Scientists and health officials agree that reaching herd immunity through vaccination is key to lifting social distancing measures and returning to work and school life that looks somewhat like pre-COVID…
On March 1, President Elizabeth Bradley sent out an email announcing Vassar’s prospective plans to institute pre-approved off-campus travel. This updated policy allows for class field trips, sporting events, field…
On March 7, 2020, Vassar College shut its doors for spring break, expecting students to return two weeks later. But, on March 23, Vassar students and professors logged onto Zoom…
During a virtual town hall on March 3, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced Marist College’s designation as a short-term COVID-19 vaccination site in an effort to increase vaccine distribution…
Additional reporting for this article done by News Editors Annabelle Wang and Lucy Brewster. Making good on her promise to deliver a decision on spring sports around March 1, President…
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.…
As the Vassar community transitioned back to campus this semester in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases spiked within the first week of students’ return. On…
As obstacles to efficient vaccine distribution have created statewide chaos, Vassar has found itself unable to advocate for its employees, leaving many of them on their own in the scramble…
Disclaimer: This is the Miscellany News’ article coverage of six COVID-19 cases which the College deemed false positives this month. Information about a more recent uptick of 13 cases is…
According to Vice President of Medical Affairs at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Dr. William Begg, Dutchess County is already facing the second surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. As reflected by…
