« September 11, 2005 - September 17, 2005 | Main | September 25, 2005 - October 01, 2005 »

September 23, 2005

NYU Suicides spurs wary student reaction

Freddy Deknatel

Several suicides on the NYU campus over the course of a year sparked filmmaker Adario Strange to produce a provocative documentary that has stirred debate on campuses nationwide.

Comments (0) |

A People’s History of Vassar College

Throughout the history of Vassar College, there have been many people whose voices have not been heard. These desperate students have long struggled to have their stories told, their stories of strife and longing and desperation.

Comments (0) |

Staff Editorial

Call for publication accountability, responsibility

After stirring controversy, The Imperalist must reevaluate its mission and responsibilities to the campus community.

Comments (0) |

Survey shows athletes make it to class

Acacia O'Connor

Last spring, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) conducted a student survey to determine how often students, athletes and non-athletes, miss classes and why.

Comments (0) |

Jewett sprinklers triggered on sixth floor

Anita Varma

A fire alarm in Jewett sounded on Monday, Sept. 19 after a backpack, thrown into a closet, hit a sprinkler and flooded parts of the fifth and sixth floors.

Comments (0) |

Pajama days are over for Wells women

Jamie Rosen

Students adjust to new atmosphere after coeducation decision

As Wells College adjusts to a decision to admit males, they can take a page of history from Vassar.

Comments (0) |

Students’ Record Label Showcased at CMJ

David Knowles

Lovepump United, a record label started last year by two Vassar students, Mookie Singerman ’06 and Jake Friedman ’07, were showcased at the CMJ festival.

Comments (0) |

Help: A Day in the Life fizzles out

Chel Quintana

Despite a few highlights, A Day In The Life is a bit of a disappointment. Although it is labeled as a Radiohead song, “I Want None of This” is little more than a Thom Yorke solo track.

Comments (0) |

Arthur & George unites an unlikely duo

Marcella Veneziale

Comments (0) |

Lighter Sigur Rós still shimmers

Mike Newmark

Comments (0) |

Anthony & the Johnsons: Brit Surprise with Mercury Prize

Katie Schultz

The past week has most likely consisted of a seemingly endless flurry of interviews and press coverage for New York City-based band Antony & the Johnsons. The band has been awarded the 2005 Mercury Music Prize for their album I Am A Bird Now.

Comments (0) |

What’s to Do: Hudson Valley Edition

Comments (0) |

Backpage Calendar

Comments (0) |

Vers Libre

Brenna Gilbert

Questionable distinction of campus offenses

Comments (0) |

Staff Editorial

VSA must play by the Rules

Comments (0) |

Letter to the Editor

The Imperialist apologizes

Comments (2) |

Letter to the Editor

Intelligent Design a threat to scientific method

Comments (1) |

Letter to the Editor

Terrorist brutality not limited to Muslim world

Comments (1) |

Letter to the Editor

VSA decision unsatisfactory

Comments (0) |

Letter to the Editor

Terrorism extends beyond simple religious distinctions

Comments (0) |

Letter to the Editor

“Illegitimate” voice in MICA publication

Comments (0) |

Hard work makes cross country tight team

Stacey Mack

Comments (0) |

Volleyball teams honored

Peter Papachronopoulos

Comments (0) |

Athlete of the Week

Aidan Benson ’07

Comments (0) |

Poughkeepsie Galleria security starts carding teens

Weintana Abraha

Comments (0) |

Fire alarms ring in dorms

Juliana Kiyan

An increase in fire alarms has caused concern for students. The frequency of the disruptions has been attributed to increased sensitivity of the alarms and malfunctions.

Comments (0) |

Library exhibit displays influential English dictionary

Walking into the library, it’s easy to overlook the black display cases lining the main corridor, but it may be worth your while to take notice.

Comments (0) |

College Presidential Search continues

John Palmer

The committee, comprised of seven trustees, five faculty members, and two students, spent the summer creating a booklet to mail to potential candidates, and summarizing Vassar’s mission.

Comments (0) |

Princeton Review ranks College in six areas

Ilyse Kramer

The Princeton Review recently published Best 361 College Rankings for the 2005-2006 year. Vassar was ranked in eight categories, with the highest rankings being for “Best College Theater” and for “Town-Gown Relations are Strained.”

Comments (0) |

College adopts Good Samaritan Clause for drugs, alcohol

Jen Dixon

Comments (0) |

News Briefs

Comments (0) |

Eye to Eye participants work toward brighter future for learning-disabled

Aapta Garg

Ever feel frustrated because you can’t understand a formula or break your writer’s block? Imagine taking about twice as long as to do homework compared to every other kid in your class.

Comments (0) |

Journalist speaks about her writing process

John Palmer

Liza Featherstone tells story of journalistic activism

Comments (0) |

Panelists consider flaws of nation’s Constitution

Sam Bloch

Comments (0) |

This Week at Vassar, 1985

Comments (0) |

Chef spices up vegan stir-fry station

Jamie Rosen

Comments (0) |

VSA passes resolution about The Imperialist

Controversy over the article titled “Race and Freedom” in the Moderate, Independent and Conservative Alliance’s most recent issue of The Imperialist continued this weekend at a Vassar Students Association Council meeting that lasted more than two hours. Approximately 105 people, in addition to the entire Council came to discuss concerns over the language and images used in The Imperialist. After VSA president Rick Rodems ’06 reviewed the events of the previous week’s meeting, he opened the floor for open debate.

Comments (3) |