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A New Understanding of Afghanistan

Author: Lindsey Whitton The Taliban "may seem like a product from another century" but, like the rest of Afghanistan, the regime is really "a product of global forces," said David Edwards, professor at the Williams College Department of Anthropology during his Saturday lecture entitled "News From Afghanistan: ...


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'Showy but Not Substantive' Protests Appeal Only to Emotions

Author: Todd Metter I have protests on my mind. I'm not, although I could be, protesting something like having to attend class, indoors, during this recent spate of warm weather. I'm not protesting the dearth of performances lately by the amazing Brian the Juggler, although I, and all of you, should ...


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'Pursuing' Acting in a Local Movie

Author: Matthew Christ Although Hollywood, Calif. is the mecca of the entertainment industry, other parts of the country are able to attract talent and creativity. Telluride, Colo. has the Sundance Film Festival and Middlebury, Vt., has "Pursuing Happiness." The film is being directed by John Adams, ...


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COLLEGE SHORTS

Author: Nicha Rakpanichmanee Departing for Princeton, West Compares Harvard President to SharonCornel West, a distinguished black studies professor at Harvard University, explained that his departure for Princeton University stemmed from a sour relationship with Harvard President Lawrence Summers.West ...


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Council Directs Pointed Questions to ADP, ZOO Leadership

Author: Claire Bourne Leadership of Middlebury College's Alpha Delta Phi (ADP) and Zeta Theta Phi (ZOO) social houses met with Community Council Monday to discuss the roles of their houses on campus and the challenges they face in addressing such issues as dormitory damage, compliance with College alcohol ...


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WHAT ABOUT BOB?

Author: Bob Wainwright While enjoying the beautiful weather today, I remembered a story that was told to me a year ago by a Middlebury alumnus, who was passing through the College on his way to a summit in Montreal. Why I remembered his story today, I really do not know. All I can say is that the more ...


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Bowdoin Shocker Sends Renewed Intensity Into Men's Lax

Author: Nick Ferrer After cruising through the first half of the season and just days after blowing away a tough Tufts team 17-6, the men's lacrosse team finally met its match in Maine. On Saturday, the nation's top-ranked Panthers found themselves in an unfamiliar situation when they took the ...


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Adler and Friends 'Hunt'ing for Voters' Support

Author: Ben Adler I've never really paid much attention to the Student Government Association (SGA). I've always voted, but it's never been a priority of mine. All of a sudden this year, I've found myself very aware of the race. Undoubtedly, it is because I'm a rising senior, there are some exciting, ...


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'Dangerous Liaisons' Exposed by 'Disarming'

Author: Kate Prouty Are a drunk and desperate doctor, an 18th century seductress and a stripper the best people to give love lessons? Maybe not in the traditional sense, but they can teach at least one truth: love is a deceptive, ambiguous and unreliable riddle. Although these three seemingly unrelated ...


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LaBolt, Ahmed on Track for Tight Election

Author: Andrea Gissing Ahmed Taps Into Experience while Promising Innovation"While running for a position on the Student Government Association (SGA) might have been the more natural choice considering my three years of experience there," explained Fahim Ahmed '03, at the electoral debates Tuesday night, ...


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Women's Tennis Faulty, Tourney Nears

Author: Els Van Woert It is the home stretch for Middlebury women's tennis as the spring is well upon us, and with it, NESCAC playoff time. Middlebury will host the division tournament this upcoming weekend and have a go at a chance to compete in NCAAs. This spring has brought many successes, learning ...


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College, Local Authorities Handled Protest Properly

Author: Bryan Goldberg "We reserve the right to refuse admission or to eject any person violating facility rule, local, state or federal law or whose conduct is deemed illegal or disorderly." —"Art of Kissing" ticket disclaimerIn light of The Campus opinions articles blasting Public Safety and the ...


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Big Head Todd Keeps On Rocking with 'Riviera'

Author: Andrew Zrike Since forming in 1986, Big Head Todd and the Monsters have been rocking the United States from coast to coast with their addictive blend of straight forward rock. The band's first two releases, Another Mayberry and Midnight Radio, were self released on the band's own Big Records, ...


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Earth Day Preview

Author: [no author name found] Friday, April 19 — National Hanging Out Day Clotheslines will be hung outdoors around the campus for students wishing to dry their laundry outside. There will be a Charity Line near Proctor for students to hang unwanted clean clothes that will then be donated to ...


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Three-Win Week Sets Men's Tennis on the Road to Nationals

Author: Scott Palmer The Middlebury men's tennis team took three giant steps towards their goal of making it to Division III Nationals this past week, defeating regional foes Skidmore, Bowdoin and Connecticut College.Against Skidmore, the Panthers quickly grabbed the doubles point behind wins from junior ...


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Revival Resounds with Comedy and Desperation

Author: Abbie Beane Ten actors and actresses stand in front of a backdrop of pale green walls, beneath the yellow glow of one delicate chandelier and before a modest set of antique furniture.Under the weight of their elaborate 17th century French costumes, the introduction of the players marked the ...


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Transportation for the Intoxicated

Author: Jen LaRosa It's a Saturday night and you and your friends decide to throw a little shindig. You have the room, the people and the beverages. You are just forgetting one minor detail: you live in A-Frames and the party is at Alpha Delta Phi Anxiety and panic set in. You say to yourself, "How ...


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Syrup Season Pours It On Early

Author: Andrea Gissing Although this year's warmest recorded winter in the history of Vermont brought a relatively quick end to the winter sports season, it did allow maple sugar producers statewide to begin their harvests in mid-February. This early onset to the maple syrup season was two weeks ahead ...