The Study of…
Across: 3. Mycology 6. Hydrology 7. Lithology 8. Pathology 9. Felinology 10. Anthropology 12. Hematology 15. Methodology 17. Apiology 18. Embryology 19. Oology 20. Thermology Down: 1. Glaciology 2.…
Monika Sweeney
The Miscellany Crossword: “A Very ‘Gilmore Girls’ Fall”
Across He proposed to Lorelai with 1,000 yellow daisies “Having _____ doesn’t mean you can’t be rock and roll!” Day of dinner dates at the Gilmore house Town meeting tyrant…
Not loving overalls? I’m over all of it!
Overalls are underrated, and I’m over it. On style, function and number of pockets alone, everyone should have at least one pair of overalls in their closet––and yet, to my…
Jules’ journey jammed in the john
This past weekend, both the campus and students were flooded––the former with rain and the latter with work. It made for the perfect storm as students flocked to the library…
The Miscellany Crossword: “Welcome Back”
Across 4. Living in this house guarantees a shady spot for your hammock 9. These sweet creatures roam campus after dusk 10. First faculty member whose namesake building is nestled between Pratt House…
Summer students reflect on sunny days on campus
The final weeks of a spring semester always pass by in a blur. One minute, you’re cramming for an Economics exam in the library and the next you’re physically cramming…
The Scoop: A lactose-intolerant editor’s guide to life
My favorite foods include, but are not limited to: mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and black cherry ice cream. Sensing a theme here? Unfortunately…
Vassar community reflects on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11
I attended the Sept. 11 observance [at Ely Hall] both as a representative of the VVA [Vassar Veterans Association] but also because the aftermath of Sept. 11 had a…
Affirmations account provides humor and positivity to Vassar campus life
It is officially the start of a new semester. At a typical college, that means new classes, new people and new dorm rooms. At Vassar, that also includes new plumbing…
Faulty fire alarms cause frenzy in Lathrop
While most college dorms are subject to a routine annual fire drill, a critical part of the Vassar student experience is having dozens of unannounced drills throughout the year. No…