Feb Nostaligia: Will's final crossword 01/25/2024
By William Reed | January 25, 2024Crossword 01/25/2024
The Middlebury Off-Campus Project
Reflections from The Desk
By Libby Scaperotta | January 25, 2024I am writing this Notes from The Desk during my last week as the Senior Opinions Editor at The Campus. I write this to be published one week and two days before I move off of this campus and ski down with the class of 2023.5. I write this to say how incredibly grateful I am to have had this position, ...
Former Middlebury administrator Esther Charlestin launches gubernatorial campaign
By Mandy Berghela | January 25, 2024On the steps of the Vermont statehouse, former Middlebury College employee and Middlebury Union Middle School administrator Esther Charlestin announced the launch of her gubernatorial campaign. Delivering the announcement on Friday, Jan. 5, Charleston became the first Democrat to throw their name in ...
Middlebury holds memorial for Arianna Kamal ’27
By Cole Chaudhari | January 25, 2024“She wanted to be a neuroscientist, but a passion of hers was opera, and she was incredibly excited about the opportunity to travel to Italy to study and perform opera,” Hammerle said.
All walks of life, All for ceasefire
By Aren Lau, June Su and Kana Decoste | January 25, 2024They had most likely seen our own keffiyehs as they passed by. Instantly, a connection was made between strangers all intending to confront our nation’s leaders over continuing to fund Israel’s genocide with our tax dollars. It was January 13th and the weekend of 100 days of war in Gaza, an anniversary ...
Hillary Gerardi '09 wins Strava award for record-breaking climb of Mont Blanc
By Charles Crounse | January 25, 2024In the early hours of the morning on June 17, 2023, Hillary Gerardi ’09 set out from the steps of the St. Michel Church in Chamonix, France. While much of the town slept, Gerardi donned an athletic vest and running shoes as she ran a straight course towards the cloudy peak of Mont Blanc, the highest ...
Middlebury on Broadway! Brings tradition, energy to Robinson Concert Hall
By Gus Morrill | January 25, 2024In stark contrast to the frozen scene outdoors, Robison Concert Hall was warm and bright on Saturday, Jan. 20, packed with students and theater fans alike gathered for the first ever “Middlebury on Broadway!” performance put on by ten students from Middlebury’s Music Department.
Love for the Middlebury Snow Bowl and Feb traditions
By Piper Ackermann | January 25, 2024When I first saw the Snow Bowl, I knew I wanted to apply to Middlebury. I fell in love with the Middlebury Snow Bowl and the adventures to be had before I had even stepped foot on campus. Five years ago, when I eagerly clicked on my acceptance letter, the snowflakes dancing on my computer screen foretold ...
Yoga Equity Project aims to increase BIPOC access at Otter Creek Yoga
By Abeera Riaz and Maggie Reynolds | January 25, 2024A local yoga studio launched a Yoga Equity Project in an effort to address the disparities in access to yoga education. The program actively encourages and financially supports Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in attending yoga classes at the Otter Creek Yoga Studio.
Conflict Transformation Collaborative continues to offer skills-based interdisciplinary courses this J-Term
By Olivia Mueller | January 25, 2024The Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation initiative is offering its course “Conflict Transformation Skills” for the second year in a row this J-Term. The course provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice skills as well as access resources related to managing ...
How many colleges can say they have their own music video — better yet, two?
By The Editorial Board | January 18, 2024A key aim of the second Midd Kid rendition was to create a video with more diversity. The first video faced backlash for a very white cast that focused on the stereotypically white experiences of lax bro party culture at Middlebury.
Mid(d)winter movie recs
By Charlie Keohane | January 18, 2024Time off from school and proximity to multiple Cinemark theaters meant I got to catch up on some of the latest movie releases over winter break. From a sultry English summer story in “Saltburn” to two very different takes on a New England winter, I’m recapping three new films.
Ross Dining Hall, The Grille adjust hours as staff numbers fluctuate
By Susanna Schatz | January 18, 2024Ross Dining Hall has changed its hours and offerings for the second time this year. Starting at the beginning of J-Term, the dining hall closes between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., and does not serve breakfast until 10 a.m. on weekends, a departure from the continuous dining that began this fall. Ross has also ...
Skiing, reading and marveling: How Middlebury staff spends the winter
By Charlie Fisch | January 18, 2024As the days grow colder and the daylight hours shorten, everyone must find winter-friendly ways to spend their time. From hitting the snow to ski or snowshoe to indoor options such as knitting or reading by the fire, Middlebury College staff have a whole host of activities in their winter routine.
Niche Reads: Novels for history majors
By Sylvie Shure | January 18, 2024If you struggle to find time to read for fun, this is the spot for you. Niche Reads recommends novels that relate to academic (or other) interests so you can explore a new book while still feeling productive. Check back each week for more cool books!
“The Middlebury Mafia”: Do alumni and students dominate the corporate world?
By Tejas Srinivasan | January 18, 2024With every new academic year comes a new class of seniors making LinkedIn posts about their post-graduation plans. These announcements range from “I’d like to thank my parents and teachers…” to “I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for Middlebury…”. One field that is always ...
Sheldon Museum brings in Middlebury community through holiday train exhibit
By Edith Mauch | January 18, 2024The Lionel train exhibit, an annual tradition at the Henry Sheldon Museum, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its holiday train display. Residents of Middlebury and surrounding towns along with students, faculty and staff from the college visited the exhibit, which featured a three-level two-track ...
Vermont: The Green(Washing) Mountain State
By Duncan Kreps | January 18, 2024Vermont isn’t what we think it is. At least, Vermont isn’t the place I thought it was or the place many of my peers think it to be. Coming to Vermont as a student from the Midwest, I was eager to become immersed in the land of politicians like Bernie Sanders, activist companies like Ben and Jerry’s ...