Community promotes stronger firearm laws
Braving near-freezing temperatures, hundreds of people gathered at the foot of the Walkway Over the Hudson Saturday morning, Oct. 29, preparing to march across the bridge in a demonstration calling…
Day: November 2, 2016
Pregnall remembered by students, colleagues
On Oct. 22 2016, Vassar College lost a beloved educator, scientist and community member when Professor of Biology Alexander Marshall Pregnall passed away. Pregnall was unexpectedly struck by cancer early…
Fashion show weaves past style with present
Last Thursday, Oct. 27, I had the pleasure of attending Contrast’s Annual Fashion Show. For those unfamiliar with Contrast, know that it is Vassar’s style and fashion magazine. The theme…
VC swimming makes splash at season opener
The men and women’s swimming and diving teams dove into their regular season in meets against Bard College on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Both teams emerged victorious as the men’s team…
Sexual assault allegations against trustee must be addressed
Trigger warning: Please be advised that the following covers sensitive topics, including sexual assault. The Board of Trustees is one of the most powerful groups at Vassar. According to the…
Exhibit fuses art, activism
Named for Norman Rockwell’s depictions of FDR’s Four Freedoms, the first artist-run super PAC, For Freedoms, challenges classic conceptualizations of democracy with visual activist campaigns representing a broader range of…
Dining employees call for reconsideration of conditions
Each day, bustling crowds of students line up in the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC), the Retreat and the Kiosk, waiting for their orders of omelettes, paninis and smoothies to…
Comedian uses absurdity to parody talk show format
The first time I encountered comedian Eric André’s stand-up was in the summer of 2010. I watched a lot of Comedy Central Original standup comedy specials during that time and…
VC students embrace stereotype with homemade granola
Situated in the bustling streets of Lower Manhattan is Two Hands Restaurant & Bar. This small establishment combines Australian café culture and delicious, simple food for a scrumptious dining experience.…
Born presents cheeky take on the Trump phenomenon
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, exactly one week before Election Day, Professor of Political Science Richard Born gave a lecture, interestingly titled, “How the Elephant Got Its Trump and Why Political…