why not
-Alan ‘15

Last week it was banana bread; yesterday chocolate bark. Whatever it takes to get through finals!

-Selina ‘15

I am so proud of everyone in my class. Senior shows have been happening left and write, readings, thesis gathering, science posters, concerts… It’s so exciting to see what everyone has accomplished! Last night the Visual Arts Senior Show opened in Usdan Gallery. Here are some great photos, compliments of the Bennington Free Press.

-Riley’13

Jason, David. I see your various animal gifs and will do you one better. Bears (Beets. Battlestar Galactica.). -Evan ‘13

Jason, David. I see your various animal gifs and will do you one better. Bears (Beets. Battlestar Galactica.).

-Evan ‘13

accumulatio-artemis: Homeworkin outside. #lawnday (at Dewey Haus)

accumulatio-artemis:

Homeworkin outside. #lawnday (at Dewey Haus)

Ok, we all know that Bennington doesnt really have majors and such, but i want to ask: what degree does one graduate with in the end? o.o — Asked by Anonymous

Bennington students graduate as Bachelors of the Arts… In other words, with a BA. Don’t worry, though, your concentrations and supporting areas of study will all be reflected in your transcript!

- Anushka

Skriptz

This is all we are listening to in the office this morning. I’m not sure what’s happening. 
-Riley ‘13

I think you can use my l33t nerd skills to create that map of where every student is coming from in a matter of minutes. Where do I contact you? — Asked by Anonymous

Hmmm… An interesting proposition you make. If you think you’ve got what it takes, you can email hkhiel@bennington.edu. Holly Khiel is the office taskmaster; a harsher critic there’s never been. So show her what you’ve got if you dare.

-Evan ‘13

So I'm attempting to select the classes I would like to take next year, but some of them require prerequisites. I'll use "Women in Science: Ancient Greece to Enlightenment" which requires a class in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences, as an example. If I am registering for my first semester, and I am taking a class in Social Sciences, does that allow me to also take Women in Science at the same time, or do I have to complete the Social Science course first? — Asked by Anonymous

You have to complete the Social Science pre-requisite first. 

For clarity: “Co-Requisite” means you must complete the two courses at the same time and “pre-requisite” means you must have already completed the required course.

-Riley ‘13

Where can I get some Bennington swag? — Asked by vdlc

Either at the bookstore on campus, or at the College’s merch site here: http://www.campuscustoms.com/bennington/index.html.

Enjoy!

-Evan ‘13

Also this dog. 

-Riley ‘13

Patchwork Flag Project

Check out this project me and my friend Sara have designed, that we’re going to do this summer in New Orleans!

For six weeks the summer, the Patchwork Flag Project will bring together twenty people from all over New Orleans to build a cross-cutting community, gain new resources and skill sets, and design a public event to strengthen community in the city at large.

—Ezra ‘13

How is the queer community at Bennington? Where would I look/who could I talk to for more information? — Asked by Anonymous

Just like most communities at Bennington, the queer community is apparent in various ways. We have a group called queer @ Bennington which can be a great resource. Bennington, like most any college, is a space for you to come in with a mainly-blank slate to really explore yourself as a person, questioner, and thinker. I think Bennington establishes a safer space for queer identified or questioning youth to do just that.

If you are looking to see if you will fit in here, no worries… you will find like-minded people and be a part of various communities. As a queer individual myself, I am personally not very involved in the queer @ Bennington group; however, I still feel a part of the queer community on campus. There are various ways to be involved as a queer person on campus. I took a bunch of people to the gender and queer conference at Hampshire this term and that was a wonderful way to spend part of my weekend! If you have any other questions or just want to chat about this more, please feel free to contact me at alanac@bennington.edu

I know I can only speak for myself, but I have felt very accepted here. I have enjoyed meaningful conversations with friends, events through SWAG (Sexual Wellness Awareness Group) that have opened my eyes to other conversations, and finding general acceptance of various identities on campus.
-Alana ‘15 

HI, I'm interested in transferring to study illustration and printmaking. I have taken a look at the courses offered and there doesn't seem to be much in the way of what I'm interested in, but its tough to tell from an outside perspective. Any information you could give me? Or possible link to some current student work? — Asked by winstonbraun

We have a beautiful printmaking studio (pictures by Selina) and some amazing student work which I don’t have a link to. As far as classes go, check out the curriculum (more will be added to Spring 2014). There are a lot of printmaking classes as well as drawing classes. You could also check out animation or architecture and other interests you have to expand your skills. 

Good luck!

-Glennis

Behold and despair, Jason.

#puppyblitz

- David ‘13