Uptick in COVID-19 cases sparks campus-wide concern
After two weeks of zero active COVID-19 cases on campus, members of the Vassar community were shocked to see the VassarTogether online dashboard report five new cases on Sept. 25.…
Day: October 7, 2020
Amid a strong fall semester, Vassar looks to the spring
As campus settles into a new normal with a consistently low COVID-19 case count, the Vassar administration is looking to the spring semester and preparing for the unique challenges of…
How COVID-19 is changing the college admissions process
As high school seniors prepare their college applications, there is undoubtedly more uncertainty in the process than ever. Seniors wonder how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their chances of admission…
Vassar’s early restrictions are working, don’t throw them all away
So far, Vassar’s administration has much to be proud of in its COVID-19 safety policies for the fall semester. While other schools have struggled to even stick to a plan,…
Americans want food on the table, not a sideshow from the president
I wanted to write about a potential second stimulus bill. The unemployment rate is at 8 percent after starting the year at around 3.5 percent and four out of 10…
Why Joe deserves more
No leader or candidate can be flawless. Every politician has shortcomings, be it in their record, policy proposal, character, or insufficient open-mindedness, and the story of American democracy has revealed…
Despite a new strategy for the playoffs, baseball continues to toe the line on COVID-19
Well, they made it. Almost. Major League Baseball (MLB) survived its chaotic, shortened, 60-game season and has begun its postseason. And this may have been the strangest year in MLB…
Why the 2020 NBA finals trophy will be made of glass
After the Sunday night tilt between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, one thing was clear: the Heat would not be swept. In the 2020 NBA finals, they…
Paul Blart, Mall Cop: the hero we deserve
I usually enjoy stirring up some controversy with my film reviews, so why should this one be any different? “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” is the best evidence I can possibly…
Top 10 places in my room to hide from my responsibilities
It’s October now, the season for spookiness and existential terror triggered by surging class workloads. With spaces such as the library and College Center no longer available for (unmasked) studying,…