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April 29, 2005
Vassar for a lifetime
It’s spring, which means it’s time to graduate, move to Brooklyn, and promise to keep in touch. But how? The alumni magazine is an invaluable resource to sons and daughters of Vassar looking to keep tabs on the exciting lives and successes of their former classmates.
Backpage Calendar
Events calendar for the week of April 29 through May 5, plus an extended a capella joke.
Ethan Zohn ’96 returns to fundraise
Judy Jarvis
Ethan Zohn ’96 will be emceeing ViCE’s ViCE Versa concert on Friday, April 29 in hopes of garnering support and donations for Grassroot Soccer, an international HIV/AIDS awareness charity of which he is cofounder and vice chairman.
Alcohol Task Force makes party policy recommendations
Jen Dixon
Six students and 12 staff and administrators met in the Joss parlor on Monday, April 25 in the last parlor talk of the semester. The focus of this discussion, which was part of a series sponsored by the Dean of the College division, was drug and alcohol policy.
Prospective students visit for Overnight Hosting Program
Anita Varma
This year, Vassar has hosted upwards of 300 prospective students as part of the Overnight Host Program. Current students host prospective students (known as "prospies") for an evening, to give them a taste of student life on campus.
Council of Black Seniors presents proposal to VSA
Anita Varma
On Sunday, April 24, a representative from the Council of Black Seniors (CBS) submitted a proposal to the Vassar Students Association council (VSA) during open discussion to include the African Violets in the commencement processional and recessional.
BC students debate investments
Hayley Tsukayama
Transparency has become a full-blown debate at Boston College. Students there are concerned that the College’s $1.35 billion endowment may not be invested in causes that support the school’s founding Jesuit principles.
News Briefs
VSA votes to upgrade web server, individual found urinating in dorm, and students in Jewett discovered with keg.
Miscellany News staff reflects on mission
As one-fourth of the student population departs with May’s commencement, so too does their involvement with student life come to a close. The Editorial Board of The Miscellany News is taking the opportunity to consider where this legacy will carry us in the 2005-2006 school year.
Political Pragmatist | Pursuing a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy
Matt Virgile
“When I was in the military, they gave me a medal for killing two men, and a discharge for loving one.”
Another Angle | Changing time frame won’t change behavior
Amanda Melillo
By senior year of high school, no one was more ready to move on to college than I was. Many students feel it: they’re tired of the same mind-numbing academic routine and everything that teachers assign seems like busy work—especially when college acceptance letters arrive in the mail.
ViCE Versa fest kicks off Founder’s Day weekend
Freddy Deknatel
For the second year in a row, Vassar College Entertainment (ViCE) is treating the campus to a Friday kick-start to Saturday’s Founder’s Day debauchery. The ViCE Versa Fest, held at Ballintine Field at 7 p.m., once again gives the stage to some very visible popular music acts.
Panel on Israel/Palestine dispute overlooks complexities of issue
Max Shmookler
On April 14, there was a panel discussion in Davison parlor entitled “One Land, Two Peoples, Three Perspectives,” ostensibly presenting three perspectives on the Israel/Palestine conflict and the current prospects for peace.
The Vassar Chronicles | 150-year history shows significant changes
Student historian ruminates on College’s past, future
Jon Cruz
It’s hard to believe that this is my final installment of The Vassar Chronicles.
Increase in HPV causes campus concern
Jamie Rosen
Human papillomavirus (HPV), the number one STD on campus and in the United States, is on the rise at Vassar. The Health Service’s records indicate that the percentage of abnormal Pap smears, most of which are indicative of HPV, has increased since the 2001-2002 school year.
Africana Studies activist gives talk on community
Dan Morgan
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a decorated and distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at American University, gave a lively lecture to the Vassar community last Wednesday, April 20,entitled “Lifting High Every Voice: Race and Community in the American Experience.”
USDA food pyramid trims down, takes new shape
Emma Epstein
Spring has finally sprung. Girls are breaking out their miniskirts; everyone is starting to live in their flip-flops. Even the food pyramid of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a fresh new look.
