More than Miscellaneous
By Miscellany News
More than Miscellaneous is a Miscellany News production. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Dean Kopitsky.
More than MiscellaneousFeb 19, 2020
Discussing the CARES ACT on campus and Unsung Vassar Alumni — Feb 2, 2022
Today on the show we Jyotsna Naidu discussing how changes in CARES Act Grants have confused students on campus and Kai Speirs on his deep dive into some fascinating and peculiar Vassar alumni. We apologize for the audio issues on this episode, hope you like Vassar bands more than the sound of Dean's voice!
More Than Miscellaneous January 26, 2022
*MTM has a new time slot on WVKR, 11am every Wednesday. Look for the podcast by the weekend*
They say in the business every episode is a big one, but this one is a can't miss! On this is BIG EPISODE we have Vassar perspectives sharing their work and expertise in national issues. Max VanDyck '23 shares his knowledge on the mRNA vaccine revolution and the possibility of "universal vaccines" in the near future.
Then, Liam Manion '22 discusses his American Studies thesis on the intersection of psychology, big data and social-media monopolies. We talk about the question, how scary is the future of democracy in the internet age? Very scary it turns out.
A talk with President Bradley, Vassar Cross Country, and Lucy Brewster on the Endowment
On this holiday edition of More Than Miscellaneous, Dean talks with President Bradley about the outlook for COVID-19 in the spring semester. Then Vassar XC comes by for a post-nationals press conference. Finally, News Editor Lucy Brewster reflects on her reporting on the endowment and how divestment from fossil fuels looks like in practicality.
*A quick note, the conversation with PB was recorded in early December, before the college announced new COVID guidelines for the fall semester and vaccine requirements for returning in the spring.
What does the College’s recent divestment really mean?: https://miscellanynews.org/2021/11/17/news/what-does-the-colleges-recent-divestment-really-mean/
The Misc goes Country! More than Miscellaneous (11/15/21)
Hey y'all! This is a Country-dressed edition of More than Miscellaneous. We have on Ida-Rose, host of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo," also a WVKR show! Then, Assistant Opinions Editor Ben Fikhman joins the studio for some election day debriefs, from Dutchess County to a bizarre mayoral election in Buffalo to how Democrats should talk about climate change.
More than Miscellaneous (11/08/21)
Meghan Hayfield on ‘Open World’ by Simon Tosky in the Palmer Gallery: miscellanynews.org/2021/11/03/arts/palmer-gallery-exhibit-explores-the-open-world-of-simon-tosky/
Jacques Abou-Rizk on the return of Halloweekend: miscellanynews.org/2021/11/03/news/halloweekend-traditions-return-to-campus/
Sam Patz on America's colonial legacy in Latin America: miscellanynews.org/2021/11/04/opinions/united-states-must-face-its-role-in-inequality-and-instability-in-latin-america/
More Than Miscellaneous (10/04/21)
On today's show, Managing Editor Dean Kopitsky chats with Sports Editor Jackie Molloy about her work at the Misc and covering women's rugby return to play. Then, former Editor-In-Chief Jessica Zahn '96 comes on the show to talk about Vassar in the 90s and a batch of bad acid that made its way to campus from the Woodstock '94 Festival. Finally, Henry Mitchell, opinions contributor discusses his article refuting the use of the word "moderate" in American political discourse.
As always, music by Father Koi.
Women’s Rugby: Women’s Rugby comes back strong after two years off: https://miscellanynews.org/2021/09/29/sports/womens-rugby-womens-rugby-comes-back-strong-after-two-years-off/
Stop calling conservatives “moderates”: https://miscellanynews.org/2021/09/30/opinions/stop-calling-conservatives-moderates/
Professor Rebecca Edwards and the Historic Roots of the January 6th Insurrection
On this special episode of More than Miscellaneous, Senior Editor Dean Kopitsky interviews Vassar History Professor Rebecca Edwards on her analysis of the Pro-Trump Insurrection of January 6th, 2021, and the two discuss the historical connections between the insurrection and the secession of 1861.
More than Miscellaneous is a Miscellany News production. Intro music: News Time by Melodyloops. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.
Super Tuesday Special Featuring Drew Solender
On this special edition of the More than Miscellaneous podcast, Editor in Chief Jessica Moss and Managing Editor Frankie Knuckles make predictions on the outcome of Super Tuesday with Drew Solender, Editor in Chief for Vassar Insider.
More than Miscellaneous is a Miscellany News production. Intro music: News Time by Melodyloops. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.
SEED, Climate Emergency Declaration, and Pander
In this episode of More than Miscellaneous, Sasha and Izzy discuss President Bradley's climate emergency declaration with member's of Vassar's climate activism organization SEED, and then Mack talks with members of on-campus band in advance of the Misc's music festival.
More than Miscellaneous is a Miscellany News production. Intro music: News time by melodyloops. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.
Professor April Beisaw, NAGPRA, and Nicole Addimando
In the first episode of season two of More than Miscellaneous, editor-in-chief Jessica Moss and managing editor Frankie Knuckles discuss the discovery of Native American remains on Vassar's campus with anthropology Professor April Beisaw. Following that discussion, Izzy chats with Frankie and news editor Aena Khan to discuss Aena's article regarding the case of Nicole Addimando.
More than Miscellaneous is produced by the Miscellany News. Intro music: News Time from melodyloops. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.
Highlights with Humor Editor Francisco Andrade
SJP and Justice for Jamelia and Julissa
Campus Safety