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Ask Tré: On Failing Exams

By Tré Stephens | May 9, 2019

Dear Tré, I just failed an exam, what do I do?

Alumni Stand Behind Jeff Byers

By David S. Shuman, Maciej Ceglowski, Bonnie Lee, Adeline Voutchkova-Kostal and Jakub Kostal | May 9, 2019

As alumni of the Middlebury Chemistry Department and former students of Professor Byers, we are truly disheartened by the recent events that transpired as a result of an insensitive Chemistry exam question.

Sex Panther: Crush Lists

By Sex Panther | May 9, 2019

So you want to make a crush list? Great! But before you do, maybe take a second to read through these pointers.

Proc or Ross? Settling the Debate

By The Editorial Board | May 2, 2019

Perhaps the most divisive and controversial decision students must make boils down to one simple question: Proctor or Ross?

I Didn’t Need to Engage with Legutko to Know Homophobia Exists — Did You?

By Taite Shomo | May 2, 2019

As one of the main organizers for the protest against Ryszard Legutko’s visit to campus, I have had very little time to focus on anything else.

A Plea to Sensitize Gun Violence Again

By Mendel Baljon | May 2, 2019

Rabbi Goldstein was always prepared with a candy in his pocket when he asked, “What mitzvah (act of charity) have you done today?”

The Lookbook: Fishnets

By Clark Lewis | May 2, 2019

This week, I am featuring one of my favorite hosiery items.

Ask Tre: Professional Mental Health Care

By Tré Stephens | May 2, 2019

Therapy scares me because I don’t want to be dependent on anyone, but I don’t want to burden my friends either. How do I make myself start seeking professional mental health care?

Preconceived Assumptions to Fight Against

By Anton Gallegos | May 2, 2019

Every presentation is a representation of an identity I cling to. I am a first-generation college student.

Letter to the Editor: What are the Liberal Arts?

By Richard Porter | May 2, 2019

From a distance of years and hundreds of miles, it appears Middlebury is unmoored and has lost its distinct sense of self as a place apart.

Sex Panther: Relationship Structure

By Sex Panther | May 2, 2019

I’ve been thinking a lot in the past few weeks about relationship structures and hookup culture here at Midd.

Against Dissolution

By John Gosselin | April 30, 2019

The same people threatening to dissolve the Student Government Association voted in favor of raising your Student Activities Fee by $20 next year after just a few minutes of debate. They considered important changes to SGA bylaws in even less time, changes which would restructure the Finance Committee ...

Supporting the Hebrew Program, Through Language Tables

By Subin Cho | April 28, 2019

My name is Subin Cho, a member of Class of 2019 majoring in Chinese and Japanese. I have been serving as a student manager of Language Tables for 2018-2019 academic year. In light of recent events on campus, and as a manager of Language Tables, I would like to draw your attention to the members of our ...

Challenging Ideas, Listening Across Differences

By Sarah Stroup | April 26, 2019

On a busy Wednesday night, almost 100 people showed up to Dana Auditorium to listen to a panel of Middlebury College students talk about “Moving Forward” – how and why they each approached the visit of another controversial speaker, Ryszard Legutko, to our campus last week. With very little guidance, ...

Letter: Past ACLU President Supports Hamilton Forum

By Nadine Strossen | April 25, 2019

As a lifelong human rights crusader and immediate past president (1991-2008) of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), I am convinced that grappling with opposing ideas is an essential strategy for promoting equality, dignity, diversity, and inclusivity. I am heartened that so many college students, ...

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