DeAngelis scrutinizes U.S. education system
With the adoption of programs like George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind and Barack Obama’s Race to the Top, national education policy has continued to be a hotly contested…
Day: September 10, 2014
Rodriguez prepares to head Admissions
Amidst college rankings and lists of most beautiful campuses, Vassar’s placement varies from year to year. But there is one list in particular on which Vassar consistently ranks high: accessibility…
Tallon makes gothic art tangible
On the first day of Professor Andrew Tallon’s Medieval Architecture class, students studied Chartres Cathedral from a flying buttress hoisted hundreds of feet up in the air. The students had…
Jennings accumulates benchmark 200 wins
An already exciting start for Vassar men’s soccer hit a landmark on Friday, as head coach Andy Jennings earned his 200th career victory. The 2-0 win against Maritime College on…
Meal plan changes harmful to campus life
Recently, Vassar College announced that there was a change in the meal plans for students. In previous year, Vassar students,were given 25 extra guest swipes to use for themselves or…
New app seeks to connect VC students, foster friendships
At some point or another, you’ve probably overheard someone on campus complaining about how all their Tinder matches are miles away from campus. A new app called Friendsy launched on…
Veteran’s Posse recognized at foundation’s fundraiser gala
After finals ended this past May, most students went straight back to their homes to start internships and summer jobs, but, for the Vassar Veteran’s Posse, there was another stop…
New programming addresses issues of violence on campus
Though many students dedicate their time to studying theory and discussing violence, silencing and oppression, it can be hard to address or even recognize when it actually happens. And yet,…
Hudson Valley Ventures
While the Vassar Farm is a beautiful place to take a walk, it’s mostly flat. It’s a totally natural human desire to occasionally feel a burning desire to go climb…
Your new favorite cocktails feature summery twists
Disclaimer: The Miscellany News does not endorse underage drinking. These drink recipes are intended for students 21 or older. Turning 21 is a beautiful thing. It means that enjoying a glass…