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Ilsley Public Library photography contest challenges community to look at Middlebury through a new lens

Ilsley Public Library is hosting a series of challenges for amateur photographers, the first of which will be open for submissions until October 24th.

Reel Critic: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’

In one image from the historic 1965 Civil Rights march, the activist John Lewis kneels, pushed to the ground with his hand cradling the back of his head.

Siefer’s Scoop Episode #5: Eli Drachman ’24, men’s swim & dive

On the 5th episode of Siefer's Scoop Podcast, listen to Eli Drachman ’24 talk about what it's like to be a first-year at Middlebury during a pandemic and what compelled him to choose Middlebury.

‘Contrary to our ethos’: Deep budget cuts force librarians to make tough decisions

The library faced a 25% budget cut in July and further cuts in the fall, forcing library staff to end subscriptions to certain resources.

We still have questions for the Hamilton Forum

We look forward to future conversations between students, professors and administrators that address the deep-seated racism on this campus, including the role that the AHF plays in perpetuating it.

Why I organized the ‘1619 or 1776’ event

In essence, the 1776 Project argues that although slavery was a terrible crime that America committed, it was not who America was.

Throwback Thursday: This day in 1983, defense stymies Amherst despite injuries

This week's Throwback Thursday covers Middlebury football's 1983 victory over Amherst.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things”: Condescensions, pretensions and cutesiness in one

Writer-director Charlie Kauffman’s “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is about many things, some of which are best left a mystery.

Mail Center relocates to the warehouse to ensure social distancing

Given social distancing protocol, the Mail Center has moved from its home in McCullough to a warehouse behind the student center.

Remote professors tinker with course content and build virtual communities

Many professors face successes and setbacks as they adjust to a semester of online learning.

Living with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder

October is National Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness month, and I share my story now with the hope of raising consciousness about OCD in the Middlebury community.

MASK OFF, MIDD: I quarantine-dated Casper the Ghost.

MASK OFF, MIDD: Don’t let the ghosts scare you. 

SGA Finance Committee allots student activities funding even as ‘activities’ takes on new meanings

Despite strict restrictions for clubs and organizations, Middlebury has maintained its $436 student activities fee. The SGA Finance Committee worked with clubs to find creative ways to spend it.

On getting lost in it all

It took being quarantined to this campus for me to realize that in my three years here, I have never really stepped outside of it: outside of all the structures and requirements that are simultaneously comforting and confining.

Students face reduced on-campus employment opportunities and new job responsibilities

Departments and students adjusted as various student employment positions faced cuts and restrictions.

Students navigate mail-in voting ahead of contentious election

Middlebury students are navigating all-new or altered absentee voting systems ahead of the general election on Nov. 3. Although absentee voting is hardly new to college campuses, the pandemic has ignited nationwide debate about mail-in voting systems. Many states have expanded voting options for the ...

How does contact tracing work at Middlebury?

What happens if a Middlebury community member tests positive for Covid-19? What is the next step? Middlebury has partnered with the VDH to tackle contact tracing.

BREAKING: Covid-19 outbreak of 26 cases in Addison County linked to Champlain Orchards

UPDATE: Oct. 7  An additional Champlain Orchards employee has tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total up to 27. On the afternoon of Oct. 5, College Physician Mark Peluso told students in an all-campus email announcement that, "initial safety assessments indicate that the risk to the College ...

October 1 Issue

This week, The Campus presents its fourth issue of the semester. This fall, we will continue publishing content online on a weekly basis on Thursdays. You can browse our stories on our website, as well as check out a virtual front page each week.