Slahi’s voice heard through diary
Courtesy of Donna Aceto Mohamedou Ould Slahií’s voice can just barely be heard from behind the tightly sealed gates of Guantánamo Bay. Although his words passed through the bars almost…
Day: September 23, 2015
Serenading attracts dwindling crowds
Photo by Sam Pianello At Vassar, traditions are constantly changing, taking on different meaning to students and evolving with the campus culture. Serenading is one such tradition, constantly in flux…
Exhibit examines race in media
A broken window concedes to the deluge of sunlight. The light enables one to only make out his austere visage. Fit snugly at the corner of his mouth, his half-smoked…
NCAA policy cuts weight room hours
Photo by Jacob Brody Towards the end of the summer, student-athletes received an email from Associate Director of Athletics Kim Culligan announcing a situation regarding compliance with the NCAA rules…
College takes positive steps toward energy conservation
This past week, Vassar College released its decision to adopt two clean energy initiatives that are expected to supply the school with 20% of the campus’ energy needs and dramatically…
Pursuing knowledge on the high seas
Courtesy of Brent Hoots Time in the water, whether it’s a beach, pool or lake, is often a big part of most people’s summers, but it rarely means weeks spent…
Seasons change but Brewers’ winning ways stay same
Women’s Tennis This weekend, women’s tennis competed in the yearly Vassar Scramble Tournament hosted this year on Vassar’s Joss courts against New York University and Connecticut College. They had a…
VC rugby alumni keep on rucking in post-college days
The rugby team here at Vassar began over 30 years ago and boasts a long, impressive list of alumni who have grown to love the sport. An annual alumni…
A brief trip through the wild, wild, NFC East
With an injured 2-0 Dallas Cowboys unit leading the pack, the NFC East is up for grabs and there’s really only one reason that’s the case. Every single team in…
Body image a paradox for female athletes
Bodies–the ever-evident feature of our appearance–so many bodies, yet not one the same. Each beautiful in its own way and so on. Of course, these are all common sayings, fleeting…