004 · Tom Brennan, though faced with the detrimental loss of Taylor Copenrath, remained confident in his team’s ability to pick up the slack. When the issue of Copenrath’s season ending injury came up, he remained cool and upbeat about how the situation was going to be alleviated. “With the loss of Taylor, the biggest issue is finding 25 points.
A conversation with Senator Patrick Leahy – The Vermont Cynic
WEBFeb 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.
Hundreds protest sexual violence at UVM on Admitted Students …
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Editor’s note: This story was updated Feb. 22 at 9:00 p.m. to correct the spelling of a source’s last name and to correct the year used in one of the timeline points. Hundreds gathered on Feb. 18, Admitted Students Visit Day, to protest UVM’s Feb. 17 Instagram post, which simultaneously congratulated athletics and denounced anonymous...
Men’s basketball heads to March Madness – The Vermont Cynic
WEBMar 16, 2019 · The UVM men’s basketball team has made it to the NCAA March Madness tournament for the first time since 2017, when they were eliminated in the first round. The Catamounts defeated the University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers in the American East title rematch March 16 with the final score of 66-49, securing themselves a...
Econ professor is recognized – The Vermont Cynic
WEBSep 22, 2016 · News. Econ professor is recognized. September 22, 2016. One of UVM’s most prestigious professorships has just been awarded, adding to the number of professors to bear the Green and Gold title. Jane Knodell, professor of economics, was awarded the Mark J. Zwynenburg Green and Gold Professorship for her dedication and hard work at …