Although it is only natural for human beings to complain about their current set of circumstances—despite how favorable they may be when compared to less fortunate folks—GMC students, as it seems to me, have taken this luxury to the point of excess more times than I care to count or remember. Perhaps it is because [...]
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The inexhaustible war adds a tragically ironic notch onto its belt
Barack Obama said frequently during his campaign trail, “I am not opposed to all wars—what I am opposed to is a dumb war, to an inexhaustible war.” I always felt okay with that; it seemed like him and me were on the same page. I suspect that many of his other voters experienced this same [...]
Students shed light upon retention issue
Green Mountain is a uniquely captivating place. As the Princeton Review noted about the school, “The typical Green Mountain College student would be atypical anywhere else.” For many, it is a safe haven where one can freely pursue his or her academic passions without having to jump through some of the commonplace, institutional hoops. However, [...]
Health care chaos: Not just a national issue
BY CHAD SKILES As an international student from Kenya, sophomore Mark Thiong’o experienced one of his more baffling cultural revelations during the Family & Friends Weekend in September. This was not, as one may assume, because of some seemingly bizarre social nomenclature—such as saying “aluminum” with the American accent, something with which Mark has already [...]
Alan Weisman: a new look at the environmental crisis
Alan Weisman, author of the New York Times best-seller The World Without Us, addressed GMC students about the current environmental crisis. BY CHAD SKILES It was all talk of hope, natural intricacies, and a dash of well-placed confidence and humor. For its third annual plenary session, Green Mountain College welcomed critically-acclaimed, best-selling author, Alan Weisman [...]
