No Offense to continue comedic legacy in upcoming show
Over thirty years old, No Offense carries a distinct comedic legacy on campus. The group, which featured the notable Justin Long among its ranks as well as alumni now involved…
Day: February 27, 2013
With Medicaid expansion, FL gov. shows pragmatism
M aybe politicians aren’t as impractical as they appear. On February 20, Rick Scott, the Republican Governor of Florida, made a move that surprised both sides of the aisle: he…
Vassar must divest to take a stand against oppression
Following the Vassar Student Association’s resolution to support divestment from fossil fuels, the Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign could not be more excited about moving towards positive social change on Vassar’s…
Comics, graphic novels underrated media
In the past two decades, there has been a surge in popularity in American colleges and universities to use comics as texts in the classroom. One has only to browse…
‘Frankenbread’ a twist on your traditional foccacia
When my friends and I set off our dorm’s fire alarm last Founder’s Day and had to explain to the fire department that we were baking in a completely literal…
Orchestra to combine Romantic, Classical genres at concert
The start of Spring marks not only a welcome change in weather, but also Vassar College Orchestra’s upcoming concert. Its second out of three concerts this semester will take place…
Vassar, West Point share common adversary in WBC
While February 28 will stand as a significant day in the lives of many Vassar students because of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) protest and Vassar’s responsive programming, the same…
Swimming, diving teams shatter records as season finishes
After a tough year of tournaments, Vassar College’s swimming and diving teams ended their season in style at the Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association (UNYSCSA) championships. Women’s…
CCS, Greens to bring ecofeminist Shiva to campus
With a number of courses focused on sustainability pertaining to food issues as well as an entire semester-long learning-living community devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of food and farming,…
As winter shifts to spring, rowing anticipates future races
When students voluntarily wake up before the sun rises for a sport five days a week, something powerful is at work. Rowing is a varsity club sport, and it requires…