Prof misses first class in 32 years
Shortly before the end of the semester, I received a text from our soon-to-be Editor-In-Chief, Mack Liederman. His message appeared pretty mundane: His political science professor had missed class due…
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Red stoles symbolize accomplishments of Asian graduates
The Red Stole Ceremony, formerly the Lei Ceremony, is a tradition at Vassar that aims to recognize the accomplishments of Asian and Asian American graduating seniors and welcome them into…
Quite Frankly
Have a question you want answered? Submit your quandaries at http://bit.ly/2RFnXfk Hey Frankie, I love my boyfriend more than anything, but unfortunately he’s prone to being a thoughtless a-hole at…
Friends’ conversations turn to fertile ground for podcasting
In the New Yorker last November, Rebecca Mead wrote, “Beyond the top of the charts, there are half a million other podcasts available, fashioned for every conceivable interest or taste.”…
Philosophy student muses on possibilities for social self
What does it mean for us to know, to truly know, the people that we live with on this campus? How do we go about knowing each other? How do…
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…
Coalition aims to energize campus on carbon neutrality
Student referendums. Banner drops and group chants. A cappella concerts, spoken word performances and workshops. Faculty and class participation, national media coverage, alumni and Rockefeller Brothers Fund donations. Sit-ins attracting…
Local ‘MasterChef Junior’ hopeful crafts cuisine
Apart from its scenic highways and liberal arts colleges, the Hudson Valley has a new claim to fame as the home of Che Spiotta, a contestant on Season 7 of…
Quite Frankly
Have a question you want answered? Submit your quandaries at http://bit.ly/2RFnXfk Hey Frankie, I don’t really have a gig lined up for the summer and I’m super stressed about it!…
Lesson one in lessening waste: Upcycling made easy
Following Earth Day and inspired by impending doom surrounding anthropogenic climate change, many of us might be thinking of new, exciting ways to lessen the waste we produce in everyday…