Faculty propose curriculum changes
As another semester draws to a close, faculty and students alike find themselves ready to embrace a change that would reduce the intense workload they all face each semester. In…
Day: May 29, 2016
Trip links climate to urban expansion
As the most populous country in the world, China’s rapid industrialization has had massive effects on both the global economy and the environment. This past spring break, a group of…
Thesis reinterprets Chinese work
Written in 1934, Cao Yu’s “Thunderstorm,” has become a staple in Chinese dramatic literature. The plot grapples with unsettling themes of revenge, incest and class disparity, and continues to captivate…
Search commences for next president
Spring is a time of change at Vassar: leaves and flowers pop, executive boards turn over, and another crop of seniors takes their last finals and moves out for the…
Graduating Brewers leave lasting legacy
Graduating senior Zach Rippe played varsity rugby in his time at Vassar. Rippe was a captain of the men’s team this year and also served as Sports Editor for The Miscellany…
Vassar proud of customs, and grads too
The night before spring finals, the cool air tickled my exposed limbs on the walk to the library. By the time I arrived in front of the grandiose gothic architecture,…
Missed moderator posts before graduating, passing baton
With more than 1,600 Facebook friends and 3,000 posts, Vassar Missed has solidified its presence on campus this year. The anonymous founder of the page recently spoke with The Miscellany…
Mac to give 12-hour musical performance
“I’m tellin’ the truth now / We’re all born naked and the rest is drag,” belts out RuPaul in his song “Born Naked.” RuPaul is not a philosopher, but here…
Loeb multimedia showcase bridges art to astronomy
From April 29 to August 21, visitors have the chance to “Touch the Sky” in the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, where artwork exploring humanity’s relationship to space will be…
Refugee solidarity transcends global, local activism
On June 5, Vassar Temple, Christ Episcopal Church and Mid Hudson Islamic Association will walk over the Hudson River to mobilize support and raise awareness for global refugees. Photo courtesy of…