Community Works pinpoints local non-profits
On Sunday, October 6, the 2014 Vassar Community Works Campaign recipients were announced. The campaign works to provide financial assistance to...
Day: October 23, 2013
Students combat classism
Several student organizations are working to bring to the forefront an issue which they believe doesn’t receive sufficient attention: class and classism. On September 28, about 25 students from different…
Cockyboys execs to demystify gay porn
Porn: the word tends to elicit laughter. It draws to mind tired dialogue, poor acting and spray tans. But can porn—so prevalent in the modern age—promote important political messages? Can…
VSA deserves recognition for work toward transparency
In recent years, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) set a goal to increase the amount of transparency between itself and the Vassar...
Quidditch takes flight in Northeast
Quidditch was originally a sport exclusively played in the magical, wizarding world of Harry Potter. But over the past few years it has become a more popular part of the…
Shutdown has tangible effects on campus
Fallout from the federal government shutdown in October has touched Vassar College in small but discernible ways. That 16-day period brought to light all the instances students and the College—despite…
Weekly religious dinner facilitates new conversations
Every week, a small group of people gathers in the Jade Parlor in Main Building for a free meal and a bit of spiritual growth. Fare can range anywhere from…
Mindfulness workshops help to allay student stresses
At 12:30 p.m., the Retreat is busy and the hum of the diners can be heard upstairs. It is thus very fitting when the second floor conference room closes and…
UNICEF raises funds, awareness on child mortality
Each day people absentmindedly amble across the sidewalk in front of the College Center. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, many people paused at this location with puzzled looks on their faces…
Millionaire shortbread brings back memories from abroad
Like many students, I studied abroad in London my junior year. Although London is a popular JYA destination, and most students that go there generally love every minute of the…