Activists at Middlebury have spent the last year creating mutual aid networks, educating peers about anti-racism and fighting for a myriad of reforms both on-campus and from their homes across the country. While the pandemic limited in-person events, organizers saw their work become more urgent than ...
The Campus spoke to Atwater Commons Chef Ian Martin and Ross Commons Chef Christopher Laframboise about how the dining halls function and how they view their roles as cornerstones of the campus community.
Ever since 1971, a group of roughly 100 students has arrived on campus during the snowy month of February, joining the small community of Middlebury students and alumni with half year graduation dates. These students — called “Febs” after their unusual matriculation and graduation month — have ...
To accommodate workplace safety measures put in place due to Covid-19, the custodial department developed a new cleaning schedule which now includes readjusted shifts — including some at night or starting as early as 4 a.m. — and services seven days a week. Staff members not only were forced to ...
Middlebury began offering campus tours for admitted students and their families beginning on April 27. Previously, no visitors — including prospective students — were permitted to enter college buildings and grounds.
In typical years, it is tradition for seniors to cover the bulletin board at the entrance to Proctor Dining Hall with the names of the crushes they have had over their four years at Middlebury. The so-called “Proc Crush List” was initiated by a graduating senior, Jason Lockhart, in 2005. For Thomas ...
More than 200 students gathered outside on the McCullough lawn the evening of April 24 to honor the life of Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo and other victims of police brutality. Huddled under umbrellas and rain jackets, they sheltered their candles from the cold drizzle as they listened to speeches and ...
One out of every six Middlebury students has contacted the Disabilities Resources Center (DRC) for disability-related accommodations, according to its website. ADA coordinator Jodi Litchfield says that half of these students have a learning disability or attention disorders, and a further 30% have psychological ...
College students and staff have taken on new roles this year to fill positions necessitated by the pandemic.
At 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 ...
Anaïs 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, ...
The BIPOC vaccination clinic will take place at the Athletics Complex from 4–6 p.m. on Wednesday April 28.
Seniors 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 ...
The 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 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.
One 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.
In 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.
Under 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.
Covid-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.
Want 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.