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Volleyball falls to Williams College in closely contested quarterfinal
By Charles Crounse | November 9, 2023Despite having plenty of moments to cheer for their team throughout the match, Middlebury volleyball fans left Pepin Gymnasium in silence at the end of Sunday’s NESCAC quarterfinal as Williams College walked away with a 3–2 win. The Panthers now await their fate in the national tournament as a selection ...
Middlebury Maple Run half marathon draws 450 competitors, more than doubling last year’s participation
By Madeleine Kaptein | November 9, 2023The Middlebury Maple Run was extra sweet this year, with students and local residents of all age groups coming out this past Sunday, Nov. 5. to crowd the starting line to the run, dubbed “Vermont’s Sweetest Half Marathon & Relay.”
The Story of Us: Me, Taylor Swift and “The Eras Tour”
By Acadia Klepeis | November 9, 2023Taylor Swift is my role model. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Is a pop star with 46 Grammy nominations (including 12 wins) and an estimated net worth of over $1 billion really an appropriate role model for a graduating English major in rural Vermont? But let me explain.
College runs flu vaccine clinics for students, employees, shares information on managing winter illnesses
By Susanna Schatz | November 9, 2023As the weather gets colder, respiratory illnesses become more common, particularly in communal living environments like college campuses. In an effort to curb this, Middlebury is offering free flu vaccine clinics for all students and employees in October and November.
Middlebury grieves death of Ivan Valerio ’26
By Maggie Reynolds | November 7, 2023Ivan Valerio ’26 passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Middlebury College. Valerio, 19, was found outside of Gifford Hall early Tuesday morning.
Crossword 11/02/2023: Solution!
By William Reed | November 3, 2023Crossword solution for 11/02/2023.
Crossword 11/02/2023: Solution!
By William Reed | November 3, 2023Crossword solution for 11/02/2023.
Middlebury launches fundraising campaign aiming to raise $600 million by 2028
By Ryan Mcelroy | November 2, 2023Middlebury students, administrators, faculty, alumni and the Board of Trustees gathered on Oct. 26 in the newly renovated Christian A. Johnson Memorial Building to celebrate the public launch of “For Every Future: The Campaign for Middlebury,” the college’s campaign to raise $600 million by June ...
“If This Was a Movie”: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
By Acadia Klepeis | November 2, 2023The singer’s colossal Eras Tour dominated the summer, clogging Instagram feeds with fan videos and consistently headlining major media outlets. Then news broke of her apparent new relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce, leading to a stunning spike in football viewership. Finally, ...
Club sports continue to face challenges with funding despite record athletics fundraising this fall
By Anabelle Lapp | November 2, 2023This year’s Proud to be a Panther fundraising drive raked in a record-shattering $713,579 from 3,124 different donors, nearly doubling last year’s total of $387,651. Despite this significant total, club sports at Middlebury still reported financial challenges due to restrictions on how student organizations ...
Lions and tigers and…the Pillsbury doughboy? Oh my!: Halloween at Middlebury
By Ellie Trinkle | November 2, 2023On a Halloweekend marked by mercurial weather, Middlebury students donned meticulously planned (or thrown together at the last minute) costumes to celebrate October’s spookiest holiday. Students could be seen sporting funky hats, face glitter, inflatable suits and everything in between. Celebrities ...
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Middlebury addresses Israel-Gaza war through conversations, conflict transformation
By Cole Chaudhari | November 2, 2023A recent panel and structured dialogue session have given the Middlebury community the opportunity to address the war in Israel and Gaza.
An open letter to the Board of Trustees
By The Editorial Board | November 2, 2023With the Board of Trustees on campus and meeting throughout this week to discuss institutional priorities and planned spending, we want to take advantage of this opportunity to directly address the people who have a major role in deciding how the funds raised by “For Every Future: The Campaign for ...
ISO Show “Radiance” celebrates color and culture in a display of community
By Joshua Glucksman and Arthur Martins | November 2, 2023After a week of incredible events celebrating our campus’ cultural diversity, the International Students’ Organization (ISO) hosted “Radiance,” its annual variety show, a long-standing tradition for passionate and talented international students to entertain the eager crowd with a magical evening ...
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Facilities announces Stewart Hall renovations, finalizes new first-year residence hall project timeline
By Ellie Trinkle | November 2, 2023If the new first-year dorm is finished by spring break of 2025, first-year students living in Stewart Hall next year will move into the new building for the remainder of the semester in order to allow for construction on Stewart to begin, Middlebury announced in an Oct. 23 email.
Campus flow
By Alex Takoudes | November 2, 2023Middlebury has a campus problem. While the majority of people might not notice some of the flaws with our campus, I believe that the physical layout of our sidewalks presents a logistical nightmare for lawn maintenance. By no means am I saying that the grounds crew that works day-in and day-out to pick ...
Woman of the Year nominee: how Elise Morris ’22.5 carved a legacy on and off the field
By Charles Crounse | November 2, 2023Of the 619 athletes nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, only 30 were named to the final shortlist. Middlebury’s own Elise Morris ’22.5 was one of them.
The Residence at Otter Creek holds holiday food drive for HOPE
By Julia Pepper | November 2, 2023A holiday food drive for the local organization Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) is ongoing at The Residence at Otter Creek, a senior living community on Lodge Road Middlebury. The charity drive began on Oct. 23 and will continue through Dec. 31. The food drive is one of the living ...
New engraved pavers at BiHall funded by medical institute grant celebrate diverse scientific achievements
By Ian Curry | November 2, 2023The existing twelve engraved pavers outside of BiHall that honor individuals who made significant scientific discoveries have been joined by 24 new pavers recognizing an additional 25 innovators.