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September 15, 2005
School funded by TRTF to open in Sri Lanka
While the nation struggles to recover from the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, an event occurring halfway across the world can offer us all inspiration and hope. Due to fundraising efforts of Vassar students, the construction of a pre-school in Kirinda, Sri Lanka is scheduled to commence in October.
Students call for reprimand of The Imperialist
The VSA Council meeting on Sunday, Sept. 11 was full, with approximately 15 students present to express their desire for The Imperialist to be formally reprimanded.Katrina panel, meetings explore aftermath
Vassar community reacts to New Orleans disaster.Professor awakes from coma after car crash
Last week, Visiting Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies Kristin Carter awoke from a coma. Carter was involved in an automobile accident near Rhinebeck earlier this summer.Serenading food-throwing rules change
On Friday, Sept. 9, Vassar students participated in the long-held tradition of Serenading, the outcome of which was anything but traditional.SEIU, College negotiators reach agreement on contract
Negotiations between Vassar College and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200 United ended in a settlement on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10.Staff Editorial
Current relief efforts a good start to recovery
Maybe more than anything else, it’s important to remember that the effects of Katrina will not disappear after one or two months. Only a sustained effort can help all the victims and solve the social ills exposed by the disaster.Vers Libre: How to ruin your credibility as a peace advocate
Putting aside all of the physical effects of drugs on your body, consider what the use of hard drugs does to both your credibility and moral fiber.Letters to the Editor
Backpage gender implications problematic
Concerned reader responds to backpage article.New Orleans: Preserved in word
To attempt in words an elegy, a verbal preservation, of what has ruptured is not only ameliorative, but, some may argue, morally necessary.On The Fence: Enough apologia, time to take responsibility
Why are so many Muslims (and their apologists) so eager to make excuses for Islamist thugs? Far too often, responses from that community have been busy equivocating and emphasizing how victimized Muslims are worldwide.In light of disaster, fireworks seem excessive
I just don't get fireworks. You light a bunch of sticks on fire. There's a big bang, some glittery sparks, and that's it. Oh yeah, and you have to pay money for them.A lesson in respect and pragmatism
With the hope of embarrassing the College in front of visitors or imposing their own uninformed will onto the will of the older, wiser and more knowledgeable, the student demonstrators undermined one of our greatest blessings here at Vassar: the ability to sit down face to face and talk.Rape trap designed for South African women sparks debate
A Controversial crime-prevention device ignites controversy.Former NY Times chief shares memoirs
Former editor of The New York Times speaks about activism, journalism and family.Creationism debate brought to college campus
How was the world created? Did God make the earth as we see it today, with man, plants and animals? Did it start off as an empty space with no living organisms and transform over time?Revamped Kenyon to open in spring
When Kenyon Hall reopens in March, it will boast a litany of changes.Freshmen show early signs of Facebook fervor
This is the first year that Vassar freshman have had immediate usage of the popular on-line student directory known as the Facebook, and for some of the Class of 2009, their time on the Facebook began as soon as they received their school e-mail addresses early in the summer.Zorona’s offers dining paradise
Zorona’s Café and Catering, whose proximity to Vassar, low prices and acceptance of the V-Card makes it a student’s dining paradise, offers a welcome respite from the monotony of Vassar cooking.A doctrine on dorm decor: Students add color, elegance to rooms
Students spruce up living space with personal styleNew prof from Penn State joins English Dept
Author, teacher, editor, screenwriter, and documentary narrator Professor Amitava Kumar joins Vassar communityNew musicians struggle with technique
Seasoned musicians offer tips
Former acting president speaks on Egypt
Political Science and International Politics Professor Glen Johnson lectures on democracy in the Middle East.
Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah member Alec Ounsworth discusses fame, music, and new material.Hipper Than Your Mom: Dad Chic
There’s a new craze sweeping the Vassar campus, and by default, the upper-middle class portion of the world.“Ten Alumnae/i” exhibits works
Art exhibit connects students and graduates
Independent films find audience online
Independent films gain ground on internet
Kanye West avoids sophomore slump
Kanye West redefines, clarifies sound
