Political Roundup
National News… On Friday, Sept. 6, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 130,000 jobs emerged in August with 25,000 temporary census workers added—employment statistics lower than analysts had predicted.…
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First Year Gala fosters connections among students
Last Thursday, Sept. 5, Vassar’s Business Club (VBC) and Career Development Office (CDO) held their second-ever First-Year Gala at the Villard Room. The Gala allowed first-years to meet with juniors…
Confederate band to play at Chance
After being turned away by Ulster County, “Confederate Railroad” was welcomed by Chance owner Frank Pallett with open arms. The country band’s logo features a steam engine flying the Confederate…
Where did all the womp-womps go?
The womp-womp, known to the layman as a “groundhog,” is an endearing symbol of Vassar culture. But after forced relocations this summer, they may become an increasingly elusive presence on…
Economics professors weigh in on wealth tax
Stump speeches for the 2020 Democratic primary already include some ambitious economic goals for the next presidency: free public university, medicare for all, complete student loan forgiveness, and maybe even…
The I&I will be carbon neutral. Here’s what that means.
Something new is coming to the corner of Raymond and College Avenues. Nestled on the south side of the Alumnae/i House lawn will soon be the Inn and Institute (I&I),…
Fairstein resignation sparks debate on College culture, previous inaction
In a new Netflix miniseries titled “When They See Us,” actress Felicity Huffman plays Linda Fairstein, former chief of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Sex Crimes Unit. The series dramatizes the…
Holi festival of color kicks off spring
Vibrant colors swirled through the air, blowing with gusts of wind and landing in rainbow smatterings upon revelers at the Holi celebration on April 27. Clouds of dust settled, coloring…
Planned Parenthood, state officials address Title X gag rule
Many college students are aware of Title IX, but few are aware of Title X, which ensures that low-income and underinsured people have accessible and affordable reproductive health care and…
Letter to the Editor
I want to start my letter, as Professor Hunsberger did last week, by thanking The Misc for writing the article on April 4, 2019 describing the resolution to demolish Williams…