GOP candidates win control of local gov.
Republicans will continue to govern Dutchess County. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, elections determined that Republicans have won 16 out of the 25 seats, while Democrats have secured six seats. Results…
Day: November 13, 2013
Eid-Diwali an interfaith celebration
Lighting candles, enjoying food and making laughter, Vassar students celebrated Diwali and Eid al-Adha, two of the most popular holidays in Hindu and Islamic cultures and faiths, respectively. The event…
Weild restores 1700s court society
Corsets, swords, musicality and betrayal will transform the Martel Theater into a decadent Elizabethan stage for the Drama Department’s fall production, The Way of the World. The show will premiere…
RunVassar navigates trails around campus
The RunVassar student organization prides itself on promoting a healthy lifestyle and as the premiere recreational running group on the Vassar College campus. This student-run organization welcomes all to join.…
SOCT to address student concerns
Most colleges have some form of behavioral monitoring systems in place that discuss and respond to students the school deems concerning, and Vassar is no different with its Student of…
Pamphlet requires more open discussions, action from VC
The Vassar Student/Labor Dialogue (SLD) recently published a pamphlet, entitled “What Vassar Doesn’t Want You to Know: A Guide to Labor on Campus,” to help discuss the Vassar...
Athj carries poetic passion with him to VC
Cheikh Athj ’16 finds it important to constantly have a piece of his culture with him. Through his many interests, from poetry, music, the African Diaspora to modern dance, Athj…
Strivers Row poets speak to minority student experiences
Some poetry has teeth, and is meant to rouse an audience with raw emotion. The poetry of Strivers Row Spoken Word troupe certainly strives for this effect on its audiences.…
Carrie haunts audiences with portrayal of realistic bullying
Do you remember bullying? Whether experienced during high school, middle school or at a younger age, bullying seems ever-present in the American social life, a way in which children (and…
Ansari’s newest stand-up show illustrates risk-taking, maturation as a comedian
Most widely known for his role as the snarky and snazzy Tom Haverford on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Aziz Ansari is also a stand-up comedian in his own right. On…