“Exotic”: An Interview With Imrul Islam
Soraya Perry sits down with Vassar student and photographer, Imrul Islam for an interview on his new photo series, “Exotic.” How long have you…
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Straining the Limitations of Meritocracy: A Meditation on Busyness
I am busy. There are eight events on my calendar today—I’m booked from 9:00 this morning to 10:30 tonight. Students at Vassar are busy….
Read MoreWe Have Not Forgotten: Vassar College’s Sexual Assault Policy Inconsistencies
In light of recent events, it has become increasingly vital that our student body educate itself on how Vassar College legally defines sexual assault….
Read MoreLetter of Appeal
EDITOR’S NOTE: After the astounding outpour of support and the overwhelming interest in Ellie’s story, it has been tragically made clear to us that…
Read MoreAppropriation of a Different Kind: Social Justice as a Means to Social Capital
To preface, we accept that the language of this article may present us as hypocritical in our active intellectualization of the subject matter. We…
Read MoreHardly Quantifiable: Belonging and Empowerment at the Periphery of Science
On Friday, November 14, Dr. Stith gave two informational and eloquent talks at Vassar College that touched upon two inseparable topics: science education and…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Administration of Vassar College: I Have NOT Forgotten
Trigger Warning: Rape, Gross Administrative Negligence To the Administration of Vassar College, I’m a first-year student here. Vassar was my dream school….
Read MoreHidden Behind Headlines: Experiencing Class at Vassar
Disclaimer: My experience with class is unique and influenced by my race, gender, sexuality, appearance, ability, and other factors. I do not wish to…
Read MoreVassar College Security: Over-Policing the Politics of People of Color and Getting Paid to Do It
In light of the racial profiling incident involving three young boys from Poughkeepsie last semester, we as students are being fed bullshit about reparative…
Read MoreMetcalf: An Adequate Mental Health Resource?
As you walk behind Main Building at the heart of Vassar’s campus, many gorgeous academic buildings stand among a rich, green landscape of trees…
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