Arlington firefighters ensure campus safety
The men and women of Arlington Fire Department are no strangers to Vassar College. Almost every weekend and quite often during the week, they are the people that can be…
Day: April 23, 2014
Gustafson incoming VSA President
Last Thursday, April 17, the results of the Vassar Student Association (VSA) elections for the 2014-15 school year were announced. Annually, students vote in April for the next year’s VSA…
‘Midsummer’ reimagines universal themes
When most people think of Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” they associate it with lush garden settings that mirror the resplendent feeling of being in love. The Shakespearean classic…
Lacrosse doubles win total
The men’s lacrosse team has welcomed their biggest recruiting class this year. Last year’s team boasted talent, but it lacked numbers, had an overall record of 3-11 and was 0-6…
New Traditions Committee holds promise
The Senior Class Council is currently saddled with the burden of planning and executing large all-campus events like Serenading and Halloween Weekend. These types of events take a lot of…
Summer storage adds end-of-year expense
With their first year at Vassar winding down, some freshmen may be in for an expensive surprise. Summer storage is an expense that many first-years don’t factor into their yearly…
Campus food services leave students hungry for options Aramark contract extended, alternatives in consideration
No matter the weather or time of year, lunchtime at the Retreat on an average Vassar weekday is a long and cramped affair. As students, faculty, staff and visitors pour…
New organic fertilizer safely aids a campus in bloom
With over 1,000 acres containing over 500 trees, Vassar’s campus demands caretakers: in particular, students. The Vassar Greens is a student organization dedicated to creating a more environmentally friendly campus.…
Sola explores intersection between science and meditation
Some Vassar students practice sports, others practice French vocabulary or ballet positions, but few practice mindfulness like Toby Sola ’14. And he’s got it down to a science. For those…
Classic picnic staple transformed into versatile vegan treat
Now that spring has finally arrived in Poughkeepsie, there is only one thing on my mind: picnics. Where I grew up in Cranbury, N.J., picnics were an age-related ritual. When…