Pre-reg changes aim to spur thoughtful academic choices
Pre-registration to some might best be described as something of an art form: a delicate balance between having a good draw number, ordering your class choices with the right finesse…
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Research librarians demystify VC’s extensive resources
As the semester winds down and the workload piles up, students will spend a great amount of time in the library. However, when it comes to doing research, students might…
Topics in songwriting and pop culture: 2013’s student seminars
Returning for the third year in a row, student seminars has been a draw for students since its inception in 2011. The program has expanded from its humble beginnings—only eight…
Plagiarism occupies gray area
On the surface, plagiarism is the act of stealing another individual’s ideas and claiming them as as your own without properly crediting them. Sometimes this results from a miniscule mistake,…
Zeligs tapped for VSA Academics
On Feb. 10, in a unanimous decision, the VSA Council appointed Amanda Zeligs ‘13 the new Vice President of Academics, replacing Matt Harvey ’13 who stepped down from the position…
Professors disagree on benefits, drawbacks of technology
For students, new technologies typically present nothing but opportunities for increased efficiency in their daily lives, whether it is in the classroom or during their free time. However, every new…
Committee brings together International Studies majors
A new majors’ committee creates a support group and space for students dedicated to one of Vassar’s interdisciplinary majors programs. The International Studies (IS) Majors’ Committee was created last semester.…
Working off-campus presents double-edged opportunities
While on any given Thursday evening, most students might be hanging out with friends, going to a jazz night in the mug, catching up on reading or just catching up…
Zeligs appointed VP for Academics
Filling a position left vacant by Matthew Harvey '13 last month, VSA Council has just appointed Amanda Zeligs '13...
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…