In Justice Black’s dissent to the opinion of the Court in Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) he wrote that it was outside the purview of schools to “broadcast political or any other views to educate and inform the public.” Subsequent Supreme Court cases have trended towards his dissent, and because ...
Student Government Association (SGA) President Michael Panzer ’10 has raised the bar. By passing legislation in recent weeks to restore Midnight Breakfast, launch ACTR shuttle routes on campus and extend 24-hour library access during exam time, this year’s SGA Senate has proven itself more aggressive ...
As I logged on to Segue today to check my Spanish homework for the week, I was momentarily taken aback by the startling revelation that it’s already Week 10 of the semester. Thanksgiving is two weeks away, the end of the semester is fast approaching, and somehow I’m still in a September mindset. ...
Last Sunday, I participated in a little discussion group/lecture type thing called “How You Livin’?” Apologies to you readers for including references to my exciting social life in this column for another week. You must be thinking, “First Quidditch, and now a discussion group/lecture-type thing? ...
Author: Kate Lupo With the media focused on the whirlwind of domestic and international challenges facing President Obama, a discussion of women's issues seemed unlikely to occur at the president's "100th day in office press conference." And yet, CNN White House correspondent Ed Henry asked specifically ...
Author: Christine Bachman and Chelsea Guster After reading Andrew Throdahl's article two weeks ago ["Constructive and unconstructive methods of change," Opinions section, April 23], we would like to address the same subject that he endeavored to address: constructive and unconstructive methods of change. ...
Author: Stefan Claypool With graduation looming, "The Elephant in the Room," like all good things, must come to an end. Today, in this final column, I have no topical commentary to offer, no pithy comments to make. Instead, I will just say this: there are brilliant minds at this institution who are ...
Author: [no author name found] From our vantage point as journalists, college life tends to become distilled into an admittedly predictable collage of "big moments." As such, a retrospective of the past year would inevitably be highlighted by the College's two national championship victories - congratulations ...
Author: Garrett Reynolds Primum non nocere. It was here in the Opinions section in an article by Annie Onishi '09 that I first heard of this so-called Hippocratic Oath. It means "above all, do no harm," and is traditionally taken by physicians upon entering the practice of medicine. For physicians, ...
Author: Matt Joseph I don't think I'd be alone in saying one of the top reasons I came to Middlebury is because "the people here seem so nice." I can remember taking tours, visiting classes, going to the dining halls and spending the night during my senior year of high school in order to learn about ...
Author: [no author name found] RESPONSESWhat do you think is the most productive way to spend your summer?Productive is an interesting term. It limits the answers one can give to this question. It is of course not "productive" in the traditional sense to catch up with friends, relax, get lost in lots ...
Author: Aylie Baker Last Saturday night I met the man of my dreams. Well, the men of my dreams.At first glance, it would seem as though Greg and Bob have got it all figured out. They lead vibrant, thoughtful lives. Bob is a charming artist. Greg, a once antique-selling post grad, is a captivating folklorist ...
Author: [no author name found] Wow, I disagree with so much of the April 30 Campus editorial ["Demystifying the bubble," Opinions section, April 30]. No, the structure of higher education has not historically been one that breeds socially and environmentally conscious graduates, you are right. However, ...
Author: Adam Irish I am happy the recession has come to Middlebury College. I welcome it. I hope for more budget cuts and less generous donors. I look forward to paying for printing and a halt to perpetual construction. No, I don't hate my alma mater. I despise what is known as the "Middlebury bubble," ...
Author: Jeff Klein It's hard to believe that my time at Middlebury is almost over. I know that it is an extremely hackneyed expression but I feel like the four years have come and gone in the blink of an eye. I can vividly remember driving up with my parents for first-year orientation while my two younger ...
Author: Kate Lupo Midd Xpress is a staple of student life on campus. The store provides not only late-night snack food, but also the essentials of everyday life: toothbrushes, deodorant, laundry detergent, etc. Most students buy their favorite items at Midd Xpress out of comfort and reflex. Yet, what ...
Author: Alex Benepe and Kevin Redmon I was severely disappointed by Andrew Throdahl's '09 critique of Angela Evancie in his article "Constructive and Unconstructive Methods of Change." It is rather shocking that a college student like Throdahl could be so condescending to a fellow student engaged ...
Author: Mike Waters As the writer of an alcohol-themed column aimed at college readers - the majority of whom are under the age of 21 - it is high time that I tackle the issue of the drinking age. While other more topical ideas were enticing - drinking in the great outdoors, drinking with parents, ...