Chapel damaged in concert
by Sam Pianello Early in the afternoon following singer-bassist Thundercat’s much-anticipated performance in the Vassar Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 24, members of Vassar Catholic Community (VCC) entered the building to…
Day: November 4, 2015
Alumni offer guidance into world of finance
courtesy of Vassar Media Relations Landing a job in finance is tough, but the hardest part might be the first step—breaking in to the industry. As students repeatedly hear, networking…
NYC exhibit depicts local scenes
courtesy of Bertrand Delacroix Gallery On a campus filled with history, it’s easy to overlook the significance of Vassar’s larger community. But just like Vassar, Poughkeepsie has a rich history.…
Tough test for XC at Championships
courtesy of Vassar Athletics Through rain, sleet and snow, in the blazing heat and frigid cold, the Vassar cross country team has run and run hard. Despite their determination and…
VC should rethink interactions with greater community
The tangible divide between Vassar and the surrounding Town of Poughkeepsie is clear in the minds of most students. Living on campus means living inside the mythical “Vassar bubble,” in…
Exercise made exciting in spirit of Halloween
People from all ages from Vassar and from the community huddled on the quad in front of Rockefeller Hall on Saturday. Outfitted in costumes, athletic apparel or a spirited combination…
Only white concerns motivate reform in penal system
Over the course of this first week of November, 6,000 federal prisoners will prematurely return home as a result of the United States Sentencing Commission’s mass reductions in drug charges.…
Herbstessen discussion brings Refugee Crises to light
Shrouded in the inky depths of typical mid-autumnal evening, Vassar College’s Aula projected rays of light into the brisk November night. Housed in its protective Ely Hall, the luminance emanating…
MECHA holiday celebrations offer elements of home
courtesy of Mecha “Being Latino is pivotal to my time here at Vassar. I really couldn’t imagine being any other race.” Sergio Perez ’18 shared this thought to a small…
Annual Consortium revitalizes student sustainability
courtesy of Walter Garschagen The Villard Room is going green this weekend. The annual consortium of colleges and universities will be gathering at Vassar to discuss how to get students…