In “Shoresy”, a TV series that follows the fictional Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs hockey team, the players often remind viewers that “goalies are always weird.” Sophia Will ’26, the starting goalie for Middlebury women’s hockey, admits that being a hockey goalie does require a certain weirdness. ...
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On March 9th, 55 students arrived at President Ian Baucom’s house in style, sporting blazers, collared shirts, khakis and even ties. The students did not fail to follow the strict business-casual dress code, which explicitly stated: “Dress code is business casual — no jeans and DEFINITELY [emphasis ...
On March 27, the Town Hall Theater (THT) will host the Vermont Mandolin Trio, a local band featuring Grammy-nominated performer Matt Flinner alongside Jamie Masefield and Will Patton. Described in a press release by the THT as “the intersection of Bluegrass, Roots, and Jazz,” this show features ...
On March 9, President Ian Baucom welcomed 55 students from the Middlebury College Democrats (MCD) and the Middlebury College Republicans (MCR) into his home for the third joint meeting between the two groups. Students gathered around tables to share a meal and engage in conversations about their political ...
“Valentina” chronicles 48 hours in the life of a fictional young woman in the border city of El Paso, Texas, as director Tatti Ribeiro describes it, “a plotless hangout.” The film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) this past fall, where she was awarded the Mind the Gap Creation ...
The labor market today is undergoing a rapid technological revolution with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, more than 100,000 employees were affected by AI-driven layoffs, and more than 30,000 employees have already been impacted this year.
Photography may have always been the most contested art medium: criticized for depicting the world simply as it is, for documenting mere facts that do not require an artistic eye. Yet photography is never neutral. It is meticulously constructed to relay a certain narrative; it is biased; it chooses ...
In Jan. 2025, the Armstrong Science Library in BiHall closed to make way for the development of the new Quantitative Center, or “Q-Center.” Though the design of the space was finalized only this semester, the Q-Center has quickly become a popular place for faculty and students to gather and collaborate. ...
U.S.A. and Israel have partially invoked humanitarian reasons such as rescuing protesters to initiate the war. The mass killings and casualties of civilian protesters, internet blackout, imprisonment of activists like Narges Mohammadi and Nasrin Sotoudeh and systematic oppressions against Kurdish and ...
“Nothing to Hide: Mental Illness in the Family,” a photo-text exhibit showcasing images and stories of families affected by mental illness, recently opened at the Congregational Church of Middlebury (MiddUCC). The exhibit is on display outside of the church’s offices and its Unity Hall, where ...
Down 5-1 with less than five minutes gone in the second quarter, the Middlebury men’s lacrosse team was losing control of the game. Connecticut College (Conn) scored two goals in under 30 seconds, sending the baby blue half of the sideline into a frenzy. The Panthers immediately called a timeout, ...
Cameron Winter, Gen-Z’s most recent alternative-rock-indie-folk, sunken-eyed, socially awkward, too-cool-for-instagram, boyishly charming, musical darling, has risen to the coveted rank of being called a genius by both elite music critics and youthful fans. From what he has shared with the world so ...
Connor Williams ’08.5, a current lecturer and first-year seminar instructor at the college, has taken a roundabout path back to Middlebury. Before returning to his alma mater to teach during the 2025 J-Term, Williams served as lead historian for Congress’ Naming Commission. In that role, he ...
Crossword Solutions 03/12/2026: Shamrock 'n' Roll!
In June 1948, the Middlebury Board of Trustees voted to elect two women to the board for the first time: Gertrude Cornish Milliken and Alice Guest Howson. While the name Milliken may be familiar to many students on campus, Howson is not. In current blog posts, articles and published materials, Gertrude ...
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On Tuesday, March 24th, The Moth, a non-profit organization based in New York City, will host an open storytelling competition at the Town Hall Theater, as part of their StorySLAM series. The event itself will be recorded and potentially broadcast on “The Moth Radio Hour”, offering audiences the ...
In Chip Kenyon ‘85 Arena, all eyes are trained on the ice, waiting for Middlebury to slip by the defenders and score a goal. But if you happened to look up to the press box behind the away team’s bench, there’s a complex operation taking place.
At one point or another, most Middlebury students will walk up the stairs in Proctor Dining Hall and sit down for lunch in the Redfield Dining Room. There, they’ll take off their coats and backpacks, sit down at one of the round tables, and immerse themselves in an experiential part of the college’s ...
Crossword 03/12/2026: Shamrock 'n' Roll!
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International students make up an integral part of Middlebury’s student body. The college has a long and proud history of welcoming international students. It was a founding member of the United World College Davis Scholars program, which has become the largest private scholarship for international ...