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Hegseth severs ties with Middlebury College

By Kai Arrowood | October 1, 2026

Beginning in September 2026, the Department of Defense banned members of the U.S. military from pursuing Senior Service College (SSC) Fellowships at Middlebury College. The move came amid growing concern among Pentagon officials about “indoctrination” of service members and “wokeness” in certain ...

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Opinion

What is the Purpose of Middlebury College?

By Kalvin Larson | October 1, 2026

In the past few years, the question “What is the purpose of higher education?” has cropped up on my news feed more than once. Each piece rephrases a similar argument: College serves the economic purpose of providing students access to more lucrative jobs as well as the social purpose of sorting ...

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Local

Champlain Orchards and other U-Picks offer a fun fall activity for all

By Elisabeth Dellit | October 1, 2026

“U-pick” season is in full swing in Vermont. Starting during the Labor Day weekend, orchards across Vermont opened up to tourists and locals alike. Apple picking against picturesque fall foliage is all but synonymous with Vermont, despite the fact that Vermont is not a top apple-producing state ...

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Sports

Back-to-back-to-back: #5 ranked Women’s Golf wins third straight tournament

By Kanan Clifford | October 1, 2026

They sure like the rain, don’t they? Amidst a fierce nor’easter that soaked New England and much of the East Coast over the weekend, Middlebury women’s golf won their third straight tournament at the Williams Invitational.

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News

19th again: Middlebury slips in U.S. News & World Report ranking

By Marina Tassan-Solet | October 1, 2026

On Sept. 22, Middlebury once again fell to No. 19 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of national liberal arts colleges, dropping five places from last year and reaching its lowest position since 1988 — with the exception of 2024, when it was in 19th place for the first time.

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Opinion

I tried to enter: Israel denied me

By Phoebe An | October 1, 2026

There was something surreal and horrific about seeing teenagers in combat uniforms, carrying rifles nearly the length of their torsos while herding us into separated lines. They still clung to pockets of innocence despite the massive weapons in their hands: blonde hair extensions, colorful acrylic nails, ...

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Local

Opera Company of Middlebury presents “Music in Troubled Times Festival”

By Emma Dibenedetto | October 1, 2026

 The Opera Company of Middlebury (OCM) is hosting their two-week-long fall festival, “Music in Troubled Times,” Sept. 23 through Oct. 4 at Town Hall Theater, bringing together film, chamber music, a lecture and opera. According to the company’s website, the festival “celebrates the 250th ...

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Arts & Culture

Middlebury College Museum of Art opens “Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life”

By Ella Steere | October 1, 2026

The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located within the Mahaney Arts Center, is currently displaying a temporary exhibit of Michelangelo Lovelace’s work. Titled “Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved my Life”, the exhibition will run through Jan. 10, 2027. 

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Sports

Middlebury football gets back on track with win at Bowdoin

By Quinn Mahoney | October 1, 2026

The Middlebury football team continued their season on Saturday, Sept. 26, beating Bowdoin 16-0 for their first win of 2026. Coming off a tough loss to Wesleyan the week prior, the Panthers defense shut down the Polar Bears and evened the team’s record at 1-1.

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News

2026 Clifford Symposium tackles academic freedom in the Liberal Arts

By Sylvie Dorsch | October 1, 2026

On Sept. 24-25, students, faculty and staff gathered in Wilson Hall for the annual Clifford Symposium — this year’s theme “The Preconditions of Inquiry.” The event kicked off what will become a yearlong discussion over what academic freedom truly means, and whether the liberal arts can still ...

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Local

‘Mingle at the Museum:’ A fundraising event in support of The Sheldon

By Jozlin Campbell | October 1, 2026

On Sept. 27, staff of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, fondly known as the Sheldon Museum, hosted the third annual “Mingle at the Museum” fundraiser from 5-7 p.m., in support of the museum’s programs and exhibits. For $50, community members could take part in a night full of activities ...

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Arts & Culture

Madison Cunningham at Higher Ground

By Nick Penniman | October 1, 2026

“You know I’m afraid to write a simple song,” Madison Cunningham sings. This, the opening line of her song “Take Two,” comes after about ten minutes — or has it been twenty, or thirty, since she walked on stage? — of swirling, intricately constructed, decidedly unsimple music. How many ...

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Sports

Volleyball sweeps: improves to 11-2

By Spencer Ralph | October 1, 2026

Middlebury women's volleyball swept Skidmore College and rallied to beat the Hamilton Continentals in a pair of matches at Pepin Gymnasium last week. The wins pushed the Panthers to an 11-2 record, their best start since 2021. 

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Opinion

What does 19th mean to Middlebury?

By The Editorial Board | October 1, 2026

Middlebury has dropped to 19th in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. This week, the Editorial Board discussed what this number  means for our community and the role rankings play in shaping how we understand Middlebury and its value.

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Opinion

Staking our claim: What is the position of The Campus within the larger Middlebury community?

By The Editorial Board | September 24, 2026

The Middlebury Campus is not only embedded into the fabric of the school but also the local community. With 121 years of institutional knowledge, The Campus operates as an archival time capsule, preserving history and time through the written word. Over the years, the paper has crafted a rich legacy ...

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Opinion

Middlebury Chose Expansion. Its People Paid the Price.

By Theo Maniatis | September 24, 2026

On April 4, 2005  former Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz called to order a monthly faculty board meeting focused on buying the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California. He argued that if Middlebury was to remain dynamic, the school needed to expand. Faculty raised ...

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Local

First health fair connects Vergennes grand with the town

By Marina Tassan-Solet | September 24, 2026

VERGENNES — On Sept. 16, Vergennes Grand, a senior living facility, held its first-ever Health & Wellness Fair, bringing together 18 organizations and nearly 100 community members. That Wednesday afternoon, residents and neighbors filled the Vergennes Green as they paused to talk with representatives ...

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News

First year orientation modified for the Class of 2030

By Kai Arrowood | September 24, 2026

Upon their arrival on Sep. 9, a substantially re-worked orientation schedule awaited both domestic and international first years. Orientation week, compared with orientation last year, lasted for five days instead of seven, and international students arrived on the same day as their domestic peers. ...

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Sports

Middlebury football loses to Wesleyan in season opener

By Quinn Mahoney | September 24, 2026

The Middlebury football team began their season on Saturday, Sept. 19th at home against reigning NESCAC Co-Champion Wesleyan, ultimately losing 35-13. It was Middlebury’s fourth straight loss to the Cardinals, who have won 8 of the last 15 contests versus the Panthers. 

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Arts & Culture

High Octave Energy: WRMC and MCAB welcome students with 14th annual SOS Festival

By Emma Dibenedetto | September 24, 2026

The start of a captivating night from artists Twisted Teens and Greg Freeman began with the Middlebury College’s very own campus radio station WRMC. The Start of School (SOS) Festival has been a tradition for 14 years at Middlebury, and they delivered this year with another high energy pair of performances. ...