French president must reboot agenda
French president François Hollande has some work to do if he wants to redeem his public approval and realize any of the positive political change that he campaigned for last…
Day: April 10, 2013
Spring Breakers: shallow romp or ingenious commentary?
“It’s just like James Franco saying ‘sprang break, sprang break’ the whole time. That’s what I heard.” With this comment, and only this, as my fore-knowledge of Spring Breakers, I…
Ware inspires Louisville’s rise to the top
This year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament has certainly been one to remember. From the numerous early-round upsets of teams like Georgetown to the numerous Cinderella stories of Florida Gulf Coast University…
Money drives top athletics programs
The world of Division 1 college sports is built upon money, but we only get to see the product: the star athletes. In fact, we don’t even associate DI sports…
VSA endorses four student life and conduct proposals
On Sunday April 7, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council meeting passed four proposals regarding student life and conduct. Two of these resolutions, a proposal on updating the relationship abuse…
Untapped brainpower: are we wasting our mental potential?
Law and Order: SVU, a glorious piece of cinematic artwork that features the amazing acting talents of such great masters as Ice-T, always ends with a disclaimer that lets you…
News Briefs 4/11/2013
Great Britain’s ‘Iron Lady’ Dies at 87 Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and champion of the Conservative Party Margaret Thatcher died Monday, April 8 at the age of 87.…
Conference joins psychology, social justice
At 6 am on Saturday April 6, four Vassar students gathered in front of Main Circle to go to New York City. However, it was not just for a weekend…