Super Bowl part of U.S. culture
The calendar is peppered with days celebrating the birth, progress and success of the United States of America. Each holiday is uniquely defined by tradition and, more often than not,…
Day: February 5, 2014
Celtics game stirs emotional response
By now, you will have heard about the basketball game that took place on Sunday, January 26th—if you’re any sort of a basketball fan, that is. In an otherwise unspectacular…
Vassar quidditch team opts out of New York tournament
This past weekend, the Vassar Quidditch Team was scheduled to go to Buffalo, New York to partake in a tournament that multiple schools would participate in. Due to injury and…
Men’s basketball defeats Liberty League opponent RPI
Co-Ed Squash This weekend, the Brewers traveled to New York City in order to face both Fordham University and New York University. The Brewers first played against host Fordham University,…
Alum shares memories of late historian
Last week, Vassar lost a living treasure. Elizabeth Daniels ’41 passed away at the age of 93. Alive for more than half of Vassar’s existence, Betty arrived as a student…
By the Numbers
Editors Note: The Miscellany News has decided to begin publishing “By the Numbers,” which occasionally features a chart without additional analysis or opinions, allowing students to make their own interpretations.…
Internships warrant fair compensation
This summer, Vassar students may engage in a wide number of opportunities, ranging from internships, to fellowships, research, or, of course, catching up on their favorite shows on Netflix. For…
Super Bowl a complex part of our society
This weekend was Super Bowl XLVIII (or 48 for those of you not well versed in Roman numerals). It is the biggest tradition in American football, one watched by millions…
Botox might have medical, non-cosmetic opportunity
Botox is a neurotoxic drug produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that is known for use in cosmetic surgery to reduce wrinkles on the face and prevent aging. In fact,…
VSA Leadership Conference fails to address org needs
Last Saturday, Feb. 1, was the first Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) which was described as both a “refresher” and “mini-training” to complement the Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). I was optimistic…