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Day: September 15, 2021
The Texas anti-abortion law and the rise of snitch culture
The anti-abortion law recently enacted in Texas reveals a dismal American reality. Texas Senate Bill 8 dictates that through “private civil actions” individuals can sue anyone they suspect of…
Amid rising cases masks are still necessary
In my article last week, “Current COVID-19 campus guidelines are contradictory,” I argued that Vassar’s current COVID-19 guidelines are inconsistent and illogical. According to President Bradley’s Aug. 19 email, the…
20 years later: The change we still need
20 years ago, the world paused, temporarily upending the consciousness of an advancing global population in a brand-new millennium. Sept. 11 evokes feelings of heartbreak and horror throughout the world.…
Vassar community reflects on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11
I attended the Sept. 11 observance [at Ely Hall] both as a representative of the VVA [Vassar Veterans Association] but also because the aftermath of Sept. 11 had a…
@Violet.Cooks: More Than “TikTok Famous”
“What if I went viral?” We’ve all thought about it. Whether you post on Snapchat every time you eat or show up once a year for the obligatory Instagram birthday…
Unofficial first-years: open campus allows once-virtual sophomores to explore, thrive in college setting
As the Class of 2025 gets lost, stumbles through awkward conversation and gains freedom from parental control, a new group joins their ranks: the virtual Class of 2024. These “unofficial…
The trials and tribulations of communal bathrooms
There are many things that new college students must adjust to when they move into dorms. A lot of first-years have never even had to share a room before, which…
Trailer for ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean’ excites fanbase
The trailer for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s sixth installment, “Stone Ocean,” which Netflix released last month, has excited an already devoted fanbase. Netflix will release the new season worldwide in December…
Drake’s musical talent culminates in ‘Certified Lover Boy’
After a chaotic eight months which included two separate delays of his album and getting his address leaked as a result of re-sparking beef with Kanye West, Drake has finally…
First school-sanctioned party gets low turnout
On Friday, Sept. 10, Vassar College Sound System (VCSS), formerly known as Vassar College DJ’s (VCDJ), hosted the first school-sanctioned indoor student party of the academic semester: Back to School…