By: the Editorial Board

Earlier this month, the Committee on Curricular Policy (CCP) voted to forward a proposal for approval to the faculty that would allow athletes to obtain half an academic credit for their participation in a varsity-level sport. The proposal—which has...

By: Alanna Okun

It’s winter. Winter at Vassar means claustrophobia, phallic snow sculptures and such low temperatures in the Joss House bathrooms that last week I opted not to shower for upwards of 48 hours. And yet, even though we have to trek across the frozen tu...

By: Kelly Stout

In my inner circles there is little doubt that I am the biggest sports fan the world has ever known. Here are my credentials: I am a four time—count ‘em!—winner of my local Little League’s “good attendance at practice” ...

By: Mary Ann Cunningham

Vassar’s recent deer cull has led to heated opinions and vehement letters, most over the ethical question of why the College should take the lives of deer. The public enthusiasm for biodiversity on the Vassar Ecological Preserve is an outstanding te...

By: Margaret Ronsheim

In the interest of promoting open dialogue and providing accurate information, I would like to respond to some of the statements made in recent issues of The Miscellany News by critics of the deer cull on the Vassar Ecological Preserve. Dr. Richard Born, ...

By: Kelly Shortridge

Last week, my co-Editor Angela Aiuto correctly examined the legality of illegal file sharing (“College correct on stronger illegal downloading penalties,” 2.18.10); however, the legality of the issue is, in my opinion, not the main point of co...

By: David Wojciechowski

In her recent article “College correct on stronger illegal downloading penalties” (2.18.10), Opinions Editor Angela Aiuto ’11 hit the nail on the head regarding the moral implications of illegal downloading. It is, for lack of a better w...

By: Joseph Hoffheimer

A year ago, nobody would have thought that Sarah Palin, John McCain’s failed pick for vice president, would still make headlines this long after their crushing electoral defeat. Of course, I would have never anticipated Scott Brown’s election ...

By: Joshua Rosen

I’m not one to give much credence to statements made by terrorist organizations, but when I found a post on the BBC News website dated Jan. 29 that said Hamas was reporting that a “senior Hamas military commander has been assassinated by Israe...

By: Joe Coniglio

If you open up The Miscellany News and turn to the Opinions section, it is a good bet that you are bound to find one or more articles that negatively make reference to—if are not entirely devoted to attacking—former vice presidential candidate...

By: Jay Leff

When I was asked to write an editorial for the Miscellany concerning Vassar College Entertainment’s (ViCE) budget from the perspective of co-President of Hip Hop 101 I knew immediately what needed to be said. Come May, I will have been co-President ...

By: David Reuss

As a Division III athlete participating in cross country and track, varsity sports have been and continue to be a major part of my education. I feel that training to master a sport has infinite parallels to mastering a subject in the classroom, and I have...

By: Lita Sacks

Much has been said lately both in support of and in opposition to awarding credit for natural science labs. I could add to the number of articles that spew numbers and facts, tell you what percent of Vassar students are in support of awarding credit, comp...

By: Jeff McCreight

My greatest goal in teaching is the complete and utter ruination of the academic potential, personal virtues and life goals of each and every student unfortunate enough to enter my classroom. Uninhibited by moral scruples and bolstered by the time-honored...

By: Kelly Stout

Question of the week: how was your Valentine’s Day? If you answered, “lonely,” “predictable,” “took place in the library,” or “I ate muffins and listened to Beyonce alone in my room,” don’t despa...

By: Nik Trkulja

Don’t you just love flying!? The bubbling frustration, the lack of space and privacy, not to mention the wonderment of passive aggressiveness all around you. Man I love flying! It’s a brilliant experience, and one that the fine people at Heath...

By: Brian Hamm

If you’re anything like me, the impending New York gubernatorial race isn’t getting you too excited. On the Democratic side, Governor David A. Paterson’s performance has been between unimpressive and terrible; Attorney General Andrew Cuo...

By: Steve Keller

I’ve been to Washington, D.C. on a number of occasions. It’s always been hot—hot beyond belief. Either that, or it’s rained like the Deluge. Either way, the recent snowstorm that brought 18 inches to our nation’s capital took...

By: Erin Clarke

When was the last time you pirated music? For many people I know, it’s such a casual habit that they wouldn’t be able to answer that question because they just don’t think about it. Colleges have always been bastions of progress, ever si...

By: Mazi Kazemi

Feb. 11 marks a dubious day in Iranian history. 31 years ago on that day what could be called the culminating moment of the Islamic Revolution took place on the streets of Tehran. Rebel troops overwhelmed the loyal followers of Mohammad Reza Shah, the las...