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Day: February 8, 2017
Rabbi calls for religious groups to unify, take action
On Saturday, Jan. 29, a mosque burned down in Victoria, Texas, devastating the local Muslim community. Indiviuals from the nearby B’Nai Israel Temple decided to help, recognizing the Muslim community’s…
En Garde! 2017 brings more success for women’s fencing
Following a seven-week hiatus from competition, the women’s fencing team had a huge day on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Cleveland State Duals in Cleveland, OH. Despite the incredibly long…
Swim and Dive plagued with illness, heads to UNYSCSA
The Vassar men’s swimming team lost a tough battle to Montclair State on Wednesday, Feb. 1. With multiple swimmers unable to compete due to illness, the Brewers faltered against the…
Super Bowl LI comeback reflects more than football
Everyone thought it was over. In Super Bowl LI, the Patriots were down 28-3 with just over 23 minutes to play. Tom Brady dejected, eyes wide, shoulders on his knees,…
New Year’s resolution for FIFA: ruin the World Cup
If FIFA were a person, what would their New Year’s resolution be? Perhaps they would wish to turn a new page after multiple scandals gripped their organization by starting an…
Multiple Brewers earn accolades for notable performances
Women’s Basketball This past weekend, the Brewers split the weekend 1-1 as they fell to Union College 51-56 on Friday, but turned things around to beat Skidmore College 62-59 the…
Democratic Party needs to embrace grassroots organizing
With the various protests, marches and rallies following the election and inauguration of President Trump, young people and liberals have served notice they wish to be a vocal and active…
Freedom of speech under attack in the era of Trump
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s controversial policies, I felt compelled to share some of the thoughts I’ve had since the President got elected into office and the first…
Researchers illuminate the science of falling in love
The really cynical people in the world like to say that love is just a chemical reaction that compels animals to breed and then think to themselves how logical and…
Democrats must embrace working class
In 2002, a book called “The Emerging Democratic Majority” was published by John Judis and Roy Teixeira. Its argument was simple: due to natural demographic shifts in the United States,…