Vassar community unites for historic NYC climate march
On Sunday, Sept. 21, over 80 Vassar students, alumnae/i and professors joined the crowd of 400,000 who participated in the People’s Climate March in New York City. The protesters marched…
Day: September 24, 2014
Finance Committee revamped
Finance Committee, previously the only committee of the Vassar Student Association (VSA) closed to any non-VSA representatives, has undergone a significant reconstruction in its personnel. The new Finance Committee will…
Idlewild, ViCE Jazz consort to bring Siren Songs for Mug night
The Mug is usually the place to go to listen to high-energy music and dance like no one’s watching in a dark and sweaty setting. Next Saturday night, alternatively, soft…
Willcoxon sprints into rookie season at VC
Meghan Willcoxon has had an explosive start to her first season on Vassar’s women’s cross country team. So far, she has finished every single meet with the fastest 5k time…
At-large role in Finance promotes equity
While organizations can come up with ideas for events, trips and initiatives they believe will benefit the experiences of Vassar students, without VSA funding many of them would never get…
Yusuf to speak on liberal arts
While Vassar is often considered one of the least religious colleges in the country, the Religion Department is working to provide a space for dialogue between its more secular student…
Summer research culminates in annual URSI symposium
For almost 30 years, Vassar has been giving students in the sciences an incredible summer job opportunity: the Undergraduate Research Summer Institute. Known as URSI, the program was founded in…
Row’s concept of racial dysphoria spurs ‘heated reviews’
In his new book, author Jess Row asks the question: What would it mean if you could receive surgery that could change your race? During the evening of Sep. 23…
Annual fire show preceded by strict safety precautions
On Saturday night on the Quad, an illuminated audience fueled the Barefoot Monkeys. Their annual fire show was going on for a crowd of entranced students and parents alike. The…
Hudson Valley Ventures
If you spend much time in Vassar’s community, or infamous bubble, you know that there are many beautifully historic buildings to marvel at. Our campus is often found near the…