Soulful Solange to serenade Vassar
With her velvety voice, inventive lyrics, funky dance moves and impossibly cool style, it is no wonder that Solange Knowles is one of the most anticipated performers to hit Vassar…
Day: October 30, 2013
Feminism adapts to digital world
On October 24, 2013, the ALANA Center hosted an event titled “A Discussion of Race and Digital Feminism.” The ALANA Center is a place on campus for events, resources, and…
Dormitory damages the responsibility of entire campus
Halloween Weekend is to fall term what Founder’s Day is to Spring: a peak in both substance-related demand on Vassar’s Emergency Medical Services...
Local children see the magic of science at VC
Magic is scientifically impossible. But can science sometimes be magical? The Chemistry Department tested this hypothesis last week in a “Magic Show” where Vassar student volunteers performed fun and flashy…
Field hockey earns its first ever playoff spot
With a winning record of 11 wins and only five losses, this year marks the first time in history that the Vassar College field hockey team has made it to…
Brunch, not breakfast, the most important meal of the day
We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and that could not possibly be further from the truth. I don’t know who started telling these…
Recent graduates traverse the globe with Peace Corps
After graduation, Vassar students scatter in all different directions. Some begin careers, some continue their educations in graduate school and some do a bit of soul-searching. Some Vassar graduates choose…
Walking tours guide students, locals through VC history
The buildings on Vassar’s campus can tell an observer a lot about the college’s history, believes Dean Emeritus of the College and Professor Emeritus of English Colton Johnson. Free walking…
JYStay gives juniors refreshing perspective on student life
When I talk about junior year with my fellow upperclassmen and graduated friends, they often lament about how isolating their personal experiences were if their friends’ plans did not match…
Internship proves grassroots organizing not for faint of heart
Many people have summers filled with experiences that solidify their concepts of what they want to do with the rest of their lives. It may be working with environmental organizations…