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…
student life
Brooklyn native Plotz a piano maestro from an early age
The parents of John Plotz ’13 owned a piece of furniture that they imagined would remain forever untouched: a piano. Luckily for them, and Vassar, five year-old Plotz found himself…
Campus Canvas 3/28/2013
This painting was done as a gift for my aunt. When I was in 6th grade, after learning how to use watercolors for the first time, I painted her a…
Transfer students navigate social, bureaucratic challenges
CHRIS GONZALEZ contributed reporting. Among the most crucial choices we will make in our youth, college decisions are ones which we hope we never have to go back on. While…
ASA dinner celebrates Lunar New Year
While going off to college means having to leave behind friends, family and the familiarities of home, some traditions still hold true even in light of these changes. The Lunar…
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…
First Year Program highlights leadership in annual event
On Monday, Feb. 11, Vassar’s student leaders came together in collaboration with Executive Director of the Campus Acitivites Office Terry Quinn and Assistant Director of Residential Wellness Terrence Hanlon, as…
Council endorses proposal to expand Women’s Center
On Sunday, Feb. 10, Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council unanimously voted to adopt a resolution supporting the establishment of a larger, more centralized Campus Life Women’s Center. The resolution maintains…
News Briefs
Senior class renames student gift as a tribute to Andrei Buryachenko ’13 Each year, the senior class gives a gift to Vassar as a token of appreciation. This year, the…