Butler reframes identity in Zionism debate
During her lecture on Monday April 9, 2013, Judith Butler framed her discussion around a seemingly straightforward question: ‘What does it mean to be a Zionist?’ The talk, entitled ‘Martin…
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VSA endorses four student life and conduct proposals
On Sunday April 7, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council meeting passed four proposals regarding student life and conduct. Two of these resolutions, a proposal on updating the relationship abuse…
News Briefs 4/11/2013
Great Britain’s ‘Iron Lady’ Dies at 87 Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and champion of the Conservative Party Margaret Thatcher died Monday, April 8 at the age of 87.…
‘Campus Climate’ presents six demands to empower marginalized communities
Over a month has passed since the mass counter-protest of Vassar students, community members...
VSA veterans talk tactics with potential candidates
In preparation for the Vassar Student Association (VSA) elections later in April, the VSA held a “Campaigning Training” meeting this Saturday sponsored by the Women’s Center. The meeting was run…
VSA considers athlete leadership training, sexual abuse charge, social awareness req.
On Sunday, VSA Council meeting dealt with a slew of new resolutions. Each was concerned with a specific social or relational issue on campus and all three were discussed seriously…
MICA lecture examines societal gains from fossil fuels
On Friday March 29, the Moderate, Independent, Conservative, Alliance (MICA) sponsored a lecture entitled “Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet” by the president of the Center for Industrial Progress (CIP) Alex…
News Briefs 4/4/2013
Arizona Approves New Version of “Bathroom Bill” On March 27, the Arizona House Appropriations Committee approved a version of an anti-transgender “bathroom bill,” technically SB 1045, after voiding parts of…
Titus Andronicus to headline spring concert
Since students’ return from spring break, Vassar College Entertainment (ViCE) posters announcing their annual Spring Concert have been placed all over campus. The performers, however, were kept a secret until…
Cost of Vassar education to top $72,000
On March 20, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Betsy Eismeier, sent an email to the Vassar community announcing the school’s decision to increase the total comprehensive fee for attendance…