Vassar Archery is worth a shot
The shrill sound of a whistle rang out above three brightly colored targets on Kenyon Field. “Clear to shoot!” Vassar Archery president Cole Crile ’22 shouted. I, along with several…
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VassarHacks seeks to welcome computer science enthusiasts
Five years ago, Jayce Rudig-Leathers ’16 and Tim Brown ’16 created VC++, a group that sought to cover ground on more practical components of computer science that got little attention…
Swiffers and firebending take center stage in ‘The Ember Island Players’
Fans of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will remember “The Ember Island Players,” an episode where Aang and his friends are forced to sit through a play reenactment of the series’…
Vassar Dining displays racist, culturally insensitive food
[Update, March 25, 2021: This article has been edited to include a quote from Dean of the College Carlos Alamo-Pastrana.] Jamaican Curry Rice, General Tso’s Chicken with Rice, Potato Vindaloo—these…
Asian-owned Fresco’s runs strong amid pandemic
When you think of Fresco’s, “Asian business” does not come to mind. On a daily basis, the restaurant serves a variety of Mexican cuisine, from fajitas to tostada salads. But…
Features Editor goes through ethereal experience with Shamrock Shake
Although I am Chinese American, I have fond memories of St. Patrick’s Day, as many of my Long Island classmates back in elementary school were of Irish descent. We would…
Bakers showcase patience, love with sourdough
For several students on campus, sourdough bread is the perfect food for the pandemic, requiring only flour, water and patience. And as the Spring 2021 semester starts, a few students…
The Dump Diaries: Best and worst bathrooms on campus
During my first year at Vassar, I learned that college students have no qualms about their lavatorial activities. College is almost a communal experience—we all share this campus, and thus…
Love in the pandemic: Vassar couples battle touch starvation, distance
Where have the Vassar couples gone? Gone are the sights of them cuddling inside Deece booths and making out in the library’s 24 hour section—sometimes I can barely remember eavesdropping…
Running a pro-war, grass-themed Instagram
It happens. You assign someone to cover Vassar’s three main animal Instagram accounts. The article comes in, and your heart suddenly freezes as you read the line, “@skunksofvassar hopes to…