Cole Chaudhari

Ian Baucom wants Middlebury to be the best liberal arts college in the world

Since Ian Baucom began his role as Middlebury College’s 18th president in July, he’s mapped out a regular walking route. Starting at his office in Old Chapel, he winds past Old and New Battell, through BiHall, out to the Knoll, back up College Street, around Proctor and down to Axinn. Sometimes ...

Referendum organizers express frustration with rejection vote as SGA forms alternative solutions

On Nov. 5, the senate of the Student Government Association (SGA) voted to reject a student-led referendum concerning rights for protection and free expression on Middlebury’s campus, instead announcing alternative solutions to the issues it raises. In response, the writers of the referendum have ...

College immunization efforts partner with local pharmacies, expand clinic offerings this fall

To compensate for staffing changes and retirements this fall, the Center for Health and Wellness (CHW) partnered with local pharmacies to guarantee that student needs for vaccine and immunization offerings are met.

Middlebury named in lawsuit alleging admissions conspiracy by elite colleges

On Aug. 8, Middlebury College was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts accusing 32 elite colleges and universities of attempting to raise tuition costs through the early decision admissions pathway.

The Exit Interview: Laurie Patton reflects on legacy and leadership

With an eye on the horizon after announcing her departure last May, Middlebury College President Laurie Patton has since led her final Commencement ceremony, conducted her final Board of Trustees meeting in October, and, now, sat for her final interview with The Campus. 

Going on site: Our tour of the new first year dorm

Exterior furnishing and interior development remain well underway on the new first year dorm located between Coffrin Hall and BiHall, situated on the northern end of Battell Beach. The new dorm is set to replace Battell Hall, which will be torn down and replaced by an updated college art museum and ...

The double dream of American Football

Two Saturdays ago, I traveled to Brooklyn to see the band American Football on their tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of their first album’s release. “American Football” — sometimes nicknamed LP1 — was released on Sept. 14, 1999, and changed emo music forever. Though there have been ...

Debates, door-knocking and free Doritos: College Republicans and College Democrats

If you walk into Hillcrest 103 at 8 p.m. every other Wednesday or Axinn 229 at the same time on alternating Mondays this semester, you’ll find students taking a break from their busy academic and personal schedules to discuss current events, the latest news out of Washington and American popular culture ...

Why an Election Issue?

 In light of the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024, The Campus has published a special edition devoted to the election as it manifests on campus and across Vermont. In these pages you’ll find the product of dozens of hours of work from our reporters and editors, who covered statewide and local ...

Board of Trustees elects not to divest, citing negligible exposure to war

 On Monday, Sept. 30, Middlebury College released an update on its process of examining the endowment for investments in or connections to the war in Gaza. The college announced that it would not be taking any actions towards divestment from war profiteering, claiming it only maintains minimal ...

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Construction on Battell Park began early in September and will continue through the fall semester, with plans to complete the installation by the end of the term.

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