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Day: April 7, 2021
Mental health at Vassar must be prioritized in the transition to COVID-free normalcy
On March 19, 2020, President Elizabeth Bradley sent an email launching the complete, yet justified, upheaval of Vassar life: in-person learning was discontinued for that remaining semester. Beyond that spring,…
Amidst economic collapse in Lebanon, even hope is all but vanished
For a lifetime, hope was the lifeblood of the Lebanese people, a marker that—in spite of all else—our existence would remain simply because we willed it there. For a nation…
Mainstream media ignores history of U.S. interference in Latin America when discussing surge in migrants at the border
If you have been following the news, you have probably heard about the recent surge in asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. The United States has seen an influx…
Vassar College Prison Divestment Campaign releases demands to Administration
Following months of research and collaboration, the Vassar College Prison Divestment Campaign—a partnership between the Black Students’ Union, Gradient (a men of color group on campus), and the Vassar Prison…
Vassar’s pre-approved off-campus travel policy: Socially enriching experience or a hazard?
On March 1, President Elizabeth Bradley sent out an email announcing Vassar’s prospective plans to institute pre-approved off-campus travel. This updated policy allows for class field trips, sporting events, field…
Vassar Class of ’25 most competitive year yet for applicants
Vassar students have had a tough year, and so have many prospective students who hoped for a spot in the college’s Class of 2025. On March 31, Vassar notified those…
Poughkeepsie Common Council approves Police Reform and Modernization Collaborative
[Correction, April 7, 2021: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Ahmaud Arbery was killed by police officers.] In June almost one year ago, public pressure following the…
The Miscellany Crossword: “Google Easter Eggs”
Across 1. Couch 5. Following 10. “We’ll fix it in ____” (filmmaker’s reply) 14. Greek god of sex 15. Clog remover 16. Possible Zoom audio problem 17. Steak spec 18.…
The Miscellany Crossword: “Physique Tune-up”
Across 1. Native plains tribe 5. Sax type 9. Rate 13. Reznor of Nine Inch Nails 14. Uncommon 15. Like a yearning heart 16. Recruitment specialist 18. Mufasa’s double-crosser 19.…
VSA reevaluates org approval process after string of incidents
A string of on-campus incidents has forced the Vassar Student Association to re-evaluate the validity of some of its student organizations. After review, multiple preliminary and even some certified organizations…