Over the years, Wikipedia has remained one of the most used and controversial sources available to students at the College. In 2007, the history department attracted national attention and controversy by banning Wikipedia as a credible source in papers. The department-issued statement also mandated ...
PARIS — Out of all the things I was expecting to be different when I went to France, I never thought I would have to consider my Nalgene. I thought about bringing chic clothes, because the Parisians definitely dress up. I thought about drinking wine at every meal, because the French love their wine. ...
One month has now passed since the United States and its European allies commenced a bombing campaign in Libya, designed to repel the forces of Colonel Gaddafi. Since the beginning of the intervention, the Allied nations have attempted to provide air and naval support to the rebel forces fighting against ...
UC Schools admit more out-of-state residents Admissions statistics from The University of California (UC) schools reported the highest ever acceptance rate of non-California residents for next year’s freshmen class. UC Berkeley accepted the highest percentage of out-of-state students at 31.2 percent, ...
Voting for the Student Government Association (SGA) elections will run from April 210 at noon until April 22 at noon at go/sgavote. Results of the election will be released at the earliest via an all-campus email April 24. Before the end of the academic year, the SGA will continue work on two major ...
The amuse-bouche: a mini nibble of delectable quality, intended to stimulate the appetite and alert the stomach to the approaching meal. Literally meaning “mouth amuser” in French, the high-quality appetizer is a single bite often served at gourmet restaurants to complement the upcoming feast and ...
So, I don’t really know the journalistic ethics behind using the publication that you work for as a platform for self-promotion, and even though ignorance is not a defense that will hold up in court, I’m going to do it anyway. Guys, there’s this really cool thing happening on Friday nights. It’s ...
In late April, the Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB) will host Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times David Sanger and former Commander of the U.S. Central Command Admiral William Fallon. Both speakers will address the College community in Mead Memorial Chapel. David Sanger ...
On April 14, the College will kick off its fifth annual Spring Student Symposium. This year, 268 students from all classes will present their work across 24 disciplines. Led by the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research (CTLR), this year’s symposium will be even larger than previous years. ...
From April 13-15, the annual spring preview days for admitted students will flood the campus with 350-400 admitted students and their parents, according to Dean of Admissions Bob Clagett. Of the 8,533 applicants, 1,675 students were accepted for both the September and February terms. The class of 2015 ...
BORDEAUX — It is a commonly held American stereotype that the French are snobby. Before arriving in France, I wasn’t sure what to expect from les français, and whether this generalization would turn out to be true. However, from my very first day here, I began to realize that this stereotype ...
On March 8, Root arrived in Syria to study Arabic at the University of Damascus. On March 14 Root began classes. On March 18 Root was arrested by the Syrian secret police as he was walking in Old City after the Friday prayers. When the people began coming out of the mosques, Tik took a photo with ...
Following a wave of action by the College and media outlets from around the world, Middlebury student Pathik (Tik) Root ’12 was released from prison in Damascus, Syria on April 1. Root was held for two weeks by Syrian authorities after being arrested near a protest on March 18. See a timeline of his ...
On April 7, Associate Professor of Biology Jeremy Ward was awarded the 2011 Perkins Award for Teaching Excellence. The annual award honors outstanding teaching in math and science, with a specific focus on the natural sciences. Dean of Curriculum and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Bob Cluss ...
On April 10, Peruvians headed to the polls — many to avoid a fine for not voting, not out of a particular passion for any candidate — to vote for president. To the dismay of many in Peru and abroad, the division of votes among the many moderate candidates allowed two radical candidates to achieve ...
In the Community Council meeting on April 5, the Council reviewed the Social Houses. The Social House review subcommittee, composed of Cook Commons Coordinator Linda Schiffer, Assistant Professor of Italian Andrei Barashkov and SGA President Riley O’Rourke ’12 made a recommendation in favor of continuation ...
James Franco to spread dilettantism to NYU Oscar-nominee, PhD candidate at Yale University, artist, writer and Salon’s 2009 Sexiest Man Alive James Franco will teach a graduate film course at New York University (NYU) next year. “I love NYU,” Franco wrote in an email, announcing the news to ...
Chris Waddell ’91, the most decorated male skier in Paralympic history and founder of the nonprofit One Revolution, will address the class of 2011 as the commencement speaker on May 22. Waddell is one of six honorary degree recipients, including economist Padma Desai, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), ...
It was around this time two years ago that I was a second semester freshman still unattached to a student organization. My Friday nights remained un-programmed, forcing me to tag along with my more involved friends to Hillel Hookah Hangouts and, at times, bi-weekly Stuck in the Middle a cappella concerts. ...
As of Friday, March 25, Tik Root ’12 has been missing for a week while studying abroad in Damascus, Syria. His last known contact with friends was March 18. According to a Statehouse employee, on Thursday, March 24, the Vermont House of Representatives received notice that Root is currently being ...