Author: Matt Kunzweiler For some, its creation has presented yet another opportunity for intramural glory. For a select few, it has been an excuse to break out mid-thigh region P.E. shorts, and for others, a chance to reenact that empowering scene from "Billy Madison." Regardless of the calling, gym ...
Author: ERICA GOODMAN Looking for solitude, a little peace and quiet? Simply travel through the town of Middlebury on a Friday evening. Other than the strings of white lights illuminating the storefront windows, the village has all of the characteristics of a deserted arctic community. At first glance, ...
Author: Josh Axelrod Thought-provoking, hilarious, dramatic. Last weekend's production of Shelagh Stephenson's "An Experiment With an Air Pump" was all this and more. Directed by Professor of Theatre Cheryl Farone, the play follows the lives of two families living in the same house in Newcastle-on-Tyne ...
Author: Sarah Shaikh Most of the general American public seems extremely removed from the ongoing war in Iraq. The sense of urgency to "protect our troops" and "not shed blood for oil" seem like cries from the past and now the reminisce of these slogans can be seen covered in snow on the bumpers of ...
Author: Kellen Florio After three months of on-snow preparation the Middlebury alpine and nordic ski teams finally kicked off their carnival season with a respectable third place finish at the Bates Carnival, held on Jan. 21 and 22. Tallying a total of 718 points, the UVM Catamounts claimed their first ...
Author: Eri Nosaka The Middlebury men's basketball team started their NESCAC play with a win against Connecticut College, but unfortunately lost to three NESCAC teams afterwards making their NESCAC record 1-3. All of the losses can be characterized as close but not detrimental to the team spirit or ...
Author: Colin Kikuchi Thoughtful dialogue is necessary for students to become critical thinkers - only through defending our ideas can we determine our real views. The majority of Middlebury students identify themselves as Democrats, and this fact raises an important question - does political affiliation ...
Author: Laura Budzyna On Jan. 16, the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate voted 8-7 in favor of the installation of security cameras outside the dining halls. The bill was formulated and passed in response to the recent rise in theft on campus. The bill, which was written by Junior Senator Marcus ...
Author: Elizabeth Siegel The act of vandalism which destroyed a year's worth of cheese production at Monkton, Vt.'s Orb Weaver farm last November was followed a month later by a physical attack against the farm's owners Marjorie Susman and Marion Pollack. The pair, a lesbian couple who have grown produce ...
Author: Andrea Gissing Harvard's Summers apologizes for remarksPresident of Harvard University, Lawrence H. Summers, issued a personal apology last Thursday after the remarks he made suggesting that women may be innately less able to succeed in the maths and sciences. The apology, given to a group of ...
Author: Leslies Thompson & David Belanich There is no doubt that Iraq is in a state of crisis. Nearly two years since the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom - much less than freedom - we have yet to accomplish the modest goal of stability. Despite the promise of installing a functioning democracy ...
Author: Zamir Ahmed The Middlebury men's swimming and diving team suffered two tough losses on the road in the past two weeks. The losses dropped the Panthers to 3-3 on the season, who had won three straight meets after an opening meet loss to Springfield College.On Jan. 15, the team traveled to Hamilton ...
Author: Kimberly Schrimsher Cheers erupted from the audience as Ross Lieb-Lappen '07 and Meg Young '07 walked across the stage. With rock star energy the two Middlebury sophomores rallied about 75 students on a recent Tuesday night in McCullough Hall. They gave away prizes to the enthusiastic crowd, ...
Author: Andrea Gissing President Ronald D. Liebowitz will announce this week key changes to the approach the administration will take towards development of commons infrastructure. Liebowitz's plan calls for postponing the renovation of Proctor Dining Hall in favor of building more senior housing. Liebowitz ...
Author: Heather Wright The Middlebury College Women's basketball team had their first opening games for their NESCAC schedule on Jan. 14 and 15th. The Panthers came out strong on Friday evening as they defeated Connecticut College, 65-50. Middlebury lost on Saturday against a strong Wesleyan University ...
Author: Jason Lockhart The men's ice hockey team hit the biggest bump of not only their season, but of this century. After disappointing losses in Maine at Bowdoin and Colby by the scores of 4-2 and 2-1 respectively, the team proceeded to lose on home ice for the first time in over a year to Williams ...
Author: Sheila Seles If you happened to pass by a TV in the last week you probably already know that VH1 has unleashed on the world I Love the 90s: Part Deux. The premise of the show is simple - there is one hour-long episode for each year in the decade. A bunch of comedians, actors and musicians talk ...
Author: Sam Wilson How about a game? Here is the Merriam Webster Dictionary's definition of "crisis" - "an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending; especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome." With that in mind, examine ...
Author: Katie Flagg The Environmental Council met with Ronald Liebowitz on Monday, January 17, in what was Liebowitz's first meeting with the Council as College president.The Council came bearing gifts; Liebowitz left with a reusuable travel mug and cutlery, personalized notebooks made fully from recycled ...
Author: Members of the ICC To the Middlebury College Community:Throughout the last semester, the Intercommons Council (ICC) has been discussing the future of the Commons and attempting to establish a line between what we feel is a Commons based initiative, and what is a general program aimed at the ...