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Day: November 14, 2019
Author Aleksandar Hemon exemplifies honest writing
The warm Spitzer Auditorium provided a cozy escape from the crisp autumn evening outside, where the chilly November wind and the night sky had blanketed the campus in a sheet…
Rex Orange County exhibits growing pains on ‘Pony’
Rex Orange County, born Alexander O’Connor, is a British alternative pop musician experimenting with what it means to exist within the genre. On his third studio album released on Oct.…
Letter to the Editor: Gregory raises important questions about the VSA
[Full disclosure: I am the current Chair of the Board of Elections and Appointments, but in this letter I write in my capacity as a constituent of the VSA and…
We all know Bo: Making ESPN’s most honest personality
Let me begin with a touch of honesty: I was late for this interview. An unnaturally early 10 a.m. breakfast at the Deece made for a leisurely, carb-filled meal drowned…
Stone Wave Yoga provides an oasis of self-care in Arlington
On the day I moved into Vassar, my family and I grabbed a cup of coffee at the Crafted Kup. My mom, who’s been a yoga instructor for seven years,…
Vassar becomes historical backdrop for HBO mini-series
This past summer, HBO filmed its upcoming six part mini-series “I Know This Much Is True” on Vassar’s campus. Based on the book by Wally Lamb, the mini-series—set to be…
Steven Gray films implore immediate environmental action
From New York to Hong Kong, nonviolent civil disobedience movements grapple with the limitations of authoritative policies. By strategically choosing which street to block, the position from which to drop…
Multidisciplinary programs find new home in renovation
The fourteen multidisciplinary programs Vassar offers may get an academic space to call their own in a surprising new location: Baldwin. “Hopefully, a building move will shed the spotlight on…
Recipe Spotlight: Pumpkin pancakes pack a spicy punch
The crisp air and crunch of dead leaves beneath our feet signal the robust arrival of autumn and the holidays to come, but the outdoor environment is not the only…
Momus, Goddess of Satire, helps us find ourselves (hint: Don’t get the bangs)
Dear Momus, …where am I? Sincerely, Lost and Afraid Dear Lost, Where to begin? Well, you are at a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, NY, a town nestled in…