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Sports Recap: May 13

Review: Women's track and field

In their second dual meet of the season, women’s track and field reigned victorious over Hamilton College, 102–69. Out of 18 total events, Middlebury placed first in 14, winning every event they participated in. In the short distance races, Eva Kaiden ’23 placed first in the 100m dash (13.04) ...

Review: Women's tennis

Women’s tennis (4–3) couldn’t extend their winning streak to four on Saturday, losing to Williams, 5–4.

After the pandemic, picking up the pieces of Middlebury’s traditions

At my first Atwater party during my first year, I was attempting to find the friends I had made two days before, when I looked up to realize that 75% of the partygoers around me were shirtless. I noticed a Madonna song playing that I hardly recognized, but I dismissed it quickly when a friend dragged ...

Hookup culture and heteronormativity: Reflections from a gay athlete

Less than a month from graduation, I’ve recently caught myself doing that thing most seniors do at this point in our college careers: reflecting on all of the moments over the past four years — both miniscule and monumental — that have made this place home. Looking back, my time at Middlebury ...

Mister Up’s celebrates 50 years of brews under the bridge

Tucked away on Bakery Lane, below the Cross Street bridge crossing Otter Creek, is a Middlebury landmark: Mister Up’s. Founded in 1970 by Middlebury native Ronald Mainelli, Mister Up’s has been a longtime gathering spot for college students and the greater Middlebury community. The restaurant celebrates ...

As a young professional, I am still unlearning Middlebury’s culture of overwork

One phrase I said a lot as a Middlebury student, in response to questions about my wellbeing: “This week is pretty rough.” Usually, I said this in passing, walking down College Street or waiting by the Proc panini machines. Often, I would throw in a self-deprecating joke or an eye roll. You know ...

Midd on wheels: Manoeuvering Middlebury’s campus

Middlebury’s campus is deceptively large, and a walk from Lang Hall to Mahaney can take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes. If you live in Allen or Atwater, a trip to get a Covid-19 test is a major event that requires your best walking shoes. To shorten the commute from place to place on campus, students ...

Biting into crunchiness culture: Midd students engage with the outdoors

MiddKids have long been known for swinging their Nalgene bottles, sporting Patagonia and engaging with the outdoors — all characteristic of what is considered “crunchy.” And while this outdoors- and environment-centric culture permeates campus life, many also find it to be exclusive and inaccessible.  “At ...

MiddKids and townies: It’s complicated

What do local residents of Middlebury, often referred to on campus as “townies,” really think of Middlebury College students? Perhaps the best people to answer this question are those who are members of both groups: current Middlebury College students who also call the town home. Alice Ganey ’24, ...

When did you last feel ‘alive’?

It was October 2, 2020, after dinner. Somehow, I was convinced that it would be a fantastic idea to bike all the way down College Street, holding a cup of boiling hot coffee in my left hand. “I do it all the time. Look!” Rena circled her bike around me while sipping on her coffee, encouraging me ...

The conspicuous consumption behind the MiddKid image

If you take a stroll around campus, you will likely see students sporting Lululemon leggings, Canada Goose coats or Apple watches. On their feet, you might see Blundstones, L.L. Bean boots, Birkenstocks, Tevas or Chacos. These are some of the most trendy and popular brand-name items that students wear, ...

Behind the wheel: Cars shape the Middlebury experience

While students with cars enjoy day trips around Addison County and grocery shopping at Hannaford, students without cars on Middlebury’s rural campus have historically faced a set of travel-related hurdles. And this year, these challenges have expanded to include traveling to vaccine appointments, ...

Custodial reshuffling prompts mixed reactions from staff

To accommodate workplace safety measures put in place due to Covid-19, the custodial department developed a new cleaning schedule which now includes readjusted shifts — including some at night or starting as early as 4 a.m. — and services seven days a week. Staff members not only were forced to ...

Notes from the Desk: A love note to the book that brought me to Middlebury

If you know me, you’ve heard this story. In middle school, I devoured Donna Tartt’s 1992 debut novel about a group of Classics majors at an elite private college in Vermont who conspire to kill one of their friends. Then I read it again in ninth grade — and again the next year.  During my junior ...

May 6, 2021 issue

Today, The Campus presents its eighth issue of the spring semester. The stories [post_grid id='55231'] Today's Front Page https://issuu.com/middleburycampus/docs/front_page_5_6_21  

Addison County's Weather Watcher, a Middlebury student with a Bright Future in Weather Forecasting

Michael Wasserstein ’21 is Middlebury College’s unofficial resident weatherman. Wasserstein, a physics major hailing from Middlebury, Conn., runs @addisoncountyweatherwatchers, a popular Instagram account, where he posts daily forecasts, as well as a weekly radio show and a blog, which he uses to ...

Limited campus tours resume for admitted students

Middlebury began offering campus tours for admitted students and their families beginning on April 27. Previously, no visitors — including prospective students — were permitted to enter college buildings and grounds. 

Behind Sunday Tacos, Alejandra savors home from Mexico to Middlebury

Stuck on campus for the entire semester, many students long for home-cooked meals and the warm smile of someone preparing food just for them. Alejandra’s Tacos supplies both, accepting orders for tamales, empanadas, tacos and more.   The go link go/sundaytacos leads to a sign-up form for Alejandra’s ...

Q&A with Koby Altman ’04, general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Now in his fifth year as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Koby Altman ’04 Zoomed with Campus reporter Josh Rosenstein to discuss basketball, the pandemic, societal issues and Middlebury.