For the keen eye, potential for great sandwiches at ACDC
When I first arrived at Vassar, the meal plan felt restrictive and boring. Cooking and putting together meals is my creative outlet, and I felt boxed in by the Deece,…
Day: February 20, 2013
Campus Canvas
I took this photo at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) when I was abroad last semester. I continue to revisit this photograph as a representation of the university because…
Male contraception makes promising steps
The Pill, vaginal rings, diaphragms, IUDs, birth control shots, female condoms, the Patch, implants, Plan B, and female sterilization. Aside from being various forms of birth control, these products have…
VSA ruminates on divestment resolution
On Sunday, Feb. 17, the resolution in support of divestment from fossil fuel industries was proposed for a second time in Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council, and subsequently tabled again…
Social media helps VC beat WBC, keep up momentum
One week from today, the Westboro Baptist Church has planned to descend upon Vassar in an action of hatred against our amazing campus. But it doesn’t matter. We’ve already won.…
This week in VC Athletics: Brewers faced tough rivals
Men’s Tennis This weekend the men’s tennis team confronted two nationally ranked schools: number 12 North Carolina Wesleyan College and number 17 Case Western Reserve University. On Saturday’s match against…
Navigating the campus post office: believe in yourself <3
Making a visit to the post office is scary stuff for a number of reasons. I mean, there’s awkward human interaction, which lasts anywhere from 10 seconds to 5 minutes,…
Mr. Bouchard’s guide to superb class presentations
Hello my fellow Vassarions! Today’s guide has its origins in a request made by a loyal reader. I was pouring through your hundreds of fan letters these past few weeks,…
News Briefs
Poughkeepsie contemplates new arts district An arts district may come out of the upcoming zoning renovation of the city of Poughkeepsie. Home to The Chance Theater, the Barrett Art Center,…