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SPECS Panther Column - Sex and Stress

At some point in time you may have heard that sexual activity can be a de-stressor. For example, NBC News published a 2008 article titled “More sex, less stress,” declaring to their audience that by having sex, they can reduce the undesirable buzzword of “stress.”


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Outdoor groups promote inclusive winter activities at Snow Bowl

On Jan. 17, The Middlebury Snow Bowl hosted a Fostering Inclusive Recreation Experience (FIRE) event at the bowl for the second year in a row, providing BIPOC students with free transportation, ski lessons, equipment rentals and passes for a night of skiing. FIRE is a student organization with the mission ...


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Toad Hall Flowers to move into larger Marble Works location

This spring, Toad Hall Flowers will relocate from Main Street to a larger space in the lower level of Marble Works, nestled in Printers Alley with a scenic view of Otter Creek. With a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Toad Hall Flowers has become much more than just a typical ...


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Donald Trump has been re-elected. What now?

Like many, I watched in stunned horror as Donald Trump crawled his way back into the highest office of our nation. I had hope in the American people: that they would not re-elect an impeached ex-president and convicted felon who had attempted to undermine our democratic process in a spectacle of populist-driven ...


Ian Baucom: Portraits

Ian Baucom named 18th President of Middlebury College

Ian Baucom, the provost of the University of Virginia (UVA), will serve as the 18th President of Middlebury College. The college announced his selection for the presidency at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after a unanimous recommendation by the Presidential Search Committee was affirmed by the Board ...


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In “Proof of Life,” variety is the spice

Christmas comes twice a year for the Middlebury arts and culture scene when Johnson opens its doors at the end of each semester for its biannual student showcase. In the midst of the stress of finals, student work, especially theses, offer a welcome dose of inspiration during an otherwise hectic time ...


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Faculty vote to restrict graduation honors

Faculty voted 79 to 15 in favor of a proposed change to the college’s Latin honors system on Dec. 10 at a plenary faculty meeting in Wilson Hall. The new honors system will drastically restrict the number of graduates who receive Latin honors, eliminate the Valedictorian and Salutatorian titles, and ...


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My weight loss journey

At my heaviest weigh-in, I clocked in at 311 lbs. I had a BMI of 45.6, which categorized me as morbidly obese. Today I weigh 196 lbs, a 115 lbs weight loss. I can confidently say for the first time in my adult life that I am healthy. People often ask me how I found success. Usually, I tell them something ...


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College implements new policy assigning study abroad semesters

Following several years of imbalanced enrollment for its popular study abroad programs, Middlebury has adopted a new system that will assign students who wish to study away for one semester to either the fall or spring semester. The college will give some weight to student preferences and academic needs, ...