Liberty saga proves typical of undersupported WNBA
When the New York Liberty was founded in 1997 as one of eight inaugural teams in the WNBA, the team played its games in Madison Square Garden (MSG), possibly the…
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Gordon Commons chef carves fruit animals, displays cooking heritage
Every now and again, the window display of Gordon Commons’ Oasis station looks not like a shrine for EnjoyLife cookies and energy bars, but like an exhibit for exquisite animals…
Professor of Philosophy examines Vassar climate ethics
How should Vassar, as an institution, respond to climate change? Combating climate change is not part of Vassar’s mission, and Vassar’s financial resources are finite. So resources that Vassar spends…
Letter to the Editor: Faculty Housing
RE: Misc Article “Faculty housing to be demolished,” April 4, 2019 Thank you to Talya Phelps and Jessica Moss for their article, “Faculty housing to be demolished” (The Miscellany News,…
Apology from the Editors
Dear readers of The Miscellany News, We would like to take this space to recognize the feelings of hurt, frustration, disappointment and discomfort that the campus community has experienced as…
Please, Tell Us More!
I’ve been teaching at Vassar since the late twentieth century (1991, to be precise, if you can believe it) both in Religion and Jewish Studies. I’m interested in majority-minority relations:…
Why We Play: Rose Hulsey-Vincent, Fencing
I have fenced for over twelve years, but sometimes I forget that I won’t actually die if I lose a bout. This fear was especially noticeable when I started fencing.…
‘Us’ contributes to changing shape of cinematic ‘other’
Jordan Peele’s sophomore film “Us” is currently playing in theaters across the world, and has captured the praise of critics and fans alike. The movie comes on the tails of…
Fetishized thrifting culture contributes to gentrification
I can still feel the embarrassment I experienced as a child wearing my Payless sneakers and thrift-shopped sweatshirts to school. Lining up in front of the flagpole every morning, I…
Please, tell us more!
Professors: What is a topic, idea, theory or breakthrough related to your field of study that you find absolutely fascinating or feel very passionate about? Explain why. I vividly remember…