NaNoWriMo reinvigorates writer’s drive to, well, write
A soft throw blanket bundled around me. A steaming mug of decaffeinated tea. The main light in my room shut off, with only the fairy lights twinkling above my head…
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Sánchez reflects on journey as YA novelist, art of storytelling
The young adult literary genre has blossomed into a rich assortment of stories that capture the complexity of adolescence. These stories have explored teenage identity and relationships while covering contemporary…
Loeb student committee revives Smith sculpture ‘Equinox’
On July 29, while most students were off campus, the Student Advisory Committee for the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center uncovered a piece that had been hiding in storage for…
Under safety guidelines, Vassar Studio Art classes remain space for campus creativity
Strokes of vibrant paint against a blank canvas. Empty sketchbook pages tattooed with charcoal and graphite. Clay molded into familiar objects. Moments captured on camera. The various forms of visual…
Orchestral and vocal performers adapt to campus mandates
Six months ago, music would consistently flood Skinner Hall. On any given day, the sound of students practicing floated out of open windows while ensembles gathered in the recital hall…
As life moves onward, the magic of Pixar never fades
Like many members of my generation, I grew up watching Pixar films. When I was in kindergarten, I obsessed over “Toy Story” and “Monsters, Inc.,” watching them so many times…
‘You’: Netflix criminal stirs up sympathy, moral mysteries
[CW: This article mentions stalking and violence.] I am no stranger to teen drama shows. Every afternoon, shrugging off my backpack and curling up in bed after another dreary day…
Outsider art exhibition empowers ‘unschooled’ aesthetes
Art is vital to humanity. Millions of people, all over the world, rely on art. Whether they are creating a piece or just examining one, art is a gateway to…
Student harpists enchant with soothing, magical melodies
The most pivotal decision in any musician’s career is their choice of instrument. That initial feeling of attraction to the instrument sparks the desire to continue exploring the music it…
Lecture confronts cinematic Italian-American caricatures
With last week’s release of the live-action “Lady and the Tramp” alongside the launch of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, Disney fans can now witness the iconic spaghetti date from…