Caption Contest #1
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Sydney Jones
Finding musical authenticity in the algorithm era
Pop stars are losing their authenticity: It is a cliche, I know. Since the pandemic, it seems like many artists—including some of my past favorites—are placing more of their focus…
Prof. Ed Buie brings good to campus, one cookie at a time
If you are looking for Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Ed Buie outside of the classroom, he is probably baking cookies. On a typical day, he wakes up between…
Women’s Center hosts third annual Women’s Health Expo
When I sat down with Director of the Women’s Center Christine Stuart to discuss this year’s Women’s Health Expo, organized by Stuart and student interns at the Women’s Center, it…
Majority of Misc readership gone with the geese
[Disclaimer: This article is part of our April Fools’ Day issue.] Geese. Loud. Obnoxious. Residents of New York. An especially prevalent topic on the Vassar College campus last semester. Aggressive?—perhaps.…
New website boasts archive of Vassar mentions in media
While watching a movie or TV show, have you ever noticed a familiar set of stairs, a branded sweatshirt or a certain town mentioned in passing which starts with a…
Chat, give me back my em dash
I am sick of talking about AI. Maybe you are sick of reading about AI. In spite of the fatigue from the last few years of generative language models’ rapid…
Film screening celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
Jane Austen was born almost two and a half centuries ago, and yet she lives on in 2025—that is, through her stories. Heartwarming, witty windows into English women’s lives in…
Visiting Prof. Parsons brings military, political insights
Visiting Professor of Philosophy Graham Parsons is no stranger to teaching in the Hudson Valley. Only now, his students are civilians. Prior to stepping onto Vassar’s campus in August, Parsons…
Seniors produce an exciting and academic ‘Into the Woods’
Perhaps one of the greatest minds in the musical theater world was the late Stephen Sondheim. Known for intricate harmonic structures and witty lyrics, Sondheim’s musicals are a fantastic display…