Religious students encounter difficulties voicing beliefs
“Religious” is not among the qualities that most people will first think of when talking about Vassar. The college has been independent of ties to any specific religion since its…
Day: February 19, 2014
Alumnus among finalists to travel to Mars
They say a liberal arts education can take you far. One alumnus hopes his Vassar degree will launch him 250 million miles away from Earth. Max Fagin ’10 is a first-round…
Reese’s rendition of ‘Let It Go’ overnight Youtube sensation
One Vassar student has struck Internet gold. A video Malinda Reese ’16 posted on her YouTube channel garnered over a million views in less than a week. In it, Reese…
Two baking favorites become one in cookie dough cupcake
I understand the appeal of classic flavors. The smell of vanilla inspires home, the gentle glide of biting into a freshly frosted cupcake with a perfect swirl on top. Nothing…
Psychiatrist finds roots of happiness lie in meditation
Next Monday, Feb. 24, leading cognitive scientist Judson Brewer takes the floor at Vassar to discuss the mood lifting, focus boosting quality of mindfulness when used with Buddhist practices. Thin…
Students draft Bill of Rights to address silenced voices
On Saturday, Feb. 15, several students gathered in UpC for the second installment of four planned meetings for the proposed Students’ Bill of Rights. These meetings were organized with the…
Dialogue equips community with tools to combat racism
For the 14th year, Vassar is hosting All College Day. The theme this year is (Un)silencing Voices and many lectures and discussions lead by guest speakers, professors and administrators took…
Foundation awards VC creative arts grant
The College announced on Feb. 7 that it has received a grant of $750,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon foundation to work on projects from 2014 to 2017. The grant…
Outside the Bubble 2/20
The Bill That (Almost) Legalized Anti-Gay Discrimination Kansas’ House of Representatives approved a bill last week that would allow businesses and individuals to deny services from restaurant service to medical…
Brooks and Johnson to compete in summer leagues
Two standout sophomores for the Vassar College men’s baseball team recently signed contracts to continue their season into the summer. Brooks English, a 2013 First-Team Liberty League selection will suit…