English major reflects on struggles of being bilingual
If you ever ask me what being bilingual is like, I would tell you that I’m not sure if my brain knows that it’s bilingual. In my brain, there is…
Day: September 12, 2018
O’Connor’s passion for stagecraft inspires theater lovers
Anyone who has taken DRAM 103: Introduction to Stagecraft would likely agree that they have fallen in love with the behind-the- scenes artistry of theater. This is largely owing to…
Japan Association for Students works toward inclusivity
From the Asian Students’ Alliance, South Asian Students Alliance and Southeast Asian Stu- dents Alliance to the Chinese Student Community and Vassar’s Korean percussion and dance orgs, the College’s Asian…
Inquisitive student digs into process of plastic compost
The story begins toward the end of last se- mester, the first year after Vassar switched to Bon Appétit as its primary food service man- agement company. As a student…
History of women in science deserves heed
For some unfathomable reason, modern society in the 21st century seems to be stuck with the antiquated notion that science is a field primarily for men. While we have made…
Mental health services should prioritize talk therapy
In my first few days here at Vassar College, I had a panic attack, which is nothing new for me and is something that I have dealt with independently for…
Jaded Jewett-dweller tells tale of infamous Coffin Single
Although newcomers to Vassar College might find themselves intrigued by Jew- ett and its veneer of hotel decadence, believing that such a luxurious building can only house the most spacious…
Student prepares for semester, forgets summer woes
For some, summer vacation means huddling over a microscope, saving the world from bacteria; interning for a congressman, saving the world from politicians; or working for an independent production company,…
Musk smoking pot reveals double standard
It was the most expensive puff of marijuana smoke in history. The day after billionaire Elon Musk took a drag from Joe Rogan’s spliff while appearing on his podcast in…
Horoscopes—9/13
Aries The light of the moonbeam and other ancestral spirits makes it clear to me that ice cream is the only medium that will help you push through this week.…