Divestment campaign fuels campus environmental efforts
Dear Vassar Community, We would like to begin by thanking President Hill for taking the time to respond to our call for fossil fuel divestment in her letter. We would…
Day: February 17, 2016
LiNK concert to raise funds, awareness on campus
An emoji is worth a thousand words. Well, some are. Recently released Kimjunjis– Kim Jung-un inspired emojis do little to speak for the millions under oppresive North Korean rule. Luckily,…
Cannibalistic show satirizes history, children’s shows
Cannibalism is one of those things that society tends to look down on. Considered one of the larger taboos, the consumption of another human being in reality is no laughing…
Cyborgism, relationship with tech under microscope
Cyborgs are coming to Vassar—but they look more human than one might suspect. Technology theorist, author and public speaker Michael Chorost will be opening for “Sonic Cyborgs,” a free, public…
PBS documentary explores Hudson River School art
A new PBS documentary explores the history and art of the Hudson River School. It complements the Loeb’s newest exhibition, “American Stories” and lends a new perspective to the Hudson…
New Moore documentary, same tropes
Michael Moore’s documentary style can feel off-putting. The documentarian makes himself a central, bold character in his films. Throughout, he flashes his humor and political biases. At times, this tones…
Deadpool delivers without lasting punch
In this day and age, seeing an R-rated comic book movie is a rarity. Most movies that appeal to a large audience almost always try to force a PG-13 rating…
Shadowhunters lackluster in TV reboot
The new Freeform (previously ABC Family) TV Show “Shadowhunters” is the second attempt at adapting the bestselling “Mortal Instruments” book series, which had also been made into an unsuccessful film…
Neko Atsume app foreshadows impending cat-astrophe
They’ve infiltrated our lives, our houses, our minds—and most of us don’t even realize it yet. It has been clear since the unstoppable wave of adorable cat videos infected the…
Code Red: a behind the scenes look at YouTube’s decision to sell out
Inside the red and white headquarters of the established YouTube Corporation, an emergency board meeting had been called. The men and women in pressed suits sat around the polished white…