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11/23/2024

"As I watched the election results pour in on Tuesday, Nov. 5, I was horrified. It quickly became clear that not only would Donald Trump win this election, but he would win every swing state, the popular vote and contribute to a Republican trifecta. As someone who put in a lot of time to help Democrats up and down the ballot get elected, these results were a huge gut punch. More importantly, though, I was terrified about the future of America. Could Trump get to appoint more far-right justices to the Supreme Court? Would Trump and Republicans go through with their proposals of mass deportation? Would Trump’s tariffs shoot up inflation? Needless to say, I did not fall asleep that night."
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Read Wilson Prieve’s “There is a future for liberal politics in America” by clicking the link below.
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📸 Image courtesy of Stephen Melkisethian via Flickr.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/opinions/there-is-a-future-for-liberal-politics-in-america/
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11/23/2024

"Athlete: Cece Wager

Team: Women’s soccer

Class: Sophomore"
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Read Henry France’s “Brewers Ballin: Wager scores NCAA tournament game winner” by clicking the link below.
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📸 Image courtesy of Cecelia Wager ’27.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/sports/brewers-ballin-wager-scores-ncaa-tournament-game-winner/
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11/23/2024

"From Nov. 14 to 16, the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts hosted the first of its six Signature Programs planned throughout the year. This program, entitled 'EcoVisions: Finding Your Place in Environmentalism,' was developed by The Preserve at Vassar, The Environmental Cooperative, The Office of Sustainability and the Political Science Department with the goal of highlighting actionable steps towards climate activism. Each day centered around a different theme: building decarbonization for a just energy transition, approaches to conservation and land management and environmental engagement. We managed to attend and recap the second and third day."
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Read Maryam Bacchus, Luke Jenkins’s “Institute’s EcoVisions encourages climate dialogue” by clicking the link below.
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📸 Luke Jenkins/The Miscellany News.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/features/institutes-ecovisions-encourages-climate-dialogue/
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11/22/2024

"Amidst the frenzy of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees first World Series clash in decades, the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela was undeniable.

The last time the two teams met in the World Series was 1981, the same year Valenzuela debuted and incited 'Fernandomania' with his elusive screwball and peculiar throwing form. After capping off a historic rookie season with a 147-pitch complete game victory against the Yankees in Game 3 of the 1981 World Series, Valenzuela became the first player in MLB history to win both Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award, given to the best pitcher in MLB."

Read Nicolas Villamil's "Professor Jaime Del Razo remembers MLB legend" by clicking on the link below.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/sports/professor-jaime-del-razo-remembers-mlb-legend/

11/22/2024

"If America was tasked with voting for the greatest living writer, Colson Whitehead would win by a landslide; so said Professor of English Amitava Kumar in his opening remarks at the annual William Gifford lecture last Tuesday. A two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient, Whitehead is the author of nine novels and two works of nonfiction; he has garnered international praise and recognition for his creative analyses of race and power in America and his ability to experiment across a variety of genres, including historical, speculative and science fiction. He spoke of 'Star Wars' and the challenges of a career in writing. He sang a rendition of 'MacArthur Park.' There were no empty chairs in Taylor 102."

Read Charlotte Robertson and Emma Brown's "Colson Whitehead delivers William Gifford lecture" by clicking on the link below.

📸 Emma Brown/The Miscellany News

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/features/colson-whitehead-delivers-william-gifford-lecture/

11/22/2024

"On Nov. 14, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she will reinstate a $9 Congestion Toll on the majority of drivers entering Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone, identified as anywhere below 60th Street, to raise money for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), starting Jan. 5, 2025. Some Vassar community members are adamant that the toll creates new obstacles for commuters, while others say the toll could benefit the broader well-being of New York City residents."

Read Jacques Abou-Rizk's "Vassar community responds to NYC Congestion Toll" by clicking on the link below.

