Three of Union’s most popular traditions explored
Painting the Idol: The Idol could be as old as the 15th century. It was dug up in Shanghai and sent to Union in 1875 by alumnus Reverend John Farnham ‘56. The Idol represents a lion’s head with a human’s …→
Google’s Driverless Car
Want to sit in a car that drives itself? If so, you’re in luck. The driverless car, one of the quintessential symbols of the future, has arrived. Brought to you by none other than Google, this car has just been …→
Lax makes Elite 8
Union opened up tournament play when they hosted Montclair State last Wednesday night. Montclair State went into the game with a great deal of momentum, since the team had won its last 10 games. However, Union took an early 2-1 …→
Octopus’s Garden’s plea for assistance
Octopus’s Garden is a site to behold. The first Sunday in May was planting day, and by mid-to-late-summer we will begin harvesting tomatoes, carrots, onions, squash, garlic, basil, beans, potatoes and more. Octopus’s Garden began as a student project that …→
Student Forum elections: Results and more
[media-credit name="Zach Rittner" align="alignright" width="450"][/media-credit] Students voted last Wednesday in Reamer to determine the 2012-2013 Student Forum Board. Last Wednesday, May 9, Student Forum Executive Board Elections were held. From a laptop in Reamer or any room with Wi-Fi connectivity, …→
‘Paris Danse’: Delights of ‘old Paris’ at Union
With a French zest, “Paris Danse” will transport you into a myriad of scenes and images from La Belle Epoque (1880s) to Les Annees Folles (1920s). This original work created by Miryam Moutillet reveals the Parisian life and the artistic …→
Is Union the original Hogwarts of Schenectady, New York?
Samantha Tyler ‘14 offers 12 reasons as to why Union resembles the magical castle, Hogwarts. 12. We have an astronomy tower. But as far as we know no one’s been killed up there. 11. Harry Potter’s wand was …→
Hydrofracking speaker coming to campus
Local journalist and author Tom Wilber will visit Union next week to discuss the future of shale gas development in New York and to promote his new book, Under the Surface: Fracking, Fortunes, and the Fate of the Marcellus Shale. …→
Planning an historical reunion
[media-credit name="Zac Smolen" align="alignleft" width="334"][/media-credit]ReUnion weekend brings all sorts of anniversaries to mind, and while the college is ready for this year’s annual celebration, it is looking forward as well. Union is already beginning to plan for the celebration of …→
Living it up in London
London is nothing like I imagined. Everything you (or is it just me?) read about it or see about it makes it seem like this fairy tale land straight out of a Harry Potter movie. While there are certain aspects that fit …→
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