Author: Grace Duggan Say what you will about the word "networking," but sometimes it really is about who you know. In this case, it was Melissa Hammerle who proved to be a useful connection; this local resident put D.E. Axinn Professor of English & Creative Writing Jay Parini in contact with her ...
Author: Josh Wessler MOVIE: Quantum of SolaceDIRECTOR: Marc ForsterSTARRING: Daniel Craig & Olga KurylenkoSomewhere along the way to the box office, James Bond lost his sense of humor. Well, not exactly. In the theatre where I watched "Quantum of Solace," there were plenty of laughs, though most ...
Author: [no author name found] After winter threatened to begin in force with a sleet storm Nov. 30 that hindered students returning to campus, they were greeted with a clear, warm day that included the picturesque shadow of Old Chapel on the side of Painter Hall.
Author: Peter Baumann In a season of change for the Middlebury men's hockey team, one thing remains constant - the Panthers keep on winning. A day after coming from behind to beat St. Thomas 5-3, the Panthers bested in-state rival Norwich 3-2 on Nov. 29th to take home the PrimeLink Great Northern shootout. ...
Author: Andrea Glaessner Attention Middlebury: the American economy is officially in a recession. Most of us do not need a reminder of the stark reality that the buying power of one dollar has diminished significantly. Even bargain shopping is now a risky endeavor - as Black Friday's tragic Wal-Mart ...
Author: Leslie Lim Staying on campus for the Thanksgiving break, one of the first things I noticed that marked the end of the break was the reopening of the library. Along with limited open hours on Saturday and extended hours (24-hrs!) on Sunday, the library welcomed back hordes of students who probably ...
Author: Ian Trombulak The construction on campus has been hard to miss this semester, with major renovations happening on two of the College's most frequented buildings. Students can look forward to McCullough Student Center re-opening before the start of the spring term, and Proctor Dining Hall to ...
Author: Emma Gardner Despite returning from Thanksgiving break early to log twelve hours on the bus last weekend, the women's hockey team had much to be thankful for after beating Hamilton 8-2 on Nov. 29 and earning a shutout over Wesleyan 5-0 on Nov. 30. The Panthers are working hard this season to ...
Author: Tim O'Grady This past spring President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz appointed an Internet Strategy Task-Force to explore the various ways in which Middlebury's Web site could be improved. The task-force released a report formally addressing the problems and shortcomings of the College ...
Author: Peter Baumann No one is quite sure how to define a dynasty. While certain transcendent eras, such as that of the UCLA Bruins in the 1970s, undoubtedly qualify, others are less obvious - with often amorphous beginnings and uncertain ends. But by whatever standard one uses, we can say beyond a ...
Author: John Patrick Allen Staceyann Chin removed her shoes and socks (revealing toenails painted a shimmering green) and wove through the audience to stand in the center of the room, where she began to recite her poem, "Why I Love My Pussy."Chin was last Thursday's headliner at Verbal Onslaught, a ...
Author: [no author name found] Professor of Environmental Studies and English and American Literatures John Elder was named the Vermont Professor of the Year by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education on Nov. 20. Elder is known ...
Author: Aylie Baker and Tess Russell This morning, in an effort to put off doing our homework for just a little bit longer - what's 10 more wasted minutes after an entire week of unproductivity - we got out some magic markers, inhaled their sweet and intoxicating fragrance, and channeled all of our ...
Author: Maurits Pot The overarching goal of the current Middlebury Initiative is to position the College as the first global liberal arts college of the 21st century. In short, the Initiative will enable Middlebury to further improve, expand and globalize. While these goals are commendable, I am often ...
Author: Adam Schaffer A handful of students gathered in the Crest Room on Nov. 20 to begin planning the 2009 Middlebury College Winter Carnival. The event, which will carry the theme of "Fire and Ice," will take place from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21.The meeting was led by committee co-chair Derek Sakamoto '10 ...
Author: Brian Swenson After a strong performances against WIlliams and Springfield and a tough loss to Norwich, the Middlebury women's basketball team's record now sits at an even 3-3. The Panthers went undefeated in the Williams Tip-Off Classic, gaining wins against the host Ephs as well as the Springfield ...
Author: Emma Stanford At the end of "Twelfth Night," the lovely and self-centered Countess Olivia (Martha Newman '10) stared around the stage and gasped, "Most wonderful!" The audience at the production could have said the same, feasting on Mark Evancho's lavish and whimsical set design and a dynamic ...
Author: [no author name found] Ho! Ho! Ho!Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Santa and his elves are coming to the Middlebury Community House. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available to ferry visitors to the many events going on in town. Stop by, sit on his lap and tell him what you want for Christmukkah!Gingerbread ...
Author: Nicole Lam This winter, the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in downtown Middlebury is featuring the quilt exhibit "Piecemakers: Vermont Country Quilts 1830-present." While many of the quilts date back to the 1800s, there are a few unique, modern quilts that immediately catch the eye. ...
Author: Hilary Hall The College's Acting Provost Tim Spears' announced Nov. 20 that 51 Main, Middlebury's new Main Street social space, might be closed to aid the College's finances. In his entry on the blog "One Dean's View," Spears asked for student input on the issue of whether or not the College ...