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Founder’s Day Playlist

Founder’s Day Playlist

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By now you’ve probably figured out that I love making playlists. There’s nothing quite like soundtracking your own life to make you feel truly alive and, in my opinion, doing so is the best way to mark an occasion. And what special occasion is on everyone’s mind right now? Founder’s Day, of course. As a freshman, I have never before experienced Founder’s Day at Vassar. Based on what I’ve heard, it sounds like it’s like a carnival on Ballantine Field with food, rides, fireworks, and…

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Lady Rappers

Lady Rappers

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There is no genre of music that excites me more than hip-hop. I was eleven years old and at my first middle school dance when hip-hop entered my life. The dance was pretty bad—they were holding it in the cafeteria at 3:30 in the afternoon, I barely knew anyone, it was uncomfortable, and I had no idea what was going on. Elementary school dances were easy; you wore something pastel-colored and danced tamely for three hours to Radio Disney as…

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Comeback Playlist

Comeback Playlist

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I’ll admit that it’s taken me a bit longer than I intended to get back in the game this semester; I blame it on winter break. After a solid month of rest and relaxation at home, it’s hard to readjust. Suddenly, I have to wake up early (maybe not early, but before noon), go to classes, read a seemingly endless number of dense articles, and pay attention to more deadlines than I really want to keep track of. Add in the…

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You Don’t Have to Be in Love to Appreciate Love Songs

You Don’t Have to Be in Love to Appreciate Love Songs

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From what I’ve observed in recent years, most people don’t seem to regard Valentine’s Day in a very positive light. The holiday offers none of the perks that others boast—no day off from school, no presents, no ceremonial feasting. To make matters worse, Valentine’s Day exists solely for couples, and thus excludes a substantial portion of the population from its celebrations; no wonder bitter individuals created the alternative holiday of “Singles Awareness Day.” In truth, however, I actually enjoy Valentine’s Day for three of its major aspects: Candy. During what other time…

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