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Founder’s Day Playlist

Founder’s Day Playlist

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

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

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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