📸 Image courtesy of Natalie Sang ’27

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/news/vassar-community-responds-to-nyc-congestion-toll/

11/22/2024

The Miscellany News is pleased to announce the winner of our first-ever Young Journalists Writing Contest: Jhanae Stewart! Stewart is a member of the class of 2025 at Poughkeepsie High School who hopes to work as a publishing journalist in the future.

Students from Poughkeepsie High School’s Pioneer Post submitted original works to The Misc for the opportunity of publication in Issue 10. We graciously thank all who submitted work. We extend a special thanks to Ms. J. Robin Ward, faculty advisor to Pioneer Post, and John Bradley, for their joint assistance in helping this project come to fruition.

Read Jhanae Stewart’s “Debating banned books at PHS: A local perspective” by clicking the link below.

📸 Image courtesy of Jhanae Stewart.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/20/features/debating-banned-books-at-phs-a-local-perspective/

11/21/2024

Issue 10 is available now! Virtually flip through it on Issuu, find it around campus, or read individual articles on our website.⁠

Click the link below to read more!

https://issuu.com/miscellanynews/docs/misc.11.21.24

11/21/2024

“Since July 2015, Vassar College has officially been a smoke-free campus, meaning that ’consumption, inhaling, exhaling, or burning any type of matter or substance that contains to***co or plant product intended for inhalation‘ is prohibited on the grounds of the College. Like any prohibition not backed by a dedicated enforcement infrastructure, the policy largely relies on an honor system; as the original announcement from 2015 states, ’the success of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness, respect, and cooperation of everyone,‘ and “all faculty members, staff members, and students share the responsibility of following and enforcing the policy.’”
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Read Oliver Stewart’s “Conscientious students adopt smoke-on-sight policy” by clicking the link below.
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📸 Nicholas Tillinghast/The Miscellany News
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https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/humor/conscientious-students-adopt-smoke-on-sight-policy/

11/20/2024

"It is a bad time to be a Democrat. Donald Trump won both the Electoral College and the popular vote in a crushing victory many were not expecting. On social media and among the people I have talked to, there is a palpable sense not just of defeat, but of grief and exhaustion. This article is not an autopsy of the Harris-Walz campaign. I want to instead examine the unintended consequences that the media coverage of this election have wrought on Democrat voters."
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Read Ian Watanabe’s “Media narratives have blindsided and exhausted us” by clicking the link below.
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https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/opinions/media-narratives-have-blindsided-and-exhausted-us/

11/20/2024

"In Poughkeepsie, the trees shed their leaves and the weather turns cold, but not before the Brewers capture their fair share of fall sports titles. Vassar sports have been on a well-earned tear this fall. Fall athletes arrived on campus weeks before the start of classes, and months later, they are reaping the benefits of this hard work. The Vassar Athletics department fields eight teams whose primary championship season is the fall, and of the eight, three earned championships in their respective conferences. The women’s cross country team and men’s soccer team won the Liberty League Championship, and the women’s rugby team won the Tri-State Conference Championship. Despite not winning their conference championship, the women’s soccer team, men’s cross country team and men’s rugby team are all succeeding this fall. The women’s soccer team exited the Liberty League Championship in the semifinals after a strong season, earning the squad an 11-3-5 record. On Nov. 11, the squad received a well-earned at-large bid to the NCAA National Championship tournament. The appearance will be the second in program history and the first under fourth-year head coach Keith Simons. The men’s cross country team raced to a second place finish out of eight scoring teams at the ECAC Championship. Levi Lilienthal ’25 led the way for Vassar with a third place finish out of 55 total finishers with a time of 27:29 on the 8k course. The men’s rugby team fell to Hofstra University in the semifinals of the Tri-State Conference Championship 19-67. The team will regroup in the spring. All in all, Vassar continues to show out this fall with teams still competing for national glory."
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Read Henry France & Casey McMenamin’s “Brewers close fall seasons” by clicking the link below.
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https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/sports/brewers-close-fall-seasons/

11/18/2024

"Socrates, the Ancient Greek philosopher, was a thinker in the true sense of the word: He thought a lot, yelled at people until they thought sort of like he did and then got himself killed when people got sick of his shtick. People like Donald Trump, however (according to my favorite source on these types of matters, Vassar’s one and only Fizz), are real actors: Having no troublesome thoughts to impede their mission, they relentlessly implement any idea that crosses their path, or at the very least, try to. Donald Trump’s last term had a lot of trying, but not very much succeeding: Here’s to hoping that occurs again."

