New swipes at The Retreat, Express yield mixed reviews
The new academic year has brought a few noticeable changes to the structure of dining here on campus. Perhaps the most important changes have been to Express and The Retreat.…
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National Banned Books Week: Members of the Editorial Board share their favorite challenged reads
Every year, book lovers from around the world celebrate our freedom to read. Here at The Miscellany News, we believe in having the opportunity to read literature on a variety…
Noyes residents exhausted by incessant fire alarm failure
Interrupting sleep, study and freetime, the Noyes House fire alarm drove residents out of their rooms yet again at 4:30 a.m on Saturday, Sept. 10, going off twice more at…
Study Abroad Fair opens students to international opportunities
One of the greatest privileges of higher education is the chance to study abroad. Vassar students can choose from over 100 programs across the globe based on their academic needs…
Meryl Streep will accept Distinguished Achievement Award in October
Last April, Campus Activities announced that esteemed actor Meryl Streep ’71 will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award granted by the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC). However, on April 19,…
New restaurants bring spark to Arlington community
With the fall semester in full stride, students are beginning to enjoy the new restaurants and businesses in the Arlington area, including Delta Pi, Bluestone Kitchen + Bar and Bagel…
COVID-19 dashboard returns by popular demand
In response to student criticism, Vassar College has reinstituted the COVID-19 dashboard, which will be updated with the number of positive student and employee cases every Thursday at noon. “We…
Passport-ordering event returns for third year
Study abroad is considered to be an important part of Vassar’s liberal arts curriculum, and the College offers a long list of successful programs for students to take part in.…
New COVID guidelines prompt student concerns
As the 2022-2023 school year starts, the College has announced several loosened restrictions and guidelines regarding COVID-19, including the relaxation of mask guidelines and changes to isolation protocols. As campus…
Editor’s note
Dear readers, Recently, a member of our staff was notified of an article published last semester in The Miscellany News that had plagiarized a piece from another publication. After…