Vassar recognized for vegan-friendly options
Dan Morgan
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) named Vassar as one of the “Big 10” most vegetarian and vegan-friendly colleges and universities in the United States. Vassar placed seventh among over 100 colleges and universities surveyed for the list.
Student receives grant to build stoves in Peru
Jen Dixon
After spending the Fall 2004 semester studying abroad in Cuzco, Peru, Chris Freimuth ’06 will be returning to Peru this summer. With the assistance of a Burnam Fellowship, Freimuth will continue the work that he began last fall, assisting the NGO ProPeru’s Clean Burning Stove project.
Gender and the VSA
A look at the past five years
John Palmer
During the VSA presidential debates, candidates were asked what they thought about the lack of females applying for the position.
Habitat walks for local homes
Abby Loomis
After the Founder’s Day haze clears, a group of students will be putting on their sneakers for the Habitat for Humanity walkathon on May 1. The walkathon, held to benefit Habitat for Greater Newburgh, was organized by Habitat Executive Board member Eliza Pesuit.
Garbage delivers familiar sound
Mike Newmark
You’ve got to give Garbage credit just for fortitude; as their grunge music brethren fade into nostalgia and VH1 retrospectives, these guys keep plugging away at their guitars and synthesizers and singing about love, relationships and break-ups.
Rainer Maria returns to Vassar for ViCE Versa
Freddy Deknatel
Rainer Maria, an indie/pop band from Madison, WI, are one of four acts on Friday’s ViCE Versa bill. Kyle Fischer, guitarist/vocalist for Rainer Maria, talked to The Miscellany News on Monday.
Interpreter fails to translate depth
Julia Hawes
Catching a detailed glimpse inside of the United Nations building in New York City is by far the most captivating element of the newest Sydney Pollack film The Interpreter. The film was advertised as a taut thriller, but gave away half of the plot in its trailer.
Martha’s new album follows Wainwright musical tradition
Margaret Files
If ever a contemporary musical family could be called a dynasty, the Wainwrights would be it. In her first full-length album released April 12, Martha proves she can live up to the family reputation for both vocal and lyrical expression.
Illegal file sharing causes campus concerns
Marcella Veneziale
Ever since 25 New York University students were targeted by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for illegally sharing and downloading music and films, NYU students have been on edge.
What's to do? New York City Edition
Entertainment schedule and calendar for Founder's Day weekend 2005, including events at Vassar and in New York City.
Lance Armstrong rides into the sunset
Peter Papachronopoulos
“I have to tell you I am 100 percent committed and the decision is final.” Lance Armstrong made it official with these words; the six-time champion of cycling’s greatest challenge, the Tour de France, will retire this year after his attempt to win the Tour a record seven consecutive times.
Track missing benefits of "varsity" status
Acacia M. O'Connor
For most cross-country teams, running is a three-season sport, ensuring that the players continually improve and compete throughout the academic year. Unfortunately, this is not true at Vassar, where indoor and outdoor track are not recognized varsity sports.
Out of Bounds signs off: NBA playoff predictions
Gabe Mosca
Here at Out of Bounds we would like to take a look at some of the more intriguing first-round battles. And, what the hell, we’ll throw in some predictions too because it is our God-given right as sportswriters to be pompous enough to be able to predict the future.
Intramural Sports
Steve Buonfiglio
Step right up ladies and gentlemen, or facsimiles thereof—it’s time to play Vassar’s favorite game, IM Fact or Fiction.
VWF provides outlet for aggression
Anita Varma
Vassar offers a range of clubs, both officially recognized and subcultural. On Founder’s Day at 10:30 a.m., the Vassar Wrestling Federation (VWF) will hold eight matches in a 10-man elimination match outside the Terrace Apartments.
Sports Calendar
Sports calendar for the week of April 29 to May 5.
Founder’s Day showcases diverse musical talents
Mike Newmark
It’s the end of April, and that means the arrival of bluebirds, cherry blossoms, and Founder’s Day.
Performers appearing include Taylor Brown Trio, Townhall, and Talib Kweli and Rainer Maria at ViCE Versa the previous night.
