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Alumni Reminisce on Winters Past

Author: Andrea Gissing 'The best part of [Winter Term] is that it gave me the opportunity to have experiences that have changed my life -- experiences that can only be lived, not taught from a book." Elizabeth Del Rosario's '03 sentiments reflected those expressed by many alumni when presented with ...


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MiddBrief Ammonia Leak Contained in Kenyon

Author: Claire Bourne and Virginia Harper Middlebury College's athletic complex was evacuated on Nov. 6 when the building's alarms signaled an ammonia leak. In response to the alert, Director of Public Safety Lisa Boudah dispatched an officer who was able to smell ammonia within the facility. "I did ...


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College Land to Receive a Face Lift

Author: Matthew Rudolf This Saturday the Otter Creek Audubon Society and Middlebury Area Land Trust held a meeting to discuss the development of a new public park in the town of Middlebury. Located on the corner of Pulp Mill Bridge Road and Weybridge Street, the park will be situated on land currently ...


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What Would Happen If Winter Term Disappeared?

Author: [no author name found] In our Winter Term discussions on the Educational Affairs Committee, we have so far been working on the assumption that a change to a semester calendar, should we pursue that option, would not require the elimination of the Feb program. If we were on a semester calendar, ...


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College Shorts

Author: Joshua Carson and Megan O'Keefe Penn State Pays for Student Music DownloadsPennsylvaina State University has reached a deal with Napster online service to provide graduate and undergraduate students access to unlimited MP3s. The University will cover the cost of the service, $9.95 for the general ...


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Bike Thefts Spike as Students Take to 'Borrowing'

Author: Taylor Johnston Though Middlebury College often sells itself as being a liberal arts community, it appears students may be overdrawing from the principle of communal living. Bike theft at Middlebury College has increased exponentially since the start of October, due in part to some students' ...


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College Continues Citizen Medal Tradition

Author: Benjamin Salkowe Addressing families at the second Fall Family Weekend, President John McCardell noted that Middlebury College shares a special relationship with the local community, having been "founded by and named after the town." The following day, he made actions of his words when he presented ...


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Nordic and Alpine Skiing

Author: [no author name found] Coaches: Terry Aldrich; Forest CareyCaptains: Kate Newick '04, Colin Rogers '04, Nordic; Andy Peters '04, Laura Scripture '04, AlpineBig Match: Middlebury Carnival, Feb. 27-28What can we expect? As they wait patiently for snow, the Middlebury ski teams are looking to ...


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Women's Basketball

Author: [no author name found] Record Last Season: 12-13Coach: Noreen PecsokPlayers to Watch: Kate Shillo '04, Elyse Carlson '04, Alexis Hollinger '04Dates for the Calender: Dec. 2 vs Castleton State; Jan. 17 vs Williams; Jan. 31 vs Bowdoin.What can we expect? The Middlebury women's basketball team ...


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Men's Basketball

Author: [no author name found] Last year's Record: 15-10, lost in first round of NESCAC tournament.Coach: Jeff BrownDates for the calender: Jan. 17 at Williams; Jan. 23 vs. AmherstPlayers to Watch: Nate Anderson, Dave Coratti, Mike Salek.What can we expect? While NESCAC powerhouses Amherst, Williams ...


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Local Economy Bouncing Back

Author: Alyssa Thurston If you were a small town, what would you do if your biggest business closed its doors? That's the question the town of Middlebury has had to answer following last year's closure of the Ames general merchandise store - a significant business presence in the area. To determine ...


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Women's Squash

Author: [no author name found] Last Year's Record: 11-6Coach: David SawardNew Additions: Hannah Baker '07, Katherine Hawkins '06.5, Kate Horvitz '06.5, Kara Zarchin '06.5, Schuyler Winstead '06What can we expect? After an overall successful 2002-2003 campaign, the women's squash team hopes to replace ...


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The Local Flavor

Author: Michael Ives The Bristol Bakery and CafÈ does not have a large, exotic menu. Rather, one can find a collection of thoughtfully prepared, inexpensive bakery staples, with a few seasonal surprises. And the servers are sexy.Taking over a large part of Bristol's main street, the cafÈ boasts several ...


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Council Streamlines TIPS Training

Author: Thomas Drescher The Community Council voted Tuesday to approve a TIPS training reform proposal. The legislation, effective immediately, introduces a shorter, more concise training process for student party hosts at Middlebury College.The proposal was drafted over the summer by a subcommittee ...


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PALANA Flood Dampens Halloween Spirits

Author: Megan O'Keefe Halloween was set to be the public debut of the Pan-African Latino Native American (PALANA) Center's new home in Carr Hall. But the inaugural celebration - which included a haunted house for local children and an open, registered party both sponsored by Distinguished Men of Color ...


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MiddBrief Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Twelve

Author: Andrea Gissing, Joshua Carson, Myra Palmero Twelve students were inducted into Middlebury College's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Saturday, Nov. 1, at a ceremony held in the Redfield Proctor Room. Professor of History and President of the Middlebury Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Don Wyatt gave the welcoming ...


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MiddBrief Middlebury Fan on ESPN

Author: Andrea Gissing, Joshua Carson, Myra Palmero In late November, ESPN Sports Center will showcase "Pick Up Butch," a 42-year-old tradition of the Middlebury College football and basketball teams. For the last four decades, two first-years on the football and basketball teams have been picking up ...