Pratfalls of populism must be interrogated
Following the election of Donald Trump and the concurrent Republican takeover of Congress, many progressive voices have called for an ideological shift in the Democratic Party from a conciliatory centrism…
Day: December 7, 2016
FlyPeople demonstrates emotional range of dance forms
On Dec. 2 and 3, Vassar’s oldest student-run dance company, FlyPeople, hosted their annual Fall Show to exhibit the talent and diverse range of styles that each member of the…
Rock musical lays ‘bare’ the difficulties of fitting in
[Additional reporting by Sam O’Keefe] “Here in a world, where there’s safety in falsehood, I have discovered the one thing that’s real,” sings one of the main characters at the…
Tap away your finals worries with Tappy Holidays
Finals are a stressful time on campus for every college student. If you are looking for a reason to take a study break or are enthusiastic about dance, Tappy Holidays…
Coming-of-age film highlights stresses of young adulthood
After a somewhat lonely Thanksgiving Break in which I hardly left my room in Main Building, I knew I had to peel myself out of my bed and do something…
Childish Gambino lacking, derivative on new album
I remember my freshman year of high school two of my friends were talking about something on one of their phones. They were sharing headphones and listening to one of…
Role on Exec Board proves funnier than Humor articles
It could not be more appropriate that I am writing this article during a hectic Tuesday production night, a time that is supposed to be reserved for editing. When I…
If you’re too lazy to reinvent yourself, here are a few ideas
Three, two, one… as the clock strikes midnight, you step forward into the light and come face to face with your reflection in the mirror. Placing your palm against the…
Rad Brad’s Career Corner: Career Quiz Edition!
When choosing a career, there are many things to consider. According to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, The Economist, Bloomberg Business, Business Insider, Business Week, Yahoo Finance, The New…
How to celebrate Hanukkah in the anti-Promised Land
It has been universally decided that 2016 has been one of the worst years in the history of humanity. Donald Trump’s election, the mass shooting in a gay nightclub in…