Day: May 1, 2013

Nicholson a bold dancer, choreographer
A dancer since age three, Niya Nicholson ’14 is undeniably passionate about kinesthetically expressing herself. At Vassar, she is a part of numerous dance groups, and also brings her perspective…

Legally Blonde a light, fun musical
At Vassar, where people compete over who has slept the least and daily schedules are filled past capacity, students often forget how important it can be to have pure, unadulterated…

VC must increase resources for those with eating disorders
Last weekend Vassar hosted a workshop entitled “Body Positive,” part a series of events centered around building a more supportive, body...

At Beast of the East, women’s rugby advances to finals
The last major tournament of Vassar’s rugby season is a muddy and grueling two-day event known as Beast of the East. Vassar’s men’s and women’s...

ViCE Jazz Combo I to perform with Vishnu Basement
If music lovers didn’t get their fix at this years spring concert featuring Titus Andronicus and Greedhead, Vassar College Entertainment (ViCE) brings yet another musical event sure to end the…

Students find culture in the bottom of a wine glass
Filling 144 glasses of wine is not a typical duty for professors; however, for Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies Thomas Parker it is essential. For the students in…
Arabic Studies are in need of more resources, classes
Vassar has offered classes in the Arabic language since 2003, when Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Mootacem Mhiri was asked to begin teaching the language to students here. During…

College Democrats visit Vassar
Last weekend, April 27-28, student Democrats from across the state descended on Poughkeepsie for the College Democrats of New York (CDNY) Annual Conference. The event was hosted jointly by Marist...
HYPE showcase to feature array of guests, alumnae/i
For those looking for a way to unwind before Founder’s Day, May 3 will see HYPE’s biggest showcase yet. HYPE, Vassar’s first non-exclusive dance group, will be performing above the…