A disaster behind-the-scenes: James Franco disappoints
Here’s a film not to watch: “The Disaster Artist.” Directed by and starring James Franco, “The Disaster Artist” was released this past December and had audiences in a newly revived…
Day: March 28, 2018
Chicago-based drama ‘The Chi’ explores city’s hardships
With a plethora of TV shows on the air right now, it can be hard to see which ones will deliver and which ones will not. There are many different…
Del Toro subverts with creature feature/rom-com hybrid
When I was growing up, my brother was obsessed with the monster movies that Universal Studios made in the early 20th century. I can attest that we’ve seen his favorite,…
VRDT Bardavon performance emanates passion, grace
For the members of the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre, or VRDT, dance is not a hobby; dance is a way of life. It is like breathing, but better. Telling stories…
WVKR highlights femme, nonbinary electronic artists
A few weeks ago, hot pink, vaporwave-esque posters, featuring a soda can and flash drive, could be seen scattered across campus advertising an event called Pink Noises. Sponsored by Vassar’s…
Heather McGhee chosen as Commencement Speaker
Vassar College recently chose President of Demos Heather McGhee as the College’s 2018 Commencement Speaker. Demos is a Washington D.C.-based public policy organization. McGhee graduated from Yale University with a…
VMSU demands more support for Muslim students
The question of whether Vassar fully supports the religious aspects of student life has been raised from time to time over the years, and it is true that Vassar has…
Conservative Libertarians divide, regroup
In past years, Vassar students holding right-of-center views have found a venue to share their voice in the Vassar Conservative Libertarian Union (VCLU). Student leaders of the VCLU voted in…
News Briefs
Millions march for gun control “Not one more. We cannot allow one more child to be shot at school. We cannot allow one more teacher to make a choice to…
U.S. embargo on Cuba should end as Raúl Castro retires
On April 19, Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Fidel Castro, will retire from the presidency of Cuba. It will be the first time in 60 years that Cuba…