(April 18) The Campus: "Understanding 'PC'"
This editorial reconciles the history and present of the term "political correctness." The history stems from Marxists circles wherein any politics that weren't Marxist were deemed "politically wrong." However the term was reinterpreted for present day use as a phrase that demands respect and inclusion for neglected people and their histories. The editorial suggests that the goals of PC are worth the possible limitations on free speech that is hateful. Finally the article states that the misuse of "PC," and it's framing as anti-free speech or free-thought, are an "effective conservative political weapon against social change." Here is the article from The Campus' archives, as well as photos of the article as it was originally printed.
The Middlebury Campus Staff (Editorial)
April 18, 1991
The Campus: "Take Back the Night: In search of security and equality"
This Campus editorial discusses the first ever Take Back The Night march at Middlebury on April 25, 1990. The article mentions the fact that multiple TBTN posters were "defaced or removed" on campus and argues that we all have a responsibility to fight against not just sexual assault but also the violence that is revealed through "sexist jokes, pornography, and other forms of emotional or verbal abuse directed at women." Here is the article from The Campus' archives, as well as a photo of the article as it was originally printed.
The Campus Staff
April 27, 1990
The Campus: "Addressing the issues?"
This Campus editorial discusses the fact that Middlebury's President Robison finally addressed the Paul Cubeta incident, yet refused to admit the administration handled it poorly. The article addresses the fact that College English professor Robert Hill approached Dr. Robison in the mid-1970’s and said, “that Cubeta was harassing male students," yet nothing was done. Additionally, a student involved in the harassment hearing stated that the administration's response was not "immediate" or "fair." The article charges the Middlebury administration with a lost sense of trust and integrity. Here is the article from The Campus' archives, as well as a photo of the article as it was originally printed.
The Middlebury Campus
November 10, 1989
The Campus: "Weaving Tangled Webs"
This Campus editorial discusses the troubling nature of the college's reaction to the Paul Cubeta hearing and it's aftermath. The authors, who had covered the Cubeta hearing for the Campus, accuse Middlebury's administration of caring more about it's reputation than it's students when they "participated in a collusion to conceal the events surrounding Paul Cubeta’s retirement." Here is the article from The Campus' archives, as well as a photo of the article as it was originally printed. (NOTE: The date on the print version is wrong.)
Wendy Bagwell and Paul Gould
November 3, 1989
The Campus: "Setting precedents"
This Campus editorial centers around an opening
night address to the Bread Loaf School of English given by James Maddox in June 1989. The article includes an excerpt from Maddox's speech, and admires his transparency and straightforward manner of addressing the topic of Paul Cubeta. The editorial points out that Middlebury College has done the opposite, and should follow Maddox's lead. Here is the article from The Campus' archives, as well as a photo of the article as it was originally printed. (NOTE: The date on the print version is wrong.)
The Middlebury Campus
October 20, 1989
The Campus Editorial: "How We Move Forward After ‘The List’"
This Campus editorial discusses the aftermath of The List and addresses many community opinions of it, both positive and negative. Ultimately, this editorial urges people to "believe and listen to women, acknowledge when and how we’re complicit, and work hard to bring justice to this issue."
The Campus Editorial Board
January 24, 2018