Van Jones to speak at Commencement
Social advocacy, political awareness and activism thread students of Vassar’s Class of 2019 together, connecting them and characterizing their time at Vassar as they prepare for life outside of its…
Day: January 30, 2019
Winter travel reveals that less is Moorish
What comes to mind when you think of visiting Spain? Probably tapas, flamenco, sangria and the cities most well known to tourists: central Madrid and to the north, Barcelona. But…
‘Flip Side’ exhibit unites Vassar affiliates through artwork
For those who are not professional artists, the busyness of everyday life often leaves little time for creative endeavors. The Palmer Gallery’s second Flip Side exhibition, which commenced with an…
Quite Frankly
Hey Frankie, Just kidding. No one asked me a question this week, so I’m just going to shout into the abyss and hope it shouts back. Sincerely, Frustrated Frank Dear…
Terminate your hibernation: Join one of these five orgs
With the snow and slush smothering Poughkeepsie these days, it is easy to feel like you’re in an activity rut. During the winter, without the birds chirping and the sun…
Education Fellows support, inspire East Coast students
[Full Disclosure: Aronson participated in this program as an Urban Education Fellow.] Winter break is a time for students to distance themselves from school. How ironic is it that some…
Double-booked dorm rooms render returners nomadic
Alex Azuelos ’20 saw the warning signs right away when he went to retrieve his key to Raymond 518 from the Residential Operations Center. He related, “I told the guy…
Institution critiques Title IX
In late December, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sent a 161-page document to every college and university that receives federal funding. The document contains the Department of Education’s proposed changes to…
Vassar Voices connects attendees through narratives
Stories are a medium for human connection, fostering empathy through sharing experiences with others. On Friday, Jan. 25, Vassar students, faculty and community members gathered in the Villard Room to…
Political Roundup
In Our Headlines … The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States ended after a 35day stalemate between President Trump, House Republicans and Democrats, over the former’s…