Borus to retire after 18 years with Vassar
Any time Dean of Admission and Financial Aid David Borus is at party or a function, he tends to get the same question. Someone will almost invariably come up to…
Day: April 30, 2014
Police respond to call from security
On Sunday, April 27, the police were called after students made a noise complaint to the security department in the Thompson Memorial Library. The complaint was made concerning several high…
‘Sludge Dump’ boasts original score
There has been a recent onslaught of original works of student theater. But, for most of the time, these productions are associate to an academic department. As a Senior project.…
Mazzuca, Kwateng Athletes of the Year
This year, The Miscellany News allowed the Vassar constituency to vote for their favorite Athlete of the Year. After over 600 votes, the two winners are freshman Alfredo Mazzuca from…
Vassar must face harmful contradictions
Though Vassar may have a reputation of being isolated from city life, the fact is that the College is situated within a diverse community of residents and businesses. The website…
Wellness tent offers Founder’s Day option
The infamous Vassar spring time hullabaloo where free beers are given out in the name of Brewer Pride to those over 21, where some students wake up at 8 a.m.…
Office of President adjusts to fulfill needs of College
Catharine Bond Hill is a woman of many scarves and a president with many hats. But before she embarks on a day of balancing her administrative duties, President Hill walks…
Dang surmounts travails for special education teaching
Peter Dang ’14 is hoping to take what he learned first-hand and put his diploma to good use helping children with special needs. Dang grew interested in special education his…
Planned Parenthood interns realize women’s health praxis
Whether volunteering or getting credit for field work, students want to know that their time and effort is going to an organization where they can make a difference. Vassar students…
Sweet tart heralds changing seasons: no cooking required
It’s difficult to imagine chomping on only raw fruits and vegetables during the frigid New York winters; when there’s two feet of snow on the ground and Vassar still has…