Beneath the Loeb, hidden treasures
It is finally spring at Vassar. After a particularly brutal winter, students are choosing the quad and the Retreat patio over indoor spaces, long boards have risen from the depths,…
Day: April 15, 2015
Williams releases response video
On Sunday, April 8, the Vassar Student/Labor Dialogue (SLD) posted a video of recently-terminated Safety and Security officer Kemar Williams on their official Facebook page. The video features Williams’ thoughts…
Thiong’o decolonizes mind through activism
What does it feel like to abandon the language one’s been writing and thinking in for decades and turn to another one? Acclaimed author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o probably has an…
Men’s Rugby Wins Tri-State 7’s
The men’s rugby team showed guts and teamwork en route to winning the Tri-State Conference 7’s tournament this past Sunday, going 6-0 on the day. The men now look to…
College needs to prioritize water conservation, sustainability
Last Saturday, April 11, Sustainable Hudson Valley met at Vassar for its Spring Conference to discuss building the region’s “blue economy,” addressing questions about how to make the Hudson Valley’s…
Humorist Saunders delivers Krieger talk
“When I was asked to introduce George I said yes immediately,” began Professor of English Amitava Kumar, speaking of writer George Saunders with familiarity. And rightly so: The two went…
Survey strengthens voices from survivors of assault
Trigger warning: This article depicts sexual assault. Disclaimer: The opinions are expressed in this article as a student, not as the official stance of the Campus Climate Survey Group. The…
Honor Codes offer students policy, philosophy to follow
A few years ago, when I was going on college tours all over the East Coast, dorms, the gym and the dining hall were things I wanted to see on…
Struver’s grievances excessive, misguided
Last week, The Vassar Chronicle’s Editor-in-Chief Zack Struver ’15 submitted a letter to the editor addressing instances of misrepresentation concerning his quotes for the article on our commencement speaker Ariana…
Tasty Tuesday’s cousin, Food Truck Friday to test run in May
For many, Tasty Tuesday is the pinnacle of the week for obvious reasons: it’s not Monday anymore and there is tasty food. With that in mind, Food Truck Friday may…