VSA debt raises tough questions about budget oversight
Shahid Naeem had a bad feeling. The third year political science major, who has served as the Vassar Student Association (VSA) 2016-17 Chair of Finance, had a gnawing suspicion all…
Day: May 3, 2017
Gender binary proves toxic in everyday life
It’s Christmas, the only holiday when my mother’s family gets together–despite the fact that most of us aren’t even remotely Christian. My older sibling, my younger sister and I sit…
Devised piece envisions utopia
“It used to be warm here before we had fun,” echoed the narrator, or rather time traveler, at the conclusion of “Victory Over the Sun,” a devised play directed by…
Men’s lacrosse off to conference playoffs
Even before the initiation of conference games, the 10 seniors of the Vassar men’s lacrosse team knew that this was their year. Despite never reaching playoffs in all of program…
Sexual assault survivors must have full admin support
[Trigger warning: mention of sexual assault] Sexual assault is a tragic reality on college campuses nationwide, and Vassar is no exception. In recent years, cuts to peer support services and…
Longboarding as alternative transportation around Vassar
I t’s Monday morning, and you’re walking to class. You haven’t had breakfast yet, and you’re probably going to be a couple of minutes late. That’s when you hear it:…
Waffle machine becomes literary nautical metaphor
Call me Quick Meal, because that’s what I wanted. An easy, simple breakfast for lunch at the Deece, specifically a waffle. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the stomach,…
VAST provides tutoring, activities for middle schoolers
The “Vassar Bubble,” a well-known phenomenon on this campus, is an undeniable issue. To counteract its effects, some students seek to connect with the Poughkeepsie community by getting involved in…
Alphabet workout regimen suitable for dorm rooms
Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ever been a fitness instructor. I don’t know anything about your personal physical fitness journey, and I cannot be held responsible for…
Journalist Gessen examines the first 100 days of Trump
At a lecture this past Friday, well-known journalist Masha Gessen caught her audience by surprise when she compared the current president to Vladimir Putin, who has historically served as a…