Students reflect on Ukrainian identity amid ongoing genocide
“Aren’t you from Russia?” “When did your family leave Russia?” “So, what is Russian food like?” “Do you still have family in Russia?” “Is your family strict? Because you know,…
Ben Fikhman
Russian revanchism lays ground for violence, potentially Putin’s fall
Oftentimes when conflicts flare up, reporters offer a brief recollection into the history between each party. On Feb. 24, 2022, the world’s largest country attacked another European nation-state. In this…
I can’t hear you, sorry…or am I?
After years of using Zoom, I finally realized something. That “something” was about a sentence I regularly repeated, yet I never got around to comprehending the poor logic within its…
Dutchess County election review
On the heels of last year’s Democratic successes nationwide, Dutchess County Republicans enjoyed a great share of victories in this off-year election. Historically, the opposing party tends to outperform its…
Takeaways from a GOP-dominated election cycle
During the Nov. 2 election, Republicans exceeded polling expectations and made unforseen gains. In a FiveThirtyEight polling average for the Virginia gubernatorial contest, former governor Terry McAuliffe (D) led Republican…
Takeaways from a GOP-dominated election cycle
During the Nov. 2 election, Republicans exceeded polling expectations and made unforeseen gains. In a FiveThirtyEight polling average for the Virginia gubernatorial contest, former governor Terry McAuliffe (D) led Republican…
Dutchess County Election 2021 Guide
[Full Disclosure: The reporter for this article is an intern for Rachel Saunders’ campaign] In Dutchess County, there is a wide array of legislative and judicial positions for the Nov.…
Migration & Displacement Studies Correlate introduced at Vassar
On Sept. 7, Coordinator of Research and Pedagogy at the Consortium of Forced Migration, Displacement and Education Ava McElhone Yates announced Vassar College’s official launch of the new Migration &…
Democrats should ignore the Senate Parliamentarian ruling on immigration
After months of congressional deliberations and negotiations over the looming $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against Democrats’ plan to include a path to citizenship for…
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.…