Vigil for lost Asian American lives brings visibility, community
Bonded together by grief and hope, members of Vassar’s Asian and Asian American student body gathered in the stony Shakespeare Garden on May 7 for a vigil honoring the lives…
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Students reflect on Ukrainian identity amid ongoing genocide
“Aren’t you from Russia?” “When did your family leave Russia?” “So, what is Russian food like?” “Do you still have family in Russia?” “Is your family strict? Because you know,…
Features Editor defends rum raisin ice cream
Last week, a war broke out in the Misc office. The conflict started with an unprovoked attack on rum raisin ice cream by Senior Editor Monika Sweeney. In her article,…
The exceptionality of Elif Batuman’s “The Idiot”
I first glimpsed the cover of “The Idiot” by Elif Batuman nearly two years ago. I was in my hometown bookstore, ambling through the air-conditioned shop on a yellow, lethargic…
Vassar student’s ‘Listening Lab’ featured in the Whitney
On March 17, Naomi Young ’24 invited me to her exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. The “Listening Lab,” a multidisciplinary art project that…
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…
Waiting for Warm Weather with Albert Camus
I’m a firm believer in the seasonality of literature. I believe that there are perfect winter books, perfect books for rainy days and perfect books for hot summer-like days. For…
Noyes makes some noise this spring
On the evening of April 8, students gathered in Noyes Circle to enjoy the annual all-campus music celebration hosted by Noyes House, cleverly named “Noise on Noyes.” Groups of people…
The Best Intramural Volleyball Team, Ever
Mar. 29, Kenyon Courts, sometime in the evening. Two teams, sweaty and exhausted—but ready to sweat some more—stand on either side of the court. Knees are slightly bent, torsos lean…
HYPE hosts spring showcase for the first time in three years
On April 2, HYPE, Vassar’s only non-audition hip hop group, hosted their 2022 showcase at Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater. The performance marks their first showcase since 2019, with the…