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Day: September 14, 2016
Greater public support needed for CRISPR technology
Imagine traveling back in time to the early 1900s and trying to explain to a group of average Americans how much the personal computer and the Internet have changed the…
Women’s colleges must accommodate, value trans women
As Vassar students, I’m sure most are well acquainted with the question, “Isn’t that an all girls’ school?” And while many greet the question, understandably, with exasperation–Vassar College has been…
Media erases autistic victims of violence
TW: ableism/ableist violence Austin Anderson’s last days were spent in a Missouri field without food, without water, without the medication he required to stay alive. Among his last words were…
A Cappella Preview Concert showcases campus voices
On Thursday, Sept. 8, all nine of Vassar’s exceptionally talented a cappella groups congregated in UpC to kick off the musical year with the much-awaited A Cappella Preview Concert. During…
Exhibit to celebrate history of Shakespeare on campus
In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, a number of Vassar faculty have joined forces to create a semester-long exhibit at the Thompson Memorial Library, “Shakespeare at…
Vocalist to perform Jewish émigré’s film compositions
On Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. in Skinner Hall, Richard Gordon and Robert Osborne will recount the tale of the man who “swept in a new golden age of…
Art 105/106 changes, for better or worse
The yearlong Intro to Art History course has been a staple in the Vassar curriculum, but recent changes to its format warrant a consideration of the ramifications of this restructuring. Corutesy…
Frank Ocean’s new album worth the wait
Following the death of music group Odd Future, the constituent members of said group had their fates thrown to the wind. Frontman Tyler, the Creator dropped the lukewarm Cherry Bomb.…
Concert restores faith in Halsey’s artistry
Current Halsey fans are easy to pick out from a crowd. They appear similar to any other fans of young, rising stars: 13 to 15-year-old teenage girls, with a couple…
When men aren’t sketchy as hell, Tinder makes sparks fly
How Women Approach A First Tinder Date 1) Get his last name. I need to make sure beforehand that he’s not like, my third cousin or something…and that he doesn’t…