From the 'Covid supply guy' to line monitors at Proc: Staff and student workers keep Middlebury safe
By Julia Pepper | May 6, 2021College students and staff have taken on new roles this year to fill positions necessitated by the pandemic.
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Invitation of anti-transgender speaker sparks backlash, internal club conflict
By Abigail Chang | April 30, 2021At the height of midterm season, 50 people joined a Zoom webinar titled “Can We Reasonably Believe in God?” featuring Christian apologetic and Boston College professor Peter Kreeft. The event became a source of controversy after students — both inside and outside of Newman Catholic Club, which ...
Tony award-winning playwright Anaïs Mitchell ’04 will give 2021 commencement address
By Riley Board | April 29, 2021Anaïs Mitchell ’04, a Tony-award winning playwright and musician, will give the 2021 Middlebury commencement address. Mitchell is the creator of the acclaimed Broadway musical “Hadestown”, and was named one of the most influential people of 2020 by Time Magazine Mitchell, a native Vermonter, ...
News in Brief: College to host BIPOC vaccination clinic tomorrow, April 28
By Abigail Chang | April 27, 2021The BIPOC vaccination clinic will take place at the Athletics Complex from 4–6 p.m. on Wednesday April 28.
Seniors allowed two guests at commencement, later move-out date
By Abigail Chang | April 23, 2021Seniors may invite up to two guests to commencement and move-out has been shifted from May 29 — the Saturday of commencement — to noon on May 30, according to an email from President Laurie Patton and Provost Jeff Cason. Commencement will be split up across five different locations on campus so ...
Roni Lezama ’22 wins SGA presidential election in a landslide
By Charlie Keohane | April 16, 2021The student body elected Roni Lezama ’22 as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2021–22 school year in a landslide election. Lezama won 72.5% of the vote (791 votes). Lezama ran against Myles Maxie ’22, who received 27.5% of the vote (300 votes). Voting was open for ...
Parton cuts STI testing for students without symptoms, exposure
By Tony Sjodin and Sj O'connor | April 15, 2021Parton Center for Health and Wellness has halted Peace of Mind STI screenings, as demand for Covid-19 testing has created a shortage in testing supplies and lab capacity.
Students struggle to keep afloat as isolation, workload and grief compound
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | April 15, 2021One in every six Vermont-based Middlebury students sought counseling appointments last semester, and intake forms have displayed a marked increase in signs of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to Counseling Services.
Asian affinity groups process grief, anger after Atlanta shootings
By Rachel Lu | April 15, 2021In the wake of the March 16 Atlanta shooting — which claimed the lives of eight people — and a national trend of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian and Asian American affinity groups on campus have worked to provide opportunities for conversation about racism.
Students quarantined for Covid-19 violations regardless of evidence of exposure
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | April 15, 2021Under a policy that was never officially announced, students can be placed in quarantine for breaking certain Covid-19 health guidelines — even if they have had no known exposure to the virus.
Students navigate different levels of Covid-19 risk tolerance, social life
By Lily Jones | April 15, 2021Covid-19 restrictions, such as room capacity and limiting close contacts, have put a new strain on student social life. Knowing that people have a wide range of risk tolerances when it comes to potential Covid-19 exposure, students also face the added challenge of navigating friendships.
Meet this year’s SGA and Community Council candidates
By Charlie Keohane | April 14, 2021Want to know a bit more about the candidates running for Student Government Association (SGA) president and co-chair of Community Council? The Campus has you covered.
Million-dollar library budget cut hinders resource access, burdens librarians
By Catherine Mclaughlin | April 8, 2021As a result of extensive library budget cuts, students and faculty have lost access to — or face new challenges in accessing — needed research materials, and librarians have shouldered the burden of managing the fallout.
Acceptance rate drops to 15.7%, lowest in years
By Abigail Chang | April 1, 2021Middlebury’s acceptance rate dipped almost 10 percentage points to 15.7% from last year’s irregular 24%, marking its lowest point in public record; the acceptance rate for the regular decision round was 13.3%. Nearly 1,900 students received offers of admission out of a record-breaking pool of 11,908 ...
Confusion spreads as students of color receive conflicting information on Covid-19 vaccinations
By Ideal Dowling | April 1, 2021With Covid-19 restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings, several student organizations have significantly altered their programming and seen changes to their active membership as a result.
On-campus students approved for day travel to home states for vaccination
By Roya Touran | April 1, 2021With on-campus learners required to stay within the boundaries of Addison County, Middlebury has been approving off-campus travel for students who can make a day trip to get vaccinated in their home state.
Campus spiritual life thrives despite pandemic adjustments
By Olivia Mueller | April 1, 2021While the Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life and religious student organizations have shifted much of their programming online this year, spiritual leaders are still working to foster community via Zoom and small gatherings.
Student organizations face membership challenges with pandemic programming
By Piper Brady | April 1, 2021With Covid-19 restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings, several student organizations have significantly altered their programming and seen changes to their active membership as a result.
Out-of-state students ineligible to receive Vermont Covid-19 vaccines
By Lucy Townend and Abigail Chang | March 30, 2021Gov. Scott’s announcement contradicted information from the college, and comes after many students have already been fully or partially vaccinated in the state
Breaking: College plans to return to majority in-person teaching, normal operations this fall
By Abigail Chang | March 25, 2021The college also hopes to offer vaccinations to students and employees this spring, according to an email update sent earlier today.