Swim team sweeps RPI
Last Friday night offered up another one of the countless matchups between historic rivals Union College and RPI. Although it was not the oldest rivalry in the state, or the pitting of two regional hockey powers against each other it …→
Grosenick comes up big for Dutchmen
Over the weekend the Dutchmen traveled to Boston to face Harvard in an outdoor match at Fenway Park. The match was a historic one for Union, as it was the first outdoor match Union was involved in since Feb. 12, …→
Research & U: Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineering department has boasted a number of senior projects resulting in further research. This year’s projects range from “Design of a Flying Prey Simulator” to “Rugby Ball vs. Football: How do Aerodynamics Impact Punting Distances?” Erin Villeneuve’s senior …→
College’s ‘strategic plan’ discussed over lunch
During the Tuesday common lunch hour this term, the campus community is invited to attend a series of presentations in Olin Auditorium that address new academic initiatives at Union. Dean of Faculty Therese McCarty organized these special discussions to reflect …→
Dutchwomen defense dominant in win
After dropping three of their last four games, the women’s basketball looked to bounce back this weekend with Liberty League games against RPI and Bard. The weekend got off to a slow start as the Dutchwomen struggled against RPI (7-5) …→
Innocent lives at stake: Guantanamo Bay controversy
“Guantanamo Bay Controversy.” Google these three words, and there are news articles dating from 2002 up until fifteen minutes ago surrounding this topic. Though the debate over this issue has been around for most of our lives, discussion regarding the …→
Student blogger criticizes MLK theme dinner
One Union dinner got some extra attention this week. West Dining served a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day themed meal on Monday evening. The menu included collard greens, pulled pork, cornbead and fried chicken. This event drew the attention of …→
In Review: ‘Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy’
Like many adapted works of John le Carre, Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy is a film that un-romanticizes spying and covert intelligence. Full of washed out colors and chilly performances delivered by an all-star cast of British actors, Tomas Alfredsson (who …→
Letter from the Editor: Free the study rooms
It has always been difficult to find a quiet place to do work here at Union, but it is especially annoying now that I am writing my thesis and we have two expensive, brand-new buildings on campus which could be …→
Why you should all watch ‘Community’
NBC recently announced that its critically beloved comedy Community, created by Dan Harmon, would thankfully not be cancelled, leaving any and all episodes filmed for the remainder of the show’s third season to be aired at a later, yet-to-be-determined date. …→
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