Non–East Asians neglected in Hollywood film portrayals
“Crazy Rich Asians,” the first Hollywood movie with an all-Asian cast in 25 years, was released this year. Around the same time, Netflix released an original film “To All The…
Day: October 3, 2018
Community lauds influence of late philosophy professor
Last Thursday, Sept. 27, the Vassar community gathered with the family and friends of the late Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy Marco Dees in a celebration of his life and…
Org of the Week: Quidditch excites, unites Vassar Muggles
If you have ever passed by Joss Beach on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday afternoon, you may have run across a motley crew of broom-and-ball-wielding Vassarites throwing balls through mounted…
Poets instill hope, inspire students
On Thursday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m., 21 senators sat in a room on Capitol Hill facing Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Three hundred miles away, about 15 students and faculty members…
On Fantasy Football, Georgetown Prep
I wrote two articles for this week’s issue. You’ll only be reading the fluffy one. But I want to quickly acknowledge the other one that, for the foreseeable future, is…
Strong House mission statement models gender inclusivity
In 1861, Matthew Vassar’s vision for his college was radical: an elite university for women that would provide a similar education to that of male students. Vassar at once boasted…
New Collaboration Studio offers alternative workspace
Have you checked out the north section of the Main Library recently? Aside from the coffee vending machine that one covets, you shall find the new Collaboration Studio situated behind…
Paleo banana coconut pancakes outshine Deece breakfast
While breakfast is arguably the best meal the Deece serves, students with various dietary restrictions may be disappointed. What fun is breakfast on a relaxed Saturday morning if you can’t…
Youth conference centers stories of resistance, resilience
Leading up to Saturday, Sept. 22, Vassar’s campus was adorned with flyers featuring a vibrant butterfly splashed across the front, which advertised the first annual Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference (IYEC).…
Political Roundup
[TW: This column discusses rape and sexual assault, and makes mention of suicide.] In the United States… On Thursday, Sept. 27, Professor of Psychology at Palo Alto University Christine Blasey…