Film screening sparks vital conversations on campus around race
Vassar is no utopia. The idea that this space is a liberal haven—free of social prejudice simply due to the progressive values seemingly imbibed by our student population—is an easy…
Day: October 25, 2017
Why artists do the play
Art, in its essence, is a collaborative process. Even if one person produces the art, there’s still a shared experience created between the artist and the spectator. In theatre, this…
VC swim starts out strong
The Vassar men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took on Brandeis University in the season opener this past weekend in Kresge pool. The women took home a solid 196.5-110.5…
#MeToo movement must prompt mass action, education
[Content warning: This Staff Editorial contains discussion of sexual violence.] Over the past week, millions of women across the world have shared stories of sexual assault and harassment on social…
Be Safe on Halloween at Vassar Party Scene
Nov. 6 author’s addendum: The article refers to the LGBTQ Director as a responsible employee. While this is true, she is also a SART advocate and accessible as a private resource. …
Cheesy late-night monster resurrected from panini crypt
To those also wishing to make the not-so Quesadilla: I do not know that the relation of my disasters will be useful to you; yet, when I reflect that you…
Vassar legends, ghosts sure to surprise every student
[Content warning: This article makes mention of suicide.] When I saw that my friends were starting to RSVP for this year’s Halloweekend Facebook event, I felt a rush of homesickness…
Org of the Week: Club offers fun for all ‘generations’
The Vassar-Warner Home, a local senior residence, was founded in 1871 and Vassar College was formed in 1861, but the two only recently formed a flourishing connection through the organization…
Community gathers to discuss conservation research
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, conservationists from Vassar College and the surrounding area gathered at the Barn on the Environmental Cooperative to share ideas about scientific research, social action and pedagogy…