New enzyme promotes transfusions
Unfortunately, blood transfusions are commonly utilized in the United States. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, resulting in ~30 million blood components being transfused in…
Day: May 6, 2015
Visibility a key goal for campus dining
Food is a huge part of most college students’ lives, and it is no secret that food is my ultimate obsession. As an aspiring food journalist, I am always thinking…
Film trivializes realities of cyberbullying
Usually, innovation is a good thing, especially in modes of entertainment that can quickly become tired and banal. That being said, not all innovation is necessarily good innovation. A few…
Violence inside, outside Mayweather fight
My brother is texting me from back in the Bronx. I am in Poughkeepsie, which is a two-hour train ride that shrinks into the two seconds it takes him to…
Ban places undue burden on student body
On April of 2013, it was officially decided by the Committee on College Life that Vassar would ban smoking on its campus in June 2015. There is no doubt that…
Rhetoric on campus issues remains weak without context
The truth, unfortunately, is more complicated than Byrnes implies. And that truth is that Vassar as an institution isn’t responsible for the arts and sciences divide: Vassar’s humanities students are.…
Media design course reimagines hidden spaces on campus
What if the basement in Main Building – the location of the old bookstore – is equipped with Mac computers, tripods, cameras, a green screen and other media production items?…
All-women theater troupe travels to Russia on Shiva stage
Idlewild’s cast and crew have performed as the only Vassar all-female theater ensemble since 2007. This year, they will be putting on “The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls,” beginning May…
‘What For’ plays down musical emotion
“What For?” is Toro y Moi’s fourth full-length album and Chad Bundick’s second release in the past six months. The first release, “Michael,” was made under his Les Sins moniker…
Byrd’s character illustrations lead to surreal senior project
Jalilah Byrd ‘15 creates a unique Senior Art Project, inspired by her growing passion for animation. She will focus on surreal and abstract themes when creating characters and narratives for…