Show adds noir style to classic play
Over the summer, The Public Theater staged a production of William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” in Central Park for their Shakespeare in the Park program. Morphing the character of Julius Caesar…
Day: November 1, 2017
Dark comedy explores distorted journey of amnesiac
Comedy and tragedy, laughter and despair, humor and mental health issues—one would expect these elements to be intrinsically contradictory, yet the lines between these historically separated genres blend and distort…
Niall Horan firmly establishes himself as solo artist
As a long-time listener of the band, it’s been fascinating to watch the members of One Direction carve out their own paths as solo musicians. Each seems determined to lay…
Nosaj Thing rises above electronic music stereotypes
Two bothersome monikers that have been attached to electronic music are “video game music” or “rave music.” It’s been labeled, that is, as a type of music that serves a…
What to expect when you are expecting (a prospie)
Hosting a prospective student is quite the adventure. It’s definitely not for everyone at Vassar, regardless of how nice we are as a collective student body. Therefore, I’ve compiled a…
Entire right side of dorm room now just silverfish
Cushing House: a beautiful, historical niche tucked into the northern corner of campus between Noyes and the cemetery. This oasis may seem quaint and homey, but beneath its humble surface,…
Ten things you’ll hear if you’re a credit card specialist in a call center
Over the summer, I had the misfortune of working as a senior specialist at the largest privately owned bank in America. I worked in credit cards, which meant that I…
Grand theft vélo: bike stolen despite incredible lock
I am no cyclist. Anyone who has witnessed me ride a bike can attest to this. Nevertheless, my brother (a bicycle mechanic) and my father (once a bicycle mechanic) insisted…