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(02/20/25 11:02am)
In November of last year, Burlington music venue Higher Ground released tickets for a concert this January by one of the biggest names in the shoegaze genre — Slowdive. Never have I purchased a ticket for a concert so fast. As the band responsible for introducing me to the legendary world of shoegaze and dream pop my junior year of high school, there was no way I was going to miss this concert.
(02/20/25 11:01am)
This March, Middlebury will welcome the Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community (BLMZC) as they fully consolidate in a new location at 76 Court Street. BLMZC is an organization that distinguishes itself from other Vermont Zen communities based on its mission to practice community-engaged Buddhism.
(02/20/25 12:04pm)
On the evening of Jan. 28, the eighth annual Spencer Prize speech competition came to a close with its 2025 Grand Championship. Among an audience filled with friends, peers and former speakers, Ranyely Gil Rojas ’28 was declared the Grand Champion. Her speech centered around the beauty standards that she has faced as a black woman and her journey towards embracing herself.
(02/20/25 11:00am)
On Monday, Feb. 3, Stonecrop Meadows broke ground, marking the inception of a significant construction project intended to address the housing crisis in Addison County and Vermont at large. The building will add 254 new homes to the town, providing more affordable and livable options for individuals and families who work at the college in addition to other local residents.
(02/20/25 11:01am)
Antique clothing was dusted off and brought back to life this past J-Term in the “Historic Clothing Practicum,” co-taught by visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Summer Lee Jack and Associate Professor of Costume Design at Penn State University Charlene Gross. The class focused on accessioning the college’s existing antique clothing collection, learning about textile degradation and preservation and curating a themed exhibition in Johnson Memorial Building.
(01/23/25 11:03am)
Approximately 75 people gathered in Middlebury College Park on Jan. 20, a brisk Monday, to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event — titled “Flights to Freedom” and taking place on the same day as President Donald Trump’s inauguration — was a collaborative effort organized by the Anderson Freeman Resource Center, the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and the Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
(01/23/25 11:02am)
After months of deliberation and an extended voting period, over two-thirds of Middlebury students voted in favor of two of the three proposed changes to the Honor Code. The results, which Dean of Students Joe Russell announced on Jan. 14, removed the moral obligation to report Honor Code violations and implemented a sliding scale of penalties for violations, with 73.4% and 89.2% of voting students answering yes, respectively. The proposal to allow professors to proctor exams did not pass, receiving only 45.8% support.
(01/23/25 1:43pm)
Changes are coming to The Middlebury Snow Bowl this year, which is in the full swing of its 91st season. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system will be installed over the summer, which will require visitors to scan their passes to ride the chair lift next season. The Snow Bowl also raised ticket and season pass prices for the 2024–25 season — daytime passes for college students have increased from $99 to $189, and a pass for both day and night is now $239. Pass prices for adults and other age groups have also seen increases, but Middlebury first years can still ski for free.
(01/23/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 17, The Middlebury Snow Bowl hosted a Fostering Inclusive Recreation Experience (FIRE) event at the bowl for the second year in a row, providing BIPOC students with free transportation, ski lessons, equipment rentals and passes for a night of skiing. FIRE is a student organization with the mission of reducing barriers to outdoor sports for marginalized groups at Middlebury. The club leads outdoor trips year-round that involve hiking, backpacking, ice skating, fishing, skiing and ice climbing.
(01/23/25 11:02am)
After a six game winning streak, the men’s basketball team has struggled to continue their success, winning just two of their most recent 11 games. Despite their struggles, the team remains hopeful.
(01/23/25 11:01am)
In front of an electric Kenyon Arena crowd, the top-ranked Middlebury women's hockey team showcased its depth and resilience against #3 Amherst College this past weekend in a crucial game of the NESCAC series.
(01/23/25 11:00am)
Freddi Mitchell ’25, originally from Chicago, is serving as one of the co-captains on the women’s water polo team this year.
(01/23/25 11:02am)
FLŌRA, the cannabis store on Park Street in downtown Middlebury, has filed a lawsuit against the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) over cannabis advertisement regulations it claims are unconstitutional. In the suit filed in Addison Superior Court on Dec. 9, 2024, FLŌRA argued that Vermont businesses are being harmed financially by the restrictive regulations and requirements for advertisement approval, infringing upon their right to free speech.
(01/23/25 11:01am)
In early December, two parents at Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School filed a complaint against the school regarding the implementation of gender-related materials and books used in the kindergarten curriculum. The initial complaint has sparked fierce debate at recent school board meetings and further review by the superintendent and school board, who are still in the process of weighing a potential ban.
(01/23/25 11:00am)
This spring, Toad Hall Flowers will relocate from Main Street to a larger space in the lower level of Marble Works, nestled in Printers Alley with a scenic view of Otter Creek. With a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Toad Hall Flowers has become much more than just a typical flower shop.
(01/23/25 11:03am)
Winter in Vermont is not for the faint of heart. J-Term at Middlebury represents a break from the usual academic schedule, yielding the freedom to try something new in academics or extracurriculars — but you may also find yourself cowering indoors from the cold with little to do.
(01/23/25 11:02am)
Around 9 p.m. on Sunday night, as I traversed the windswept tundra forming between E Lot and the Chateau, I was devastated to realize that I had left my wallet — along with my one and only Middlebury ID card — inside my room. Clutching my cardboard box from the Grille to my chest in a fruitless attempt to preserve the heat of my meal, I berated myself for once again forgetting my “Key to the City.” It was snowing, and the wind boldly declared it would not settle for a temperature in the double-digits.
(01/23/25 11:01am)
At some point in time you may have heard that sexual activity can be a de-stressor. For example, NBC News published a 2008 article titled “More sex, less stress,” declaring to their audience that by having sex, they can reduce the undesirable buzzword of “stress.” Sex is a natural stress-buster, but it is a misconception that by simply having more sex, your problems are magically solved. While it is partly true that physical intimacy and sexual intercourse can have positive effects on mental health and well-being, it is important to keep in mind that using sex as a de-stressor can work for some while not working for others. At SPECS, we advocate to Middlebury students that sexual activity, however one engages with it, is not a simple fix for stress, nor are the two mutually exclusive.
(01/23/25 11:00am)
Like many, I watched in stunned horror as Donald Trump crawled his way back into the highest office of our nation. I had hope in the American people: that they would not re-elect an impeached ex-president and convicted felon who had attempted to undermine our democratic process in a spectacle of populist-driven violence.
(01/23/25 11:07am)
General Manager’s pick - Georgia Perlah ’25
