Author: Daniel Roberts I have two magazine subscriptions at school, and when I see that folded tube in my mailbox, boy do I get excited. It means yet another chance to put off my schoolwork.The magazines I get are GQ (yeah, I know) and Entertainment Weekly (for the movie reviews). Both publications ...
Author: Joseph Bergan and Aylie Baker Secretary of the College Emeritus and Professor of Political Science Eric Davis still remembers his first class, Intro to American Politics: "It was 8:15 in the morning," says Davis, "it seems they always give those to the new professors."Davis has served the College ...
Author: Jeff Klein Four consecutive road games. A record-breaking win. There were many reasons for the Middlebury men's basketball team to be revved up for its home opener against Rensselaer in Pepin Gymnasium last Thursday night. How much were the Panthers looking forward to finally stepping onto their ...
Author: [no author name found] Respectable cheeringTo the Editor:I would like to pick up the theme of the letter by Tim Hollander '65 that was printed in last week's Campus regarding the idiotic chant at hockey games, especially directed at the opposing goalies, of "You suck!" As a fan of both men's ...
Author: [no author name found] It is time to shut down Proctor Dining Hall for renovations. We do not mean small changes around the edges, and we do not mean just for a weekend or two - the improvements need to be swift and far-reaching to ensure that the facility can survive well into Middlebury's ...
Author: Lizz Huntley After two months of living in Damascus, I don't think I can comfortably say that my study abroad experience is "awesome!" I had these crazy notions that living in a foreign country would be a mind-blowing experience in which I, through making many Arab friends and using my finely ...
Author: Kelly Janis Tucked on the third floor of Ilsley Public Library lies the studio of Middlebury Community Television (MCTV), a public television station committed to serving the community as a respectable source of information, expression and entertainment. The public access station has broadcasted ...
Author: Kelly Janis In an effort to rejuvenate an aging Proctor Dining Hall, College officials are currently deliberating future renovations that would bring the building up to the standards of other campus dining halls. While a final decision has yet to be made, the possibility of commencing construction ...
Author: Polly Johnson McCullough Social Space was rocked last Saturday night as the members of Middance took to the stage, delivering one of the most energetic and exciting shows to date. Middance Co-Presidents Haley Gilbert '07.5 and Kerren McKeeman '07.5 ensured that the show, "So You Think Midd Can ...
Author: Rachel Schiffer Who would've thought that our little town of Middlebury was big enough to have a Little Italy? Any doubts you harbor will be gone when you walk into Depasquale's Delicatessen and get a whiff of the savory Italian cold cuts and lingering aromas of Parmesan and sharp provolone ...
Author: Adam Clayton Over the last few days, amid much work, I have been asserting my right as a European to skip class in order to watch football - the Champions League to be exact. Final papers, group projects (sorry guys) and any other obligation will be postponed, or simply ignored, as I watch ESPN2. ...
Author: Emily Temple By now, it's a rather stale story: the indie artist vaulted to stardom via intense internet popularity, but for Lily Allen it was truly a self-motivated, unprecedentedly fast rags-to-riches story. After signing with Regal/Polygram in the UK, Allen set up her own MySpace account ...
Author: Geoff Homer M/W soccer players honoredFive members of the Panther soccer squads have earned NSCAA All-New England honors for their performances this fall. Kim Walker '07, Zack Toth '07 and Casey Ftorek '08 all were named to the first-team, while Caitrin Abshere '07 was named to the second-team ...
Author: Kevin Moss, Professor of Russian I find it profoundly ironic that those of us who object to the Rehnquist chair are painted as intolerant of diversity. One alum wrote and suggested that while he might disapprove, he would not protest should I name a chair to honor an equivalent liberal (he suggested ...
Author: Jeff Klein With both the talent and unity to make a serious run in this year's NESCAC tournament, the Middlebury men's basketball team looked to start off the 2006-2007 season on the right note. Playing three consecutive road games to open the season, the team showed stints of promising play ...
Author: Thompson Davis Editor's Note: This Thanksgiving The Campus asked Thompson Davis '08 to brave the harsh Middlebury frontier and report on what Thanksgiving is like when the world abandons you. A native of Miami, Florida, Davis was not accustomed to the ways of the cold Middlebury climate. Below, ...
Author: Andrea Glaessner Vermont ski resorts are gearing up for the season with high hopes for heavy snow. Given last winter's dismal performance of feeble snowfalls and dreary rainstorms, most ski resorts are especially dependent on high snow accumulation this year. So what is in store for this snow ...
Author: Derek Schlickeisen As college administrators across the country work to increase their visibility among students, President of the College Ronald D. Liebowitz has added more open office hours to the eight or nine student lunches held each semester. Liebowitz and his staff say the meetings, which ...
Author: Kelly Janis and Scott Greene Midd adds masters degree in Chinese to Language SchoolsThis summer, the College's Language Schools will enjoy a much-lauded addition as fifteen students pursue a Master of Arts degree in Chinese, widely considered one of the most increasingly useful focuses of language ...
Author: Dave Lee After two impressive wins over Scranton and Western Connecticut, the women's soccer team's NCAA run finally came to an end in the sweet sixteen with a 1-0 loss to national powerhouse The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), last Saturday. In front of 925 spectators, the Lions proved mightier ...