Read Evan Seker's "Are we for real? No, seriously?" by clicking on the link below.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/humor/are-we-for-real-no-seriously/

11/18/2024

"Name: Jacob Raphan

Year: Sophomore

Team: Men’s soccer"

Read Henry France's "'Brewers Ballin': Raphan protects Gordon Field" by clicking on the link below.

📸 Image courtesy of Jacob Raphan ’27

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/sports/brewers-ballin-raphan-protects-gordon-field/

11/18/2024

"In the first few hours after the 2024 presidential election was called in favor of Donald Trump, millions of devastated Americans were asking themselves and each other the same question: How did this happen? Although the literal answer is there in the votes, that is not what we are actually asking. Approaching the election, so many were filled with hope that even a slim majority of the American people had been put off enough by Trump’s bigotry, criminal charges or just plain incoherence. The danger that would result from Trump returning to office seemed like a no-brainer, a prospect only those with a serious gap in their morals would be in favor of. Yet he received over 74 million votes, more than he did in 2020."

Read Catherine McCarthy's "Political echo chambers are dangerous to democracy" by clicking the link below.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/opinions/political-echo-chambers-are-dangerous-to-democracy/

11/17/2024

"Halfway through the NFL season, it is hard to be wrong if you are in sports media. The battle lines are drawn, playoff spots are already clinched and breakout stars/unmitigated failures are pretty much set in stone. But, bravely, I am going to try and be wrong anyway. Here are five NFL takes you can taunt me with when the season ends."

Read Willem Doherty's "Student gives five should-be-obvious NFL takes" by clicking the link below.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/sports/student-gives-five-should-be-obvious-nfl-takes/

11/17/2024

"Vassar College has announced plans to replace Noyes Circle with a big swimming pool. Noyes Circle, otherwise known as the Nircle, is a beloved locale of both Noyes residents and frisbee players. However, Vassar is planning on digging up all the grass and dirt and putting in a giant swimming pool."

Read Josie Wenner's "Noyes Circle to be replaced with swimming pool" by clicking the link below.

📸: Nicholas Tillinghast/The Miscellany News

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/13/humor/noyes-circle-to-be-replaced-with-swimming-pool/

11/17/2024

"Kristen Bell and Adam Brody take the spotlight in the latest hit romantic comedy series, “Nobody Wants This” as a couple whose newly-formed relationship is challenged by their very different careers and disapproving families. The 10-episode first season dropped on Netflix on Sept. 26, and it immediately became a viral, binge-worthy sensation. The chemistry between these beloved actors has captivated the attention and hearts of viewers."

Read Alyvia Drapeau's "Everybody wants more of ‘Nobody Wants This’" by clicking the link below.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/14/arts/everybody-wants-more-of-nobody-wants-this/

11/16/2024

"I have to admit that once the weather starts to get a little colder, I tend to retreat back into the shows that are familiar and comfortable for me. It is easy to slip back into the world of 'Gilmore Girls' or 'Parks and Recreation'—shows that have always been there for me. This option seems even more appealing because of the distinct lack of great new TV recently. Netflix turns out a tired original every couple of months, but the true Emmy contenders are in their off-season. That was, until 'English Teacher' entered the conversation."
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Read Madeleine Nicks’s “‘English Teacher:’ This year’s most underappreciated sitcom” by clicking the link below.
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📸 Image courtesy of Kacie Burns '28.

https://miscellanynews.org/2024/11/14/arts/english-teacher-this-years-most-underappreciated-sitcom/
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