MRST major reflects on their plagued 12th-century life
So I’m one of fewer than five Medieval and Renaissance Studies majors here on campus. This often leads to some weird conversations and experiences throughout my day. Wanna follow along…
Humor & Satire
Vegetarian at Deece resorts to feasting on spiritual guidance
Meat is hard. It’s hard on the environment, my digestive system and (by extension) Vassar’s plumbing. But for the last year, I’ve been trying a radical new diet: vegetarianism. This…
Harry Potter fanfic author avoids spies while Draco dies
For those of you who are not aware, I used to be an avid fanfiction writer. Those days are long gone, yet I look back on them with slightly disgusted…
Horoscopes
Aries I’m in the Vass Shakers show this Friday. Thus, you will be going to the Vass Shakers show this Friday. I better see you there, and you better be…
Stifling spring break stress produces squash(ed) student
Ah, spring break. A period of time set aside to be outside of the classroom. A time dedicated to rest and relaxation. A time often used to catch up both…
Horoscopes
Aries The worst part about working out is that you get sweaty. This means that you already put up with the exercise but you also have to shower. Or I…
Love letter mistakenly sent to professor earns failing grade
The worst thing anyone can imagine is a deeply personal letter that was never intended to be sent falling into the hands of the wrong people, but that nightmare scenario…
Paris Hilton experiences life as Shakespeare character
Have you ever wondered if an iconic figure such as Paris Hilton could transcend the test of time? Well, now you don’t have to, because I asked the dangerous question…
Art students say WTF
Great artists have insightful words for future creatives to meditate on. Matisse boldly said that “Creativity takes courage.” Bob Ross encouraged audiences with, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little…
Class of ’19 has been held back
“Vassar will not be holding Commencement this year,” Registrar Colleen Mallet announced on March 27, “as all but one member of the Class of 2019 has unfortunately been held back.”…