PARIS — I set out on my year abroad with a lot of expectations, one of which was, of course, to become “multicultural.” Little did I know just how personal this multicultural experience would become for me. My abroad year has been a little out of the ordinary in that I spent my first semester ...
After a year of planning and negotiations, Middlebury College has publicly announced the details of its new language acquisition software. The new company, directed toward students in kindergarten through 12th grade, is called Middlebury Interactive Languages (MIL). It will be produced in conjunction ...
The Student Government Association Finance Committee (SGAFC) has approved changes to its budgeting and allocation system, that are expected to cut bureaucracy in funding the College’s clubs and allow them more freedom to spend. The decision is a product of the committee’s year-long struggle to design ...
On April 27 and May 6, the “Last Lecture” series will present Professor of Biology Tom Root and President Emeritus of the College John M. McCardell, with an opportunity to impart their wisdom to the College community. Evan Masseau ’11, who started the “Last Lecture Series” last year, is excited ...
Former Brown student sues alma mater A former student, William R. McCormick III, has sued Brown University for denying him the chance to defend himself after the daughter of an alumnus and major donor accused him of rape. According to the lawsuit, the accuser first alleged that McCormick was calling ...
A volcano erupted last Wednesday in Iceland, causing a massive cloud of ash to be released into the atmosphere. Prevailing winds have carried this natural force south and east over Western Europe, forcing thousands of flights to and from European Union nations to be canceled. When flights do resume, ...
As the election approaches for the Middlebury College Community Council, a non-academic issues forum composed of administration, faculty, staff and student representatives, candidates seek support for and advancement of their ideas. In getting to know them a bit better before the election, I interviewed ...
Dristy Shrestha ’11 and Wyatt Orme ’12, along with Olivia Grugan ’12, have each been awarded $10,000 in funding from the Davis Projects for Peace initiative for projects to be completed in Guatemala and Nepal this summer. Orme and Grugan will build a public library in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. ...
Each year, the Thomas J. Watson Foundation reviews approximately 180 finalist applicants from 47 participating universities, eventually settling on 40 recipients of the Watson Fellowship. The fellowship is designed to “offer college graduates of unusual promise a year of independent, purposeful exploration ...
Responsible leadership was the mandate for the American and Russian governments last week. On April 8, President Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev signed an arms control treaty that, once ratified, will force both countries to reduce their nuclear arsenals by approximately 30 percent. The ...
Last Sunday afternoon, the five Democratic candidates for governor of Vermont gathered in Dana Auditorium to discuss and debate a variety of policy issues, including renewable energy, healthcare, education, agriculture and economic development. Professor Emeritus of Political Science Eric Davis acted ...
Web site makes it easier to pinpoint party schools Five students from U. Florida have created the Web site partyschooltexts.com in order identify the number one party school in the United States. Text message conversations are listed on the Web site, grouped by college, and students can vote for their ...
PARIS — Being abroad is many things. I can’t explain it because it’s such a fluid concept that changes daily and with every angle of perception. It’s normal. I live in an apartment, go to school, keep in touch with old friends, do homework and basically have my life here in Paris. I feel at ...
On April 11, the Stonehenge competition for 12 finalist applicant groups was held in McCardell Bicentennial Hall. The event lasted from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and was open to the community. Four out of the 12 finalist groups — out of an original 20 groups — were chosen to win $3,000 Stonehenge grants. Stonehenge ...
The destruction of large posters promoting “Gaypril” in Ross and Proctor Dining Halls, in addition to an instance of homophobic vandalism on a white board in Ross Commons, has called into question the state of gay rights on campus. The latest incidents have renewed discussion about the state of ...
President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz announced plans to begin a $3-4 million renovation project at the conclusion of commencement — a move that will create 62 new beds for on-campus residential housing. In a campus-wide e-mail sent to all faculty, staff and students on Monday, Liebowitz ...
Renowned rapper and cross-genre artist Kid Cudi will perform at Middlebury on May 7 in Pepin Gymnasium, members of the Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB) confirmed to The Campus on Monday. The news put weeks of student rumors to rest — as well as a protracted negotiation process that had lasted ...
The two men responsible for many of the burglaries across campus in recent months are awaiting court appearances. Laptops and other items of value were reported stolen from various locations on campus, including Pearsons, Hepburn, Stewart and Forest halls, as well as the library. Bucky Mitchell is ...