Intel from behind the counter: what it’s like to work at Central Receiving
You check your email and see the subject line: “You have a Package @ Central Receiving.” After making the long trek to the southern side of campus, you walk through…
Day: November 10, 2021
Introducing Veterans’ Voices
Every year among the first year class of Vassar students arrives a unique group of non-traditional students. Thanks to Vassar’s partnership with the Posse Veterans Foundation, anywhere from six to…
Desmond Richardson brings new energy to VRDT
Studio 1 in Kenyon Hall felt especially alive. Dancers from the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre (VRDT) crowded the ballet barre on three sides of the room, with five more barres…
Takeaways from a GOP-dominated election cycle
During the Nov. 2 election, Republicans exceeded polling expectations and made unforseen gains. In a FiveThirtyEight polling average for the Virginia gubernatorial contest, former governor Terry McAuliffe (D) led Republican…
My Back is Breaking
“My back hurts.” That’s my usual response when asked about my time in service. A simple answer, funny yet deflective enough to not merit a follow-up. I don’t necessarily enjoy…
Vassar “bans the box” on employment applications
On Thursday, Nov. 4, VC Prison Divest shared via Instagram Vassar Human Resources’ announcement that the College had “banned the box” during the employment process, meaning that the College will…
Poughkeepsie news roundup: city of Poughkeepsie common council hears calls for good cause eviction, county employees to receive COVID-19 bonus
Advocates call for ‘Good Cause eviction’ legislation: During the City of Poughkeepsie Common Council meeting on Nov. 1, advocates urged local officials to pass the “Good Cause eviction” legislation, which…
Facebook’s rebranding should worry us all
Facebook is the biggest social media company in the world and is continuously influencing life both on and off the Internet. Not only is the parent platform itself home to…
Takeaways from a GOP-dominated election cycle
During the Nov. 2 election, Republicans exceeded polling expectations and made unforeseen gains. In a FiveThirtyEight polling average for the Virginia gubernatorial contest, former governor Terry McAuliffe (D) led Republican…
Conference Champs: Rugby and Field Hockey
Rugby There is only one word that can accurately describe the Vassar women’s rugby team: unrelenting. They have gone 8-1 this season following their victory in the Tri-State Championship this…