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Letter to the Editor: Why must we be so politically correct?

By Middlebury Campus | February 17, 2011

This question plagues my mind almost every time I sit down to write an article for The Campus. This past week I went to one of The Campus’ editors with a story. A good story… at least I thought so. The story was interesting and thought provoking; it was a story that had depth and that asked questions. ...

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Cuddle for carbon neutrality

By Middlebury Campus | November 17, 2010

The Vermont winter makes a solid argument against the existence of global warming, especially when gusts of icy snow get involved. Admittedly, this time of year provides some evidence for climate change — from chilly to colder to Winter Term — but except for a few strangely sunny days, Middlebury ...

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Midd Quidd!

By Middlebury Campus | November 17, 2010

To the Middlebury Campus, My family drove from New Hampshire to New York City this weekend to attend the Fourth Annual Quidditch World Cup. This was our third cup. Our son is a senior at Middlebury and has played quidditch all four years. In fact, he saw someone in a Middlebury Quidditch t-shirt on ...

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“Credit” where credit is due - Lisa Mulcahy

By Middlebury Campus | November 11, 2010

To the Middlebury Campus, The article published in the most recent issue of the Campus, entitled “Students debate course credits,” struck a nerve with me and many other non-natural science majors on campus. The issue itself is definitely worth consideration, but solely on the basis of hours spent ...

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Spooktacular fun - Nicole Duquette

By Middlebury Campus | November 10, 2010

To The Campus, I would like to extend a “wonderful job done” to the students who volunteered their time to the Spooktacular event held on the Middlebury Green. Those students were so good with kids! I attended the festival with my two year old and although he wasn’t much into the games, I did ...

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Military innovation, consumer demand

By Middlebury Campus | October 13, 2010

To The Campus, In response to, “U.S. Military Orders Less Dependence on Fossil Fuels” by Elisabeth Rosenthal, published on Oct. 4 in the New York Times, I offer this opinion. Michael Klare, in his book Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet, warns readers that growing scarcity and sustained worldwide ...

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Bikes crossing borders

By Middlebury Campus | October 13, 2010

To The Campus, The bicycle need not be abandoned when we turn 16 and (finally) pass the drivers test. They are generally so beneficial to society. Heck, my college roommate rode her bike 300 miles in three days over the summer for the Make a Wish Foundation in Michigan. Still there is a discrepancy ...

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A step toward sustainable energy

By Middlebury Campus | October 13, 2010

To The Campus, It has been nearly five years since President George W. Bush’s explicit remark on ‘America’s addiction to oil’ in his fifth State of the Union address. Despite the consensus shared by many of us to cut U.S. dependence on foreign oil, this addiction has remained the same — ...

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Letter to the Editor: George Altshuler '10.5

By Middlebury Campus | October 7, 2010

Dear Campus, I want to compliment Melissa Hirsch on her 9/30/10 Op-Ed “Truth in Biases.” Her piece was an entertaining read and I think she makes important points. Specifically, I agree that biases are almost everywhere. There are biases in the recent decisions of the Texas Board of Education and ...

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9 p.m. do you know where your food is?

By Middlebury Campus | September 23, 2010

Dear Campus, I rarely get homesick. However, if there’s one instance when I really miss Mommy it’s when I’ve got the flu. If there are two instances when I really miss Mommy they are when I’ve got the flu and when I’m really, really hungry. Last night I was perfectly healthy, but boy did ...

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Letter to the Editor: Doug Sinclair

By Middlebury Campus | May 6, 2010

To the Editor: Over the past nine months, time and again, Middlebury students have extended a helping hand to fellow citizens of our community who are coping with poverty. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Middlebury Community Care Coalition, I write to thank you for your exceptional, heartwarming ...

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Letter to the Editor: Try Vegan

By Middlebury Campus | April 14, 2010

To the Editor: As a long-time vegan, I enjoyed reading about Kristen Faiferlick’s month-long run with a vegan diet (“Vegan for a Month,” Apr. 8). The author sums up my sentiments perfectly: Everyone should try out being vegan! It’s easier than ever to go vegan. As a growing number of people ...

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Letters to the Editor: 3/4/2010

By Middlebury Campus | March 4, 2010

To the editor: I enjoyed reading Karl Lindholm’s recollections of Carnivals in the olden days (“Looking back, moving forward,” Feb. 25). I also remember Carnivals from growing up here, and the college-wide participation. Hoards of people crowded the Snow Bowl for ski-jumping in particular, which ...

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Student Extends Apology to Community

By Guest Contributor | October 30, 2001

I would like to express my deepest apologies for my actions at the halftime intermission at the Middlebury football game Saturday. These actions not only hurt my integrity but that of the school as well, both of which I hold in the highest regard. I'm sure the entire College community, alumni, families ...

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