Amidst frequently changing campus regulations for gatherings, masking and student behavior in regards to COVID-19, the student disciplinary system, formally known as student conduct, has managed alleged student violations and…
Last semester, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) was embroiled in controversy when two VSA members accused their own organization of misusing funds, lacking transparency and procedural misconduct. These complaints led…
When Amy Huang ’23 went to put on her shoes, she didn’t expect to find three baby mice inside one of them. “I went to put on my sneakers only…
This year, students have completely shifted their daily campus lives to create a safe environment and avoid the spread of COVID-19 on campus. One expectation in particular has caused some…
On Jan. 28, New York Attorney General Letitia James reported that the Cuomo administration had undercounted COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes by thousands. Hours later, Health Department Officials added…
Although the takeout system Vassar used to date has been safe and accessible, the single use containers create an excess of plastic waste. Introduced for the Spring 2021 semester, the…
Over this past summer, Dutchess County managed to vastly decrease its number of COVID-19 cases. From June 19 through Sep. 8, three Dutchess County residents died of the viral illness.…
In the upcoming Nov. 3 election, Dutchess County residents will be given the opportunity to vote on a proposition that would create an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines…
Amid hybrid classes, social distancing guidelines, remote learning and many other changes to campus life, the Vassar College Class of 2024 is having a different first-year experience than they may…
In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at Vassar, the College is placing students who either test positive on campus, do not have negative test results when they…
