CIA grad’s Earth to Table nourishes, educates community
Whether you find yourself ordering pizza at 3 a.m. or putting together a home-cooked meal with a group of friends, food plays a major role in our daily lives. For…
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Transfer students navigate social, bureaucratic challenges
CHRIS GONZALEZ contributed reporting. Among the most crucial choices we will make in our youth, college decisions are ones which we hope we never have to go back on. While…
New Writer in Residence Harmon follows rich legacy
This February marks the 34th anniversary of the Writer-in-Residence program at Vassar College, this year honoring Joshus Harmon, a former professor of English here at Vassar. The program started in…
For the keen eye, potential for great sandwiches at ACDC
When I first arrived at Vassar, the meal plan felt restrictive and boring. Cooking and putting together meals is my creative outlet, and I felt boxed in by the Deece,…
Miscellany, Do Something VC interview with Huffington Post
Vassar College Students Raise Thousands In Response To Westboro Protest Threat – Huffington Post
News of Westboro protest ignites student activism
On Sunday evening, social media networks erupted with the news that the Westboro Baptist Church plans to hold a rally at Vassar College...
Obama delivers 2013 State of the Union; focuses on economy, climate and education
MARIE SOLIS CONTRIBUTED REPORTING “Tonight, thanks to the grit and determination of the American people, there is much progress to report.” Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered the 2013…
All-College Day to study race, privilege
Anti-racist white activist Tim Wise instructs us, “Standing still is never an option so long as inequities remain embedded in the very fabric of the culture,” in his penultimate book,…
QPR method counteracts suicides
One of the numerous services provided by the college counseling service is the Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Workshop, more commonly known as Suicide Prevention Workshop. The one-day workshop is…
ASA dinner celebrates Lunar New Year
While going off to college means having to leave behind friends, family and the familiarities of home, some traditions still hold true even in light of these changes. The Lunar…