Workshop aims to ‘undo’ racism
As I wind through the corridors of Thompson Memorial Library, I wonder if preparing for a workshop that has the goal of undoing racism is possible. It seemed unlikely we…
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Stone Wave Yoga provides an oasis of self-care in Arlington
On the day I moved into Vassar, my family and I grabbed a cup of coffee at the Crafted Kup. My mom, who’s been a yoga instructor for seven years,…
Recipe Spotlight: Pumpkin pancakes pack a spicy punch
The crisp air and crunch of dead leaves beneath our feet signal the robust arrival of autumn and the holidays to come, but the outdoor environment is not the only…
Dedicating space to stories of service
Veteran’s Day: a day to remember and acknowledge those who have served. But what does it mean to have served? Is military service a boastful memory that we all look…
Lebanon’s youth take to the streets
Echoed by nearly two million people, this chant, a quite literal “fuck your mom” to Lebanese Parliament member Gebran Bassil, captures the very core of a united revolution. See, most…
Pride, shame and stereotypes
Veterans Day brings up many contradictory emotions for me. At the forefront is pride: I am proud to have served my country alongside some of the best people I have…
Do combat boots come in size small?
When most people think of combat uniforms, motherhood doesn’t immediately come to mind. To accommodate this life experience, the United States Army finally made uniform adjustments suitable for new moms.…
From naked to nude: Art student finds now-confident model
I often joke that I know Ben Kheyfets ’21 way too well. Aside from the two years we’ve shared on the same crew team, I really took the extra liberty…
Don’t thank me for my service, ask me about it.
As I write this I am revisiting photos of my deployment that I’ve nested (hidden) in my hard drive. My tiny digital “suitcase of memories,” I call it. Like luggage…
Martial Musings
The following is a selection of entries from my personal journal illustrating my transition from the Marine Corps to Vassar’s campus. December 13, 2016, “In memory, the months that ensued…