
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…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
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…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
Amidst shifting party regulations in response to COVID-19, tensions have flared between students and security. As campus security officers shut down an outdoor party that had exceeded the allowed capacity…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
Updates and Announcements a. Executive Board i. Health and Wellness: The committee is organizing all first aid supplies in all of the dorms. Health and Wellness will most likely have…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
In an effort to promote more sustainable dining on campus, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability recently reinstated the Green2Go program. For Fall 2021, students enrolled in the program will be able…
By Lucy Brewster and Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
It seemed like a typical Friday evening for Townhouse (TH) resident Alysa Chen ’23. She was in her room doing her homework when she suddenly received a crime alert notification…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
As the highly infectious delta variant continues to ravage the United States and cases of the novel mu variant begin to rise, many Vassar community members have expressed increasing concern…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
Amid the excitement of arriving on campus for a fully in-person semester, some students were taken aback by the conditions of their rooms. From portions of plaster falling from ceilings…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
On Monday, May 17, a coalition of Vassar students called #VCStrike announced a tuition strike for the Fall 2021 semester. The move comes on the heels of a year full…
By Lucy Brewster and Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
On the evening of Saturday, April 24, Vassar’s annual Middle School Mug Night was abruptly shut down by Campus Activities officials due to crowd control issues and violations of COVID-19…
By Annabelle Wang – 2 years ago
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20, the conclusion to a case that rattled the nation’s conscious and…