Serenading changes keep with theme of VC traditions in flux
Every year, the freshmen sing for the seniors, and in repayment for all their hard work, get splattered with water–and in the past, food—by their fellow classmates. And then we…
Day: September 18, 2013
Educational C-SPAN bus program visits VC, highlights ‘First Ladies’
On Friday, September 13, the C-SPAN bus visited Vassar College. A traveling, interactive, informative bus program, the C-SPAN bus parked on Main Drive with the hope of opening up dialogue…
VHP to host Haitian boys’ choir for charity
Are you searching for something fun to bring your parents to as an appetizer for Freshman Families Weekend? Are you ready to listen to some fantastic music? Look no further—this…
VSA must address unclear preliminary org process now
L ast year, the VSA voted to approve a resolution that decisively changed the process for organization-creation at Vassar. Beforehand, it fell solely to the discretion of the Vice President…
Outside programming integral to Arabic language students
Whether it is for a semester or whole year, Vassar students who study abroad can discover the challenges and rewards of immersion into a foreign-language. Those who travel to the…
Library acquires collection of eMaterials, traditional books
While it may be the amazing stained-glass window that grab most visitors’ attentions, the décor isn’t the only impressive aspect of our Thompson Memorial library. When looking around at the…
Swift Hall keeps historic façade after new renovations
Knowledge of the past is a heavy thing. When Swift Hall, burdened with the weight of professors’ history books, began to sink slowly into the earth, the College agreed it…
Lack of printers impact SoCos
For most students, having a functioning printer within reach is something that people often take for granted, but for residents of the South Commons Apartments, printing becomes a privilege with…
Burnam Fellowship aids students abroad
The Office of Fellowships here at Vassar offers a variety of unique and helpful fellowships for the members of the Vassar community. Many students on campus are unaware of the…
Camp Nor’wester unique, rewarding summer experience
I spent a large portion of my junior year trying to decide what the best way to spend my summer would be—to go the traditional route and apply for an…