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Rethinking Economics: Student-led initiative aims to increase diversity in economics classes
By Emmanuel Tamrat | October 10, 2019A new student club hopes to inform people about the broad scope of economics and increase the accessibility of lesser-known student resources.
Celebrating the magic of competition, Middlebury Quidditch hosts fall classic
By Miguel Espinosa | October 10, 2019The annual Middlebury Quidditch Festival occurred this past Friday October 5 on Battel Beach.
Novelist Katherine Arden ’11 on embracing the unknown
By Sofia Makarova | October 10, 2019Alumna Katherine Arden shares how her Middlebury education set her on an unexpected career path as a novelist.
Balancing school and spirituality during the Jewish high holidays
By Isabel Lickey | October 10, 2019Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the holiest days of the Jewish calendar. This year, both fall on school days, forcing students to negotiate between academic and spiritual life.
Laundry to remain free for the rest of the semester
By Zeke Hodkin | October 10, 2019As the college transitions to a new payment program for laundry, students have accrued an unexpected benefit: the ability to actually separate light and dark clothing when doing laundry loads.
Dead Creek teems with life on annual Wildlife Day
By Michael Frank | October 10, 2019ADDISON— Much of Vermont’s most beautiful fauna are seldom seen in the wild. This is one of the motives behind Dead Creek Wildlife Day, an annual event that the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department hosted last Saturday, Oct. 5 in association with Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations, ...
Patton's 'Midd Moment' podcast debuts
By Melanie Chow | October 10, 2019The new podcast, hosted by President Laurie Patton and featuring a different guest each week, is designed to allow alumni to connect with the college.
"Love, Inc.:" Professor Laurie Essig's new book on modern romance
By Emily Thompson | October 10, 2019Professor Laurie Essig read from her newest book to an audience at Stonecutter Spirits, in an event co-hosted by Womensafe and Planned Parenthood NNE.
Dr. Ofelia Zepeda speaks on revitalizing indigenous languages
By Emma Auer | October 10, 2019Dr. Ofelia Zepeda's talk on Thursday, Oct. 3 discussed the vital work of indigenous language educators in UNESCO's International Year of Indigenous Languages.
Ski-industry giant Vail Resorts acquires Peak Resorts
By Kari Henken | October 10, 2019Following months of speculation that a potential deal was brewing, Colorado-based ski conglomerate Vail Resorts announced on Sept. 24 that it had acquired Peak Resorts, owner of the popular southern Vermont ski destination Mount Snow. With the acquisition of Peak Resorts, which operated 17 ski resorts ...
From Baltimore to Broadway: 'Hamilton' actor visits campus
By Edyth Moldow | October 10, 2019Actor Bryan Terrell Clark spoke at Wilson Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 2 about his career and inspirations.
Reflection Friday series asks “what matters to you, and why?”
By Abigail Chang | October 10, 2019On select Fridays throughout the semester, the Center for Creativity, Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship facilitates a forum to discuss stories of self and personal values.
Food fighters: Middlebury convenes for 50th CROP Hunger Walk
By Haeun Park | October 10, 2019For 50 years, towns across America have laced up, stretched out and walked side-by-side as part of the Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty (CROP) Hunger Walks. Last Sunday, Oct. 6, 180 community members gathered for the walk in Addison County, now in its 42nd consecutive year. Live music and ...
Students steal signs, urinate in elevators and damage property
By Riley Board | October 10, 2019Thousands of dollars of destruction in Atwater and other buildings across campus burdens custodial staff and sparks conversation.
The Librarian is in
By Online Editor | October 10, 2019Within the last five years, how many works of literature have you read by Asian American authors? Okay, the last 10 years? You’ve already proven my point. If you can name more than two, please come to the Research Desk and claim your free bookmark. I am embarrassed by how few works I’ve cherished/encountered/spent ...
Work hard, grow up
By Editorial Board | October 10, 2019What the f**k. It’s what we’re all thinking — anyone, at least, who’s heard about the damage done to Atwater two weekends ago.
Reel Critic: 'Joker'
By John Vaaler | October 10, 2019"Joker" details the background of the popular comic book villain with great acting and dark cinematography.
Phil Scott is first Republican governor to support Trump impeachment inquiry
By Ariadne Will | October 10, 2019Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) made public his support for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump at a Sept. 26 press conference, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to do so. “I think the inquiry is important, yes, and where it leads from here is going to be driven ...