Custodial workers struggle in silence

Increasingly poor conditions in dorms burden custodial workers

When sophomore Haley Bicknell walks into her hall’s bathroom and sees vomit all over the stalls, it’s nothing new. 1 comment

Burlington reveals its secrets

Students post secrets on new website

Suicide, sex and drugs are the types of personal issues that students don’t always share with the world.

Pollution and joblessness spark debate about Vermont Yankee

SGA passes resolution to support closing of power plant

Pollution, joblessness, and leaking radioactive chemicals were the issues that confronted the SGA in a resolution regarding Vermont Yankee.

Protestors storm Israeli ballet at FlynnSpace

Protestors holding posters and signs stood in front of the FlynnSpace stage on Friday night during a performance by the Israeli Ballet. 1 comment

City Market goes solar

City Market becomes the first to sell back solar energy in Burlington

Interested in furthering its mission to promote sustainability, City Market recently became a local leader in solar energy.  City Market began its installation of 136 solar panels on the store roof this past January.  “It’s a nice way for us to support renewable energy, not just for our customers, but also for the local electric utility,” Chris Lyon, assistant operations manager of City Market said.

Faculty proposes to cut studio art minor to improve class availability

Studio art majors struggling to get into required classes may be at ease because of a proposal to eliminate the studio art minor.  This proposal is intended to strengthen the arts program by catering to the needs of majors and making studio art classes more available to students.

SGA divided on how to respond to murder

Two-part resolution would send condolences and put pressure on administration to lower tuition

The murder of prospective student Olivia Marchand has left the SGA wondering how the student body should respond to the tragedy.  Brian Marchand shot his daughter, who was planning on attending UVM this fall, after a dispute involving the cost of tuition, according to the Boston Herald.

Hearts in the right place

New project on campus lends Haitian children emotional support

Many organizations are sending money, blood and supplies to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, but one UVM professor believes that the most important type of aid has gone unaddressed.  CDAE professor Dr. Chyi-Lyi (Kathleen) Liang said she wants to provide orphaned and stranded Haitian children with a positive message to give them a little emotional support.