Student organizations persevere, one panther apart
By Maren Walsh | October 15, 2020Student clubs adapt to connect with peers during a time of social distance.
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Vermont becomes first state to offer Covid-19 economic aid to undocumented immigrants
By Jack Summersby | October 15, 2020Vermont has become the first state to create a Covid-19 economic stimulus fund for residents previously unable to receive federal stimulus checks. Signed into law on Oct. 2 by Gov. Phil Scott, the program largely benefits undocumented immigrants and is projected to aid up to 5,000 Vermont residents. ...
Panthers give back to MOVEMIDD forward
By Erin Kelly | October 15, 2020Read about the MOVEMIDD Challenge which brought alums together to raise money for the college's financial aid budget.
Cocoon continues the tradition of storytelling amid the pandemic
By Acadia Klepeis | October 15, 2020Masks were on, but the audience reacted enthusiastically to the highs and lows of each story at the eighth annual Cocoon storytelling evening.
Don’t be busy just to be busy
By Editorial Board | October 15, 2020Attending college during a pandemic and a moment of national unrest was always going to be difficult. Yet one Middlebury-made stresser adds yet another layer: our busyness culture.
“Together Apart” celebrates first year talents in a 24-hour play festival
By Nina Ng | October 15, 2020The 25th annual First Year Show was aptly titled “Together Apart.”
Notes from the desk: The façade of higher education is crumbling
By Lily Laesch | October 15, 2020This begs the question: what is Middlebury actually selling to us?
Siefer’s Scoop Episode #6: Amanda Frank ’23, women’s tennis
By Blaise Siefer | October 15, 2020On this episode of Siefer's Scoop, Amanda Frank '23 from the women's tennis team talks about what it's like to play tennis during the time of Covid-19, her experience playing tennis growing up and the state of team culture these days. Plus, hear about what it was like to interview Venus Williams!
‘It’s hard to tell them they can’t hug their friends’: Addison Central Teens navigates acting as a support system amidst a pandemic
By Julia Pepper | October 15, 2020At Addison Central Teens, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought about heart-wrenching moments while also revealing resilience and strength.
Administrators discuss commitments to anti-racism and equity during open meeting
By Lily Jones | October 15, 2020College administrators and the Student Government Association partnered to host an open meeting on Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Oct. 9.
New Swift House Inn owners work to find footing in Middlebury
By Maggie Reynolds | October 15, 2020In the midst of a global pandemic, moving across the country to buy an inn and restaurant in a rural college town seems like an unimaginably risky venture. But for Matthew Robinson and Serena Kim, the new owners of Swift House Inn, it’s been a remarkably seamless transition.
‘More than just food’: Tracing the history of The Knoll from grassy hill to community haven
By Cecelia Scheuer | October 15, 2020When the Knoll was founded by members of the class of ’04.5 they never imagined it would become an escape for students seeking peace during a pandemic.
"The Agitators": A play reading of rebellion and revolution
By Rain Ji | October 15, 2020“The Agitators” explores the relationship between two rabble-rousers whose tales of rebellion and revolution remain culturally significant today.
Distant but not disconnected: Zooming in on remote learners
By Genny Gottdiener | October 15, 2020Students studying remotely, by choice or by circumstance, are adjusting to a new type of college education.
Direct Your Attention: Music’s biggest stage is actually quite small
By Owen Mason-Hill | October 15, 2020There’s a moment in each NPR Tiny Desk Concert when the hairs on the back of my neck stand up in applause because something truly remarkable has just happened.
After spring exodus, students and staff scramble to account for belongings left behind
By Tony Sjodin and Katie Futterman | October 15, 2020When Middlebury students dispersed around the globe last March, they had to “Box, Label and Leave” their belongings. This summer staff had to scramble to get everything to the right place in time.
Benjy Renton ’21 garners national recognition for contact tracing the White House
By Hannah Bensen | October 15, 2020When President Trump tested positive for Covid-19 on Oct. 2, Benjy Renton ’21 helped construct one of the most comprehensive public dashboards contact-tracing the President. Renton has also become an expert on Covid-19 and higher education, writing weekly reports about the topic.
Middlebury to hold delayed on-campus spring semester, remote J-Term
By Riley Board and Hattie Lefavour | October 8, 2020This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly. Middlebury plans to welcome all students back to campus for the spring semester. Students will arrive on Feb. 24 and 25 after a two-week home quarantine period. Classes will begin on March 1 and will be conducted remotely for the first ...
October 8 Issue
By | October 8, 2020This week, The Campus presents its fifth 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. The stories [post_grid id='52675'] Today's Front Page
‘1619 or 1776?’: Hamilton Forum on legacy of slavery draws protest
By Will Anderson | October 8, 2020Two visiting scholars, Leslie Harris and Lucas Morel, spoke last week about the founding of America and the legacy of slavery. Titled “1619 or 1776: Was America Founded on Slavery?”, the debate was hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Forum and sparked controversy among students. Harris, a professor ...