Photo of the Week: Action!
By Owen Mason-Hill | November 4, 2021Action! Sight and Sound II class shoot a campfire scene in the Production Studio.
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Week in Review: Varsity teams go undefeated at home, cross country teams place high at NESCAC Championship
By Blaise Siefer | November 4, 2021On Sunday, men’s cross country placed raced in the NESCAC Championships at Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut.
Student suffers near-critical medical emergency at Marriott Hotel without support from Public Safety
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | November 4, 2021Zoe Sipe ’23.5 waited to die in the parking lot of the Middlebury Marriott.
Evo Dance Crew returns to Wilson Hall for "Resurrection"
By Alexandra Burns | November 4, 2021“Thriller” by Michael Jackson faded out and the rumble of stomping feet echoed across Wilson Hall as the crowd eagerly awaited the start of Evolution Dance Crew's (Evo) annual Halloween dance show.
Allegations of wage theft and labor misconduct persist at college-partnered dairy farm
By Jake Gaughan | November 4, 2021While the college's 2019 partnership with Goodrich Family Farm has been widely celebrated, former workers of the farm and activists say labor conditions are unacceptable.
We demand sufficient care now
By Editorial Board | November 4, 2021While college administrators may be well-intentioned, ultimately, mental health resources remain inadequate — and we haven’t seen a significant push to change that reality.
Seven questions with Skylar Diamandis ’23, men’s swim and dive
By Blaise Siefer | November 4, 2021Skylar Diamandis ’23, from Salt Lake City, Utah, is a junior on the men’s swim and water polo teams. In this installment of “Seven Questions,” Diamandis discusses why he chose Middlebury, his experience on the swim and water polo teams, and his elevator pitch to prospective Middlebury students. ...
News in Brief: Middlebury’s endowment grows by 37.4%
By Jack Mcguire | November 4, 2021Other colleges, including Williams and Bowdoin, saw substantial endowment increases as well.
“The Orphan Muses” unpacks Canada’s most dysfunctional family
By Jacqueline Qiu | November 4, 2021Brought to life by the Middlebury College Department of Theatre, “The Orphan Muses” touches on themes of abandonment, oppression and liberation within the comedic framework of the wacky, dysfunctional Tanguay family.
Community Supper takes new form during the pandemic
By Manya Kula | November 4, 2021For the last 17 years, community supper at the Middlebury Congregational Church has reliably provided members of the local community with a home-cooked meal on Friday nights. When the pandemic started in March 2020, the church was forced to pause and re-envision community suppers.
Notes from the Desk: Why we need to talk about suicide
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | November 4, 2021If the message when you need help is that you have to search for it yourself, all that many people will hear is that there is no help for them.
Despite first-round playoff loss to Colby, men’s rugby reflects positively on fall season
By Charles Crounse | November 4, 2021After a first-round playoff loss to Colby last Saturday, the season is over for men’s rugby. But despite their exit from competition, Middlebury College Rugby Club (MCRC) has a lot to be proud of.
News in Brief: Demitria Kirby named new Director of Public Safety
By Charlie Keohane | November 4, 2021Kirby comes to Middlebury with experience working with youth and families in New Hampshire, following the recommendation of a search committee that included students, staff, and administrators.
Reel Critic: “Petite Maman”
By Emily Hogan | November 4, 2021“Petite Maman,” the latest movie in the Hirschfield International Film Series, uses a minimalist approach to tell a poignant story of family and friendship bound through loss and love.
Growing food for Addison County: The Knoll’s partnership with local nonprofit HOPE
By Maggie Reynolds | November 4, 2021For the past twelve years, The Knoll has been growing produce for a Middlebury-based nonprofit that aims to improve the lives of low-income Addison County residents. Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects, or HOPE, accepts donations from the Knoll and other local farms for their food shelf located at ...
Writing and striking from the precipice of the climate crisis
By Emily Thompson | November 4, 2021Content Warning: This op-ed contains mentions of a hunger strike.
Club sports struggle to compete with limited funds
By Ryan Mcelroy | November 4, 2021Club leaders said the lack of funding limits the opportunities they can offer Middlebury students and their ability to remain competitive against other colleges.
Radio Roundup: Don’t break out your christmas playlists just yet
By Wrmc | November 4, 2021If you’re looking for an album to rip your heart out, this is it. I don’t think I will ever get sick of James Blake’s voice or his carefully composed instrumentals. In “Friends That Break Your Heart,” Blake abandons his usual fragmented and disrupted sound for something more linear, leaving ...
A conversation with Caitlin Goss, newly appointed vice president for Human Resources
By Alec Gong | November 4, 2021Goss, a native of Hinesburg, Vermont, comes to the college to lead the HR team on issues including recruiting, wage, and benefits.
News in Brief: At the fall faculty forum, academic discourse across disciplines flourishes, in-person
By Viraj Shankar | November 4, 2021Middlebury hosted its fourth Fall Faculty Forum on Oct. 29, an opportunity for faculty and staff to share their academic projects and research with the community.