On September 21, 2000, the Vermont Cynic headlined a story titled “A new artist whose music is something you need to hear.” The artist in question: Britney Spears. Pop stars aren’t the only thing that ...

The basement of the Waterman building used to house a four-lane bowling alley. Billings Library used to hold a dining hall. And there was, in fact, a Taco Bell near the tunnel under Main Street, ...

Editor’s note: Alex Strand is currently a student in David Massell’s North American Indian History class. She began reporting for this piece in the fall of 2024, prior to becoming Massell’s student.

While Vermont may not have the audience size or cultural capital that has allowed major cities to develop prominent drag communities, the enthusiasm of locals and dedication of local drag artists have ...

Heading into a March 4 senior night showdown against the University of Albany, men’s basketball was on a roll, winning their last eight America East conference games. The streak marks a stark ...

A bill seeking to place an enrollment cap on UVM until Burlington’s housing vacancy rate rises above 5% was introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives on Feb. 7. Representative Troy Headrick, ...

Sometimes holding your tongue is better than telling the truth. People need to stop priding themselves on not having a filter. The “I don’t owe anyone anything” mindset has taken our generation by ...

Everyone knows the Grinch, the mean and green Christmas-stealing machine. However, not many know his love-hating cousin. You may be picturing a pink-haired, Valentine’s Day thief covering up a heart ...

It’s a Friday night, the music is blasting so loud that it starts to feel like an internal thought and the lights start to move a little faster than before. You stop dancing and look at your friend; ...

When one Googles “best movies about sex,” Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film “Eyes Wide Shut” is almost always the top recommendation. I decided to re-enter my pretentious movie critic phase with this film ...

This is the Vermont Cynic’s live updates page for the 2024 general election. Throughout the day, reporters from the Cynic will be covering election-related developments on campus as they happen. 10:45 ...

Abundant pines and outstretching greens are perfect for setting up a hammock and chilling. Students spend crisp fall days working, reading or playing music while enjoying the comfortable and ...