The Middlebury Off-Campus Project

The economics of reproductive rights

Professor Caitlin Myers' research quantitively analyzes the effects of access to reproductive care.

First trustee meeting addresses ‘BLUEprint’ commons system changes, student-faculty relationship and more

Trustees visited campus for their first meeting of the academic year, mingled with staff and stuff and discussed the Board agenda.

College chaplain completes third pilgrimage to Mecca

Three years ago, Saifa Hussain set out on a journey to connect more deeply to her faith. Now, at just 28 years old, she has fulfilled the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca three times.

Rainboots and Reese's: 12th Annual Spooktacular Brings Halloween Festivities Despite Weather

Families dressed in costumes, posed for pictures, danced to live music and munched on bags of fresh-popped popcorn. A NASA toddler in a tinfoil hat and a painted cardboard rocket waited patiently in line for face-painting. A mini Evil Queen and a black fruit bat played a life-sized game of Connect 4. ...

Don't read these books alone

These spooky reads will get you in the mood for Halloween.

Reel Critic: 'Clemency'

The latest installment in the Hirschfield Film Series is a story about execution, executioners and human complexity.

STEM or Shakespeare? Your move.

Ever since the financial crash in 2008, English and History departments across the country are a lot less crowded. Students in Economics or STEM classrooms, on the other hand, find themselves struggling to find a free seat. 

Tac(o) of the town: Long-awaited taqueria opens at Stone Mill

The Mad Taco and other retailers were welcomed to Middlebury by a large and hungry crowd last Saturday at the Stone Mill’s soft opening, which showcased the multi-purpose space’s new cast of restaurants and retailers. Middlebury residents and college students alike headed down to Mill Street for ...

Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld visits campus

Weld is the first presidential candidate to visit campus during the 2020 election cycle.

Reel Critic: 'Shutter Island'

Ever-tense "Shutter Island" creates a sense of entrapment and solitude perfect for Halloween viewing.

On respect and dignity

I remember exactly what I was wearing: a white, spaghetti-strapped, shirred crop top and my favorite high-waisted blue jeans. Gold hoop earrings. Worn-in Stan Smiths.

Conservative op-ed columnist champions American exceptionalism

For many conservatives, President Donald Trump’s election in 2016 disrupted the country’s understanding of politics, conservatism and national identity. As a conservative op-ed columnist at The New York Times, Ross Douthat grapples with this disruption everyday.

Sex Panther: Should I use a condom?

For part two of my series on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), let’s dive into whether you should use protection or not during sexual encounters of the third kind.

Relationships at Middlebury: are they built to last?

Dear Tre,  Are relationships sustainable in the Midd environment? — Anonymous

Burlington girls soccer team kicks equal pay into worldwide spotlight

Huge thank you to everyone who came out last night! Even if things didn’t quite go as planned... we heard your #EQUALPAY chants from all over the field ??? Also- it’s not too late to get a jersey!! Link in bio #worthit #seniors

Update: Study abroad office opts against mandatory evacuation of programs in Chile, offers students options

Currently, 23 students from Middlebury and other colleges are enrolled in the C.V. Starr Schools Abroad in Chile.

Pia Contreras: October 17, 2019

Pia Contreras: October 17, 2019

Arthur Furniss: October 17, 2019

This week in sports

MEN'S SOCCER SETTLES FOR TIE AT HOMECOMING BY ERIK ARVIDSSON After a brutal double header in Maine, the Panthers drew with Colby this past Saturday in a Homecoming showdown. The Panthers managed to get on the board early as Drew Goulart ’20 connected on a header in the sixth minute to give Middlebury ...