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MiddBrief Ammonia Leak Contained in Kenyon

Author: Claire Bourne and Virginia Harper Middlebury College's athletic complex was evacuated on Nov. 6 when the building's alarms signaled an ammonia leak. In response to the alert, Director of Public Safety Lisa Boudah dispatched an officer who was able to smell ammonia within the facility. "I did ...


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Alumni Reminisce on Winters Past

Author: Andrea Gissing 'The best part of [Winter Term] is that it gave me the opportunity to have experiences that have changed my life -- experiences that can only be lived, not taught from a book." Elizabeth Del Rosario's '03 sentiments reflected those expressed by many alumni when presented with ...


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Indoor Track and Field

Author: [no author name found] Last Season Record: Last season the men's team placed 18th in the New England Open while the women came home 12th in the Division III New England Championships. Coaches: Martin Beatty (Track Coach), Nicole Wilkerson (Distance Coach), Patty Ross-Tran (Distance Coach), Luke ...


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Women's Hockey

Author: [no author name found] Last Season's Record: 19-3-4New Players: Shannon Sylvester '07, Emily McNamara '07, Samantha Ritt '07, Abigail Kurtz-Phelan '07, Alison Graddock '07, Ellen Sargent '07, Shannon Tarrant '07Coach: Bill MandigoKey Dates: Nov. 21 vs. Bowdoin; Jan.27 at WilliamsWhat can we ...


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The Rise of the New Right

Author: Daniel Phillips Tabby Connor '04, chair of the Middlebury College Republicans, was one of the only outspoken conservatives at her Vermont High School, which caused a great uproar in her pronounced liberal surroundings, and even among her close friends. This same prejudice of political earmarking ...


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Men's Hockey

Author: [no author name found] Record Last Season: 22-5-2Coach: Bill BeaneyPlayers to watch: Kevin Cooper '04, Tim Schneider '06, Adam Foote '04, John Dawson '04, Patrick Nugent '05Dates for the Calendar: Dec. 5 vs. Salem State, Jan. 2 vs. Trinity, Feb. 6 vs. AmherstWhat can we expect? Of all the sports ...


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Survey Says Burlington is the Place To Be for College Students

Author: Greg Duggan Because of its limited nightlife and small-town atmosphere, Middlebury may not be the ideal college town for many students. Thirty-five miles north, however, Burlington offers a lively music scene, numerous bars, clubs and restaurants. As the home of several colleges and universities, ...


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Swimming and Diving

Author: [no author name found] Last Season NESCAC: Men 4th; Women 2ndCoach: Peter SolomonCaptains: Charlie Evans '04, Matt Clark '04, Kellianne Egan '04, Kate Merritt '04Big Match: Dec. 6 vs. AmherstWhat can we expect? The swimming and diving teams once again join in their never-ending struggle to ...


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J-Term Prompts Debate from All Corners of Campus

Author: Megan O'Keefe Faculty and student concerns are increasingly at odds in an escalating debate over the future of Winter Term. While students are overwhelmingly in favor of preserving Middlebury's current 4-1-4 calendar, a majority of the faculty present during an Oct. 13 discussion on the future ...


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On a Walk Of Faith Local Group Spirit in Nature Takes a Hike

Author: Kelsey Rinehart "What would you find if you took the rutted dirt road up the mountain?" asks Lynne Howard in an essay entitled "SPiNning." For her part, when she took a left-hand turn on Route 125 East at a small black and white sign, Howard discovered Spirit in Nature (SPiN) at the end of ...


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College Braces for Real-Time Registration

Author: Andrea Gissing The time students have eagerly been awaiting, or dreading, is at hand: "Real-Time Registration" on BannerWeb. Course registration for Winter Term started at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 and will be open until 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Spring term registration begins Monday, Nov. 17 ...


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Armstrong's Essay Merits Ward Accolade

Author: Chelsea Coffin Students, faculty, parents and friends gathered in Gifford Lounge to honor 21 sophomore students at the presentation of the Paul W. Ward '25 Memorial Prize last Friday. Dorothy Cate Ward '28 established the prize in 1978 in honor of her husband, Paul W. Ward '25, to recognize ...


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Editors' Note

Author: [no author name found] We regret that this week's print edition of The Middlebury Campus contains several formatting errors, all of which occurred while the paper was at the press and out of our hands. Three articles have larger type size and do not finish. We are working hard with our printer ...


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Few Faculty Meet for J-Term, ADA Update

Author: Taylor Johnston The Middlebury College faculty convened on Monday for a sparsely attended meeting, which consisted largely of informational reports from various committees. The faculty committee exploring Winter Term reform possibilities postponed an anticipated discussion, claiming its investgation ...


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MiddBrief Inspections Light Our Fire

Author: Andrea Gissing, Joshua Carson, Myra Palmero Fire Safety month kicked off with a spark as each Commons organized and executed an inspection of all rooms, suites and houses on campus. While not all data has been collected, it appears that this year is markedly better in terms of student safety ...


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Rural Realities

Author: Crystal Belle In a nutshell, Middlebury College has an aesthetically appealing campus - meticulously manicured grass, dorm buildings that resemble castles, and luxury SUVs lined up on College Street. We also have a reputation of being one of the wealthiest liberal arts colleges, as affluent ...


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Dean Heats Up On the Campaign Trail

Author: Kate Doorley Want a button that says, "Bush Frightens Me!"? Then you should have been one of the first 10,000 people to give $31 or more to former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's latest fundraising effort. In line with his previous efforts such as "Going to Bat for Dean," this latest fundraising ...


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A Teacher Reflects

Author: Andrea M. LaRocca Everyone has a favorite teacher - including the United States. In fact, in 2001, Middlebury Union High School (MUHS) history teacher Michelle Forman was America's favorite teacher. In other words, she was elected National Teacher of the Year (NTY), which is the oldest and ...




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