Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld visits campus
By Porter Bowman | October 31, 2019Weld is the first presidential candidate to visit campus during the 2020 election cycle.
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Conservative op-ed columnist champions American exceptionalism
By Rachel Lu | October 31, 2019For many conservatives, President Donald Trump’s election in 2016 disrupted the country’s understanding of politics, conservatism and national identity. As a conservative op-ed columnist at The New York Times, Ross Douthat grapples with this disruption everyday.
Update: Study abroad office opts against mandatory evacuation of programs in Chile, offers students options
By James Finn | October 23, 2019Currently, 23 students from Middlebury and other colleges are enrolled in the C.V. Starr Schools Abroad in Chile.
Post-graduation employment rates hit all-time high
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | October 17, 2019In good news for the senior class, the number of Middlebury graduates who find jobs within months of their graduation date has been steadily rising.
Vermont State Senator Ruth Hardy talks women in politics
By Kari Henken | October 17, 2019Vermont is the only state that has never sent a woman to Congress. In her talk, Ruth Hardy discussed some of the barriers that might explain why.
Rep. John Lewis discusses civil rights movement legacy
By Emily Ballou | October 17, 2019U.S. Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis spoke to a sold-out audience at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington about his book, his experiences in the civil rights movement and what he sees as modern day social justice issue priorities.
Public safety to install security cameras
By James Finn | October 17, 2019After two decades of debate, the Department of Public Safety is finally set to install security cameras across campus, along with other security updates.
Rethinking Economics: Student-led initiative aims to increase diversity in economics classes
By Emmanuel Tamrat | October 10, 2019A new student club hopes to inform people about the broad scope of economics and increase the accessibility of lesser-known student resources.
Balancing school and spirituality during the Jewish high holidays
By Isabel Lickey | October 10, 2019Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the holiest days of the Jewish calendar. This year, both fall on school days, forcing students to negotiate between academic and spiritual life.
Laundry to remain free for the rest of the semester
By Zeke Hodkin | October 10, 2019As the college transitions to a new payment program for laundry, students have accrued an unexpected benefit: the ability to actually separate light and dark clothing when doing laundry loads.
Reflection Friday series asks “what matters to you, and why?”
By Abigail Chang | October 10, 2019On select Fridays throughout the semester, the Center for Creativity, Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship facilitates a forum to discuss stories of self and personal values.
Students steal signs, urinate in elevators and damage property
By Riley Board | October 10, 2019Thousands of dollars of destruction in Atwater and other buildings across campus burdens custodial staff and sparks conversation.
At very least, read the news “Pass/Fail”
By Ellie Eberlee | October 10, 2019New students, I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that this place has a unique ability to block out the rest of the world.
PALANA finds new home in Palmer
By Rachel Lu | October 3, 2019Starting this year, PALANA is being recognized as a social house, and their new living space has allowed house leadership to expand their vision as a cultural community.
Keegan Callanan joins National Council on the Humanities
By Sabine Poux | October 3, 2019Callanan was appointed by President Trump and approved by the Senate to become part of the council, which helps oversee funding allocations to humanities programs.
Where in the world is Allison Stanger?
By Nora Peachin | October 3, 2019Professor Allison Stanger is going into her third year on academic leave from Middlebury, and students have started to wonder where she is.
Dead Parents Society leads weekend getaway
By Grace Gillooly | October 3, 2019For students who have lost parents, the Society offered their first ever weekend trip to escape Fall Family Weekend.
Re-structured Disability Resource Center expands its scope
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | October 3, 2019The new office location and name represent a deeper shift in how the office hopes to promote inclusivity and help students with disabilities.
Update on SGA ‘13 Proposals’
By Porter Bowman | October 3, 2019The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate ended the last semester with threats of dissolution if the administration did not comply with a series of 13 proposals. This year, the new senate hopes to move in a new direction.
Student voting participation triples from 2014 to 2018 midterm elections
By Nora Peachin | September 26, 2019Student voting initiatives helped to boost the percentage of students who voted from 15% to 51% in four years.