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Day: November 9, 2016
UNESCO must acknowledge Jewish ties to Western Wall
On Oct. 13, 2016, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) passed a resolution denying Jewish cultural connections to the Western Wall and the Temple Mount, referring to…
Spurious reports on contraception pervade social media
Several days ago, you may have seen a handful of news articles float around on the internet that made a lot of people, especially women, angry and upset. According to…
Electoral college must be democratized
Half an hour into watching live election-night coverage, I already have an ulcer. If I continue to watch, I may develop more psychosomatic symptoms; perhaps by the time I’m sitting…
Electoral college must be democratized
Half an hour into watching live election-night coverage, I already have an ulcer. If I continue to watch, I may develop more psychosomatic symptoms; perhaps by the time I’m sitting…
Contemporary artist gives dynamic, performative talk
Taylor Hall 203 was full on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 1 as contemporary artist Martine Syms shared her ideas and projects with both aspiring Vassar artists and several art…
‘Atlanta’ thoughtfully balances comedy, commentary
What a trip. “Atlanta” is proof that a TV show can juggle a serious subject, comedic writing and great characters in 30 minutes or less. “Atlanta” is the passion project…
Irish music group exhibits growth on ‘Gameshow’
I will be the first to admit that I was late to the Two Door Cinema Club party. I had only heard their most popular song, “What You Know,” and…
Indecent Exposure performs with pals
If you’ve never tried to tell a joke to a Sanders Classroom-sized group of people, I would highly recommend it. This past weekend, Vassar’s only all women’s comedy group Indecent…
No more November: humor writer ready for Christmas
Possibility of time travel confirmed, Christmas preparations already underway As you know, the sorcery that is Daylight Savings came to an end this weekend, providing us with a much needed…
VC junior debunks faulty myth of collegiate progress
Not every metamorphosis makes a beautiful butterfly out of a vile caterpillar; sometimes the process works in reverse. To prove this, I give you my metamorphoses from an eager freshman…