March Madness—not just for b-ball!: VC Bracketology 101
Hey, March Madness: you’re doing it wrong. March Madness is actually a form of psychological and physical distress originating in the Gilded Age; Sir Edwin of Hartford, Conn. had the…
Humor & Satire
One student’s unimaginably depressing spring break recap
Ah, spring break! The perfect time of year to whip out that parka, take a stroll in the white snow, and dunk your head into a mug of hot cocoa…
The Misc’s Bedside Astrologer 3/28/2013
Aries (March 21-April 19): There is absolutely no way to prove that you aren’t a bearded old man in a staightjacket sitting in an insane asylum hallucinating this pathetic fabrication…
What to do and where to do it: A guide from Mr Bouchard
The world abounds in beauty if you simply take the time to see.” – Mahatma Gandhi (Or Benito Mussolini…or Springsteen. Don’t remember; it’s one of those big guys.) My…
Eight Haikus of Freshman Year
I. “Roommates, Companions” Flutist with ferret, Point Guard who hates to shower I need a single. II. “The Gnawing Inside” Four classes, hunger Blue-haired guy ate last pizza More class,…
L’amore vs. La Mug: a JYAer experiences romance in Italy
Being abroad in Italy comes with a lot of expectations—it’s supposedly the country of good food, beautiful art, and romance. The expectations for romance at Vassar are usually much lower.…
Navigating the campus post office: believe in yourself <3
Making a visit to the post office is scary stuff for a number of reasons. I mean, there’s awkward human interaction, which lasts anywhere from 10 seconds to 5 minutes,…
Mr. Bouchard’s guide to superb class presentations
Hello my fellow Vassarions! Today’s guide has its origins in a request made by a loyal reader. I was pouring through your hundreds of fan letters these past few weeks,…
For your approval: a Vassar student’s resumé
Dear Sir or Madam, I am a current senior at Vassar College and I think that a job in your company would be an important next step for me.…
The Misc’s Bedside Astrologer
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): The stars predict a lot of good luck coming your way, Aquarius, assuming that you broaden your definition of “good” to include anything that isn’t scorpions…