At-large role in Finance promotes equity
While organizations can come up with ideas for events, trips and initiatives they believe will benefit the experiences of Vassar students, without VSA funding many of them would never get…
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Student needs realized in Metcalf hires
At the Dec. 8, 2013, Vassar Student Association (VSA) council meeting, then-VSA President Deb Steinberg ‘14 asked for concerns and comments from VSA council and at-large members which they wished…
Meal plan changes harmful to campus life
Recently, Vassar College announced that there was a change in the meal plans for students. In previous year, Vassar students,were given 25 extra guest swipes to use for themselves or…
New Traditions Committee holds promise
The Senior Class Council is currently saddled with the burden of planning and executing large all-campus events like Serenading and Halloween Weekend. These types of events take a lot of…
VSA Exec. debate must be reformatted
Last Wednesday was the annual Executive Board debate for the Vassar Student Association (VSA). All candidates running for an Executive Board position, including VSA President, Vice President for Operations, Vice…
Structure of 50 Nights needs reconsidering
This past Saturday, the Class of 2014 and ViCE Special Events hosted 50 Nights at The Chance, the only off-campus event that is meant for the entire student body. Intended…
Senior Week accessibility must be priority
With the commencement speaker announced last Thursday and 50 Nights this coming Saturday, these past two weeks have been important for members of the senior class. Naturally, with Commencement just…
Orgs deserve more autonomy with funds
Every year, each student contributes $320, amounting to more than $750,000 to fund the Vassar Students Association (VSA) and all of its projects and activities, as well as support over…
JYA office needs to revamp programming
Study abroad programs are often considered to be one of the hallmarks of a Liberal Arts education. It is a privilege, an educational experience that immerses students in other cultures…
SOC name change not an answer to larger student concerns
On Nov. 13, Dean of Students D.B. Brown sent out a campus-wide email to inform the student body that the organization previously known as the Student...