This spring semester, the Middlebury Economics department instituted a department-wide threshold of 95% for an A-grade. The department previously had no standardized cutoff; prior to this policy, individual faculty members used 93%, 94%, or 95%.
Arts & Culture
It’s Wuthering time: Emerald Fennell’s “ ‘Wuthering Heights’ ”
By Virginia Frau | February 26, 2026
Sports
Spring Previews
By Kanan Clifford, Thie Harthono, Theo Maniatis and Simon Schmieder | February 26, 2026
News
Board of Trustees talk tuition increase and improved budget deficit
By Maya Alexander | February 26, 2026
Opinion
Who Can Afford to Compete? Athletic Aid and Access in the NESCAC
By Katherine Goodman | February 26, 2026Latest stories
Arts & Culture
Weaving history: A look into Johnson Gallery’s ‘Cultural Fabrics’ exhibit
By Lizi Schierman and Ellie Trinkle | February 26, 2026“Cultural Fabrics: The Kimono Through Literary, Cross-Cultural, and Practical Lenses” commenced the Johnson Exhibition Gallery’s spring program on Feb. 9. The photos below present a small glimpse into the exhibit, but of course cannot fully encapsulate it in all its glory, so be sure to check ...
Sports
Lessons from women’s hockey coach Bill Mandigo
By Theo Maniatis | February 26, 2026Middlebury women’s hockey became a varsity sport in 1981, and eight years later, Bill Mandigo took over at the helm. He’s won 697 games with Middlebury since then, the most of any coach in NCAA women's hockey history.
Local
‘First Fridays’ boost downtown Middlebury businesses, keeps shops open late
By Lila Deluca | February 26, 2026On the first Friday of every month, over 20 local businesses in downtown Middlebury stay open late as a part of the Better Middlebury Partnership’s (BMP) newly reintroduced “First Fridays” initiative — an evening dedicated to drawing the community into Middlebury’s restaurants, galleries and ...
Sports
Middlebury Winter Carnival: More than a race
By Victor Korte | February 26, 2026The voice on the loudspeaker cuts through the cold air as skiers push out of the start gate, carving tight arcs through a course lined with students in extravagant après-ski outfits. The snow at the base is packed down and crunches under boots, despite the six inches of fresh powder from the night ...
News
The Midd snow corps; behind the 50-person effort to clear snow each morning Snow Removal at Middlebury
By Kai Arrowood | February 26, 2026In a town that receives an average of 80 inches of snow a year, Middlebury’s snow removal team shoulders a heavy responsibility. Yet with a recent uptick in extreme weather conditions and a statewide salt shortage, Facilities staff are navigating an increasingly unpredictable winter landscape.
Opinion
SPECS Panther - Naming and Honoring Black Innovators in the Field of Sexual Health
By Laila Almefty-Hernandez | February 26, 2026Black pioneers have long been at the forefront of advancing sexual health education, innovation, and reproductive justice. Leading figures like Dr. Joycelyn Elders, Byllye Avery, and Gosnell Duncan were pivotal to the development of sexual health and changed the way we understand the intersections of ...
Arts & Culture
Crossword 02/26/2026 Solutions: Two Roads Diverged...
By Avery Goldstein | February 26, 2026Crossword 02/26/2026 Solutions: Two Roads Diverged...
Local
Indivisible Middlebury Hosts Monthly Interfaith Vigil
By Dylan Mcginty | February 26, 2026On Friday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 pm, Middlebury Indivisible will host a half-hour interfaith vigil at the Town Hall Theater Plaza, with the goal of fostering unity amid the diversity of religious beliefs. Middlebury Indivisible is a volunteer-led grassroots organization affiliated with the national Indivisible ...
Sports
Chainsaws and house music: Nordic skiing at the Winter Carnival
By Simon Schmieder | February 26, 2026There’s a certain comfort in knowing that not only Middlebury’s Nordic skiers, but almost all Nordic skiers, wear their hats in a similar fashion. In fact, if the objective (functional or aesthetic) is to position one’s hat as parallel to the ground and as high above the ears as possible, then ...
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Opinion
Keeping tradition alive: empower student activities
By Editorial Board | February 26, 2026Middlebury College hosts the country's oldest student-run carnival. For many students, the carnival, which typically runs for three days in February, is considered the pinnacle of the Middlebury experience, encapsulating student life in Vermont. This year, the 103rd winter carnival was no exception, ...
News
Office of Communications and Marketing announces the launch of MiddStories
By Maja Musa | February 26, 2026On Feb. 16, the student body received an email from the Office of Communications and Marketing announcing the launch of MiddStories, a digital hub for Middlebury news, commentary, features, and multimedia storytelling. The email described MiddStories as “a place to learn the latest news, to consider ...
Arts & Culture
Crossword 02/26/2026: Two Roads Diverged...
By Avery Goldstein | February 26, 2026 Crossword 02/26/2026: Two Roads Diverged...
Local
Habitat for Humanity of Addison County opens new home
By Sage Keller | February 26, 2026Habitat for Humanity of Addison County (HfHAC) hosted an open house on Feb. 7 at 35 Gorham Lane, inviting the Middlebury community to tour the organization’s newest build and meet the family who will soon call it home. The event marked a milestone for the all-volunteer nonprofit, which has been working ...
News
CIA career talk at Rohatyn Center draws protest, debate over campus role
By Sam Lueke | February 19, 2026On Jan. 20, the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs and Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) hosted an Alumni Career Conversation featuring Philip Consentino ’00, a retired agent in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The event took place at the Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room and was advertised ...
Opinion
Response to Alexander Hamilton Forum Talk
By The Department Of Gender, Sexuality, And Feminist Studies | February 19, 2026The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and the Feminist Resource Center want to express our concern and dismay at today’s Alexander Hamilton Forum talk featuring a “conservative feminist,” Leah Libresco Sargeant, who defines women as immutably biologically different from men. ...
Arts & Culture
Conversational Art: Meshi Chavez
By Christy Liang | February 19, 2026Conversational Art is a column of artist interviews (faculty & students alike) that foregrounds the personal voice, the creative process and bouts of insight springing from the resonant space in between.
Opinion
We should protest — with purpose
By Theo Maniatis | February 19, 2026I figured this wouldn’t be an ordinary career talk when I arrived at the Robert A. Jones House (RAJ) on Jan. 20th, and a student handed me a packet with a headline emblazoned in white: “The CIA is a Terrorist Organization.” The CIA “terrorist” that afternoon was a retired analyst and Middlebury ...
Arts & Culture
Springing into things: An arts preview
By Ellie Trinkle | February 19, 2026As the February chill continues to drag on, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel (especially with Punxsutawney Phil reporting another six weeks of winter). Luckily, the Middlebury arts scene boasts nothing short of exciting. Offerings span from theatre to faculty lectures, and guarantee ...
Opinion
Where is our president?
By Daniza Tazabekova | February 19, 2026Last year, I had the privilege of serving as Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA). For three years now, I’ve had a front-row seat to how SGA administrations campaign, govern, and ultimately follow through on the promises they make to the student body. I know what engaged leadership ...
News
BSU and Black Studies program celebrate Black culture through Black History Month and beyond
By Met Ly | February 19, 2026On Monday, Feb. 16, students gathered in Coltrane Lounge for a Double Dutch workshop organized by the Black Students’ Union (BSU) in conjunction with Evolution Dance Troupe, part of a host of events planned for Black History Month.