Bitcoin exemplifies ideal online community
Bitcoin—a popular cryptocurrency—has something of a bad reputation. Anonymous and digital, it is a popular choice for illicit exchanges, particularly those operating out of the dark web, such as the…
Day: September 20, 2017
Nuclearization beneficial for South Korea
The United States and South Korea have always kept great economic and political relationships. In 2016, trade total between the two countries neared $145 billion and South Korea ranked as…
CAAD summer program synthesizes arts and technology
What is an artist without a space? Someone constantly in practice but never in presentation. In order to grow or receive attention, the artist needs a space—whether it be a…
Supernatural subconscious of horror film delights viewer
On a lazy weekend night, I curled up in my bed to watch “It Follows” with one of my best friends. I was definitely hoping for the best but expecting…
Dream-like vocals infuse Norwegian group’s debut album
If you have spent more than five minutes around me, you know that I’m obsessed with Norwegian pop culture. Back in December, Nor- way’s iconic television show “Skam” basically ruined…
New album a great addition to sad playlists everywhere
If you are into melancholic music, then I recommend you listen to this little weeping willow of an album. On Sept. 8, The National released their new album “Sleep Well…
‘The Night Circus’ provides reflection of modern romance
This complex novel consistently gets labeled as a romance, and I’m fine with that. I think more books should be labeled as romances. I think it’s harmful to literature as…
Every course under open curriculum about capitalism
Diversity of thought and multidisciplinary approaches to various topics are cornerstones of a Vassar education. Since the school requires students to take at least one-fourth of their classes outside of…
Professing love: student ponders hugging professors
The saying goes that you should never meet your heroes. I would agree with this saying if my heroes happened to be multi-million-dollar artists, but they are not. My heroes…