Ice(less) Skating provides an outlet for student community
“Girl, check your email and sign up for ice skating with us!” These were the first words that came out of my friend’s mouth when I opened the door to…
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Recipe: Swedish pancakes and maple syrup to welcome the start of spring
For me, the beginning of spring is marked by cyclical beauty: the dripping sound outside my window as the snow begins to melt, the squishiness beneath my feet as the…
Features Editor goes through ethereal experience with Shamrock Shake
Although I am Chinese American, I have fond memories of St. Patrick’s Day, as many of my Long Island classmates back in elementary school were of Irish descent. We would…
Brewers across campus sculpt snowy structures
As students remain cooped up on campus due to COVID-19, some Brewers are capturing their creative spirits through the temporary, but beautiful, medium of snow. From Matthew Vassar and his…
Iconic Arlington business risks becoming another COVID Casualty
While some of us spent our break catching up on sleep, reclaiming summer jobs or counting the days until we returned to campus, Vassar students Iliana Jaime ’21, Dean Kopitsky…
Bakers showcase patience, love with sourdough
For several students on campus, sourdough bread is the perfect food for the pandemic, requiring only flour, water and patience. And as the Spring 2021 semester starts, a few students…
Local Thai restaurant doesn’t disappoint—or enthrall
I recently ordered dinner from Pad Mango, a local restaurant that offers a variety of Thai and Asian cuisine. The menu offers a good selection of traditional Thai dishes, with…
Meet the College Students Redistributing Thousands in Reparations
Last March, life as we knew it came to a screeching halt as a virological menace ravaged the world over. Nearly four months later as millions of Americans sheltered-in-place, George…
Underground artists: Examining Josselyn House’s murals
“Well, it’s kinda gross down there,” said Riley Kelly ’24. I had asked her about the basement in her house, Josselyn. As a first year living in Davison House, I…
The Dump Diaries: Best and worst bathrooms on campus
During my first year at Vassar, I learned that college students have no qualms about their lavatorial activities. College is almost a communal experience—we all share this campus, and thus…