In a reversal of its initial policy regarding fall 2020 sports, Vassar College has decided not to participate in intercollegiate sports during the coming semester. The Liberty League also announced…
[July 14 update: In a victory for Vassar and colleges and universities across the United States, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have completely rescinded their…
On Tuesday, June 2, members of the Poughkeepsie community took to the streets for the WE CAN’T BREATHE protest. The protest’s Facebook event page defined their impetus for congregating: “We…
Poughkeepsie and other Mid-Hudson area residents have joined in protests against police violence and racism taking place across the country, a movement most recently ignited by the murder of George…
As online classes come to a close, students and administrators across the world move onto the next unprecedented challenge: online graduation. Commencement addresses, for example, can be moved to a…
Since quarantine became a thing, all the usual (read: Zuckerberg-owned) apps have been hopping—whether with news, memes, recipes, unwarranted opinions, dangerous advice, or what have you. But we at The…
[CW: This article discusses eugenics, anti-Black racism, and anti-Semitism and references a history of genocide.] Vassar College is situated on Delaware Nation, Delaware Lenape Tribe and Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican lands. On…
An uphill trek to Health Services. A new admissions building on the north side. A completely carbon neutral campus. These and various other proposed changes compose the latest iteration of…
In the past month, Vassar has appointed three new Deans. The following is a series of interviews intended to elucidate the respective goals and new responsibilities of each. Each interview…
The Mission and Vision for the Dean of the College position is as follows: “The Dean of the College division educates and supports students in their intellectual, social, ethical and…
