Fatal shooting claims life of Marist parent at Poughkeepsie hotel
[CW: This article mentions gun violence and fatalities as a result of gun violence.] The last few days have rocked the Vassar community with the news of a shooting this…
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VSA fall elections results: New VSA members speak on future
After years of COVID-19 disrupting the election process, Vassar College hoped to return to normalcy in this year’s election cycle. As a means of facilitating this transition, the Vassar Board…
Feigen ’77 discusses life work during AAVC award ceremony
Feminist activist Brenda Feigen ’66 received the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) 2022 Spirit of Vassar Award for her achievements this past Thursday, Sept. 29. The Award is presented…
URSI symposium celebrates student summer research
Conversations about moth-catching spiders, webcam eye-tracking software and more filled the buzz of the College Center last Wednesday, Sept. 28. Students, faculty and numerous other members of the Vassar community…
New swipes at The Retreat, Express yield mixed reviews
The new academic year has brought a few noticeable changes to the structure of dining here on campus. Perhaps the most important changes have been to Express and The Retreat.…
National Banned Books Week: Members of the Editorial Board share their favorite challenged reads
Every year, book lovers from around the world celebrate our freedom to read. Here at The Miscellany News, we believe in having the opportunity to read literature on a variety…
Noyes residents exhausted by incessant fire alarm failure
Interrupting sleep, study and freetime, the Noyes House fire alarm drove residents out of their rooms yet again at 4:30 a.m on Saturday, Sept. 10, going off twice more at…
Study Abroad Fair opens students to international opportunities
One of the greatest privileges of higher education is the chance to study abroad. Vassar students can choose from over 100 programs across the globe based on their academic needs…
Meryl Streep will accept Distinguished Achievement Award in October
Last April, Campus Activities announced that esteemed actor Meryl Streep ’71 will receive the Distinguished Achievement Award granted by the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC). However, on April 19,…
New restaurants bring spark to Arlington community
With the fall semester in full stride, students are beginning to enjoy the new restaurants and businesses in the Arlington area, including Delta Pi, Bluestone Kitchen + Bar and Bagel…