Unitarian Universalists carve niche at VC
Students use their four years at college for self-exploration, which, for many, includes figuring out where they stand when it comes to spirituality and religion. This idea of searching and…
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Senior theses bring together History majors
Majors’ committees provide resources and a place of community for students who share the same strong passion in an academic area. Comprised of sophomores, juniors and seniors, this committee fulfills…
Chia sprouts into kitchen through variety of delicious treats
The word “chia” has long invoked a similar sense of nostalgia in a great number of Americans due to the astounding popularity of the Chia Pet, first introduced in the…
Departments, majors collaborate on key academic decisions
When making college decisions, one factor that may have been a draw for many of us as prospective Vassar students is the college’s devotion to small class sizes, ensuring students…
2012-2013 student gift announced
This past Saturday at the Class of 2013 99 Nights celebration, the Student Gift Committee announced that this year’s Student Gift fund will be used to finance student aid. After…
Platt inspires students to enter public service
Every year when studying abroad, junior year students become enamored with the foreign countries they encounter. However, in spite of their love of travel, very few consider the possibility of…
Teach-in confronts, deconstructs semester’s bias incidences
This semester, Vassar has experienced what some may describe as an onslaught of hate speech which has manifested itself in the way of graffiti in dorm spaces. However, over the…
Students from Poughkeepsie confront hometown stigmas
While the town of Poughkeepsie remains an unexplored mystery to many Vassar students, some have been familiar with it for their entire lives. Though their presence is nuanced, students hailing…
Students, RCF propose sustainability initiatives
When thinking about advocating for environmental consciousness, terms like “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” are far more common than “Lambscaping” or “The Plight of Wasted Light at Night.” Nonetheless, students, staff…