Vassar “bans the box” on employment applications
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…
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Poughkeepsie news roundup: city of Poughkeepsie common council hears calls for good cause eviction, county employees to receive COVID-19 bonus
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…
Tension builds between students and security officers
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…
Halloweekend traditions return to campus
This past weekend Vassar brought back one aspect of pre-pandemic life: the Halloweekened Noyes tent experience. A rave that attracts students of all classes donning their prepared costumes, the return…
Dutchess County Election 2021 Guide
[Full Disclosure: The reporter for this article is an intern for Rachel Saunders’ campaign] In Dutchess County, there is a wide array of legislative and judicial positions for the Nov.…
Vassar Student Association
Updates and Announcements a. Executive Board i. Health and Wellness: The committee is organizing all first aid supplies in all of the dorms. Health and Wellness will most likely have…
Health Services faces staffing struggles, surge in visits
A common—and often challenging—aspect of the adjustment to college life is seeking healthcare both on and off campus. Finding quality care, trustworthy providers and common-sense solutions can be a hard-to-reach…
VSA Senators negotiate timeline for $15 student employment wage
While New York State enacted a $15 minimum wage in 2016, the policy allows for regions of the state to raise the minimum wage gradually, giving businesses time to adjust.…
College divests from fossil fuels
On Oct. 18, President Bradley shared via email a statement from the Board of Trustees that announced their unanimous decision to divest from direct fossil fuel investments. This announcement followed…
Chipmunks cause campus power outages
Within the first month of the semester, Vassar experienced two mass power outages. A chipmunk caused both incidents. The first blackout occurred on Sept. 7 at 8:25 p.m., with power…