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Day: November 2, 2016
Mathematical models challenge efficacy of prison system
As the design of the new Dutchess County Jail, with a budget of $192 million and a holding capacity of 569 beds, moves toward the set construction date of March…
News Briefs
Filmmaker Julie Bertuccelli came to campus on Oct. 27 for a conversation following a screening of her 2014 film “La Cour de Babel” (translated as “The School of Babel”). Bertuccelli…
Outside the Bubble
Alternative birth control proves viable Last week, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published a study on the efficacy of an injectable form of birth control designed to reversibly…
Women’s soccer ends impressive season with tough loss
In the last game of the regular season, despite forcing the Union Dutchwomen to a game of particularly intense competition, the women’s soccer team was unable to ultimately pull out…
Vassar rowing closes fall seasons at Head of the Fish
The Vassar College men’s and women’s rowing teams finished up their fall seasons on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Head of the Fish race in Saratoga Springs, NY. The rowing…
Ames and his tattoo bring new energy to VC squash
All you have to do is look at Vassar’s new squash coach David Ames’s right forearm to understand his commitment to the game of squash. “I got this tattoo about…
Newton calls for changes in NFL to keep players safe
Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton had a lot to say about NFL referees after his Oct. 30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Throughout the game, Newton took numerous hard hits…
Big week for Brewers as four teams play in League playoffs
Women’s Volleyball Women’s volleyball team had an emotional win on senior day over Ramapo College in front of an energetic home crowd in Kenyon Hall Saturday, 25-16 25-22 19-25 and…
United States should pass Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, is a trade agreement that is currently up for ratification. The countries that are part of this agreement include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia,…
Johnson’s behavior to blame for his campaign’s failures
As the campaign began, the Libertarian Party, spearheaded by former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, appeared to be having a moment. The major party nominees, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican…