VSA hears all sides of BDS debate
On Sunday, Feb. 28 the VSA heard arguments both for and against the SJP and JVP resolutions and the counter-resolution proposed by J Street U. Photo by Jeremy Middleman At…
Day: March 2, 2016
Trivia night in Mug embraces geeky flare
“Twelve deforming tendencies of this activty were identified by an advocate of its ‘non-transparent’ type named Antoine Berman. The difficulties of this activity when faced with non-disjunctive concepts, such as…
VRDT’s annual showcase nears
It is a universal truth that anybody can dance. To become a good dancer, however, can take years of classes and concentration, performing countless pirouettes and arabesques and assemblés. And…
Bball Seniors reflect on successful careers
The women’s basketball seniors have all boasted illustrious careers. All hold personal records and accomplishments. Despite an underwhelming season, they can all hold their heads high. Photo courtesy of Vassar…
SSN needs reevaluation, provide more info to campus
The Student Support Network (SSN), Vassar College’s behavioral monitoring system, is designed to critically respond to students the school deems concerning or in need of help. The SSN focuses its…
New Spark lights up the Palmer Gallery
What if Vassar was rated not by acceptance rate or by endowment, not by a private company like Forbes or by students like on collegeprowler.com, but by the government, on…
Seniors focus in on picture-perfect screenplay theses
Students work together in a seminar to workshop, plan and organize their scripts for their rapidly approaching deadline. For many seniors, the weeks after break mark the final draft deadline.…
Author Pankaj Mishra to reframe modern religiosity
Religion is a multidisciplinary topic. It transcends mere culture and tradition and takes root in politics, economics and anthropology. On March 9, Pankaj Mishra will be discussing the role that…
Misc Seniors reflect fondly on memories of papers past
What, you may ask, is so great about being a part of The Miscellany News? What is it about the Misc that draws in reporters and columnists, and spits out…
Moose, mousse, or meese: it’s simpler than it may seem
The mere thought of midterms often makes us want to eat our feelings. Or maybe eat ourselves into a well-deserved food coma. Don’t get us wrong, we’ve also found ourselves,…