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(02/26/26 11:00am)
There’s a certain comfort in knowing that not only Middlebury’s Nordic skiers, but almost all Nordic skiers, wear their hats in a similar fashion. In fact, if the objective (functional or aesthetic) is to position one’s hat as parallel to the ground and as high above the ears as possible, then the Panthers had most teams beat at the Middlebury Carnival. The same goes for their performances last weekend.
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During its virtual Feb. 6–7 winter meeting, the Middlebury Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive fee of $94,386 for the 2026–2027 academic year, a 4% increase over the fees for this current academic year. In addition, the Board accepted a $20 million gift for the construction of a new arts museum scheduled to open in fall 2028, and trustees learned that as of Dec. 31, the projected budget deficit had been reduced to $4.49 million from $8.61 million in October, a savings of $4.12 million.
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In March 2024, the Middlebury College Republicans (MCR) was revived, with new president Joseph Jacobson ’27 framing the club as a necessary corrective to a stifling campus culture “opposed to free speech.” In another piece written on behalf of MCR, Jacobson reiterated that “advocacy for freedom of expression… [is] the first priority for our club.”
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In a town that receives an average of 80 inches of snow a year, Middlebury’s snow removal team shoulders a heavy responsibility. Yet with a recent uptick in extreme weather conditions and a statewide salt shortage, Facilities staff are navigating an increasingly unpredictable winter landscape.
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Athletic scholarships are prohibited in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). The conference justifies this policy by emphasizing its “long tradition of success both in meeting high standards of athletic performance and academic excellence.” The ideal NESCAC student is not defined solely as an athlete, but as a scholar first — one who attends a liberal arts institution to grow intellectually, socially, and in their extracurriculars, while continuing to compete at a high level with academics as their top priority. Financial aid packages are awarded strictly through institutional financial aid offices and only after a student has been admitted, independent of athletic ability.
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Black pioneers have long been at the forefront of advancing sexual health education, innovation, and reproductive justice. Leading figures like Dr. Joycelyn Elders, Byllye Avery, and Gosnell Duncan were pivotal to the development of sexual health and changed the way we understand the intersections of race, health, and class. Their contributions transformed the sexual health industry and improved medical outcomes for historically underserved communities. Despite these contributions, Black voices have been and continue to be marginalized and excluded from dominant conversations around sexual health. Mareisha Reese, president of a global diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice consulting firm, explains, "[T]he question is not whether Black history matters—because it does. The question is how we protect it, teach it honestly, and treat it as essential to understanding who we are as a nation.”
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Middlebury College hosts the country's oldest student-run carnival. For many students, the carnival, which typically runs for three days in February, is considered the pinnacle of the Middlebury experience, encapsulating student life in Vermont. This year, the 103rd winter carnival was no exception, and the editorial board commend the student organisers who continue to work to extend a rich tradition of student history. More broadly, the weekend speaks to what we call on the college to consider: Student events over overly bureaucratic, office-led programming.
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Digital discourse over representations of female sexuality, Victorian class-race politics and the proper use of quotation marks ensued after the release of Emerald Fennell’s “‘Wuthering Heights’” in theaters on Feb. 13. Since before the first trailer came out, the film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel has threatened to create an internet dialogue more heated than the film’s actual erotica.
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“Cultural Fabrics: The Kimono Through Literary, Cross-Cultural, and Practical Lenses” commenced the Johnson Exhibition Gallery’s spring program on Feb. 9. The photos below present a small glimpse into the exhibit, but of course cannot fully encapsulate it in all its glory, so be sure to check it out before it closes on March 19.
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On Feb. 16, the student body received an email from the Office of Communications and Marketing announcing the launch of MiddStories, a digital hub for Middlebury news, commentary, features, and multimedia storytelling. The email described MiddStories as “a place to learn the latest news, to consider informed commentary from Middlebury people, and to engage in stories both large and small that will speak to the Middlebury experience.”
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Crossword 02/26/2026 Solutions: Two Roads Diverged...
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Crossword 02/26/2026: Two Roads Diverged...
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Middlebury women’s hockey became a varsity sport in 1981, and eight years later, Bill Mandigo took over at the helm. He’s won 697 games with Middlebury since then, the most of any coach in NCAA women's hockey history.
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On the first Friday of every month, over 20 local businesses in downtown Middlebury stay open late as a part of the Better Middlebury Partnership’s (BMP) newly reintroduced “First Fridays” initiative — an evening dedicated to drawing the community into Middlebury’s restaurants, galleries and shops, emphasizing the importance of local connection especially during the quieter winter months. This February’s “First Fridays” night featured fully-booked pop-up dinners at Haymaker Bun Company and ShireTown Marketplace, shopping at local spots such as the Vermont Bookshop and Middleton, an art exhibition at PhotoPlace Gallery and many other highlights from local businesses.
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On Friday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 pm, Middlebury Indivisible will host a half-hour interfaith vigil at the Town Hall Theater Plaza, with the goal of fostering unity amid the diversity of religious beliefs.
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Habitat for Humanity of Addison County (HfHAC) hosted an open house on Feb. 7 at 35 Gorham Lane, inviting the Middlebury community to tour the organization’s newest build and meet the family who will soon call it home. The event marked a milestone for the all-volunteer nonprofit, which has been working to address Addison County’s affordable housing crisis since its founding in 1997.
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On Jan. 20, the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs and Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) hosted an Alumni Career Conversation featuring Philip Consentino ’00, a retired agent in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The event took place at the Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room and was advertised as “not an official recruiting event,” but as an opportunity for students to speak with college alumni about careers in the federal government, national intelligence and life in Washington, D.C.
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On Monday, Feb. 16, students gathered in Coltrane Lounge for a Double Dutch workshop organized by the Black Students’ Union (BSU) in conjunction with Evolution Dance Troupe, part of a host of events planned for Black History Month.
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The Spencer Prize Speech Competition is an annual event hosted by Oratory Now that showcases the public speaking abilities of the First Year class. Participants progress through a nomination process in their First Year seminar, followed by two rounds of speech competitions, culminating in a final showcase on Jan. 27th.
