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College contributes to 2020 Census prep

Census day is April 1. Here’s what Midd students need to know.

Women's squash sneaks past NESCAC rivals

Women’s squash made the trek down to Yale this weekend to battle it out in the College Squash Association National Championships. Middlebury went 1–2 for the weekend, facing some of the top ranked teams in the nation. First up on Friday, Feb. 21, the Panthers were tested by #10 University of Virginia ...

Men’s hockey rejuvenated after 2–0 weekend

The men’s hockey team won both of their home games this past weekend, defeating Amherst and Hamilton in the final two regular season games of the year. With these two victories, the Panthers (10–11–3, 8–7–3) snatched the No. 4 seed in the NESCAC tournament, earning home court advantage in ...

Men’s basketball fails to find way past Trinity in NESCAC Quarterfinals

Middlebury fell to Trinity in the NESCAC Quarterfinals on Saturday. It was a quick start for the Panthers as they started off on a 5–0 streak. However, that was about as good as it got for the boys as Trinity went on a 12–2 run, followed by an 11–3 run later in the half that gave Trinity a 32–19 ...

Middlebury voting guide

This voting guide answers typical questions about the primary process and voting in Middlebury.

NESCAC promotes Mental Health Awareness Week

For schools across our conference, this week is NESCAC Mental Health Awareness Week. But what does “awareness” mean? It’s a question the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, or SAAC, asked ourselves as we planned the events for the week. Being aware of your mental health is about taking time to ...

Women’s hockey prolongs winning streak after weekend in Maine

The Panthers finished up their regular season this weekend, snatching two away wins against Bowdoin. The defeat of the Polar Bears cemented Middlebury’s incredible season, as they won the first game 3–0 and the second 3–1. The women’s squad is still ranked first in the NESCAC conference, winning ...

Men’s swimming and diving finishes 8th at NESCACs

In sports, proximity breeds rivalry. Such a dynamic does not exclude itself from the NESCAC; Williams and Middlebury sit two hours apart from each other on Route 9.  The men’s swimming and diving teams ventured to Williamstown to compete in the NESCAC Championships, which was hosted by their purple-and-gold ...

Departments unite in new Center for the Humanities

The new Center for the Humanities, located in Axinn Center, hopes to create greater visibility and community for humanists on campus.

Activists flood Burlington City Hall to halt future ICE collaboration

BURLINGTON — Over 130 activists, including 20 Middlebury students, rallied in support of a proposed resolution to end collaboration between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Burlington City Police Department at the Burlington City Council Meeting on Feb. 18. The resolution aims to ...

'Under the Covers: The Hidden Art of Endpapers'

The exhibit in the atrium of Davis Library displays beautiful endpapers in Middlebury's collection of books.

The Spencer Prize 2020 Championship

The championship last week, sponsored by Oratory Now, featured six speeches by first-years and first-year febs who found personal connections to their academic learning.

Planned Parenthood of Northern N.E. continues to provide health care after federal cuts

After the Trump administration enacted updates last August to Title X funding stipulations in a move to severely limit access to abortion care, Vermont refused to yield. The Vt. Department of Health Services and the Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) made the choice to forgo federal ...

No country for powder hounds: warmer temps threaten Vermont’s ski industry

It’s a fact no ski resort, snow maker, liftie or snow hobbyist wants to hear: the temperature profile of Green Mountain winters is changing. Vermont has seen a decrease in average annual snow coverage since 1960, with the average high winter temperature rising at 0.64°F per decade, according to the ...

Pia Contreras: February 27. 2020

Las Nietas de Nonó discusses equity post-hurricane

Sisters Mulowayi and Mapenzi Nonó brought performance and discussion to campus last Wednesday. Sharing photographs, food and dance with a crowd, they shared about the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in their home of Puerto Rico.

When voting in Vermont, don’t half-ass it

Not all college students have an easy time voting in their school’s state. In Vermont, we’re lucky.

Jenny Moss: February 27, 2020

Reel Critic: 'Bojack Horseman'

Even in its last season, "Bojack Horseman" brings artistic animation, self-awareness and surprise to the screen.

Reel critic: 'Atlantics'

The latest installment in the Hirschfield International Film Series, Mati Diop's clever futuristic film delivers romance, social commentary and action.