The first weeks of the pandemic were terrifying for Isatu Rashid. The Gordon Commons Chef Helper and other dining staff returned to work after spring break to feed remaining on-campus…
Approximately 2,100 Vassar students arrived at a newly formed campus “bubble” this past August. Due to the stipulation that students cannot leave campus for the duration of the semester, local…
A few weeks ago, a rumor emerged that Yohji Yamamoto and Supreme were working on a collaboration, which was largely met with incredulity. In terms of audience and style, Yamamoto…
As one of the smallest and most tightly-knit Houses on campus, Lathrop has earned a reputation of not existing. As a resident myself, I’ve become used to comments like, “Wow,…
Quarantine twisted these past six months into an endless void. As days blurred into weeks and spring stretched into summer, I spent hours reading, drawing, painting and listening to music…
There are two birthday boys that I’d like to celebrate this week. I’ll start with the youngest of the pair because he did something spectacular last Saturday. You have probably…
There have been 60 National Football League head coaches since 2014. Considering 28 of them have had to seek different employment in the intervening years, we might ask: How can…
When we were all suddenly swept inside in March, I, like most, felt uneasy, displaced and cooped up. As a “filmmaker” and film major, I have often found solace in…
In many regards, Karen Smythe ’82 was the quintessential Vassar student. She fondly recounts her time serving as the soccer team’s five-foot-three goalie, singing with the Night Owls and practicing…
