News of Westboro protest ignites student activism
On Sunday evening, social media networks erupted with the news that the Westboro Baptist Church plans to hold a rally at Vassar College...
Day: February 13, 2013
Zeligs tapped for VSA Academics
On Feb. 10, in a unanimous decision, the VSA Council appointed Amanda Zeligs ‘13 the new Vice President of Academics, replacing Matt Harvey ’13 who stepped down from the position…
Divestment proposal gains speed
Last week, the Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign, an offshoot of the Vassar Greens, worked to increase its visibility by holding a teach-in and introducing a resolution to the VSA Council…
Obama delivers 2013 State of the Union; focuses on economy, climate and education
MARIE SOLIS CONTRIBUTED REPORTING “Tonight, thanks to the grit and determination of the American people, there is much progress to report.” Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered the 2013…
All-College Day to study race, privilege
Anti-racist white activist Tim Wise instructs us, “Standing still is never an option so long as inequities remain embedded in the very fabric of the culture,” in his penultimate book,…
QPR method counteracts suicides
One of the numerous services provided by the college counseling service is the Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Workshop, more commonly known as Suicide Prevention Workshop. The one-day workshop is…
ASA dinner celebrates Lunar New Year
While going off to college means having to leave behind friends, family and the familiarities of home, some traditions still hold true even in light of these changes. The Lunar…
Cyclists carve out niche at bike shop; volunteer repair seen as job and hobby
Waking up for a 9:15 a.m. class is difficult as it is, but this already painful task is often worsened for some seniors who have to hoof it all the…
Professors disagree on benefits, drawbacks of technology
For students, new technologies typically present nothing but opportunities for increased efficiency in their daily lives, whether it is in the classroom or during their free time. However, every new…
For an ethical treat, make your own chocolate for V-day
With Valentine’s Day comes the annual resurgence of candy hearts, single-stemmed roses, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. While these cliché gifts may seem innocently romantic, the latter poses significant ethical…