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Day: September 11, 2013
Veteran freshmen acclimate to civilian, academic life at Vassar
The Vassar Posse Program that launched this fall was the first of its kind in the nation. Vassar, partnering with the Posse Foundation, Inc, recruits and gives full four-year scholarships…
After financial aid, VC must provide more campus resources
With the end of the World Changing Campaign this past summer and the recent piece in The New York Times regarding the prevalence of students receiving Pell Grants at elite…
Starr Lecture brings Pulitzer winning author to campus
What do a Vassar freshman and a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist have in common? One might laugh at that comparison, but according to Dean of Freshmen Susan Zlotnick, the divide…
‘Gays of Our Lives’ facilitates discussion on sexuality
On Saturday, September 7, the Queer Coalition of Vassar College (QCVC) held the annual Gays of Our Lives panel. The event, held at the Walker Field House, is put on…
Wiechert’s hat trick earns Liberty League accolades
Junior forward Tom Wiechert of Men’s Soccer, an avid player from age five, has since become one of the biggest offensive threats on the team. With five goals only several…
Warari takes on field hockey
With the new buzz of a fresh group of athletes entering the Vassar spectrum, one team has pushed through a drastic change in their team dynamic. The Women’s Field Hockey…
Queer on queer cruelties divide Vassar community
I have wanted to be a part of the Gays of Our Lives since I was a scared 17-year-old crammed into the crowded, overheated chapel with hundreds of my fellow…
Pirates set for strong season
When one hears the words “Pittsburgh” and “Pirates” together, the last thing that they think about is winning. Throughout our lifetime, the Pirates have never even been associated with being…
Hero to some fans, Johnny Football lacks maturity off field, should focus on growth
Johnny Manziel, now commonly known by the registered trademark “Johnny Football,” debuted as a redshirt freshman for the Texas A&M Aggies football team last year. He looked to be just…
In the Pink program helps students stay fit, stress-free
When students come to a prestigious college such as Vassar, there is a tendency to put fitness on the back burner. However, Vassar College has an program set in place…