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Day: April 29, 2021
The unprecedented consolidation of the modern media industry has severe consequences
This is the third article in a five-part series about the military-industrial-media complex. The first article, “Why you should care about the Military-Industrial-Media Complex,” can be found here. The second…
The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine is proof that science is working
For many people, the announcement that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was being temporarily pulled from use in the United States was a jarring reminder that modern medicine, with…
Nikki Addimando’s appeal argued in front of NY State Supreme Court Appellate Division
Ever since Judge Edward T. McLaughlin sentenced Nicole “Nikki” Addimando to 19 years to life in prison on Feb. 11, 2020, Addimando’s friends, family and supporters have looked towards the…
Why did American political discourse on social media become more agitated and less substantive?
Politics take up more of our collective conscience now than during pre-Trump presidential administrations. The country just underwent an election cycle and presidential term so divisive and consequential that voting…
George Floyd case verdict elicits mixed emotions for Vassar community members
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20, the conclusion to a case that rattled the nation’s conscious and…
Students grapple with vaccine side effects
As an increasing number of Vassar students receive vaccinations for COVID-19, a new problem has emerged: students are experiencing side effects from their shots, some of which are debilitating. These…
European Super League falters, showcasing power of fan activism
There had been rumors for years. A whisper here, a behind-closed-doors offhand comment there. A new American ownership group at this club, rising debts at that club. A call for…
VSA meetings in chaos over funds, transparency
Additional reporting for this article done by Alex Wilson. In the past two weeks, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) has found itself at the center of controversy surrounding accusations of…