Making Democracy Real
An Update on Our Conflict Transformation Initiative
By Laurie L. Patton
Illustration by Brian StauferJanuary 20, 2023
Illustration by Brian StauferJanuary 20, 2023
Essays
Wired for Service
Examining the myriad ways Middlebury students and alumni continue to engage in an enduring tradition: giving back to others.
By Laurie L. Patton
Illustration by Montse BernalNovember 11, 2021
Illustration by Montse BernalNovember 11, 2021
What to Wear Now
Through accrued life experiences, a writer discovers that a common question has become a statement of identity.
By Samantha Hubbard Shanley ’99
Illustration by Naomi ClarkeMarch 11, 2021
Illustration by Naomi ClarkeMarch 11, 2021
Airlifted into Adulthood
A backcountry accident prepares the writer to stand on her own two feet.
By Krista Karlson ’17.5
Illustration by Jasu HuAugust 24, 2020
Illustration by Jasu HuAugust 24, 2020
The Magnitude of Systemic Racism
Acknowledging a national scourge and examining the work that must be done at Middlebury— individually and collectively—to combat it.
By Laurie L. Patton
Illustration by Montse BernalJune 9, 2020
Illustration by Montse BernalJune 9, 2020
Two Stories of Plague
On Covid and Racism
By Laurie L. Patton
Illustration by Montse BernalMay 31, 2020
Illustration by Montse BernalMay 31, 2020
Perhaps None
On the choice not to have children.
By Jhon Arbelaez-Novak, MAIEP ’13
Illustration by Jasu HuFebruary 25, 2020
Illustration by Jasu HuFebruary 25, 2020
Epic Fetch
What we can learn from our canine companions.
By Laurie L. Patton
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
A Brilliant Fogg
Saying goodbye to a dear colleague and friend.
By Matt Jennings
Illustration by Jody HewgillFebruary 25, 2020
Illustration by Jody HewgillFebruary 25, 2020
In Search Of
A quest for solace on the Camino de Santiago.
By Susie Davis Patterson ’67
November 8, 2019
November 8, 2019