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Mini Crossword 2/27/25: Solutions
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First Campus Mini Crossword: Solutions!
Cryptic Crossword 2/27/25: Envelope, please
(02/27/25 10:56am)
Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are bracketed in the print version for beginners, but if you want a challenge the online version has the training wheels off. We are excited to try out a lot of new puzzles, and we want your feedback! Email campus@middlebury.edu or leave a comment online to tell us what you think or if you are interested in publishing puzzles of your own.
Mini Crossword 2/27/25
(02/27/25 10:55am)
Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are bracketed in the print version for beginners, but if you want a challenge the online version has the training wheels off. We are excited to try out a lot of new puzzles, and we want your feedback! Email campus@middlebury.edu or leave a comment online to tell us what you think or if you are interested in publishing puzzles of your own.
Men’s squash honors seniors in their final match of the regular season
(02/27/25 11:01am)
Last Friday, the Middlebury men’s squash program bid farewell to its seniors in an emotional ceremony at the Bostwick Family Squash Center, marking the end of an era. The men's team, ranked 17th nationally, celebrated four departing seniors before playing MIT in the last game of their regular season: Captains Alexis Ballo ’25 and Nathan Feinstein ’25, alongside Julian Sandoval ’25 and Will Lichstein ’25. On Feb. 1, the 16th-ranked women's squash team honored captain Abby Holding ’25 in their game against Amherst college.
Panthers place sixth at Men's Swimming & Diving NESCAC Championship
(02/27/25 11:00am)
This past weekend, Middlebury hosted the NESCAC Men's Swimming & Diving Championship for the first time since 2019. Over four days, the Panthers competed in more than 20 events, setting five school records and achieving multiple NCAA 'B' cut swims, earning them sixth place overall with a total score of 919 points.
Trump administration budget cuts impact job prospects for seniors
(02/27/25 11:03am)
Since President Trump’s return to the White House on Jan. 20, he has signed several executive orders that have significantly impacted the U.S. job market. These include the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the long-term hold on all international aid and development activities, impacting both the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department.
Sparking conversation: “Who By Fire” opens spring season of the Hirschfield International Film Series
(02/27/25 11:01am)
The winner of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival Grand Prize, the Canadian-French drama “Who By Fire,” opened the spring season of the Hirschfield International Film Series to a packed Dana Auditorium on Feb. 20. Following the screening, the film’s writer and director Philippe Lesage led a Q&A in which he spoke more about his creative process.
Trump’s immigration policies pose uncertainty for international students
(02/27/25 11:05am)
Following President Donald Trump’s re-election in November, many U.S. colleges and universities advised international students to return to campus before his inauguration. Since Trump took office, he has begun to execute his promise to enact the largest deportation mission in U.S. history. Having seen how the government barred asylum, moved to end birthright citizenship and declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, international students have expressed concern about the issues they may face re-entering the country to continue their studies and pursue careers after graduating.
“New-tella”? Dining Services debuts chocolate hazelnut spread, new to-go containers
(02/27/25 11:04am)
Last week, Middlebury College Dining Services introduced a new chocolate hazelnut spread to Proctor Dining Hall on a trial basis. The return of the fan-favorite food marks the first time the college has offered a chocolate hazelnut spread in dining halls since March 2023, when Dining Services removed Nutella due to inflation and environmental sustainability concerns over its production. The new spread is being introduced alongside other changes to the dining halls, including new to-go containers and new menu items.
Snow plows, salt and steamed spinach: Middlebury staff tackles winter storm
(02/27/25 11:06am)
If there is one thing that makes going to school in Vermont unique, it is that almost nothing, not even a foot of snow, can stop students and professors from going to class. Last Sunday and Monday, Middlebury received over 12 inches of snow, but students and community members still needed to eat, attend class and commute to work. Staff members are the force behind the curtain that allow Middlebury to carry out its typical routines even in the wake of a major snowstorm.
Animal rights group files complaint over Middlebury’s violations of animal research procedures this fall
(02/27/25 11:06am)
The animal rights group Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! (SAEN) released a complaint last month alleging violations of animal welfare procedures this past fall in BiHall’s Vivarium, the center for laboratory animal research on campus. In its complaint, the organization published a report filed on Nov. 19, 2024 with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) alleging Middlebury's research team’s failures to comply with surgical procedural requirements, feeding schedules and laboratory safety protocols.
President Baucom, save Battell Hall from demolition
(02/27/25 11:00am)
"Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings."
Governor Phil Scott wants to kill the Global Warming Solutions Act
(02/27/25 11:01am)
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has a track record of opposing progressive climate policies brought forth by the Democrats in the state legislature. Now that the Democrats have lost a veto-proof supermajority, Gov. Scott is finally showing us his true colors on climate.
Strung together through the seasons: United for Ukraine 2025
(02/27/25 11:00am)
Arms linked, weights distributed, bodies encircled in a ring and performers moved harmoniously to the rhythm of the spirited musical symphony in Arkan, a traditional Ukrainian folk dance featured in the fourth annual United for Ukraine event.
Exit Music (for a concert): Radiohead cover band Fitter Happier at Higher Ground
(02/27/25 11:02am)
I am running late, but the venue stands like a glowing oasis amidst the mid-winter darkness and sludge of South Burlington. It is Feb. 7, and Radiohead cover band Fitter Happier has just taken the stage at Higher Ground. I find my way in, carrying perhaps not the highest expectations, but excitement nonetheless to hear an homage to one of the most influential art rock bands of the past few decades. As the crunchy drums and falsetto vocals of “15 Step” fill the room, it is immediately evident my expectations are misguided.
Seven Questions with Alex Power ’25, president of Middlebury Club Hockey
(02/27/25 11:02am)
In this edition of Seven Questions, Alex Power ’25 told The Campus about his hockey career, the growth of the club team from just a few players skating around to a team that plays games against other schools and the team’s goal this season.
Women's basketball team falls short to Colby in intense double overtime NESCAC quarterfinals
(02/27/25 11:03am)
In the regular season, Middlebury women's basketball lost to Colby College by three points in overtime (75–72). Two weeks later, in Waterville, Maine, the Panthers must have felt deja-vu as they fell short by three points once again, this time in a double-overtime playoff show-down.
College-sponsored transgender healthcare talk receives backlash, inspires alternative talk
(02/27/25 11:07am)
Middlebury hosted a talk attended by about 120 students on Feb. 20 titled “What is the Right Approach on Public Policy and Transgender Medicine?” in Wilson Hall in McCullough Student Center. The talk featured two speakers invited by the Alexander Hamilton Forum: Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute and Brianna Wu, a transgender activist and executive director of the Rebellion PAC. Both speakers maintain an active presence on social media, where Sapir and Wu have previously criticized current transgender healthcare in the U.S.
Which speakers deserve to be platformed by Middlebury?
(02/27/25 11:03am)
On Feb. 20, the Alexander Hamilton Forum invited Brianna Wu, the executive director of Rebellion PAC, and Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute to speak on the “right approach on public policy and transgender medicine.”