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On Vinyl: “Jesus Is King”

Kanye'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

This 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

On 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'

With 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

You’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

The 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.

Let’s talk about sex, please

We are your SGA Sexual and Relationship Respect committee (SRR). Not only do we represent you, but I think we have a common goal.

Proximity

I woke up Thursday morning to loud voices outside my door.

Is this a magic trick?

A few weeks ago, I was disappointed to see the removal of the commons system.

Sex Panther: Dating ... with style

Hello, everyone, and welcome to cuffing season! As the temperatures drop, the number of couples sky-rocket.

Ask Tré

Dear Tre,  If you had the power to change one thing about Middlebury College campus culture today, what would it be and why? -Anonymous Dear Reader,  If I had the power to change one thing at Middlebury, it would be the sense of entitlement that many students have here. Many students here at Middlebury ...

Thin Ice: November 7, 2019

Sports recap: November 7, 2019

Recap on fall sports.

College undergoes a rocky transition to Oracle finance system

The recent change has caused frustrating and challenges among students, faculty, and staff, who think that the system change occurred before Technology Services was prepared to address issues that arose with the software.

2019 Fall Profile shows increases in students of color and from southern states at Middlebury

The current student body is the least-white in Middlebury history, with 26% students of color.

Unpacking unemployment: Wolcott on the U.S. job market

Economics Professor Erin Wolcott's research examines the causes of high unemployment rates.

Struggles at 75 Shannon Street

The renovations of Munroe Hall have displaced faculty offices for a handful of departments. These professors have had to downsize their office space to cubicles at the Shannon Street building, which complicated certain daily tasks.

In Vermont, electric vehicle ownership is on the rise

Last summer, New Haven resident Taborri Bruhl, along with his son, drove 10,000 miles across the continental United States and back. The catch? They did it in a fully-electric Nissan Leaf. Instead of lifting gas pumps day after day, Bruhl mapped out electric charging stations across the country, which ...

'The Bacchae 2.1' reframes otherness

Theatre Professor Michole Biancosino's iteration of "The Bacchae" retains the play's original themes of human complexity yet creatively presents otherness in new ways.

Sheldon Museum features ‘Conjuring the Dead’ exhibit

The Henry Sheldon Museum celebrated its exhibit, “Conjuring the Dead,” with an array of spooky festivities on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 30. Among the hair-raising activities were fortune telling, tarot card readings, dream interpretations, ghost stories and a live music performance by Middlebury ...