[Update: Dec. 7, 2021: An earlier version of this article referred to “antisemitism” and “antisemitic” as “anti-Semitism” and “anti-Semitic.” Corrections have been made since.] On Nov. 14, the VSA brought…
Two weeks ago, HBO released the first season of “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a dramedy co-written by Mindy Kaling of “The Office” and Justin Noble of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”.…
On Nov. 19, the College sponsored an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Practices event featuring Cherokee artist Joan Henry. She spoke to the community about what Vassar’s official land acknowledgement asks of…
Since March, in a national phenomenon colloquially termed “The Great Resignation,” Americans quit their jobs in record numbers, with a high of 4.4 million leaving their positions this past September…
VASSAR STUDENT ASSOCIATION Senate Agenda ~ Nov. 14, 2021 Updates and Announcements Executive Board Equity and Inclusion The committee discussed inclusion in the faculty housing system. They also discussed…
The College’s announcement on Oct. 18 that the Board of Trustees had adopted a climate-conscious investment strategy was a victory for many, particularly for the student-activists who worked towards the…
On the heels of last year’s Democratic successes nationwide, Dutchess County Republicans enjoyed a great share of victories in this off-year election. Historically, the opposing party tends to outperform its…
On Thursday, Nov. 4, VC Prison Divest shared via Instagram Vassar Human Resources’ announcement that the College had “banned the box” during the employment process, meaning that the College will…
Advocates call for ‘Good Cause eviction’ legislation: During the City of Poughkeepsie Common Council meeting on Nov. 1, advocates urged local officials to pass the “Good Cause eviction” legislation, which…
Amidst shifting party regulations in response to COVID-19, tensions have flared between students and security. As campus security officers shut down an outdoor party that had exceeded the allowed capacity…
