Competition within adolescent athletics creates success, courage at collegiate level
“I was wired to compete. I think this can be a very useful personality trait in life.” said Dena Evans, a former soccer player, runner and coach at Stanford, as…
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Rowing and rugby receive increased support from athletics
This year, men and women’s rowing and rugby are being welcomed back under the umbrella of Vassar College Athletics. Both programs have had a continued strong tradition of success at…
Spring sports finish historic seasons
This spring season for Vassar athletics was one full of broken records, improved seasons, and all around impressive athletic ability. Many athletes had their first season with the Brewers, while…
Women’s lacrosse eagerly approaches season climax
Currently, the women’s lacrosse team holds an overall record of 9-4, and is 4-3 in the Liberty League. With two games left in the season, the women’s lacrosse team has…
VC track team off to fast start
This past Saturday, the men’s and women’s track teams competed at Monmouth University, despite terrible weather conditions. Notable performances included senior Abe Gatling running a 51.90 second 400-meter and placing…
Vassar fans add to athletic atmosphere
The springtime is upon us, or at least it’s supposed to be on paper. The days are still chilly and the nights can get downright freezing in upstate New York,…
Swim team breaks numerous records
From Feb. 19 until Feb. 22, the men and women’s swimming and diving team took part in the Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association (UNYSCSA) championships to end its…
LGBTQ athletes speak out
Vassar College is recognized as being a progressive institution, openly discussing topics seen as taboo by other areas of the nation. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, one such discussion took place…
Women’s basketball moves into post-season playoffs
Co-ed Squash The co-ed squash team traveled to Northampton, Mass. to compete in the Collegiate Squash Association Championship (CSA), but ultimately fell to the University of South Carolina (USC) 7-2.…
Director of athletics resigns after ten years with College
Vassar Athletics Program Director Dr. Sharon Beverly recently resigned from her post as Director of Athletics and Physical Education at Vassar College to accept the position as the new assistant…