During an otherwise unremarkable third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Beyoncé announced a forthcoming album, identified as “Act II,” to be released on March 29. The Queen used a cheeky Verizon ad appearance to prove the internet can “B broken” when she said the commercial’s closing words: “Release ...
Canadian novelist and essayist Emily St. John Mandel brought the larger Middlebury community together for an event full of laughter and insights into her work and creative process. The Middlebury student body sat alongside members of ‘book clubs’ from the college, a high school class, the Vermont ...
Put on in late January, "Next to Normal" was the sixteenth J-term musical performed at Town Hall Theater in downtown Middlebury. The musical told the story of a woman living with bipolar disorder and psychosis and her family as they sought a path toward healing.
The New England Review held its Student Poetry Night on Monday, Jan. 22. Over 40 students, New England Review staff and community members gathered to hear the work of ten student performers on topics including nirvana, parental relationships and adjusting to college life.
The arrival of the Takács Quartet, heralded by The New York Times as “one of the world’s greatest string quartets,” has been highly anticipated since the group’s genre-bending performance as a part of the Middlebury Performing Arts Series nearly two years ago. The group made its return to campus ...
At Little Seed Coffee Roasters, the specialty latte flavors aren’t the only things that change with the seasons. Along with the shift from sweet potato pie to sugar and spice, Little Seed regularly swaps out the artwork that adorns its walls. This month, the artist in the spotlight is Catherine “Catie” ...
Feb Nostaligia: Will's final crossword solution!
Crossword 01/25/2024
In stark contrast to the frozen scene outdoors, Robison Concert Hall was warm and bright on Saturday, Jan. 20, packed with students and theater fans alike gathered for the first ever “Middlebury on Broadway!” performance put on by ten students from Middlebury’s Music Department.
A key aim of the second Midd Kid rendition was to create a video with more diversity. The first video faced backlash for a very white cast that focused on the stereotypically white experiences of lax bro party culture at Middlebury.
Time off from school and proximity to multiple Cinemark theaters meant I got to catch up on some of the latest movie releases over winter break. From a sultry English summer story in “Saltburn” to two very different takes on a New England winter, I’m recapping three new films.
If you struggle to find time to read for fun, this is the spot for you. Niche Reads recommends novels that relate to academic (or other) interests so you can explore a new book while still feeling productive. Check back each week for more cool books!
Racing movies typically make for a fun time at the theater. Think “Rush,” Ron Howard’s moving 2013 Formula One drama starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl, or “Ford v Ferrari,” the energetic 2019 blockbuster from James Mangold led by Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Those films follow sympathetic ...
Social Media Manager’s Pick – Matt Held ’26
Do children learn from their parents, or do parents learn from their children?
This month saw the first exhibition of the Middlebury College Antique Clothing Collection. Titled “Gathering and Uncoupling: An Exhibit of Historic Clothing and Contemporary Photography,” the exhibit in the Johnson Exhibition Gallery of the recently renovated Johnson Memorial Building transports ...
Inspired the popular New York Times game, this week, we’re debuting our version of Connections.