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(05/02/24 10:01am)
Every April, when the days get long again and we shed our winter coats, I remember that I am an essentially joyful person and am, perhaps more importantly, committed to cultivating joy. This is the writerly way of saying I suffer from a low-grade form of seasonal depression. Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect as many as six in 100 people and is more common among women and in geographic regions like New England. When spring comes, I’m always surprised to watch the cobwebs clear from my heart like slush evaporating under the sun.
(05/01/24 8:47pm)
An initial version of this story was published online on Sunday, April 28. This story was last updated on Wednesday, May 1, to include developments in the encampment Monday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 1.
(04/25/24 10:01am)
The women’s golf team traveled to Cortland, N.Y. to compete in the Martin and Wallace Invitational, hosted by SUNY Cortland. Despite the first day, April 13, of the tournament being canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Panthers demonstrated resilience throughout the weekend. The team ended up fifth place out of 15 teams with a team total score of 309, showcasing their ability to adapt and compete under pressure.
(04/25/24 10:02am)
“Don’t Forget Me,” Maggie Rogers’ junior album finds the singer-songwriter moving in a clearer direction than ever, with songs that feel particularly apt for a graduating senior. Composed of just ten tracks, “Don’t Forget Me” is an intimate and introspective album that showcases Rogers’ range and songwriting talent.
(04/25/24 10:03am)
The newly launched Middlebury website now features what the college has labeled as the “Four Fluencies”: “Solving the Climate Crisis,” “Analyzing Data,” “Transforming Conflict” and “Understanding Cultural Difference. If you are surprised to hear that these are the four pillars of a Middlebury education, so were we when perusing the Middlebury website.
(04/25/24 10:02am)
On Thursday nights at 7pm, the Middlebury Marquis Theater comes to life. Town residents, Middlebury students and people from neighboring areas come together for trivia night, eager to partake in some friendly competition.
(04/18/24 10:00am)
Both college staff and students have long enjoyed the sense of community within Middlebury dining. However, policy adjustments that affect staff employment and autonomy represent a steady shift in dining over the past 15 years that is changing this pillar of campus life.
(04/18/24 10:04am)
From Facilities Services to Environmental Affairs at Franklin Environmental Center to the architects designing our new buildings, people across campus have been working toward energy conservation. This behind the scenes work is one of the four core pillars of Energy 2028, Middlebury’s sustainability initiative. Among other goals, the college is seeking a 25% reduction in energy usage on the core campus by 2028 and 100% renewable energy sourcing by 2028.
(04/18/24 10:00am)
Mud season. Your sneakers are soaked, your clothes are spotted with dirt and the trees are somehow still barren.
(04/11/24 10:01am)
Ah, spring break—a cherished time for us Midd students to escape the routine and unwind. Little did I anticipate that my decision to participate in a InterVarsity Christian Fellowship service trip to New Orleans would expose me to profound human tragedy and adversity. Yet amidst these challenges, I witnessed the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
(04/04/24 10:00am)
The Special Collections Reading Room is, by design, a quiet space. Researchers pore over the college’s archives, marking discoveries in an excited, hush tone only possible in a library. The space — frequented by college students and varied visitors — is marked by a single glass door as the threshold of the archives, the protective line between public and private areas in the collection.
(04/04/24 10:01am)
To be an assistant coach requires a unique skillset: interpersonal skills, an ambition for impact and little desire for recognition. Assistant coaches play critical roles in the success of their teams, yet often get less appreciation for the mentorship and value they provide.
(04/04/24 10:06am)
During the 2022-2023 school year, over 2,000 students visited Special Collections with a class, but few know the history of the collection and the woman who began curating it.
(04/04/24 10:01am)
Middlebury College is the largest employer in Addison County. The role of the college as an employer and lifeline to many workers in the community remains essential to building a stronger campus for staff and students alike. Despite improvements to wages and compensation systems, there remain structural issues facing Middlebury staff that the college has a duty to address. At the same time, students have a responsibility to create a safer and easier environment for college staff.
(04/04/24 10:00am)
Since our last staff issue, Middlebury has unveiled a new skill-based compensation system, seen rising housing costs and childcare shortages, faced severe understaffing in the dining halls and Davis Family Library, and seen some of its most experienced staff members leave.
(04/04/24 10:00am)
College employees, including faculty and staff, highlight access to affordable childcare as a significant and pressing concern. Within the bounds of the town of Middlebury, childcare centers face long waitlists and struggle to balance adequate pay for center employees with affordable rates for parents.
(04/04/24 10:02am)
Days when the usual dishes are replaced with paper plates and utensils in Ross Dining Hall are a sign that the dishroom is overwhelmed, and when the pizza station is shut down, it is a sign that the cooks are occupied at other stations. Students lining up for food can easily spot the understaffing that affects the dining hall’s workflow.
(03/14/24 10:04am)
Welcome to Amateur vs. Athlete: a column where we, lowly sports writers of The Campus and fans of our beloved Middlebury Panthers sports teams, delve into the mind of an in-season varsity athlete by challenging them to a one-on-one competition in their craft.
(03/14/24 10:03am)
The Hirschfield International Film Series returned to Dana Auditorium on March 7, bringing an audience of Middlebury College students, faculty and community members an exclusive screening of one of 2023’s most celebrated films: “The Zone of Interest.” Written and directed by British filmmaker Jonathan Glazer, the German-language film observes the daily lives of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his family as they enjoy a serene existence in an idyllic compound located just outside the walls of the Nazi concentration camp.
(03/14/24 10:02am)
The Senior Committee Gift Team has dedicated the class of 2024 senior gift to mental health initiatives, continuing a long-standing annual tradition of gifts given from the graduating class to future Middlebury students. The graduating class has left a gift to the campus community upon graduation since 1981.
