Basketball Wins
Men’s basketball coach Jeff Brown was honored by the Collegiate Basketball Officials’ Association with the prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award.
Stories
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Is This Underwear Toxic?
“Forever chemicals,” PFAS, have been found in period underwear marketed as nontoxic and organic, surprising many people, including environmental health researcher Shruthi Mahalingaiah ’98.
Leadership in Culture Change
Elise Morris ’22.5 of the women’s soccer team has been named the 2021–22 NCAA Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Award recipient.
Art, Hunger, and Guilt
The New York Times reviews Terra Nova, the latest novel by Henriette Lazaridis ’82, calling it “ingenious.”
Finding His Way
Michael Obel-Omia ’88, MA English ’92 had to redefine his identity after a stroke in 2016 left him with aphasia, which affects one’s ability to use or comprehend words.
Romance Novels for 2023
The Nerd Daily has compiled a list of new romance novels to look for in 2023, including the queer rom-com Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg ’17, former New England Review intern.
Lifelong Questions
Peter Holmes à Court ’90 joined Paralympian Chris Waddell ’91 on Waddell’s podcast, Living It, to share insights from his journey to find meaning as a father, businessman, and member of society.
Impactful Arts
The Vermont Arts Council has recognized associate dance professor Christal Brown with the 2022 award for outstanding achievement in the arts.
When Revealing Abuse Backfires
In this Insider report, Laurie Essig—gender, sexuality, and feminist studies professor— comments on the potential consequences and limitations of posting videos of street harassment on platforms like TikTok.