Acceptance of military violence against women must stop
[CW: This article discusses sexual assault and death.] In 2012, I joined the United States Army. During basic training, the two female drill sergeants assigned to my company rounded…
Brittany Andrade
Elon Musk is not a hero, as seen in his recent purchase of Twitter
A common trope on the internet is “eat the rich.” It stems from the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a French Revolution leader, who more aptly quoted, “[W]hen the people have…
Poughkeepsie transport is inadequate for commuter needs
Every week, five days out of seven, I load up my car and drive two and a half miles from my home in Poughkeepsie to Vassar College. I drop my…
Betrayed by my nation: Vassar veteran speaks on Roe v. Wade
[CW: This piece contains discussion of abortion/miscarriage & pregnancy/childbirth] Seven years. I served for seven years in the United States military. I was proud of my service, willing to believe…
How does it feel to no longer be the activist but the enemy?
Every generation has its defining characteristics. They manifest into the stereotypes we all know and hate. Most infamously, Baby Boomers were idealistic activists who protested the Vietnam war and the…
Stars and Stripes forever, but only if you toe the line
The Trump administration’s plan to defund the military news organization Stars and Stripes should be a wake-up call to the armed forces of the United States. While the decision has…