Crumbling under stress? With this pie, all is peachy keen
Desserts that incorporate fruit are a win-win. Have you ever heard of anyone turn down apple pie, blueberry crumble, raspberry tart? Look at it this way, such dishes are not…
Day: March 4, 2015
Dutchess County political figures illuminate voting issues
On Sunday Mar. 1, Vassar’s chapter of Democracy Matters invited several local political figures to speak to members of the Vassar community and Poughkeepsie residents about the issues related to…
MEChA calls for inclusivity in admissions
On Monday, Mar. 2nd, M.E.Ch.A. de Vassar, a cultural organization on campus, sent a letter of demands to President Catharine Hill regarding the College’s enrollment and financial policies when admitting…
Outside the Bubble 3/5/15
Video Shows LAPD Officers Shooting Man Video has emerged of an altercation between four Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers and an allegedly homeless man that resulted in the…
Like a broken record, swimmers best themselves at States
The Vassar men and women’s swimming and diving teams have performed tremendously in what has certainly been one of their most successful seasons in recent years. They trained long and…
Drakeley’s presence as valuable as her scoring ability
Caitlin Drakeley, a junior guard from Woodbury, Conn., has been tearing apart the Liberty League this season. So far, she has been selected as the Liberty League Player of the…
Big East removal brings basketball blues
As we approach March Madness and the conference tournaments leading up to it, I am saddened by the fact that there is no longer a Big East Tournament in Madison…
Sportsman psyche linked to crime?
Jameis Winston, star quarterback of the Florida State University Seminoles football team, is the projected first draft pick for NFL. There is no denying his talent and skill on the…
Get down and nerdy: why analytics matter
It is difficult to contest the recent success of analytics in American Sports. This is true particularly in the way analytics have allowed teams to better evaluate talent and uncover…
Frozen roads slip up spring team schedules
Men’s Lacrosse The Brewers opened their season on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Tenney Stadium on Marist College’s campus with a landslide victory against Manhattanville. The men ended the day with…