Middlebury Magazine

Features

Moriel Rothman-Zecher Has Something to Say

The American-Israeli poet, writer, and activist now has a critically acclaimed novel to his name. And like much of his prior work, his fiction is a reflection of his DNA and the life he has lived.

By Kevin Charles Fleming ’09
Photographs by Annie O’NeillNovember 1, 2018

Trail Running 101

A chemistry professor and avid trail runner has some advice for those arriving on campus for the first time or after a long absence: lace up your running shoes and indulge in an immersive tour of the Middlebury environs. Here’s how.

By Jeff Byers
Illustration by Kaley McKeanNovember 1, 2018

Searching

Avery Shawler ’13 left her Idaho apartment one morning in 2016 to hike a prominent mountain peak. It’s a miracle that she returned.

By David Wolman ’96.5
Photography by Matt Leidecker ’96.5 and Brett SimisonAugust 9, 2018

Vermont Life

The Ripton Country Store is for sale. An alumna reflects on this treasured local landmark.

By Abigail G. H. Manzella ’98, MLitt ’03
Photographs by Brett SimisonAugust 6, 2018

Go Fish

Chris Wood ’88 works to save fish, preserve habitat, and engage a new generation of conservationists.

By Chris Santella ’85
Photography by Stephen VossAugust 6, 2018

True Detectives

On California’s magnificent Central Coast, a group of North Korea experts track Pyongyang’s every nuclear move. But—if we’re listening—the story they’re telling us is also about ourselves.

By Zach Dorfman
Photographs by Elëna ZhukovaMay 3, 2018

Koby Altman’s Home Court

As the first-year general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koby Altman ’04 is thriving in one of the NBA’s most high-profile jobs.

By Ryan Jones
Photographs by Luke CoppingMay 3, 2018

Out of Darkness, Light

A young alumna confronts the demons that have plagued her for much of her life—and blazes a path for others who may be suffering in similar ways.

By Lindsay Wheeler ‘14
Illustration by Sandra DionisiMay 3, 2018