Check out our new crossword website
Now, you can play our crosswords online through the main Miscellany News website or the crossword site, crossword.miscellanynews.org.
Day: February 24, 2016
Add texture to your diet by giving this gadget a spin
Whether it’s a specific meat, vegetable, fruit or dessert, people frequently stick to using ingredients that they like to cook meals. For some, it’s just easier to stick with what…
Student-sponsored screening investigates mass violence
Amidst global violence and conflict, our campus is struggling with how to talk about its impacts. Vassar is looking for ways to open up spaces for discussion. One of the…
Human rights activist outlines goals of Israel divestment
On Feb. 17, Director of the Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group Bassam Eid lectured on why he thought the BDS movement is going to hurt Palestinians more than it will…
New report airs sharp concern for local homeless shelter
In a city struggling with large-scale economic issues, officials may have more to worry about than just the economy. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli revealed on Feb. 16 that…
Vassar Squash waves goodbye to strong senior squad
This weekend, the Squash teams each travelled to New Haven, Conn. to compete in their respective postseason brackets at the Collegiate Squash Association Championships. Friday’s opening round action saw Vassar…
Men’s fencing champions keep opponents ‘en garde’
“1! 2! 3! BREW-TANG CLAN AIN’T NOTHING TO FENCE WITH! GO VC!” Sophomore Tom Racek said, “We always start off a meet with this chant.” And truly the Vassar fencing…
More than the game: the 2009 Saints and hope
Hope is inevitable in sports. What makes hope in sports unique is that it is often directly transferred from the fans to the athletes and then onto the team. This…
Hushed allegations challenge Manning’s heroic legacy
When the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, Denver quarterback Peyton Manning completely solidified his place in history as one of the…
NHL culture protects abusers, blames victims
Early in January, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk was involved in an alleged instance of domestic violence. Galchenyuk isn’t the first athlete or NHL player to recently be involved in…
Men’s basketball reaches Liberty League semifinals
Despite their best efforts, the men’s basketball team fell to RPI 71-63 this past Sun- day. Luckily the team had already secured its spot in the Liberty League Championships. Photo…