Secret vote to decide fate of BDS
The upcoming VSA vote on the highly-controversial Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Resolution will soon shape how Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank will be observed by Vassar’s…
Day: February 24, 2016
Equestrian club takes stereotypes by the reins
Already you might be thinking, “Vassar has an equestrian team? Since when?” You wouldn’t be alone. The equestrian team has a quiet presence on campus, often slipping under the radar,…
CAAD hosts soundscape artist
The Greeks built monuments and sculpted figures that displayed the divine order of the universe. Persian carpets aim to bring nature indoors, capturing spiritual paradise for earthly consumption. And Monet…
Records shattered at UNYSCSAs
Both the women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams finished strong seasons this Saturday at the Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association, or UNYSCSA, Championships in Ithaca, N.Y. At…
Admin has responsibility to effectively counter hate speech
In light of the campus climate surrounding the BDS resolution and the Israel-Palestine conflict, a string of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate speech has been circulating the anonymous online forum of…
Photos capture truth of refugee experience
Approximately 60 million refugees survive around the world today in the largest international refugee crisis since World War II. Yet, prominent American voices have recently begun to rouse fears and…
Senior class begins semester of celebrated good-byes
Ushered in with a haze of camaraderie and a mountain of chocolate, the Class of 2016 started their freshman year off in 2012 in the Alumnae House with a classic…
Contemplative workshop encourages internal reflection
The world can be overwhelming sometimes. Deadlines and homework and papers surround us and that can make us lose track of our own self-care. The answer to all of these…
BurgerFi opens doors, ears to ViCE open mic night
“Bring yer friends + appetite for music + appetite for food” was the initial announcement for ViCE’s first-ever open mic night at BurgerFi on Facebook. While places in the community…
SAVP fosters campus community, supports student truths
Few of us can boast to have the power of artistic genius in the palm of our hand. But on Thursday at SAVP’s finger-painting event, some of us might get…