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September 30, 2005

VSA elections delayed, results announced

Juliana Kiyan

Overcoming voting trouble, the VSA holds fall elections.

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Sixth annual fundraising campaign assists social service agencies of Dutchess County

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Aaron Biberstein

As the calendar turns to October, administrators, faculty and students are working to prepare Vassar’s sixth Community Works campaign.

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Staff Editorial | Seizing opportunities for student voice

Why do students respond to some important opportunities to express their voice and not others? The Misc encourages students to heed the opportunity to speak on who will become the next President of Vassar.

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Students march for peace in D.C.

Anita Varma

Among the 300,000 people assembled on the streets of Washington D.C. for a joint march and rally for peace on Saturday, Sept. 24, were thirteen Vassar students who attended the protest as a group, and some individuals who went using their own transportation.

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Vassar Students: They're Just Like Celebrities!

A photo essay on life at Vassar

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Zinn, actors bring stories of the people to campus

Emma Epstein

Hundreds of students, faculty, and community members packed into the Chapel to hear acclaimed historian Howard Zinn speak on Sept. 22. After a short introduction by the authors of Voices of a People’s History, other voices claimed center stage.

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Hip Hop 101 cabaret raises funds

Marcella Veneziale

On Saturday Sept. 24, student organization Hip Hop 101 sponsored a cabaret night benefiting victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations of food, clothing, toiletries, and money were collected at the door.

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Men’s rugby plays hard, sees losses

Brewers unable to dominate tougher teams

Stacey Mack and Ewa Gorczyca

This year, the men’s rugby team commemorates its thirtieth year as a Vassar sport. Since 1975, the Brewers rugby team has steadily grown, as has its record.

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Campaign gives advance share to Red Cross for hurricane relief

Rachel Wolff

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Field work city bus tour spotlights campaign-supported service agencies

Deborah Temkin

On the “Follow Your Contributions” tour, participants meet with representatives of eight of these organizations and witness the great need that resides within the Hudson Valley.

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Four different events to raise support, funds for Community Works Campaign

John Palmer

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Community Action makes a personal connection

Jen Dixon

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Reflections on Jewish history, tradition

Max Shmookler

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Vers Libre | Women’s education eternally important

Brenna Gilbert

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Religious awareness at Vassar on the rise

Dennis Farr

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On The Fence | Self-proclaimed victimization an epidemic

Ian Saxine

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Achieving true coeducation

Marissa Rothstein

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Letter to the Editor | VSA decision sparks concern, disappointment

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VSA de-recognizes Vassar Brewskies club

Hayley Tsukayama

The Vassar Brewskies, recognized by the Vassar Students Association (VSA) council last year, were derecognized as a VSA organization at the Council meeting on Sunday, Sept. 25.

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Events e-mails changed to digest

Ilyse Kramer

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Raymond Student Fellow resigns post

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College examines herbicide use

Nate Kimball

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News Briefs

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Backpage Calendar

It's good to the last drop

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On the Job | Alum weighs benefits of consulting

Jamie Rosen

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Committee works to support local farmers, preserve environment

Sara Farr

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Sushi places offer comparable cuisine

Brooke Skinner

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This Week At Vassar | 1981

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Applied physicist joins faculty, begins research

Lauren Sutherland

Assistant Professor Brian Daly joins Physics Department.

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Online space offers many uses

Matt Leung

Vspace offers a multitude of possibilities for virtual computing.

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Adario Strange, NYU Suicides director, reflects on media overexposure and student suicides

Freddy Deknatel

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Iron & Wine/Calexico collaborate

Mike Newmark

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Scorsese documents Dylan on No Direction Home

David Knowles

No Direction Home tracks Bob Dylan's development from child to household name.

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Happy Now exposes life on the road

Marcella Veneziale

Snarky-titled book showcases photography of former Yeah Yeah Yeahs' guitarist, Nick Zinner.

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What's to Do | Vassar Edition

Line up for free BBQ, live music, and stick fighting by the Lake.S. Rosen-Amy/The Miscellany News...

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Vassar Bikes returns with a passion

After a tough tumble, the club is growing at a racing speed

Sarah Palermo

It started with seven guys who liked bikes: fixing them, riding them, and talking about them. .

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Title IX: 33 years of controversy

Sarah Palermo

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Intramural Sports

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Athlete of the Week shines in tournie

Acacia O'Connor

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Town students, police, security hold meeting

Town students, Poughkeepsie police, College security, and area residents met on Wednesday, Sept. 21 to discuss conduct and noise complaints. This was the second meeting of this kind in two years. Organized by Poughkeepsie Crime Prevention Officer Eric Hawlk, the meeting consisted of seven panel members, ten community members, and two students. LaGrange housemates Pat Shields ’07 and Paul Mersfelder ’07 were the only students who came to the meeting. All students who live on LaGrange and Davis Avenues were invited. One of the panel members was state assemblyman Joel Miller. Director of Residential Life Luis Inoa and Dean of Students D.B. Brown attended the meeting as well.

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