Confederate band to play at Chance
After being turned away by Ulster County, “Confederate Railroad” was welcomed by Chance owner Frank Pallett with open arms. The country band’s logo features a steam engine flying the Confederate…
Day: August 29, 2019
An open letter to first-generation students
You will be reminded countless times that this place was originally not built for you.
Where did all the womp-womps go?
The womp-womp, known to the layman as a “groundhog,” is an endearing symbol of Vassar culture. But after forced relocations this summer, they may become an increasingly elusive presence on…
A word from the Editor-in-Chief
One hundred and fifty three years. A lot has changed in the last 153 years. Nations have risen and fallen, wars have broken out and subsided, civil rights have been…
Economics professors weigh in on wealth tax
Stump speeches for the 2020 Democratic primary already include some ambitious economic goals for the next presidency: free public university, medicare for all, complete student loan forgiveness, and maybe even…
7 reasons why you should take civilization in question
On June 9, 2019, President Bradley wondered on Twitter whether one of her former students at Yale would have dropped out had they chosen Vassar instead. She expressed this within…
Looking back: stories from the first year
First-years, welcome to this moment: You sit on the precipice of a transformative time in your life. From here, your path could lead untold directions, weaving between lulls and leaps…