Senior Retrospective: I hope I am more than a mark on a wall
One of my grad school application statements begins like this: “Late at 3 a.m. in The Miscellany News’ office, I skimmed the walls of my office where former Editors-in-Chief had…
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Inclusive History initiative unearths complicated legacies
The Vassar Inclusive History initiative, announced by President Bradley on Feb. 7, is the College’s most recent commitment to reexamining its history as an institution. While some members of the…
Vigil for lost Asian American lives brings visibility, community
Bonded together by grief and hope, members of Vassar’s Asian and Asian American student body gathered in the stony Shakespeare Garden on May 7 for a vigil honoring the lives…
Outbreak of gastrointestinal illness afflicts students
After being wrenched awake by stomach pain in the early hours of April 25, Henryk Kessel ’25 found himself vomiting in the bathrooms of Josselyn House. Feeling light-headed, he went…
College announces postponement of Meryl Streep’s award ceremony
On April 19, the College announced that renowned actress Meryl Streep ’71 would be unable to attend the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony, due to…
HYPE hosts spring showcase for the first time in three years
On April 2, HYPE, Vassar’s only non-audition hip hop group, hosted their 2022 showcase at Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater. The performance marks their first showcase since 2019, with the…
John Leguizamo talks about Bruno, 2022 Commencement
While some might know him for his recent work as the voice of Bruno from Disney’s “Encanto” or the winner of notable awards such as the 1999 Primetime Emmy Award…
Jeh Charles Johnson chosen as 2022 Commencement Speaker
On Feb. 7, 2022, Vassar College announced Jeh Charles Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama as the speaker for the 158th Commencement ceremony on May 22, 2022.…
See what fall food students are cooking
During October Break, some students spent their week of relaxation honing their cooking skills. From pasta to rice paper tteokbokki, here are some of your fellow Brewers’ creative concoctions.
College divests from fossil fuels
On Oct. 18, President Bradley shared via email a statement from the Board of Trustees that announced their unanimous decision to divest from direct fossil fuel investments. This announcement followed…