VSA Council needs further revision
The VSA is a miserable mess. Every participant struggles with it. How many times have you heard someone in the VSA say that they hate the VSA? This could be…
Day: April 23, 2014
Administrators fail to heed effects of climate change
It appears we have finally made it through the long and harsh winter. As the weather finally warms up (and hopefully stays so this time), Vassar is dedicating a week…
VSA needs to better express its relevance
This past week, Vassar had the honor of cycling through another round of student body elections. We obtained a brand new panel of executive board members, a whole new VSA…
Media continues to fuel body image woes
I think most people, of any gender, have some part of their body that they’d like to change, that they wish was different or that they just kind of don’t…
Judicial Board meets year-long goals: reforms policies, increases efficiency
It’s that time of the semester again—where I write an article of importance and relevance that none of you read. I only jest, I’m sure there are one or two…
Artwork serves to support survivors of domestic abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses instances of sexual assault. Editor’s Note: This article original appeared in Gawker as “This is a [unfinished] story about violence” 30.25° N, 97.75° W—I…
Third-annual art show raises awareness of sexual assault
Art is a medium that taps into the emotional and mental and has the ability to create connections between one’s self and another’s. Art is also a medium that allows…
‘Bloody’ comments on dark moments in American history
The genre of musical theater is often known to be kitschy or happy-go-lucky, enticing audience members with upbeat music and comedic situations. At first glance, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” seems…
Workshop to promote female voices in electronic music
With an eclectic mix of producers and musicians becoming popular in recent years, the electronic music industry seems to be representative of a wide array of people. However, the industry…
Student radio shows celebrate musical interests, creativity
Friday night, I found myself recording a halting PSA under the DJ handle “Mediterranean Rose.” Until then, I thought of the radio station as an elusive hideout that my friends…