Grads enter nonprofits in town
With spring break and the class of 2015’s graduation approaching quickly, the job search is on for the soon-to-be alumnae. Many will find opportunities near home and in New York…
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Dutchess County political figures illuminate voting issues
On Sunday Mar. 1, Vassar’s chapter of Democracy Matters invited several local political figures to speak to members of the Vassar community and Poughkeepsie residents about the issues related to…
Brewer House Cup performances engage community
Singing, dancing, acrobatics, acting and martial arts are things one would normally anticipate to see at a talent show. But the Brewer House Cup (BHC) (No) Talent Show says there’s…
Police respond to call from security
On Sunday, April 27, the police were called after students made a noise complaint to the security department in the Thompson Memorial Library. The complaint was made concerning several high…
Vassar must face harmful contradictions
Though Vassar may have a reputation of being isolated from city life, the fact is that the College is situated within a diverse community of residents and businesses. The website…
‘Community’s’ new season reprises previous successes
A few weeks ago marked the conclusion of the fifth season of “Community” and perhaps the end of the show. But this is always a risk one runs when getting…
News Briefs 4/3/14
College mourns student’s passing On April 1, 2014, Vassar College lost a member of its community, Dashielle Robertson. Robertson was a resident of Josselyn House and a member of the…
Local foundation fundraises for Arlington schools’ needs
Over the past spring break, in the Vassar Alumnae/i House, the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) hosted its fifth annual Spring Benefit. Held in one of campus’ most iconic buildings, and…
College hosts high school Math League
On Wednesday, March 19, Vassar hosted local high school math league teams for the Dutchess/Ulster/Sullivan/Orange Counties (DUSO) Math League Championships. The attending high schools included Arlington, Cornwall, Chapel Field, New…
Dialogue equips community with tools to combat racism
For the 14th year, Vassar is hosting All College Day. The theme this year is (Un)silencing Voices and many lectures and discussions lead by guest speakers, professors and administrators took…