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Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026

THE EDITORIAL BOARD


Opinion

The 121st year of student reporting

For the 121st year in a row, the Middlebury Campus continued its mission of fair, thorough and valuable reporting for the Middlebury community. In a year of transition, we reported on the inauguration of President Ian Baucom, the closing of the Institute at Monterrey, and the opening of New Battell, ...

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Opinion

The final stretch, reconsidered

 As the weather finally warms up (forgetting this Tuesday's snow), students finally begin to trade parkas, mittens and wool hats for lighter layers. The College emerges from its winter routine as Adirondack chairs fill Battell Beach and McCullough lawn once again. Students rush to get a coveted ...

Opinion

The value of an A-grade

Middlebury’s Economics Department recently set a new department-wide threshold of 95% for receiving an A-grade. As we recently reported, this policy change stemmed from concerns about grade inflation, which has prompted us to ask: What is the value of an A?

Opinion

Dining hall dishes belong to the dining hall

There has been a marked increase in vandalism and overall disrespect for campus resources over the past few years. Students, rushing between commitments or simply preferring to eat in the shelter of their rooms rather than a crowded dining hall, are taking dishes home without returning them for extended ...

Opinion

J-Term: Searching for value in downtime

J-Term is a defining aspect of the Middlebury education, encompassing everything it means to be a student here. From skiing at the Snow Bowl to building snowmen on the quad, it is undeniable that the lighter workload and lessened commitments slow down time, paving the way for the serenity that characterizes ...

Opinion

Who does the SGA really work for?

The Student Government Association’s (SGA) Nov. 5 vote to reject a student-led referendum concerning rights for free speech and student protection on our campus raises an important question: Who does the SGA work for? Students, or the Middlebury College administration? We are concerned about the SGA’s ...

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