Language, in Depth: What is the Meaning of “Meaning”?
Philosophy professor John Spackman tackles this head-scratching question.
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By All Appearances
Dwayne Nash '99 was once part of the legal institution he now seeks to reform.
The Mother Tongue
The vice president of the Navajo Nation explains the inter-relationship between language and culture.
Vignette: Around the Clock
Each issue, The Observer illuminates a corner of Middlebury, offering glimpses of life in Vermont, at a school abroad, or along the coast of California. In this issue, our chronicler visits the Davis Family Library during exam week.
Old Chapel: Language History
President Liebowitz on the importance of language education at Middlebury.
Whither Courtly Love
A writer comes to terms with the now-controversial concept.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of January 14
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Restoration Hardware
When he looks at art, what does George Bisacca '77 see that others don't?
A Special Look at the Dalai Lama’s Return to Middlebury
When the 14th Dalai Lama visited campus for two days in October, our digital media producer Brendan Mahoney '11 was afforded special access to His Holiness. This insightful, touching video is the result.
Road Taken: Echo Chamber
Stories, stories everywhere.
Vignette: The World by the Bay
Our Observer travels to Monterey, California.
Politics in America: Just the Facts
It's time to cut through the spin, the slime, and the sleaze and focus on the facts.
Old Chapel: Liberal Arts Evolution
President Liebowitz on the evolving nature of a liberal arts education.
Politics in America: Sweat and Tell
What if Barack Obama and Mitt Romney had a secret rendezvous a few weeks before election day? A playwright imagines what might have occurred.
Politics in America: The Obamaland Diaries
On the front lines of the nastiest, costliest presidential campaign in history
Politics in America: Legal Eagle
Attorney Megan Sowards '98 chats about her role as an attorney with the Romney campaign.
Politics in America: Myth or Reality
The Professor Pundits" tackle four key themes from the 2012 U.S. presidential election.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of 10/22
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Welcome Home
The College's new research vessel has arrived at Lake Champlain.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of September 3
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Old Chapel: Advisory Shift
The case for listening to the younger generation.
The Mayfly
What did Hurricane Irene do the mayfly population in Addison County?
Come Hell or High Water
An alumni couple's business faces the wrath of Hurricane Irene.
Water Matters
A noted environmental journalist—and Middlebury scholar in residence—weighs in on a matter of utmost importance.
Download: Why I Love Lady Gaga
Ok, I don't really. But here is something to admire about her.
