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On Oct. 25, Middlebury welcomed Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw for a mind-boggling night of acoustic poetry. With soulful chanting, processional tempo and impeccably layered percussion sounds from novel instruments, the group cast the audience in an enthralled trance.
From collecting petition signatures for a new fire station to calling my representative in Congress, political participation has been a tradition in my family for as long as I can remember. Voting in every special, midterm and presidential election has become a given. But this year, things are different. The choice for me should be simple: I’m a Democratic National Convention (DNC) delegate who has helped elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot my entire life. Why would I have any doubts about filling in a circle next to Kamala Harris and other Democrats' names?
Sen. Bernard Sanders, better known as Bernie Sanders, will be seeking his fourth term in the Senate this election cycle. In light of his rapid ascension to political fame following his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, Sanders has left an indelible mark upon American politics — and, it seems, the Middlebury student body.
In 2020, the then-President of MiddVotes submitted an op-ed to The Campus arguing that Middlebury students should create a more robust culture of voting. It’s been four years since then, and as the current President of MiddVotes, I am proud to say that we not only has Middlebury a culture of voting, but we have been recognized by peer institutions for being leaders in civic engagement. Despite this success, students must continue to engage in state, local and national politics by voting, staying informed and interacting with the community opportunities available to them.
As Vermonters prepare to head to the polls on Nov. 5, the race for governor is in its final stretch. Four-time incumbent Republican Phil Scott faces a challenge from Democrat Esther Charlestin.
"How was study abroad?" It’s the first question everyone asks when you return to Middlebury's campus after studying away for a semester. When my friends describe their semesters in Chile, Germany or Japan, their eyes light up with stories of cultural and language immersion. When I mention that my hiatus from Middlebury was not in another country, but in Washington, D.C., the response is either a passive "oh, cool" or an enthusiastic "oh, cool!" — reactions as divided as the nation’s politics.
On this year’s Election Day, two Vermont State Senate seats for Addison County will be up for election. Democratic incumbents Ruth Hardy and Christopher Bray are facing challenges from two Republican candidates, Landel Cochran and Steven Heffernan.
For those of us who are on the left of the political spectrum, patriotism tends to have a negative reputation. It is commonly associated with conservative thinking, nationalist policy and imperialist tendencies. Yet, I fiercely believe a patriotic society can, and must, co-exist with a liberal and forward-thinking population.
Vermont Superior Court Judge Robert A. Mello ruled against the Mead estate on Oct. 3, 2024, deciding that it would not be entitled to restore the original name of the chapel or receive monetary compensation for the name’s removal. The lawsuit began 18 months ago when Jim Douglas ’72, former Vermont governor and Middlebury’s executive-in-residence, sued the college on behalf of the Mead family for removing the name of John Abner Mead from the Middlebury Chapel.
The town of Middlebury announced on Oct. 10, 2024 that Mark Pruhenski will enter into the role of town manager on Jan. 15 of next year, replacing former town manager Kathleen Ramsay, who stepped down last month.
As our school and communities across the country consider the use of cell phones and laptops in academic settings, we chose to reflect on what policies the college may implement to mitigate the distractions screens pose, both in and outside of the classroom.
If you were to send a message into the great expanse of the universe, what would it be? Artist, writer and filmmaker Dario Robleto seeks to expand on this question in his film, “Ancient Beacons Long for Notice” which is currently on display in the exhibit, “An Invitation to Awe” at the Middlebury College Museum of Art. On Oct. 15, Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture and “An Invitation to Awe” curator Katy Smith Abbott and Robleto had an insightful conversation about Robleto’s work and inspiration. The talk was sponsored by the Middlebury Museum of Art and History of Arts and Architecture department.
For students who frequent BiHall, it is hardly a secret that changes are happening to the Armstrong Science Library space this fall. The library’s main floor — now an extension of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research (CTRL) called the Armstrong Quantitative Center or “Q-Center” — has transformed from the quiet, bookish atmosphere it harbored just last spring. The same space is now packed with students gathering to discuss their work around subject-specific tables and whiteboards, ready to jump into their next chemistry equation or physics problem.
Joshua Glucksman '24.5, Merih Etgu ’26 and Phoebe An ’27 are members of the divestment campaign by Middlebury Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).
When I first encountered Julie (stylized “julie”) almost a year ago, I was listening to “Catalogue.” At that point it was just an unsuspecting single on a dreary evening walk back from Davis. Their “zoomergaze” sound, a sort of Tiktok-ified mix of shoegaze and grunge, had blipped on my radar a few times as more of a fleeting curiosity than a serious contender for my attention. “Catalogue,” however, had me hooked. The track’s delightful ability to switch between sour melancholy and heart-pounding euphoria exemplified the California trio’s maturity, and I was eager to await their first full-length project.
The Middlebury Acting Company’s cast — composed entirely of local Vermonters — took the stage on Friday, Oct. 19 for their opening night of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. The Cherry Orchard will be performed at the Middlebury Town Hall Theater again this weekend from Oct. 25–2.
This past Saturday, the football team (5–1) won their fifth game in a row in a narrow 24–21 victory over the undefeated Trinity College (5–1) in this year’s homecoming game.
PFL is back! After taking a week off, we are back and better than ever with an awesome episode. We recap the last two weeks of Midd sports, including TWO Nescac Players of the Week, a few come from behind wins, and a historic loss. We had two great guests on the show, Will Sawin ’27 and Kyle Nilsson ’25 from the undefeated men’s soccer team. We broke down a few close ties they’ve had, their hopes for the rest of the season, and their soccer upbringings. To round out the show we did some exciting trivia and a Mount Rushmore of playground/recess activities. Thanks for listening!
Caroline Haggerty ’24.5, originally from Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the most prolific members of the field hockey team. So far this season, Haggerty has six goals and four assists.
The first feature-length film in the Hirschfield International Film Series, the Chinese atmospheric thriller “Only the River Flows,” which premiered in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival, was greeted warmly by a packed Dana Auditorium on Oct. 17.