Men’s soccer redeems itself with recent win
Men’s Cross Country On September 20, the men’s Cross Country team finished sixth out of fifteen teams at Saratoga Spa State Park. Freshman Alfredo Mazzuca finished second place and…
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Athletics not the way to address campus diversity
I’m brown, I’m queer, I’m Jewish—all this means I am used to being targeted explicitly for the sake of improving so-called diversity in groups that are targeted at white, straight,…
Chagnon an intermediary between athletics, public
After being hired this summer as the new Athletic Communications Director, Northern Virginia native Jamie Chagnon has become a driving force behind Vassar Athletics, taking charge of the student-athlete’s image…
Athletes add to the Vassar community through unique campus perspectives
Vassar College stands for a lot of things, and it means different things to different people. But, when I think about this prestigious institution, the buzz word “diversity” probably comes…
As school year ends, teams compete in closing matches
Men’s Lacrosse First up, men’s lacrosse just finished their regular season with a disappointing loss to Clarkson University. Clarkson came out quick in the first quarter and despite a…
Athletic housing would unite, not divide
Male student-athletes at Vassar College received a grand total of zero suites in Main Building this spring, a disappointing fact that got me thinking a little bit about housing on…
Polo seeks VC Athletics recognition
When people think of polo, they most likely conjure up an image similar to Ralph Lauren ads filled with green pastures and immaculate riding costumes. But at Vassar the sport,…
As season closes, rugby in search of bid for Nationals
Vassar men’s rugby is back at it again, leveling foes and kicking up dust. Currently in the heart of their spring season, the team is waiting to receive word on…
Elgin’s leadership integral to volleyball’s continued success
Senior Matt Elgin has been playing volleyball since the age of 14. He came to the sport almost by accident when a friend suggested it to him. “I knew I…
Money drives top athletics programs
The world of Division 1 college sports is built upon money, but we only get to see the product: the star athletes. In fact, we don’t even associate DI sports…