155th VSA Executive Board shares thoughts on next year
The Vassar Student Association (VSA) recently held its first elections after passing a sweeping administrative restructuring bill last fall. The VSA’s new structure is for the next year, in the…
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VSA approves restructuring for 155th session next fall
As the Vassar Student Association (VSA) eases into the Spring 2023 session, a constitutional restructure, approved last semester, will implement a number of changes in the coming Fall semester. The…
Vassar launches Fearlessly Consequential campaign to raise $500 million
The College has initiated its largest fundraising campaign in history, known as Fearlessly Consequential. A two-day event between Oct. 14 and 15 kicked off the campaign, which is intended to…
Fatal shooting claims life of Marist parent at Poughkeepsie hotel
[CW: This article mentions gun violence and fatalities as a result of gun violence.] The last few days have rocked the Vassar community with the news of a shooting this…
New swipes at The Retreat, Express yield mixed reviews
The new academic year has brought a few noticeable changes to the structure of dining here on campus. Perhaps the most important changes have been to Express and The Retreat.…
New restaurants bring spark to Arlington community
With the fall semester in full stride, students are beginning to enjoy the new restaurants and businesses in the Arlington area, including Delta Pi, Bluestone Kitchen + Bar and Bagel…
COVID-19 dashboard returns by popular demand
In response to student criticism, Vassar College has reinstituted the COVID-19 dashboard, which will be updated with the number of positive student and employee cases every Thursday at noon. “We…
New COVID guidelines prompt student concerns
As the 2022-2023 school year starts, the College has announced several loosened restrictions and guidelines regarding COVID-19, including the relaxation of mask guidelines and changes to isolation protocols. As campus…
Spate of theft-related crimes rattles campus community
In the past several weeks, a series of theft-related crimes have afflicted the student body, fueling a perception of increasing crime rates at Vassar and in Poughkeepsie. Beginning with two…