Super Bowl part of U.S. culture
The calendar is peppered with days celebrating the birth, progress and success of the United States of America. Each holiday is uniquely defined by tradition and, more often than not,…
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Super Bowl not an event worth watching
For many reasons, I did not watch the Super Bowl this weekend. Some were practical, such as the amount of work I had to do, the number of meetings I…
Current views on mental illness need renovation
Rape culture is a frequent topic of discussion and interest, but what about culture around mental illnesses? Plenty has been written about the stigma attached to mental illness, but at…
Athletes add to the Vassar community through unique campus perspectives
Vassar College stands for a lot of things, and it means different things to different people. But, when I think about this prestigious institution, the buzz word “diversity” probably comes…
ALANA hosts concert to celebrate diversity
Considered one of the major events organized and executed by the ALANA Center, the annual ALANA Jam took place on the Fergusson Quad on Sunday, April 21, bringing in a…
Students find culture in the bottom of a wine glass
Filling 144 glasses of wine is not a typical duty for professors; however, for Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies Thomas Parker it is essential. For the students in…