Day: September 6, 2023

VVA organizes 5K honoring Vassar veteran

By Makenna Monaghan – 3 weeks ago

[CW: This article contains mentions of suicide and PTSD.] Last year, the Vassar Veterans Association (VVA) and the Vassar community at large lost a peer, mentor and friend with the…

Hyperfemininity resurges with Barbie movie

By Grace Finke – 3 weeks ago

This summer, director Greta Gerwig took viewers to Barbieland: a dreamy matriarchy where the Barbies live fulfilling lives while the Kens are simply there. The film opens with a montage…

Alumnae/i receive summer attention and achievements

By Luke Jenkins – 3 weeks ago

Summer, besides being a quick respite from academic annihilation, is a season with an extensive amount of hustle and bustle. This hustle and bustle, specifically singling out the attention or…

Oh Boy, Freshman Year: reflecting on transitions

By Frieda Dangerfield – 3 weeks ago

Mornings in a communal bathroom are not something one can fully prepare for. I sit on the toilet seat and think about the fact that this stall is my only…

The growing discourse surrounding legacy admissions

By Soren Fischer – 3 weeks ago

In the span of a year, the conservative supermajority of the Supreme Court has handed down rulings on some of the most divisive issues in American society, reflecting the impact…

Arts editors pick their favorite recent releases

By Allen Hale and Jesse Koblin – 3 weeks ago

Jesse’s pick: “Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war))” by Jaimie Branch The untimely and tragic death of trumpeter Jaimie Branch in 2022 at age 39…

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ undermines solidarity

By Allen Hale – 3 weeks ago

Internet virality functions on an immense scale. Videos, photographs, memes, songs and more can be thrust into the spotlight with little financial backing, powered by users sharing and viewing content…