Middlebury Magazine

Bye, Bye Love

Breakups are hard enough. But when the relationship was born in Middlebury, the uncoupling can be that much more difficult.

By Meghan Nesmith '06
Illustration by Kate O'HaraJanuary 15, 2017

The Shopkeeper

Steeped in comic book culture and possessing a keen sense of community, Cade Schreger ’15 relies on both as the owner of a Brooklyn comic book store.

By Leah Fessler '15
Photography by Jon RoemerJanuary 15, 2017

Let’s Give It a Name

There is a mountain peak in Vermont with quite the backstory. Rob Waters ’71 tells the tale.

By Rob Waters '71
Illustration by Graham RoumieuJanuary 15, 2017

Taking the Ice

Ice skating—how hard can it be?

By Matt Jennings
Illustration by Traci DaberkoJanuary 15, 2017

Who I Am

Senior Gabbie Santos received a standing ovation for his TedxMiddlebury talk “Go Big and Call Home.” We pick up the conversation here.

By Matt Jennings
Photograph by Paul DahmJanuary 15, 2017

The Gospel According to Ted

How Ted King ’05 and his entrepreneurial cohort of outdoor enthusiasts seek to upend the market for athletic fuel.

By Tik Root '12
Illustration by Chris BuzelliMay 1, 2016

Stand and Deliver

Rana Abdelhamid ’15 has learned to stare down bigotry and xenophobia. And now she’s teaching a generation of American women to do the same.

By April White
Photography by Kathleen DooherApril 20, 2016

What It Means To Be Kelly Brush

A decade removed from a ski-racing accident that left her paralyzed, a young woman navigates a new course.

By Sarah Tuff Dunn '95
Photography by Erin LittleJanuary 7, 2016

Code Breaker

Geneticist Heidi Rehm ’93 is at the forefront of a genetic revolution in medicine, which may eventually lead to personalized care based on individual DNA.

By Michael Blanding
Photographs by Mark OstowApril 12, 2015