Camp David photo hampers Obama’s gun control efforts
On Saturday the White House released a photo of President Obama practicing his skeet shooting hobby, recently announced in an interview with The New Republic, at Camp David. The photo,…
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Global rise in quinoa demand prices out growers, complicates mass consumption
Quinoa: a pseudo-grain indigenous to the Andes and prized for its exceptional nutritional benefits. Indeed, quinoa supplies all ten essential amino acids as well as an ample amount of protein—qualities…
Low-income center a vital resource for students
Recently, a coalition of students called the Students’ Class Issues Alliance (SCIA) publicly proposed that Vassar consider instituting a center for low-income students. Similar in scope and construction to the…
In light of divided government, Palestine statehood vote offers limited benefits
In a vote that tilted overwhelmingly in favor of the decision, Palestine was awarded the status of non-member observer state in the United Nations last Thursday. The vote was widely…
Firm’s demise discredits zero-sum strategy
The newest addition to a decade-long process of merger and consolidation in the financial consulting industry was recently announced. Top strategy firm Monitor Group filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, with…
End of year an occasion for reflection on tech in society
December is a bit of a magical time of year. It’s the moment when everyone has a little bit of extra charm in their voice, when prices are a bit…
VC not alone in debate over ethics of animal slaughter
Over one month ago, the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve (VFEP) alerted all Vassar students to the college’s second culling of white-tailed deer on the VFEP’s land, scheduled to take…
Trigger warnings do not restrict choice
I have encountered a variety of negative responses to VSA Resolution 27-4, which was passed by VSA Council on Sunday, Dec. 2. The resolution stated that Council would seek to…
Vassar must take lead in fossil fuel divestment
The Vassar Greens, having launched a campaign this year to encourage Vassar to divest from fossil fuels, are thankful for last week’s coverage in the Miscellany News (“Greens push for…
Rejecting triggers ignores trauma’s lasting memories
In response to many of the negative reactions to the VSA’s resolution in support of the use of trigger warnings, we would like to clarify what triggers are, how they…