Hudson Valley Ventures 10/9/14
No doubt you’ve heard of Hyde Park, the home of all the famous rich people—including like three presidents or something—who have lived in the Hudson Valley over the years, and…
Day: October 8, 2014
Caprese grilled cheese sandwich appeals to mature palates
My entire childhood seemed to revolve around pizza. Birthday Party? Pizza. Field trip? Pizza. Sleeping over at a friends house? Pizza. Everywhere I went, I couldn’t escape it, and yet…
Democratic candidates host rally at VC for gender equality
“Do you believe women have a right to pay equity? Do you believe women have the right to feel safe in their workplace and in their own homes? Do you…
Campbell unveils hidden motives in U.S.-African Summit
On October 2, Professor of African-American studies and political science at Syracuse University Horace Campbell delivered a lecture to Vassar students entitled “The 2014 United State-African Summit: Is this a…
Local races prove old battle for candidates
The 2014 House of Representatives elections will be held on November 4 and both districts encompassing Poughkeepsie have been classified as noteworthy. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney looks to defend his…
Outside the Bubble 10/9/14
Protests Erupt in Hong Kong of Democracy In recent weeks, wearing yellow on college campuses has become a sign of support for Hong Kong’s protesting for democracy from mainland China.…
Freshman follows through on strong season
Vassar College’s women’s tennis team has had a strong season so far. Freshman Kate Christensen has been an integral part of that success. She’s playing at the No. 1 spot…
Intramurals offer plethora of unconventional experiences
Vassar has an established athletics department, with many students participating in Liberty League sports team. However, there are many more students who don’t have the time or the background to…
Vassar teams continue strong showings in Liberty League
Women’s Field Hockey The Brewers faced off against Hartwick College last Tuesday in a non-conference match that saw the Brewers pull off a 2-1 victory with only two minutes left…
Free agency dominates basketball’s fervor
At the end of September, Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe signed a five year $70 million contract with the team. Bledsoe is only twenty-five years old and has had a…