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Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Eliza Barker on UVM's plans to stay in-person despite seeing highest COVID-19 case count of semester. Schaefer then explains how UVM students are competing with immigrants and refugees for the same types of housing and recaps a historic game in Catamount women's soccer.
Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Nicole Hardy interviews Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor, on the article entitled “Burlington looks to redistrict unconstitutional voting wards." Hardy then explains the key takeaways from the Board of Trustees meeting, held Oct. 29.
Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Nicole Hardy on the news article entitled “UVM launches new sustainability plan, following failure to meet past goals."
Read the articles mentioned in the podcast here:
UVM launches new sustainability plan, following failure to meet past goals: https://vtcynic.com/news/uvm-launches-new-sustainability-plan-following-failure-to-meet-past-goals/
Sophomore prom sells out: https://vtcynic.com/news/sophomore-prom-sells-out/
Derr delays retirement twice at president’s request: https://vtcynic.com/news/derr-delays-retirement-twice-at-presidents-request/
Blackboard fails to renew contract with UVM: https://vtcynic.com/news/uvm-launches-new-sustainability-plan-following-failure-to-meet-past-goals/
Turning Point USA meets protesters in Burlington: https://vtcynic.com/culture/life/turning-point-usa-meets-protesters-in-burlington/
Moondogs is the project of UVM Senior Will Sturcke. You'll commonly find Will and his band filling local basements with their 70's inspired songs woven between long, creative jams. In this episode, Host Katie Monacella sits down with Sturcke to break down Moondogs, the music scene at UVM and the song "RiDe On."
Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic writer Halsey McLaen on the news article entitled “study abroad approved for first time since onset of COVID-19 pandemic."
Stay up to date with the Cynic Roundup, giving you coverage on the stories you might have missed in news last week. In this edition, Host Kira Schaefer interviews Cynic Culture Editor Sophia Venturo on the culture article entitled “Rising Rent Costs put student’s health at risk.”
Read the stories mentioned in the podcast here: 1. Rising rent costs put students’ health at risk: https://vtcynic.com/culture/life/rising-rent-costs-put-students-health-at-risk/
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AdvoCats discouraged from discussing controversial topics on tours: https://vtcynic.com/news/advocats-discouraged-from-discussing-controversial-topics-on-tours/
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Some Title IX demands go unaddressed: https://vtcynic.com/news/some-title-ix-demands-go-unaddressed/
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New pay-by-app parking helps commuters: https://vtcynic.com/news/new-pay-by-app-parking-helps-commuters/
Read the articles discussed in the podcast here:
FSL double standards frustrate UVM sorority members, claim certain expectations outdated: https://vtcynic.com/news/96008/
Daphne Wells’ departure goes unexplained: https://vtcynic.com/staff_name/lucille-whittier/
SGA swears in newly elected first-year senators: https://vtcynic.com/news/sga-swears-in-newly-elected-first-year-senators/
UVMUS hosts first-ever CommunityFest: https://vtcynic.com/news/uvmus-hosts-first-ever-communityfest/
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Student carries sign in solidarity with other survivors of sexual violence: https://vtcynic.com/news/student-carries-sign-in-solidarity-with-other-survivors-of-sexual-violence/
Protestors stand in solidarity with Palestine, amidst rising tensions at UVM and across the globe: https://vtcynic.com/news/protestors-stand-in-solidarity-with-palestine-amidst-rising-tensions-at-uvm-and-across-the-globe/
How the Morrill Land-Grant Acts stole indigenous lands for higher education: https://vtcynic.com/news/how-the-morrill-land-grant-acts-stole-indigenous-lands-for-higher-education/
Alternative program to police proposed: https://vtcynic.com/news/vermont-state-representative-proposes-public-safety-program-alternative-to-local-police/
CATAlert delayed following report and investigation of suspicious activity in Harris: https://vtcynic.com/news/catalert-delayed-following-report-and-investigation-of-suspicious-activity-in-harris/
A dive into the world of Proctorio, a proctoring software that's been the face of a few complaints internationally. We look into how it's used, what're the complaints, and what has been done to improve.
In this podcast Sam Jefferson talks to numerous UVM students and professors about Valentine’s Day. Their conversations explore the holiday’s commercialization, potential exclusivity, and the good (and bad) memories it’s provided.
Timestamps: (0:00) Intro, (2:04) Hannah Gonzales, (11:55) Jackson Jannarone, (14:48) Kailey Titus, (26:44) Professor Rudiger, (41:02) Enzo Boone, (44:45) "More Chocolate More Problems" song, (48:27) Professor Brennan, (1:07) Outro.
UVM Junior, Maxine Senft-Miller is one of a few female volunteer firefighters in Colchester, Vermont. Listen to her talk about her experience in a male dominated field and what it takes to be a firefighter.
Nick and Morgan sit down with members of the OCEAN Project team, Laurent and Juniper, to discuss UVM's $1 million grant from Google, the coronavirus epidemic and some difficult “Would You Rather” questions.
Do your parents really love you if they let your kidnapper strike twice? Do they really love you if they trust their money over your ability to learn? The answer is yes... but it's complicated. Tune into this weeks podcast as the cats discuss aunt Becky's college scandal and Netflix's outrageous documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight."