Chechen anti-LGBTQ crimes merit action
Unexpectedly, the world is once again talking about Chechnya, a republic within the Russian Federation. During the Russo-Chechen wars of the 1990s and 2000s, televisions buzzed with footage of the…
Day: April 26, 2017
Visiting artists discuss narratives of Spanish history
On May 3, an installation by interdisciplinary artist Ann Burke Daly and Spanish musician, writer and translator Álvaro Marcos, “SPECERE LAB,” will be on view in the Aula. Their project…
‘Into the Woods’ caps hard work with fairy-tale ending
This past weekend, Future Waitstaff of America (FWA) presented “Into the Woods,” the fantastical musical of recent cinematic fame. This was a huge undertaking, with a cast, crew and pit…
‘Medea’ revives tragedy
“Now all love is turned to hate, and tenderest ties are weak,” laments the Nurse in the opening to Euripides’ tragedy “Medea.” Both ancient theatrical genres, comedy and tragedy, relied…
Gorillaz’ image, style dominates in band’s discography
You’d be hard-pressed to find a band with an image as cultivated as the Gorillaz. Like literally: the band is animated. Their composition is 90 percent image, 10 percent music.…
HBO drama series spins complex web of relationships
Everyone, stop what you are doing and watch “Big Little Lies.” The seven-episode HBO show is about the extravagant but complicated lives of upper-class mothers in the affluent beach town…
Yesen(ed)ia’s Declassified Finals Week Survival Guide
I have a problem. This problem has been haunting me for several weeks now, and I have decided that it is finally time to acknowledge it. Everytime I glance at…
The great Nordic indoors: roughin’ it in a local IKEA
Now that we’re firmly into spring, there are no longer opportunities for winter camping and getting to experience nature while trekking around in the snow. Never fever, however, an authentic…
HEL brings stand-up comedian Ashley Gavin to campus
Over the last few weeks, student organizations have brought some well-known and amusing comedians to Vassar, all of whom have brought their own unique experiences and work to showcase. To…
J.K. Growling: reimagining Harry Potter with Deece food
I am a huge Potterhead. YUGE. Not a fan of Trump though, don’t worry. I also love food. One sleepless night, I was lying in bed rather hungry, and my…