Senior Retrospectives: Jesser Horowitz
I can’t remember how many times freshman year I wanted to transfer. It had a been a difficult, two-semester transition: Vassar wasn’t my first choice school, and I was still…
Jesser Horowitz
Judge Rotenberg Center tortures its disabled students
[Trigger Warning: This article describes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, including use of restraints and electric shocks.] “Instead of showers, I was bathed tied to a restraint board, naked, while…
Netanyahu poses danger to democracy, Jews, Israel
On April 9, 2019, the citizens of the state of Israel cast their votes to elect a new legislature, the 21st Knesset, and, more notably, to determine the fate of…
SJP’s protests against partnerships harm Poughkeepsie
[Correction (Thursday, Apr. 11): The statement that President Elizabeth Bradley introduced Israeli official Israel Nitzan to Poughkeepsie in order to help establish greater economic collaborations between Dutchess County and Israel was…
In loving memory of autistic lives lost to ableist violence
For the past two years, The Miscellany News has provided a space during Autism Acceptance Month to serve as a memorial for the autistic homicide victims over the years. Please…
Unethical conduct plagues legal career of Kamala Harris
On Jan. 2019, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris declared her candidacy for President of the United States of America to great fanfare. She earned quick praise and frequent comparison to former…
Dr. Phil peddles lies, manipulates guests for TV fame
As Phillip McGraw, or Dr. Phil, once stated, “Every choice you make—including the thoughts you think—has consequences. When you choose the behavior or thought, you choose the consequences. If you…
Oxford comma too vital for Miscellany News to ignore
In March 2017, a Maine judge made a rather alarming decision, one that cost the dairy industry $5 million. A group of delivery drivers had filed a lawsuit against their…
Democratic Party should learn from New York primaries
The Sept. 14 New York Democratic primaries were a mixed bag for the state’s blossoming Progressive Left. On the one hand, Governor Andrew Cuomo easily defeated left-wing challenger Cynthia Nixon,…
Democratic voters must reject Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon should not be the next Governor of New York. She is not qualified for the position, nor does she have the ability to deliver on the promises she…