Student political groups brace for Election Day, aftermath
By Maggie Reynolds | October 29College Republicans, College Democrats and Sunday Night Environmental Group navigate election participation.
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Civil rights activist Angela Davis to speak at Middlebury
By Lucy Townend | October 22Civil rights activist Angela Davis will speak to the college over Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The event will be largely audience-driven, focusing on pre-submitted questions followed by a live-audience question and answer session. Community members can submit questions at go/askangela. “Angela ...
Behind the Mead Chapel bells, carillonneur George Matthew Jr. plays for passion and protest
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | October 22George Matthew Jr. pursued his dream and has been playing the bells in the tower of Mead Chapel since 1985. He uses his platform to promote immigrant justice, racial equality and lift student morale.
Declining balance can be spent in town this spring with ‘Middlebury Money’
By Lily Jones | October 22In Spring 2021, Middlebury will pilot a program that will allow students to decide whether to use their $25 declining balance at campus retailers or for stores and restaurants in town.
Middlebury students take on remote abroad courses and international internships
By Katie Futterman | October 22With study abroad programs closed for the semester, Middlebury Schools Abroad find creative ways to bring pieces of the abroad experience to students through remote learning.
Dean of Students Doucet takes leave of absence, triggering leadership adjustments
By Tony Sjodin | October 22With Dean of Students Derek Doucet on a leave until November, student life staff members shuffle around to fill gaps and provide new services for students.
News in Brief: Credit/No Credit, professors encouraged to expand coursework flexibility, increased indoor space access
By Emmanuel Tamrat | October 22College offers credit/no-credit option for the 2020-21 school year, revoking the school’s previous Pass/D/Fail policy.
Student organizations persevere, one panther apart
By Maren Walsh | October 15Student clubs adapt to connect with peers during a time of social distance.
Administrators discuss commitments to anti-racism and equity during open meeting
By Lily Jones | October 15College administrators and the Student Government Association partnered to host an open meeting on Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Oct. 9.
‘More than just food’: Tracing the history of The Knoll from grassy hill to community haven
By Cecelia Scheuer | October 15When the Knoll was founded by members of the class of ’04.5 they never imagined it would become an escape for students seeking peace during a pandemic.
Distant but not disconnected: Zooming in on remote learners
By Genny Gottdiener | October 15Students studying remotely, by choice or by circumstance, are adjusting to a new type of college education.
After spring exodus, students and staff scramble to account for belongings left behind
By Tony Sjodin and Katie Futterman | October 15When Middlebury students dispersed around the globe last March, they had to “Box, Label and Leave” their belongings. This summer staff had to scramble to get everything to the right place in time.
Benjy Renton ’21 garners national recognition for contact tracing the White House
By Hannah Bensen | October 15When President Trump tested positive for Covid-19 on Oct. 2, Benjy Renton ’21 helped construct one of the most comprehensive public dashboards contact-tracing the President. Renton has also become an expert on Covid-19 and higher education, writing weekly reports about the topic.
Middlebury to hold delayed on-campus spring semester, remote J-Term
By Riley Board and Hattie Lefavour | October 8This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly. Middlebury plans to welcome all students back to campus for the spring semester. Students will arrive on Feb. 24 and 25 after a two-week home quarantine period. Classes will begin on March 1 and will be conducted remotely for the first ...
‘1619 or 1776?’: Hamilton Forum on legacy of slavery draws protest
By Will Anderson | October 8Two visiting scholars, Leslie Harris and Lucas Morel, spoke last week about the founding of America and the legacy of slavery. Titled “1619 or 1776: Was America Founded on Slavery?”, the debate was hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Forum and sparked controversy among students. Harris, a professor ...
‘A chisel against the cement wall of absolute power’: Black Studies program brings Daphne Brooks to talk protest music in inaugural lecture
By Carinna Kinnaman | October 8For the inaugural lecture of the Black Studies Program, Dr. Daphne Brooks discussed the role of protest music in Black activism from Fredrick Douglas to Breonna Taylor.
‘Contrary to our ethos’: Deep budget cuts force librarians to make tough decisions
By Sarah Miller | October 8The library faced a 25% budget cut in July and further cuts in the fall, forcing library staff to end subscriptions to certain resources.
Mail Center relocates to the warehouse to ensure social distancing
By Emily Hogan | October 8Given social distancing protocol, the Mail Center has moved from its home in McCullough to a warehouse behind the student center.
Remote professors tinker with course content and build virtual communities
By Charlie Keohane | October 8Many professors face successes and setbacks as they adjust to a semester of online learning.
SGA Finance Committee allots student activities funding even as ‘activities’ takes on new meanings
By Catherine Mclaughlin | October 8Despite strict restrictions for clubs and organizations, Middlebury has maintained its $436 student activities fee. The SGA Finance Committee worked with clubs to find creative ways to spend it.