Campus discusses poll results
Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election on Nov. 8 sent shock waves across the Vassar campus—students raged, sobbed and protested. On Thursday, Nov. 10, dozens of students attended a…
Day: November 16, 2016
Activist reflects on VC Divest
Sophie Cash ’19 reflected, “[I’ve] always been interested in the environment. My dad worked in environmental policy, so the saving-the-earth narrative was always big for me.” True to her…
Drama project probes identity
In a New York Times review of the original 1977 production of the Tennessee Williams play “Vieux Carré,” critic Clive Barnes wrote, “It is a play of blatant melodrama and…
Mosier unites LGBTQ+ community, athletes
On Monday, Nov. 14, Vassar students from all different communities joined together in the Villard Room to hear Chris Mosier speak about his life and experiences. Mosier is the first…
In wake of Trump win, white liberals cannot remain silent
The 2016 presidential election is undoubtedly the most chaotic political moment that many Vassar students have been forced to contend with as mostly new voters. For the majority of white,…
Students trump hate with protest
By the end of election night, Vassar campus was filled with faces of somber disbelief. Social media outlets were flooded with indignant outcries and passionate remarks. Around 3 a.m. of…
Mixed reception of Trump in China inspires criticism
Last Wednesday, we sat in our room with another friend, talking about the previous night, Nov. 9. The day had been confusing and we were despondent, just like the rain…
Vassar community expresses pain at disturbing election
“I had hoped that on Nov. 9, I could call my grandma who supported Hillary since before she was First Lady, and tell her that we made it happen. We…
Professor of Earth Science and Geography brings Paris Accord to Vassar
Conversations surrounding climate have come to surpass the limitations of government, economy and society. Climate change and discourses surrounding sea level rise, arctic ice melt, habitat degradation and extreme weather…
Leaves have a’fallen, now lentil loaves are a’callin’
While recent events have induced a spell of chaos among us, the need for love, kindness and self-care is a necessity. Right now it may be challenging to trod through…