E. Thomas Sullivan will be the next President of the University of Vermont. Sullivan, one of five finalists, was given a tour of the presidential mansion with his wife at 5:45 p.m. today. Gary ]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 1.2704125 News Brent Summers, Editor-in-chief News http://www.vermontcynic.com/news/patrols-to-hit-burlington-1.2703769 Liz Watson, Cynic Correspondent
By: Liz Watson, Cynic Correspondent

Students living downtown may find that weekends will become a little quieter come springtime. A new pilot program run by the Burlington Police Department, and funde...

After a semester of stolen bikes and laptops, crime prevention coordinator for the UVM Police, Officer Sue Roberts, confirmed that theft is huge on campus. About half a dozen laptops were stolen from the library last November and bike th...

Newly renovated George D. Aiken Center, as of this year, is currently constructing a green roof with research capability. With eight separate watersheds and 72 different temperature probes currently in development, the research and demon...

A new program is being undertaken by the University to increase police patrols in neighborhoods heavily populated by students starting April 1. The initiative is aimed around increasing 'quality of life' in these neighborhoods, Burlingto...

Some of the best universities in the world are in China. However, the competition for spaces in those top universities is fierce beyond imagination; students have to look elsewhere. The US-Sino Pathway Program (USPP) offers all the advantage...

An emergency circle was held with residents of Mercy Hall on Feb. 19 to discuss the vandalism on Trinity campus. Damages for vandalism where the culprit cannot be identified are added up and charged to all students of the building it tak...

The water bottle ban has passed, making UVM one of the only universities not selling water in its vending machines. VSTEP's work towards getting this ban to pass will make a huge difference. 'Convincing people to do the right...

Burlington, Feb. 14th and ndash; The University of Vermont Athletics department Student-Athlete Code of Conduct is the standard to which all of the Universities athletes are held. It is the extra layer of rules that the student-athletes at UVM ...

UVM's Boulder Honor Society, known for their green jackets and mysterious round stone outside of Old Mill, is now accepting applications for new members for the class of 2013. Student...

Cynic editors Michael Eaton (Sports) and Jon Polson (Video) come together for the first ever edition of Cynical Sports Rewind -- a recap of the preceding week's sporting events at UVM, and their ...

All you Vermonters can breath a sigh of relief and ndash; Barack Obama is finally coming to Burlington. On March 30, we will be graced with the presence of the Obama admin...

Despite what Facebook says, Nicki Minaj and Third Eye Blind will not be performing at Springfest 2012. Daniel ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2701487 Arts Minaj and Third Eye Blind will not be performing at Springfest 2012. Daniel By Molly Philbin, Assistant Arts Editor Arts http://www.vermontcynic.com/arts/soja-sings-of-the-strength-to-survive-1.2701484 By Sophie Halpin, Cynic Correspondant
Virginia-based band brings mellow reggae sound to Higher Ground

A diverse group of reggae fans came out to support SOJA at Higher Ground on Sunday, Feb. 12.

The Fear ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2701484 Arts A diverse group of reggae fans came out to support SOJA at Higher Ground on Sunday, Feb. 12.

The Fear By Sophie Halpin, Cynic Correspondant Arts http://www.vermontcynic.com/arts/local-band-brings-first-year-to-a-close-1.2701482 By Sarah Stickle By Sarah Stickle, Staff Writer
The Wee Folkestra says goodbye to two original group members

The Wee Folkestra is a nine-piece Burlington-based folk band that has been together for almost a year.

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I'm going to be honest: I hate Valentine's Day. However a love of all things earthy and local brought me to the Herbal Valentines workshop at City Market on Feb 8. ...