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Sexual and Relationship Respect Committee develops interactive consent training workshops
By Nora Peachin | November 14, 2019Middlebury is the only school in the NESCAC that does not include a non-online mandatory consent training program in its first year orientation. Elissa Asch ’22.5, head of the SGA Sexual Respect and Relationship Committee (SRR), is changing that.
What does it mean to be an activist at Middlebury?
By Hannah Bensen | November 14, 2019Students engaged in a variety of change-making efforts, both on-campus and off, report unique challenges that come with navigating activism at the college.
Rocket ’14 moves to “Love Town” in a Tesla
By April Qian | November 14, 2019Working with co-owner Marshall Hodge, Rocket documents his new life in a Tesla, an effort towards showing a more authentic way of life in pursuit of love, through his YouTube channel, "Love Town."
Students honor anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall
By Sophie Hiland | November 14, 2019The German Department, along with other language departments, commemorated the event by constructing, then destructing, a replica of the wall.
Social houses still seeking identities, three decades later
By Cecelia Scheuer | November 14, 2019The social house system was implemented in 1991 as a more-inclusive alternative to fraternities. The five social houses each have distinct missions, but some students and staff question the extent to which they have served their intended purpose.
Pre-season deer hunting event gives opportunity to young riflers
By Kaitlyn Girouard | November 14, 2019From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, local Vermont youth took to the woods all across the state in hopes of a successful deer hunt. This Youth Deer Weekend is one of the three hunting weekends in Vermont geared toward younger generations of hunters. The event precedes the ...
The Stone Mill’s grand opening attracts crowd
By Rain Ji | November 14, 2019After months of anticipation, The Stone Mill had its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 9. By 10 a.m., Stacey Rainey and Mary Cullinane, owners of The Stone Mill, were ready to welcome customers from Middlebury and nearby towns. According to the Community Barn Ventures website, the building now has five ...
Student podcast 'BLCKGRLMGC' discusses the experience of being a woman of color at a predominantly white institution
By Rain Ji | November 14, 2019Destini Armstrong ’21 and Megan Job ’21 started the podcast during the spring of their first year. Since its beginning, it comprises 38 episodes, has received high ratings and recognition, grown in production quality and expanded topics of discussion.
Faculty express discontent over partner inclusion policies
By Sophia Mcdermott-Hughes | November 14, 2019A new survey shows that professors feel the college does not do enough to offer employment opportunities and options to their significant others. So much so, that many faculty have left or considered leaving the college.
Haymaker Bun Co. and The Arcadian reflect on a year
By Haeun Park | November 14, 2019This Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of both the Arcadian and Haymaker Bun Co., a milestone that Caroline and Matt Corrente are celebrating by hosting a special four-course dinner.
Committee proposes switch to credit hour system
By Becca Amen | November 14, 2019The college currently uses a credit unit system in which every class counts as one credit, regardless of the amount of weekly class time required. The Educational Affairs Committee has proposed that the college switch to the credit hour system, meaning that more time-consuming classes would be worth ...
On Vinyl: “Jesus Is King”
By Owen Marsh | November 14, 2019Kanye's latest LP explores his religion, mixing gospel with hip-hop themes. However, it fails to fully account for the public scrutiny he has faced in recent years.
Planapalooza stimulates community conversation
By Katie Murphy and Jack Summersby | November 14, 2019This past weekend, members of the Middlebury community had the opportunity to express their hopes and concerns for downtown development during the Town’s “Planapalooza.”
Facilities department reflect on burden to staff, seeks solutions as property damage continues
By Riley Board | November 14, 2019On Monday, Oct. 14, only five weeks into this year, the total residential damage cost for the year came out to about $2,500. If destruction continues at this rate for the remainder of the school year, that could mean somewhere around an unprecedented $16,000 in residential hall damages.
Reel Critic: 'Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles'
By Nina Ng | November 14, 2019With colorful, beautiful animation, this film blends biography with surrealism in depicting the life of cinematic pioneer Luis Buñuel as the latest installment in the Hirschfield Series.
Chat first, cancel second
By Editorial Board | November 14, 2019You’ve probably seen the posts: you’re scrolling through Facebook or Twitter, and a status or tweet pops up letting you know that so-and-so is “canceled.”
Most students choose to remain in Chile despite continued civil unrest
By James Finn | November 14, 2019The study abroad office is currently working with students to ensure they receive the credit they need, regardless of whether they chose to stay or leave.