Kentucky classic brings Southern hospitality to Northeast
If I have learned anything in my time here at Vassar, it’s that there are some things that are done differently back home: the number of cowboy hats you’re likely…
Day: September 17, 2014
Convocation speaker draws on life to inspire students
On September 10, the Vassar community piled into the Chapel together for this year’s Fall Convocation, the formal beginning to the 2014-2015 academic year. Seniors and faculty members entered, dressed…
History Dept. to mark WWI centennial with lecture, West Point exchange
While most nations chose to mark the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the First World War on August 4—the date the United Kingdom officially declared war upon Germany—Vassar will…
Green Party candidate speaks to policy, two-party system
What do a United Postal Service night worker from Syracuse and an elementary public school teacher working in Harlem have in common? While the answer may appear to be “very…
Outside the Bubble 9/18/14
Spread of Ebola prompts global responses Ebola Virus Disease, more commonly known as Ebola, has been slowly creeping across countries by silently killing sections of the populations of West African…
Junior Fritzon’s calm presence leads rugby defense, offense
The Vassar College women’s rugby team started the first 40 minutes of their season on a rough note in a strong, physical battle against a talented Sacred Heart University team.…
Field hockey starts strong season with multiple shutouts
Vassar field hockey has gotten off to an historic start this season. Currently with a winning record of 5-1, the team has relied heavily on their strong defensive lineup to…
New talent in men’s tennis finals, Serena’s victorious return caps off tennis season
The men’s final concluded this year’s US Open of Tennis on September 8 with two players making their first Grand Slam appearances—Marin Cilic of Croatia and Kei Nishikori of Japan.…
Fantasy football distracts fans
These days, it seems impossible to discuss the NFL or to watch a game without someone either whining or bragging about the performance of a player on their fantasy football…
Competition within adolescent athletics creates success, courage at collegiate level
“I was wired to compete. I think this can be a very useful personality trait in life.” said Dena Evans, a former soccer player, runner and coach at Stanford, as…