Author: Claire Bourne Last August, I fell in love.This wasn't a passing crush. No, this was the real thing. It all began one Sunday morning, a few days before I was due to depart for my long-anticipated semester in Paris. I was scouring the Short Hills Mall for some last-minute items, my head aching ...
Author: Emily Lord and Caitlin Vaughn BiHalloritis or Starrolitis are two highly contagious diseases that run rampant at Middlebury. These diseases can be transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids or not eating the proper foods. The best medicine for these debilitating diseases is plenty ...
Author: Caroline Stauffer A South American dictator, prostitution in southeast Asia, a Civil Rights activist, and Henry Kissinger. While this may appear to be a random collection of topics and personalities, they are all applicable to the subject of human rights. Last week, Middlebury College hosted ...
Author: Campus Editor in Chief Last Wednesday, Secretary of the College and Professor of Political Science Eric Davis gave an encore telecast of his enormously popular online alumni class, "September 11: Causes and Consequences." The class, offered to alumni, parents of Middlebury students and their ...
Author: Andrea LaRocca Spring has once again arrived in Middlebury, but instead of just bringing flowers, it has brought something a little different this year: books. On Sunday afternoon, Middlebury College students and Addison County children celebrated reading at "Spring Into Literacy."Spring Into ...
Author: Bob Wainwright Since it's the time of year that the College offers a couple days for prospective students to visit Middlebury, I thought I'd do my part by telling you the proper criteria on choosing the right school.When deciding what college is best for you, it's not the students that matter, ...
Author: Daniel Barker The consequences of "Desert Storm II" and America's ongoing fight against terrorism were brought to the domestic front last week through faculty, student and community discussion during the International Students' Organization (ISO) annual forum titled "Homeland Security and Civil ...
Author: Andrea La Rocca Do you think you're cool because you can throw a grape in the air and catch it in your mouth? If so, then imagine how cool you would be if you could juggle five ping pong balls in your mouth. The Gizmo Guys, a professional juggling duo, did exactly that and more in their Friday ...
Author: Charlie Goulding The history of racial discrimination and prejudice in the United States dates back almost as far as the history of the nation itself. Despite the fact that slavery had been formally abolished in 1865, a tradition of racial discrimination and hatred continued to pervade much ...
Author: Grace Armstrong Nanako Kurihara, producer of the documentary "Ripples of Change," spoke on April 2 about the Japanese women's movement. Drawing on her experience with social issues, journalism and filmmaking, Kurihara related events in her own life to broad topics such as the goals and significance ...
Author: Christain Holt Wanted: room with bed, windows and heating. Willing to trade: tent down by Otter Creek. Okay, so I didn't exactly get the best room for room draw. Actually, I didn't get a room at all. I plan on just living in the tent, dining on whatever fish swim by in Otter Creek and maybe ...
Author: Caroline Stauffer While most Middlebury College students were resting up for mid- terms or doing some last minute cramming, Wellington Lyons '04 had others issues on his mind. Four days before the attacks on Iraq actually began, war seemed inevitable as Bush announced a 48-hour deadline.After ...
Author: Venessa Wong The usual quietness resting heavily in the Abernethy Room in Starr Library melted as photographer Linda Hollingdale genially greeted and thanked contributors, supporters and spectators at the opening reception and book signing of her photo/essay exhibit, "Creating Civil Union: Opening ...
Author: Bob Wainwright Well, I hope everyone's having a great J-term. Oh, I forgot, it's April 8. Sweet state we live in, this Vermont. Clearly, we haven't had the most uplifting weather recently. Unless of course, you're a snowflake, in which case you've been lifted up all over the place. And if that ...
Author: Emily Lord and Caitlin Vaughn Ahh, yes. The Final Stretch. We return to campus just as the buds of spring burst into bloom, the birds chirp, the leaves unfold, and nature renews itself. Oh, wait. Never mind. For MiddKids, the beginning of April usually means more snow, and this year is no ...
Author: Juan Garcia Middlebury College's Handbook states, "The mission of Middlebury College is to educate students in the tradition of the liberal arts." To fulfill this mission, the College admits students who show evidence of intellectual curiosity, high motivation and superior academic accomplishment, ...
Author: Alison Damick "One doesn't play the lute to a donkey." With this African proverb, Anthropology Professor Paul Stoller of West Chester University in Pennsylvania introduced his speech entitled "A Sorcerer's Path," in the Robert A. Jones Conference Room on March 18. He went on to explain that ...
Author: Bob Wainwright Well, it sure feels good to be back. You had a fun break, I hope? Where'd you go?Actually, you know what? I really don't care. Something has been bothering me ever since we left for vacation two weeks ago, and it is the sign that is currently posted above the main entrance to ...
Author: Ricahd Lawless Steven Isserlis's performance at Middlebury College's Center for the Arts (CFA) this past Friday was nothing short of stunning. The acclaimed cellist played with such passion and beauty that concert-goers simply sat in awe, taking in the spectacular delivery of the music with ...
Author: Meghan Keenan Spring Break gave many students the opportunity to relax, de-stress and return to a normal routine far from the frenzy that consumed life during mid-terms. But wouldn't life be so much easier if we could better understand where exactly this stress comes from and how better to ...