My Back is Breaking
“My back hurts.” That’s my usual response when asked about my time in service. A simple answer, funny yet deflective enough to not merit a follow-up. I don’t necessarily enjoy…
Francisco Andrade
A talk with some very informed Vassar Voters
The waves are crashing. The skies are dark. The volcanoes are ripe for a virgin sacrifice. The meteor hurtling toward the Earth is now considered an act of mercy. This…
Exclusive inside scoop: Vassar’s failed COVID solutions
Fellow students: As we head deeper into the school year, we are all probably starting to get a bit tired of social distancing and wearing a mask everywhere. Still, I…
A brief look at the summer
It has been a marvelous week at Vassar College, as after nearly seven months of a mostly empty campus, students have returned to remind the Vassar Security team why they…
For student who only eats meat, Vassar is a daunting place
Vassar College, a cultural melting pot of mostly white kids. The school prides itself on appearing inclusive to folks of all races, genders, sexual orientations and even dietary restrictions. However,…
Gorillaz’s ‘Momentary Bliss’: the ‘Roger Rabbit’ of music videos
When the animated band Gorillaz was first conceptualized back in 1998, creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett had a simple goal: break away from the lack of substance on platforms…
How to write funny when you aren’t
For close to a year now, I’ve written a Humor article for The Misc almost every week. If you know me at all, this is probably a surprise to you…
Let’s can Cannes: Buying an internship is just ludicrous
The Cannes Film Festival Internship claims, “It’s so much more than an internship!” That’s because it’s also a scam. As a sophomore who hopes to make a career of media…
Two Vassar senior citizens bond together to offer advice
As a woman in her early 20s (*cough, cough*), I have quite a few tips to disseminate to the youngins out there. First and foremost, do NOT, under any circumstances,…
Jimmy Fallon: the easiest way to watch The Roots live
Last summer, I had an incredible opportunity to visit NBC 30 Rock and do a studio tour with a group of friends. Among those in my group, there was someone…