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(05/02/24 10:03am)
This past week, yet another cycle of the free speech debate has embroiled American colleges and universities. It started on April 17, when students built an unauthorized encampment on Columbia’s central quad as University President Minouche Shafik testified before the House Committee on Education to defend against accusations of antisemitism. The following day, President Shafik called the New York Police Department (NYPD) to clear the protestors on trespassing charges. Half of the arrested students were enrolled at Barnard and faced disciplinary actions such as interim suspensions, but nearly all of them have made agreements with their administrators to return to school. In a significant escalation this Tuesday, the same protestors barricaded themselves inside Columbia’s academic buildings and briefly took numerous hostages before being forcibly removed by the NYPD. The unrest in New York has precipitated similar demonstrations across the country, including here at Middlebury.
(05/02/24 10:02am)
Residential Life (ResLife) is a lifestyle more than it is a job. During my four years at Middlebury, I’ve been an Residential Assistant (RA) for three and I am the Head RA of Hepburn Hall this year. Legitimately, some of the kindest and most open-minded people I have met on campus have been those I have met through ResLife. It takes a special kind of person to be deeply invested in creating spaces where people can be held as themselves and supported through the shared experience of living with strangers, in a space more diverse and challenging than most incoming students have ever experienced. Reslife staff members are seen as the “last line of defense” in a system that creates an environment of student distress.
(05/02/24 10:01am)
Every April, when the days get long again and we shed our winter coats, I remember that I am an essentially joyful person and am, perhaps more importantly, committed to cultivating joy. This is the writerly way of saying I suffer from a low-grade form of seasonal depression. Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect as many as six in 100 people and is more common among women and in geographic regions like New England. When spring comes, I’m always surprised to watch the cobwebs clear from my heart like slush evaporating under the sun.
(05/02/24 10:00am)
For all the students who eagerly toured Middlebury College before committing, you surely heard some version of the line, “It is always possible to start a new club on campus if it doesn’t already exist! You just need ten or more interested members.”
(05/02/24 10:00am)
The Ilsley Public Library, completed in 1924, sits in the center of downtown Middlebury. Though the building was expanded in 1977 and 1988, today, much of it is outdated, inaccessible and inflexible.
(04/30/24 7:52pm)
Terry Tempest Williams, an author, naturalist and social justice advocate, will deliver the 2024 Middlebury Commencement address.
(05/01/24 8:47pm)
An initial version of this story was published online on Sunday, April 28. This story was last updated on Wednesday, May 1, to include developments in the encampment Monday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 1.
(04/25/24 10:05am)
How well do you truly know this film professor? Find out the history and in-depth opinions of Professor Dobreva in this video expose!
(04/25/24 10:07am)
Crossword 04/25/2024: Solution!
(04/25/24 10:06am)
Crossword 04/25/2024!
(04/25/24 10:02am)
The men’s and women’s track and field teams celebrated their seniors at the final home meet of the season. While the April 20 meet was not scored, the teams reported many personal records (PRs) and high spirits heading into the NESCAC championships at Tufts University this coming weekend.
(04/25/24 10:01am)
The women’s golf team traveled to Cortland, N.Y. to compete in the Martin and Wallace Invitational, hosted by SUNY Cortland. Despite the first day, April 13, of the tournament being canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Panthers demonstrated resilience throughout the weekend. The team ended up fifth place out of 15 teams with a team total score of 309, showcasing their ability to adapt and compete under pressure.
(04/25/24 10:00am)
Abby Jankowski ’25, originally from Methuen, Mass., is a pitcher for the Middlebury Softball team. Jankowski was named an Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association All-American Scholar Athlete in 2022 and 2023, and a member of the NESCAC All-Academic team in 2023.
(04/25/24 10:05am)
“I Saw the TV Glow” is the second film from Jane Schoenbrun after their 2021 debut, “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.” The new A24 film, which is slated for release on May 3, follows two teenagers named Maddy and Owen who bond over a midnight TV show called “The Pink Opaque.” After Maddy mysteriously disappears, reality starts to crack as we follow Owen’s descent into hysteria. The genre-bending film offers a deeper commentary on loneliness and gender, but it is nevertheless a puzzle in itself.
(04/25/24 10:04am)
WRMC hosted its annual “Sepomana Spring Concert” on Friday, April 19. Held in the Bunker in the Freeman International Center, the concert featured Western Massachusetts artist DJ Lucas and the New York City-based band Hotline TNT.
(04/25/24 10:03am)
Evolution Dance Crew — better known as Evo — celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 20 with two sold out shows featuring 24 student-choreographed dances. The group’s first performance was sponsored by the Distinguished Men of Color at their Spring 2014 art showcase. Since then, the group has grown to include over 56 dancers, featuring dance styles ranging from Hawaiian Luau and Hip Hop to Latin, Korean pop and everything in between.
(04/25/24 10:02am)
“Don’t Forget Me,” Maggie Rogers’ junior album finds the singer-songwriter moving in a clearer direction than ever, with songs that feel particularly apt for a graduating senior. Composed of just ten tracks, “Don’t Forget Me” is an intimate and introspective album that showcases Rogers’ range and songwriting talent.
(04/25/24 10:01am)
“Airswimming” left the audience with laughter, tears and a whole lot of Doris Day songs stuck in their heads. As I left the Hepburn Zoo last weekend, I wiped away the few tears I had shed (a very rare occurrence for me) and ran to tell my friends that it had been a long time since a piece of art had truly moved me the way this show had.
(04/25/24 10:00am)
Since the news of Taylor Swift’s new album broke at the 2024 Grammy Awards, April 19 has been the most important date on my calendar (although graduation day is perhaps a close second). Published at midnight, the 16-song album “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD) was followed at 2 a.m. by the surprise release of “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” adding 15 more songs and bringing the total listening time to over two hours. Some listeners protested, some rejoiced and all wondered: How do you reckon with such abundance?
(04/25/24 10:03am)
The newly launched Middlebury website now features what the college has labeled as the “Four Fluencies”: “Solving the Climate Crisis,” “Analyzing Data,” “Transforming Conflict” and “Understanding Cultural Difference. If you are surprised to hear that these are the four pillars of a Middlebury education, so were we when perusing the Middlebury website.
