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Mini Crossword 2/27/25: Solutions
By Aaron Cohen | February 27, 2025First Campus Mini Crossword: Solutions!
Cryptic Crossword 2/27/25: Envelope, please
By Josh Harkins and Egan Turner | February 27, 2025Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are ...
Mini Crossword 2/27/25
By Aaron Cohen | February 27, 2025Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are ...
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Federal budget cuts endanger over $6 million in college’s research grants
By Ryan Mcelroy | February 20, 2025Executive orders, looming budget cuts and other changes to major federal agencies by the Trump administration pose a serious threat to over $6 million in scientific research funding at Middlebury this spring. Hundreds of thousands in grants have already been lost, prompting faculty to worry that their ...
Ranyely Gil Rojas ’28 wins eighth annual Spencer Prize for first year students
By Rachelle Talbert | February 20, 2025On the evening of Jan. 28, the eighth annual Spencer Prize speech competition came to a close with its 2025 Grand Championship. Among an audience filled with friends, peers and former speakers, Ranyely Gil Rojas ’28 was declared the Grand Champion. Her speech centered around the beauty standards that ...
Students show school spirit at Winter Carnival and celebrate ski team’s historic success
By Noah Willson | February 20, 2025Middlebury Winter Carnival returned for its 102nd iteration this weekend, showcasing historic athletic achievements and a packed lineup of on-campus events. A triumphant showing from the Panthers led to their best carnival result in six years, totaling 877.5 points and finishing with a team result of ...
Graduation speakers draw online backlash for pro-Palestinian speeches
By Maggie Bryan | February 20, 2025At this year’s February Celebration Ceremony, student speaker Faith Wood ’24.5 veered off of their pre-approved script, denouncing Middlebury’s alleged complicity in the war in Gaza and encouraging audience members to withhold their donations from the institution. Wood’s speech followed last ...
Rania Matar’s “SHE” explores women’s resilience in new Middlebury Museum of Art photography exhibit
By Maya Alexander | February 20, 2025On Thursday Feb. 13, staff, students and faculty gathered in Mahaney Arts Center (MAC) to celebrate the opening of Rania Matar’s photography exhibition, SHE. Her work will run until April 20, and tells the stories of young women through portraits taken across Lebanon, France, Palestine, Egypt and ...
Tolerance and forbearance in hosting outside speakers
By Sarah Stroup | February 20, 2025In 2017, controversial speaker Charles Murray came to Middlebury a few weeks after the inauguration of President Trump. Our liberal campus was feeling quite raw. Minorities were under scrutiny by a new presidential administration. In that environment, a group brought a speaker to Middlebury to talk ...
A & C it for yourself: spring arts preview
By Ellie Trinkle | February 20, 2025As the snow piles up on campus and winter chills threaten the hopes of an early spring, one of the best ways to stay warm (and entertained) is to attend a local art event. This semester’s offerings range from paintings to theatre, each bringing their unique energy to the Middlebury community. These, ...
Women’s swimming and diving places fifth at NESCAC Championship
By Brooke Friberg | February 20, 2025Last weekend, Middlebury women’s swimming and diving headed to Waterville, Maine to compete in the highly-anticipated 2025 NESCAC Championship. Hosted by Colby College, the four-day weekend kicked off on Thursday, Feb. 13 with the 800 Freestyle Relay, and wrapped up on Sunday, Feb. 16 with the 400 ...
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Coming down the mountain: What should Winter Carnival mean to Middlebury?
By The Editorial Board | February 20, 2025Their neon ski goggles glint against the snow and their cowboy hats are pulled snug over their beanies. Glitter freezes to their cheeks as they grip their numb fingers around the cans tucked into their jackets. It seems like everybody who knows everybody is at the Snowbowl on the third Saturday of February. ...
Organizers gather in Middlebury to support nationwide “Not My Presidents Day”
By Mandy Berghela | February 20, 2025On Monday, Feb. 17 demonstrators across all 50 states rallied for a National Day of Protest under the banner of what organizers from the grassroots movement 50501 called “Not My Presidents Day”. Middlebury’s local protest drew 150 people at the Court Square Upper Green and was organized by Indivisible/Middlebury, ...
Shoegazing in Vermont: Slowdive and Quannic at Higher Ground
By Idanesi Ojior | February 20, 2025In November of last year, Burlington music venue Higher Ground released tickets for a concert this January by one of the biggest names in the shoegaze genre — Slowdive. Never have I purchased a ticket for a concert so fast. As the band responsible for introducing me to the legendary world of shoegaze ...
SPECS Panther Column — “Loitering for the purpose of prostitution” laws and modern legislation
By Emilia Zenker | February 20, 2025Loitering for the purpose of prostitution (LPP) is a violation or misdemeanor in many state governments and municipalities across the U.S.. These laws define this charge as wandering or remaining in public spaces for long periods of time with the intent of selling sex or promoting prostitution. While ...
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community to consolidate locations in Middlebury
By Ella Callahan | February 20, 2025This March, Middlebury will welcome the Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community (BLMZC) as they fully consolidate in a new location at 76 Court Street. BLMZC is an organization that distinguishes itself from other Vermont Zen communities based on its mission to practice community-engaged Buddhism.
“Dress Detectives”: the conservational work of an antique clothing course
By Christy Liang | February 20, 2025Antique clothing was dusted off and brought back to life this past J-Term in the “Historic Clothing Practicum,” co-taught by visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Summer Lee Jack and Associate Professor of Costume Design at Penn State University Charlene Gross. The class focused on accessioning ...
Time for an academic reckoning?
By Vyas Nageswaran | February 20, 2025“There are no solutions, only trade-offs.” The immortal words of economist Thomas Sowell apply as much to college administration as they do to public policymaking. When it comes to academics, I believe it is high time that Middlebury confronts this reality.
Winter Carnival Ice Show dazzles spectators, honors figure skater victims of tragic plane crash
By Madeleine Kaptein | February 20, 2025After watching the Winter Carnival Ice Show this past weekend, every song feels like it deserves a spin, sparkles take on a new meaning and the possibilities of two blades on ice feel endless. In two stunning shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, college and local figure skaters’ impressive maneuvers ...