boygenius’ ‘the record’ is a collaborative triumph
The world hasn’t been the same since indie musical artists Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker became the band “boygenius.” Though they had a dedicated fanbase as individuals in…
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Notes on a playlist: New tunes for the new year
The first few months of the year feel full of contradictions. While the new year brings with it a fresh start and an optimistic vibe in the air, I quickly…
Highlighting the best and worst of reality TV
The winter break was dark and cold, and towards the end of it, I found myself very bored, despite the fact that I absolutely had things to do that I…
Student artwork showcased in ‘Beyond Recognition’
A new exhibit of artwork by Vassar students, “Beyond Recognition,” opened this past Thursday, Dec. 1 in the Palmer Gallery. Any studio art major not doing a senior project this…
Exhibition explores significance of memory through art
[CW: This article discusses racist violence, murder and the Holocaust.] As a cognitive science major, I’ve spent a lot of time learning and thinking about the topic of memory. I’ve…
‘History in RGB’ highlights new, varied perspectives
The current exhibit in the Palmer Gallery, “History in RGB,” presents intriguing and visually compelling artwork using archival photographs documenting colonization in the Philippines. At first glance, the images in…
Notes on a playlist: Songs with a little bit of ‘magic’
Usually I make playlists based on what I’m listening to most at the moment or on a very niche vibe, trying my hardest to define a specific mood or moment…
‘A League of Their Own’ series is a stellar update to a classic story
I fear I might need to take a break from TV for a while—after watching the new Amazon Prime series “A League of Their Own,” I’m not sure anything I…
Emily Austin’s 2021 novel highlights relatable anxieties
Emily Austin’s “Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead” is a novel about a woman who cannot stop going to the emergency room. We first meet Gilda, our protagonist,…
Eight great poems to read this National Poetry Month
Every time a break rolls around, I resolve to read more books, and I do. I get reacquainted with my love of reading, feel really motivated to keep up my…