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DJ Earworm to play Ball

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Renowned mash-up artist DJ Earworm will perform at the 87th Winter Carnival’s “Go Gold” Ball on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 p.m. in Nelson Arena. Students can purchase tickets for the ball ahead of time for $12. Admission will cost $15 at the door of the venue. DJ Officer Chris will open for ...

The Localvore: The Flatbread Factory and Taproom

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Usually if I’m in the mood for a bite and a drink I’ll grab a Sicilian slice from Ramunto’s and bring home a few casuals from the always reliable Middlebury Discount Beverage just next door. With the world’s best food/beverage combination within the convenient vicinity of campus, I initially ...

Local Wanders

February 24, 2010

Walking into Maple Landmark Woodcraft is like taking a nostalgic trip back in time before electronics and plastic toys filled up children’s playpens. Colorful, hand-crafted wooden trains, building blocks, swords and trucks line the shelves of the factory store and the pungent smell of sawdust permeates ...

The making of Mr. Show: film and theater students team up to reinvent HBO’s “Mr. Show”

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

On the first weekend in March, the Hepburn Zoo will house a production titled “Mister Show with Neil and Andrew,” starring Neil Baron ’10 and Andrew Powers ’11.5, as well as Ben Orbison ’12.5, Alyssa Limperis ’12 and Wyatt Orme ’12.5. The show will consist of a series of scenes culled ...

‘Disposable Goods’ prove quite valuable

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

On Friday, Feb. 26, four dancers clothed in recycled clothes will command the FlynnSpace, Burlington stage in a performance titled “Disposable Goods.” However, seemingly antithetical to the environmentally-aware themes pervading the show, they will also share the floor with a brand-new toaster oven. ...

Wooden Ski Classic draws skiers in retro attire

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

On a cloudy Saturday morning the snow-covered dirt path just off Route 125 opened up to an odd scene: a small group of people of all ages dressed to the nines in antique ski wear and equipment. They were all ready to race in the Wooden Ski Classic at the Blueberry Hill Inn. This just-for-fun race encouraged ...

When ice was nice: Local Historical Society remembers the days of ice harvesting

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

As the warm February sun beat down on the clear roads of Addison, Vt., the subject of ice would never have crossed one’s mind. But on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, members of The Addison Town Historical Society gathered with community members at the Addison Community Baptist Church for slides, speakers ...

Editor's picks 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

2/26 Big APE at FlynnSpace FlynnSpace Burlington 8 p.m. Big Action Performance Ensemble (Big APE) and Artist-in-Residence Tiffany Rhynard present their latest performance, “Disposable Goods.” The show challenges the audience to think about waste — both personal and material. 2/27 Voices McCullough ...

Overseas briefing 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

NELSPRUIT, South Africa—Being told that if you can’t find a tree when charged by a rhino you should lie flat on the ground because it won’t be able to reach you with its horn and will only be able to trample you does not inspire much confidence. Amidst the snows of a Middlebury J-term I could ...

Local lowdown 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Haiti benefit dance Feb. 26, 8 – 9 p.m. Support Haiti relief efforts by heading down to the Town Hall Theatre on Friday night. Dance to Atlantic Crossing and other bands to raise money for Haiti’s water access and medical supplies. Tickets are $16. Info and tickets at (802) 383-9222. Chili Contest Feb. ...

Beyond the bubble 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

On Feb. 12 at Vancouver’s BC Place, over 2,600 athletes from 82 National Olympic Committees marched into the stadium to open the 21st Winter Olympics Games. To the delight of the 60,000 in attendance, and an estimated 1 billion watching live on television internationally, the ceremonies featured prominent ...

For the record 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Artist | The Magnetic Fields Album | “Realism” Over the course of their 20-year existence, the Magnetic Fields, led by their notoriously dour songwriter Stephin Merritt, have explored nearly every genre of popular music imaginable. From jazz to punk, synth-pop to shoe-gaze, the Fields’ varied ...

Flannal mammal 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

This is the first columnn by The Campus’ new fashion columnist, Philippe Bronchtein ’10. “Flannel Mammal” will run bi-weekly for the rest of the semester. Hello! For better or worse, I am the new fashion columnist. As I sit down to write this, I’m admittedly anxious and questioning of my ...

The reel critic 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

MOVIE | Shutter Island DIRECTOR| Martin Scorsese STARRING| Leonardo DiCaprio The clouds hang dark like an omen. Two cigarettes sizzle blood-orange in the fog: an apprehensive reply to the island, a hulking shadow which has emerged from the brooding haze. Low musical notes swell to a loud crescendo, ...

Lengthy lines snarl lunch traffic

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

In spite of extremely long lines at Ross and Proctor during the first weeks of spring semester, administration officials deny changes to the scheduling of courses could be responsible for the situation. In response to what some call a particularly bad year for dining hall congestion, students have ...

One in 8700 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Mike Rainville, founder and owner of Maple Landmark Woodcraft, cannot remember a time when woodworking was not a part of his life. “When I was very young, both my grandfathers did carpentry work,” said Rainville. “There were wood scraps and sawdust and saws and tools and things around and I just ...

Trustees approve financial model

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

During last weekend’s Trustee meetings, many of the recommendations that President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz made in his Public Address on College Finances were discussed and endorsed. The Board of Trustees agreed that each year, the comprehensive fee should only increase by one percentage ...

Midd brief 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Several administrators will divide the various duties of Dean of the College Tim Spears during his leave of absence this spring. Spears’ responsibilities will be divided among Dean of Students Gus Jordan, Provost Alison Byerly and the Office of the President until he returns to the administration ...

College shorts 2/25/10

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Professor arrested for murder of colleagues Details continue to surface in the case of the recent shootings of biology professors at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Authorities arrested Biology professor Amy Bishop after her shooting spree at a biology department meeting on Feb. 12 left three ...

Fumes force Allen evacuation

By Middlebury Campus | February 24, 2010

Public Safety officers evacuated all residents of Allen Hall after an unknown person sprayed a fire extinguisher in one of the building’s hallways, allowing the release of hazardous fumes into the air, around 2 a.m. on Feb. 20. Students could not enter the dorm until 8 a.m. because the fumes from ...