Race is an issue that deeply interests me, but not because I feel like I have a huge personal stake in it. I think of myself as more of an ethnic tourist. It’s not that I don’t feel a distinct connection with an ethnic heritage: I never felt it more than when I left home and realized how special ...
Middlebury has some of the best facilities and resources of any small liberal arts college in America, but not by chance. As our academic standing improved in the last decade, we invested heavily in our infrastructure. Our once modest campus was transformed through the large-scale building projects ...
April 7 marked the second anniversary of the passing of the Marriage Equity Act that legalized same-sex marriage in Vermont. The group that spearheaded the movement, Vermont Freedom to Marry, continues to fight for universal equality today. Madeleine Winterfalcon, assistant in academic administration, ...
Over 100 people gathered from across the county to learn about plans for the upcoming year at the Addison County Relocalization Network’s (ACoRN) annual meeting on April 14. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, located at 142 River Road in New Haven, Vt., hosted the event. Ben Hewitt, author of The Town that Food ...
Though he did not know it at the time, Richard Cole’s decision to join a scout group as a freshman at Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) would have meaningful implications long after his days as a student. His involvement in the organization, which worked with the town’s fire department, eventually ...
Upon entering Middlebury Sweets in East Middlebury, one immediately notices the colors — from the bright yellow, red and purple walls to the gumball displays on the tables. The shelves are lined with Pez dispensers, M&M paraphernalia and themed monopoly boards, which Blanca Jenne, who owns the ...
A class visit to the statehouse in Montpelier last Thursday brought back a surge of memories — pages in green blazers darted up and down stairs, delivering messages. A large troupe of schoolchildren filed through the halls, meeting with the governor and legislators. A typical day at the Vermont state ...
Bernie Sanders book signing April 28, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Senator Bernie Sanders, the longest serving independent member of Congress in American history, will make an appearance at the Vermont Book Shop. The Vermont Senator will sign copies of his new book, The Speech: A Historic Filibuster on Corporate ...
This week the MCAB concerts committee announced its annual spring concert event, “Triptych,” a three-DJ lineup that will feature DJs Drop the Lime, White Panda and Savoy. The three groups will perform Saturday, May 7 in Chip Kenyon ’85 Arena. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Drop the Lime hails from New ...
The Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB) has appointed the executive board members for the 2011-2012 academic year. Nadia Schreiber ’12, who will serve as president of the Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB) in the coming academic year, hopes to boost attendance for traditional events ...
The College Alcohol Study found that 98.5 percent of participating students reported at least one negative experience due to someone else’s drinking. The survey was conducted through the Office of the Dean of the College in November 2010, and it asked about the views and experiences of 766 students, ...
In the 2010 fiscal year, the Grille lost $200,000, while 51 Main lost an additional $90,000. Improvements in profitability, the opening of Crossroads Café and the continued needs of the College for social spaces are all informing the ongoing conversation over dining at the College. According to Patrick ...
With the world’s attention focused on Libya, Syrian President Bashar Assad has increased the level of violence used by his military forces in dealing with anti-government protestors within his country. The Canadian newspaper the Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday that it is estimated that over 400 ...
The fall of 2011 will usher in new faces for the Head of Brainerd Commons and the Head of Cook Commons. Stefano Mula, assistant professor of Italian, will be taking over as Cook Commons Head for C.A. Dana Professor of Italian Patricia Zupan during her year-long sabbatical. Professor of German Roman ...
Last week’s election failed to elect a Student Government Assosiation (SGA) President and Student Chair Of the Community Council (SCOCC). As a result, there will be runoffs between Riley O’Rourke ’12 and Dane Verret ’12 for SGA President and Janet Rodrigues ’12 and Kevin Broussard ’12 ...
Harry Potter star Emma Watson changes schools Emma Watson, the 21-year-old actress who stars as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series, is searching for a new academic venue; she will be transferring from Brown University, which she has attended for two years, to a new and undisclosed school. Spokespeople ...
After months of planning, the Senior Committee finalized the events for Senior Week. Beginning on Tuesday, May 17 and ending with Commencement on Sunday, May 22, Senior Week is traditionally the capstone event for graduating seniors. The week will begin with the Senior Olympics on Tuesday afternoon. “[Senior ...
After a one-meeting hiatus for Passover, Community Council reconvened on April 25. Associate Director of Campus Activities and Director of Orientation JJ Boggs and International Student and Scholar Adviser Kaye-Lani Laughna joined the council to seek input on orientation. After this year’s fall orientation, ...
Kevin Broussard '12 My name is Kevin Broussard ’12 and I am the current RA of the Queer Studies House. This year is also my second year serving as a member of Community Council. I am writing to you to state my intent to run for Student Co-Chair for Community Council for the upcoming school-year. ...
Riley O'Rourke '12 My name is Riley O’Rourke and I am a junior from New York City, but I grew up spending a lot of time in Vermont. Because of this Middlebury was the first school I ever looked at and I love it here. I want to use the office of SGA president to make student life as great as possible. ...