Exit Music (for a concert): Radiohead cover band Fitter Happier at Higher Ground

I am running late, but the venue stands like a glowing oasis amidst the mid-winter darkness and sludge of South Burlington. It is Feb. 7, and Radiohead cover band Fitter Happier has just taken the stage at Higher Ground. I find my way in, carrying perhaps not the highest expectations, but excitement ...

Sparking conversation: “Who By Fire” opens spring season of the Hirschfield International Film Series

The winner of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival Grand Prize, the Canadian-French drama  “Who By Fire,”  opened the spring season of the Hirschfield International Film Series to a packed Dana Auditorium on Feb. 20. Following the screening, the film’s writer and director Philippe ...

Strung together through the seasons: United for Ukraine 2025

Arms linked, weights distributed, bodies encircled in a ring and performers moved harmoniously to the rhythm of the spirited musical symphony in Arkan, a traditional Ukrainian folk dance featured in the fourth annual United for Ukraine event.  

Crossword 02/27/2025: Solutions

Crossword 02/27/2025: Solutions!

Mini Crossword 2/27/25: Solutions

First Campus Mini Crossword: Solutions!

Cryptic Crossword 2/27/25: Envelope, please

Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are ...

Mini Crossword 2/27/25

Enjoy these two puzzles as a change of pace from our typical full-sized crosswords. “Envelope, Please” is a British style puzzle commonly known as a cryptic. If you are new to this format, check out go/cryptic or go.middlebury.edu/cryptic/ for a guide from the Wall Street Journal. Definitions are ...

Rania Matar’s “SHE” explores women’s resilience in new Middlebury Museum of Art photography exhibit

On Thursday Feb. 13, staff, students and faculty gathered in Mahaney Arts Center (MAC) to celebrate the opening of Rania Matar’s photography exhibition, SHE. Her work will run until April 20, and tells the stories of young women through portraits taken across Lebanon, France, Palestine, Egypt and ...

A & C it for yourself: spring arts preview

As the snow piles up on campus and winter chills threaten the hopes of an early spring, one of the best ways to stay warm (and entertained) is to attend a local art event. This semester’s offerings range from paintings to theatre, each bringing their unique energy to the Middlebury community. These, ...

Shoegazing in Vermont: Slowdive and Quannic at Higher Ground

In November of last year, Burlington music venue Higher Ground released tickets for a concert this January by one of the biggest names in the shoegaze genre — Slowdive. Never have I purchased a ticket for a concert so fast. As the band responsible for introducing me to the legendary world of shoegaze ...

“Dress Detectives”: the conservational work of an antique clothing course

Antique clothing was dusted off and brought back to life this past J-Term in the “Historic Clothing Practicum,” co-taught by visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Summer Lee Jack and Associate Professor of Costume Design at Penn State University Charlene Gross. The class focused on accessioning ...

Winter Carnival Ice Show dazzles spectators, honors figure skater victims of tragic plane crash

After watching the Winter Carnival Ice Show this past weekend, every song feels like it deserves a spin, sparkles take on a new meaning and the possibilities of two blades on ice feel endless. In two stunning shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, college and local figure skaters’ impressive maneuvers ...

Crossword 02/20/2025 Solutions

Crossword 02/20/2025