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Day: September 30, 2015
Overnight prep produces perfect on-the-go breakfast
Courtesy of the Feature Wall Even though school started nearly a month ago, my Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m. Spanish class continues to be my biggest struggle this academic year. No matter…
New Aramark dietician promotes healthy college living
Courtesy of LinkedIn It is unclear whether or not Aramark will stay on as the College’s primary food supplier next year. More clear are Campus Dining’s intentions to improve campus…
Sustainability scholar encourages movement inclusivity
On Sept. 22 in the Villard Room, renowned environmentalist, author and Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College David Orr gave a lecture entitled “Higher…
Outside the Bubble
Pope Francis’ American Tour Sparks Dialogue of Change Within Catholic Church Sept. 28 marked the last day of Pope Francis’ first trip to the United States since his election in…
Butterbeer Brewers fly higher with freshmen muggles
On many afternoons, Vassar students can expect a magical view behind Chicago Hall, as Vassar’s Quidditch team, the almost 30-player strong Butterbeer Brewers, mount their brooms on Joss beach and…
Journeying Brewers aim to make strides, travel far and wide
Courtesy of Vassar Athletics Men’s Tennis This past weekend, the men’s tennis team hosted the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III Northeast Regional Men’s Championship, where 19 teams from across…
New dive coach makes splash with larger pool of recruits
The tides are changing as Vassar swimming and diving team has just hired a new diving coach. Jack Ferriter, hailing from Western Massachusetts, was previously the diving coach at Smith…
Whitewashing of crimes tarnishes NHL’s reputation
The first thing I’d like to get out is that I’m angry. Less than a year ago today, Gary Bettman, as commissioner of the NHL, you told me that our…
Corporate criminal negligence dismissed in name of profit
“Our company was dishonest with the EPA…and in my German words we have totally screwed up,” remarked Michael Horn, President and CEO of Volkswagen’s American division in a statement to…
Trigger warnings beneficial to students
Lately the growing presence of trigger warnings on college campuses has come under fire in the news. Many fear that these precautionary notices impede intellectual growth and restrict academic freedom,…