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Men’s soccer is still alive in the NCAA Division III tournament after advancing to the Sweet 16 this past Sunday. The Panthers defeated Franklin & Marshall 2–0, with sophomore forward Jordan Saint-Louis ’24 scoring the game’s second goal.
Some of life’s most interesting pleasures are those that are acquired. It could be riding a bike for the second time as you feel your confidence growing with fewer wobbles. Or cooking a new dish again, with fish that emerges hearty brown rather than coal black. Or it could be finally hearing the first budding echoes of that song you are learning on the guitar. For me, the video game “Hollow Knight” is one of those acquired pleasures.
Out of sight, out of mind. That’s what most of us think about our garbage. But what really happens when we throw something away? And who are the people that help reduce our impact on the environment?
Crisp air and bare trees can only signal one thing: the dawn of the winter sports season. As fall sports wind down at Middlebury, it’s time to turn our attention to the 14 varsity winter sports teams that are set to compete over the next few months. Here are previews for every varsity winter sports team.
Dear Vice President for Student Affairs Smita Ruzicka, Vice President for Administration and Chief Risk Officer Mike Thomas and Public Safety Director Dimitria Kirby,
A version of this letter was previously sent to college administrators on Thursday, Nov. 4 by the leadership of YouPower, Middlebury’s free spin club.
Dear Middlebury Campus Editors,
If you ever pass by the loading dock of the Freeman International Center (FIC) to catch an 8 a.m. class, you might notice a group of students riding stationary bikes. This group is YouPower, Middlebury’s free spin club. As the Vermont winter quickly approaches, the group is desperately looking for an indoor space.
Last Thursday, Nov. 4, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, in collaboration with the Regional Planning Commission, held a public meeting to discuss truck traffic in the town of Vergennes and the surrounding area. All participants in the meeting received a handout detailing the Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study that aims to address the truck traffic problem and explore alternative transportation and planning options.
A new Covid-19 vaccination site has opened up to the community as part of a state and national effort to increase vaccine accessibility.
Men’s cross country
Middlebury’s endowment grew by about 37.4% — or $398.3 million — from the previous fiscal year, said Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration David Provost in an email to the Middlebury community on Oct. 25.
Evolution Dance Crew performed for the first time in Wilson Hall since 2019 to a total audience of over 800 between their two shows.
Among students, it is common knowledge that Middlebury’s mental health resources fall short in a myriad of ways. The counseling office has long remained understaffed and overbooked, leading students and even professors to suggest that students would be better off searching in Burlington for services or not bothering at all. Members of the board who have also served as orientation leaders noted that they err on the side of honesty with their new students, expressing that mental health support on campus is inadequate at best and devastatingly lacking at worst.
Most of the campus dreams on with a few more hours of sleep to spare at 6 a.m. But in Proctor dining hall, the kitchen is up and running for the day. Coming through the backdoor, Wayne, the truck driver, was busy moving in boxes of food supplies. Most staff did not know who I was or what I was doing there but greeted me with a smile and a “good morning” nevertheless.
Content Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide.
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Middlebury College is located in a beautiful autumnal environment. Amidst the peaks of the mountains and turning leaves, Midd students bustle through rolling hills to class, practice and meals, but on Halloween and the days leading up to the holiday, what can Middlebury students do to celebrate? From scary to sporty to beautiful, here are The Campus’ recommendations as we go into Halloweekend.
After opening their season with 14 straight wins, women’s volleyball (15-1-0) has secured their spot in the history books. The team has compiled their best start to a season in program history, sitting tied for first in the NESCAC with a 0.938 win percentage. Volleyball started their season with four consecutive sweeps, winning three straight sets in every match. Their dominance continued throughout their first month of play, before Wesleyan finally broke Middlebury’s win streak on Oct. 11. In a tightly contested match, the Cardinals narrowly prevailed, 3–2. Still unbeaten on their home court at Pepin Gymnasium, volleyball is tied with Amherst, Bowdoin and Williams at the top of the league — although the Panthers still rank first among NESCAC teams in overall win percentage. While volleyball’s stunning record may come as a slight surprise to some, it has not been a shock to the players. Top scorer and senior captain Maggie Wise ’22 cites the team’s excellent chemistry on and off the court as a key ingredient to their success this season. “We have established a high level of trust in one another that I haven’t had with many other teams while playing the sport,” Wise said. “I have the utmost level of confidence in this group and wouldn’t trade them for anyone else.” Wise also credited her fellow seniors in fostering the sense of community and teamwork that has been pivotal for the team thus far. “The seniors have done a really great job of building a good team culture,” Gabbie O’Tool ’25, who leads the team in assists, said. “As a freshman, being able to have the team’s trust in my abilities has been really encouraging.” “We’re really focused on approaching each game with the same intensity and on playing clean Middlebury volleyball to finish out the regular season the best we can,” Lexi Linafelter ’24 added. Linafelter also credited the team’s incredibly “competitive yet supportive” practice environment in playing a key role in the team’s strong performances. The team’s chemistry and teamwork is also largely derived from their incredible depth across the starting lineup and bench, with multiple players ranking among the conference’s best in their respective positions. Corley Doyle ’22 is second in the NESCAC in hitting percentage (.410), while Kelly Ferrero ’25 is third in digs per set (4.67). The aforementioned O’Toole ranks second in assists (9.25 per set). Looking ahead, the team sees no reason for its success to stop. Wise, O’Toole and Linafelter all agree that the team aims to win the NESCAC conference and host the tournament with home court advantage. The trio also has high hopes for the NCAA tournament as the team looks to capitalize on its current momentum. Women’s volleyball continues its season Friday, Oct. 15 as they travel to Bowdoin College. The Panthers haven’t beaten Bowdoin since 2016.