Students, alumni seek to bridge racial divide on campus
On Sept. 13, the College will host a panel entitled “Bridging the Racial Divide in the College Classroom and Beyond: a Conversation” from 3:00 to 5:30 pm in UpC. The…
Day: September 9, 2015
Transitions makes radio waves
In her closing remarks to this year’s cohort, Transitions Intern Taylor Veasley ’18 wrote to this year’s 56-student group, “You did not get in because of your disadvantages, but in…
New security director looks to rebuild community trust
As announced in an all-campus email this summer from Dean of the College Christopher Roellke, the College has officially appointed Arlene Sabo as the new Director of Safety and Security.…
Field hockey presses forward, flicks away competition
With ten new freshman and ten returning players, women’s field hockey is looking at a whole new team comprised of both fresh talent and experience. Earning the fourth spot in…
Poignant performances confirm baseball is back
As it stands today, the Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and New York Mets are all in first place. Yes the Astros, a team that won 51…
Strong starts signal successful fall for all Brewer teams
Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team opened up their season with a convincing 5-0 victory against Maritime College on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Five different Brewers scored a point on the…
Letter to the Editor
I am writing this open letter to the incoming VSA president Ramy Abbady and to Vassar faculty members who share his views. As a former student with a Vassar degree,…
Perceived major practicality restricts student freedom
This summer, the usual slew of college-themed articles came across my screen, discussing everything from Greek life and party culture to the real economic value of college today. One in…
Trump’s rise indicates GOP frustration
As I watched the 2016 race ramp up this summer, Howard Beale’s word came to mind: “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” To be…
Name familiarity breaks down first year barriers
Freshmen orientation is a prime opportunity to make mistakes: entering the wrong buildings, tripping over the wobbly Deece step, occupying the hallways because you’re scared of the TH’s and even…