Opinions

Campus response to Israel/Palestine conflict lacks nuance

By Lev Winickoff – 20 hours ago

As a Jew, I do not believe that advocating for Palestinian lives is antisemitic. The nation-wide organization Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is committed to advocacy despite being accused…

The consequences of truth must be faced

By Britt Andrade – 20 hours ago

“Do not be on the wrong side of history.”  I see this phrase all the time on social media from people and communities calling for support of a certain cause.…

Live events must prioritize safety of attendees

By Sufana Noorwez – 20 hours ago

The Summer of 2023 felt like the first one which was truly “normal” after the COVID-19 pandemic. There were little to no restrictions regarding travel, people largely went around maskless…

Embroidered exile: Amplifying Palestinian voices through art 

By Kenzy Aldaher – 2 weeks ago

Rasha Al Jundi, a Palestinian photographer and visual storyteller, brings forth a poignant project that transcends borders and generations. Her project, “When the Grapes Were Sour: Embroidered Palestinian Voices from…

Kinks in VCycle need to be worked out

By Lev Winickoff – 2 weeks ago

In the stretch of time between the installation of the VCycle racks and the arrival of the bikes themselves, many people, including myself, were excited about their promise to simplify…

Gun control opponents must stop blaming mental health

By Soren Fischer – 3 weeks ago

There has been a consistent trend in the United States: following a mass shooting, opinions vary from promoting gun control and a federal assault weapons ban to staunchly rejecting the…

Students represent the heart of campus learning

By Jacques Abou-Rizk – 3 weeks ago

At a College with a rich history of student activism, community engagement and opportunities for growth, we often take advantage of our communities. From the Vassar Student Association (VSA) to…

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