SLD fliers to drive discussion
In this past week, students around campus may have noticed an informational pamphlet, “What Vassar Doesn’t Want You To Know: A Guide to Labor on Campus,” cropping up in various…
Day: November 6, 2013
Funding process must change to prevent misuse, confusion
On the Nov. 3 meeting of the Vassar Student Association (VSA), 2015 Class President Casey Hancock called for a closed session, during which...
VC hosts Seven Sisters to foster collaboration
From Nov. 1 to 3, students from the nation’s prominent women’s colleges visited Vassar’s campus for the Seven Sisters Conference. “The Seven Sister’s Conference as a concept has happened several…
Women’s soccer beats Union for playoff spot
In a match against Union College, the Vassar women’s soccer team pulled out a season-changing win, earning a spot in the Liberty League playoffs week. This win earned the team…
Chabad provides new outlet for Jewish self-exploration
At 94 Fulton Avenue, just a 10 minute walk from campus, there is an ordinary Poughkeepsie house that most wouldn’t take a second look. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes…
Greek tragedy humanizes warfare
One Sunday, Nov. 3, the Chapel breathed with the life of ancient Greek theatre. “Theater of War,” a group dedicated to drawing attention to issues surrounding soldiers returning from war…
Schrock explains nuances of SAVP reporting
You’ve heard the numbers: Nationally, about 1 in 5 women will experience rape or attempted rape during her undergraduate years in college, 1 in addition to undoubtedly high numbers of…
2016 Class Council aims to promote new voices, diversity
Student government is a central fixture of many, if not, most upper educational institutions, and students can occasionally wonder if their student government does an appropriate job of representing its…
Fair trade bazaar helps to support, protect laborers’ rights
On Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, rows of tables filled with vendors lined the Aula, each filled with a hodgepodge of unique fair trade items. When something is…
Editing services technically allowed, stifle creativity
“Essays edited in as little as 3 hours!” “Prices as low as $3/page!” These are some of the advertisements occasionally seen on bulletin boards above printers in the Library or…