Trump’s decisive victory defies electoral projections
ELECTION NIGHT—Students gathered in every dorm, in Main building and on the upper floors of the Students’ Building to see the results of the 58th presidential election. For many…
Day: November 9, 2016
ALANA welcomes new staffer
There is a new face at Vassar’s ALANA Center. Coral Santos was hired in September as a part-time administrative assistant to the center’s interim director, Wendy Maragh Taylor. Santos is…
Loeb opens new photo gallery
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center recently established the Hoene Hoy Photography Gallery on the second floor, courtesy of an endowment by Vassar alumna Anne Hoene Hoy ’63. The…
VC Soccer crowned league title
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Vassar men’s soccer rewrote history. After a long, 90-minute battle, it all came down to a penalty kick with 3.4 seconds left in the game.…
College must redouble efforts to support voter participation
For students who recently navigated the multiple routes to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2016 presidential election, it is no secret that the process of voting in…
NYC musician reflects on youth, voices hopes for career
Another train roared past the crowd on the platform. Martin Flores took a breath, and picked up his electric bass again. Low, metallic-sounding notes began to flow out of a…
Alum, chemistry professor discusses transition to teaching
Christine Phillips-Piro is a Class of ’04 alum with a degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. We caught up with her to see what she’s been doing post graduation. Q: Where…
Shakespeare’s deathaversary celebrated by panel of alums
“I am back at Vassar, so I’m going to answer with passion more than knowledge,” panelist Bill Barclay ’03 quips. The question is “Why Shakespeare?” and as the alums ponder…
VC Indie Brew fosters creative space for gamers, enthusiasts
Indie Brew is Vassar’s first independent game design and development organization, offering programmers, writers and designers alike a haven where they can bring their projects to life. Co-founder and lead…
A protein-filled scramble for all the tofu haters out there
Although I don’t think it is hard to get enough protein as a vegan for most people, it can be a little hard to eat a meal that is mostly…