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Day: September 16, 2015
U.S. nativism ignores immigration’s cultural benefits
Since the founding of our republic, immigration has cemented itself as a controversial yet necessary and imperative component of America’s societal structure and cultural progress. The first instance of nativist,…
Keg ban fails to address drinking culture
When Vassar banned kegs about four years ago, it was done to discourage drinking from open containers and provide for a more “safe” drinking culture. No students remain on campus…
Migrant label disregards realities of humanitarian crisis
Refugee, or migrant? This is the question plaguing the EU as thousands of Middle Eastern and African peoples embark on the treacherous pilgrimage across the Mediterranean and into European borders.…
Fore! Weekend finishes like hole-in-one for Brewers
Courtesy of Vassar Athletics Men’s Cross Country The men’s cross country team finished fourth out of 21 teams this past Saturday at the Saratoga Invitational, hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.…
éXodo offers new way to understand death, memory and culture
éXodo, the Spanish word for exodus, meaning a mass departure of people. This is the title Sofia Benitez ’18, Daniel Dones ‘16, Jacqueline Geoghegan ‘16 and Ariana Sacristan-Benjet ‘18 give…
Bump, set, win: Vassar out for Liberty League tourney
Courtesy of Vassar Athletics The fall 2014 season was riddled with injuries for the women’s volleyball team. Missing the Liberty League tournament for the first time, many felt as if…
Silent art auction blends Haitian art and philanthropy
Courtesy of Vassar Media Relations The College Center multi-purpose room will once again be filled with rolling hills that touch the skyline, rooftops of endless shapes and diverse portraits of…
Devised theater piece brings hospice narratives to Shiva stage
“Past theater at Vassar has been different,” said Pat Dunning ‘18. He was referring to In Light Of, CAAD’s devised play that centers on stories collected from Hospice patients .…
Australian singer makes airwaves
Last year, Australian Troye Sivan released his debut EP, “TRXYE,” which charted at number 5 on the Billboard Music Charts. This was an extraordinary accolade for a singer that received…
Dunk contest for show leaves purists out of flow
For most, the NBA Slam Dunk contest is the highlight of the NBA All-Star weekend. But what used to be a celebration of athleticism, speed and creativity has turned into…