As world shuts down, sophomores rethink fall semesters abroad
By RILEY BOARD
April 16, 2020
In a normal year, over half of Middlebury’s junior class studies abroad. Next year will likely be different.
Middlebury Bridge and Rail construction delayed temporarily
By LUCY TOWNEND
April 16, 2020
The Middlebury Bridge and Rail Project was delayed on March 25 by Governor Scott's Stay Safe, Stay Home order.
Middlebury-led panel zooms in on Vermont’s climate future
April 16, 2020
“What you do locally will change the future,” said Dr. Eban Goodstein, who launched the "Solve Climate by 2030" project last year.
Notes from the desk: On a world without sports
April 16, 2020
Our senior sports editor writes about a world without sports.
When it comes to grading, who has the last word?
By TONY SJODIN
April 16, 2020
Just as the administration seemed to have made a final decision to enforce an opt-in Pass/D/Fail system, faculty motioned for the college to adopt mandatory credit/no-credit grading for this semester.
Midd clubs get creative to bridge the geographic gap
By Rachel Lu
April 16, 2020
Two-and-a-half weeks ago, President Laurie Patton signed off her college-wide email with Middlebury Discount Comedy’s rendition of “Imagine,” urging the community to use imagination and support each other while off campus. Embodying the message, student clubs have continued to function as creative outlets and community spaces...
Senior committee looks to on-campus commencement and Senior Week celebration
By RILEY BOARD
April 16, 2020
Plans are already underway for a three-to-five day senior celebration in mid-to-late August to replace Senior Week, CDC guidelines permitting.
Grading debate stretches on as faculty consider mandatory credit/no credit system
By RAIN JI
April 10, 2020
Faculty members motioned to change Middlebury’s current grading policy to a mandatory credit/no-credit system this morning. Faculty will vote to either approve or deny the motion at a meeting next Friday, April 17.
Vermont Department of Corrections reduces prison population in response to Covid-19 outbreak; first inmate tests positive
By MAREN WALSH
April 9, 2020
An inmate at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton tested positive for the virus, the DOC announced Wednesday morning. He's the first inmate in the Vermont prison system to test positive.
Food retailers continue on amidst Covid-19 health risks
April 9, 2020
"Each one of my associates is a hero and they battle an invisible enemy each and every day," said Hannaford Store Manager Tom Seigle.
Tenure-bound faculty may defer review process to fall
April 9, 2020
Ten faculty members remain uncertain as they await the results of their tenure reviews this semester.
Nonprofits house homeless in Middlebury hotels; dining service delivers meals
April 9, 2020
The ubiquitous pressure to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus begs the question: what if you don’t have a home to stay in?
