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February 24, 2006
Hayley Tsukayama
Pending approval by the the Faculty Policy and Conference Committee (FPCC), Vassar College intends to add the phrase “gender identity or expression” to its employee anti-discrimination policies, extending official protection to transgendered individuals.
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The Miscellany News applaud the change of the anti-discrimination and harassment policies to include transgender identity and its student-led effort, as this addition has both a functional value in protecting all employees, as well as a symbolic value in recognizing an often marginalized group.
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Sam Bloch
The venerable Bardavon 1869 Opera House, located at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, has hosted the Vassar Repertory Dance Theater (VRDT) Opera House Gala for 23 years, and will mark the twenty-fourth when its doors open for the VRDT March 3 and 4.
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Jimmy McCumber
The crew teams were shocked this winter when Coach Mike Alton announced that he was leaving Vassar midway through his sixth season as coach of both the men’s and women’s crew teams.
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Kerri Strug
In honor of the 2006 Winter Olympics and after much urging by the Classics Department, this year’s Mr. Vassar competition, hosted by yours truly, will include several modified Winter Olympic events.
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Fabian Arzuaga
A commission ordered by the Bush administration has been exploring new methods to gauge the academic quality of colleges and universities. One of their more controversial ideas is the implementation of standardized testing as a means of assessing a school’s teaching ability.
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Weintana Abraha
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, a lecture and conversation took place in Rockefeller Hall to discuss the rising tension regarding the ways in which the federal government is dealing with illegal immigration in the Southwest United States.
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Juliana Kiyan
Kyle Giunta ’08 was appointed Lathrop House President by the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council on Sunday, Feb. 19, following the resignation of Doug Dalessandro ’07 from the position in late January.
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Ian Saxine
Currently, no Wal-Mart stores in the United States carry the morning-after pill, which is their choice, even if it seems like a foolish one to most people. I normally oppose laws that force stores to carry a product, except for the fact that pharmacies deal with people’s health, and in many small towns, Wal-Mart is the only pharmacy. So, I must reluctantly support this necessary attack on the free market.
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Secure e-mail, send on-line faxes, share VSpace files
Matt Leung
Love them or hate them, computers are a central part of a college student’s life. The following are some tips to help you make the most out of your computing experience at Vassar.
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Sarah Brown
According to Head of Dining Services Maureen King, students who eat on the run use approximately 500-700 take-out containers each day at the All-Campus Dining Center (ACDC). In an attempt to reduce this large amount of plastic waste, the Vassar Greens have devised a solution about which both environmentalists and economists can be happy.
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Ilyse Kramer
This year’s Mr. Vassar candidates have been described as an unpredictable bunch, which promises to be exciting for the audience. The candidates have distinguished themselves on campus due to their comedic abilities, acting and musical talents. Students are nominated for Mr. Vassar in the weeks prior to the event.
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Joshua Goodman
With the launch of Vassar’s weekly “Campus Coffee House” on Feb. 16, there are now several locations for students to grab a quick cup of coffee on campus. The introduction of yet another coffeehouse brings to mind an off-campus venue, which is often overlooked by Vassar, the Cubbyhole Coffeehouse.
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Mike Newmark
A review of the In Flames album
Come Clarity.
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Mike Newmark
Between Feb. 2 and March 30, the International Studies Department is sponsoring a screening of Moroccan films. Each of the films plumbs issues that are pertinent to Moroccan society, including religion, women’s roles, family dynamics and street life.
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Rachel Pittenger
Throughout her four years of playing for the Vassar’s women’s basketball team, Erin Harper ’06 has exhibited a wide spectrum of talents. With her record-breaking stats and her ability to make crucial baskets (as she did in her final game) Harper has proven her mettle.
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Steve Bonfiglio
Intramurals in 2006. It seems a lot like IMs in 2005, and is strikingly similar to IMs in 2004, but it’s not, not at all. This is 2006—we in the IM Office live in the here and now.
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Acacia O'Connor
In the world of competitive sports, there are no championships or events that even closely rival the Olympic Games. Like the nineteen Winter Olympic Games that have come before, this year’s games in Torino, Italy have had unforgettable moments that reminded us that glory, passion and pride are universal human concepts.
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Good Neighbors Committee coordinates tutoring, events
Jen Dixon
The Poughkeepsie Middle School is currently one of seven Dutchess County public schools identified by the New York State Department of Education as in need of academic progress. The school is currently employing various strategies to improve student performance, and students, faculty, and staff from a sub- committee of Vassar’s Good Neighbors Committee are participating in some of those strategies.
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