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Day: November 18, 2015
Letter to the Editor
In the November 12th, 2015 issue of The Miscellany News the article, “Dialogue delves into interreligious conflict,” says, “With Vassar organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine and Vassar Jewish…
Rhetoric on terrorism reveals underlying Islamophobia
Throughout his administration, President Obama has come under fire both at home and abroad for refusing to call terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS “Islamic.” Conservative leaders, such…
Student indictment of free speech proves oversimplified
The most recent issue of the Vassar Chronicle contains many well written articles, and, if you haven’t grabbed a copy yet, is certainly worth the time. On my reading, one…
Though inevitable, driverless cars raise serious concerns
You’ve probably heard much in the news lately about Google’s driverless cars. The souped-up Lexus cars look harmless enough at first glance—normal cars with a fancy dashboard in the front,…
Campus racism exposes cultural inequality
The events of the past weeks at Yale and Mizzou have brought specific instances of racism to the nation’s attention. Such outbreaks are rooted, however, in a long-standing institution of…
Birthright program ignores Israeli conflict
As we approach winter break, many Jewish Vassar students, along with Jewish young adults around the world, are considering taking advantage of what seems like an amazing opportunity: a completely…
Recent violence requires critical response
On Nov. 13, 2015, the deadliest attack on French soil since World War II was committed by agents and accomplices of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). 132…
Multimedia project shares narratives of immigrant families
Sitting in front of a vibrantly multicolored background board, Elliot Vo ’17 started talking to the camera. Hanna Jeong ’17 was behind the camera, attentively listening to Vo tell her…
Devised musical draws on past high school experiences
High school: A time that feels lifetimes away but was only a few years ago. The person we once were is not who we are now. We’ve grown up, changed…
VRDT showcases student, staff choreographic evolution
Traditionally, schools with strong dance programs offer the art form as a major. Students take classes, rehearse, perform and often live together. But Vassar’s program is different. Its company, the…