May 13, 2008
Service request process to be streamlined
Julianne Herts News Editor When students find problems with dorm buildings or facilities they submit service requests to the Residential Operations Center (ROC) and hope for the best. Students are...
May 08, 2008
Hispanic studies and drama departments put cultural exchange on the stage
Still waiting for your prince on horseback? A clever subversion of one of Western civilization’s favorite tropes might be just what you’ve been looking for. The Hispanic Studies Department and...May 01, 2008
Vassar facilities present obstacles for disabled students
Sara Wilf
For students with differing abilities, many Vassar facilities provide everyday challenges. Belinda Guthrie, director of the Office of Disability and Support services asserts that "Vassar needs to reassess commitment and resources to into addressing disability barriers on its campus."
Student government elections underway
Julianne Herts
The Vassar Student Association (VSA) spring elections began yesterday, April 30. The new VSA Executive Board, class and house officers and student committee members will be announced on Monday, May 4.
Committee on EOAA dissolved
Brian Farkas
The Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Advisory (EOAA) Committee will be disbanded next year while administrators work to revamp its goals. The Vassar Student Association (VSA) Executive Board has decided not to hold elections to fill seats on the Committee.
Chris Roellke to act as temporary Dean of the College
Julianne Herts
Just two days after submitting my senior thesis on the scholarship of Pope Benedict XVI, I had the incredible honor and privilege of meeting the Pope himself onstage at the Youth Rally on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y on April 19.
State officials visit to discuss roundabout
Brian Farkas
Three representatives from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) came to campus on Monday, April 28 to discuss the upcoming construction on Raymond Avenue and the installation of a roundabout at the Collegeview Avenue intersection
Vassar continues self-study for reaccreditation
Hayley Tsukayama
The College’s Middle States Review Steering Committee, which conducted a comprehensive self-study of every academic aspect of the College this year, is currently compiling its findings and will report them next December.
Staff Editorial | VSA must commit to student engagement in coming year
The Green Glance | Media bear responsibility for guiding sustainability efforts
Nathan Zucker
In recent years, network news shows and newspapers have been replete with frightening accounts of global warming and dwindling energy reserves. The mainstream media, not famous for investigative reporting, have taken an active stance in disseminating information about some of the grave environmental problems threatening society.
Letters to the Editor | Attack on Aramark uncalled for, say student representatives
Letters to the Editor | Aramark is best, greenest available option for college dining
Letters to the Editor | Then as now, Vassar College fails to integrate student voices
Operation Donation fights local poverty
Mike Ilardi
Here’s something to think about: While Vassar students are busy studying, 2.5 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, are trying to survive on less than $2 each day. For 1.2 billion of those individuals, that daily income is less than $1.
Seniors search for work
Stephanie Damon-Moore
As graduation approaches, the Class of 2008 has more to worry about than finishing theses and saying goodbye to friends. The daunting task of finding a job to fill the academic void may be more difficult than usual this year as the economy continues to decline.
A Look into Vassar Science | Medical school viable option for science students
Jesse Small
For some science and pre-med students graduate programs and medical schools are the only options for advancement in their respective fields. And no one knows this better than Vassar alumnae/i, who have already traveled a considerable way along the path that many current pre-med and science students will follow.
Vassar student engages in insightful papal visit
Rachel Wetz
Just two days after submitting my senior thesis on the scholarship of Pope Benedict XVI, I had the incredible honor and privilege of meeting the Pope himself onstage at the Youth Rally on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y on April 19.
Founder’s Day promises fun, though no elephant
Sarah Goetz
This Saturday, May 3, students will march in droves to Ballantine Field in eager anticipation of the food, beer, rides, games and jovial atmosphere that characterize Founder’s Day. But the celebration that Vassar students love today has drastically evolved from its 19th-century roots. It's totally sweeter.
Penetrating Questions | Emergency contraception a safe, effective option
Jiná Ashline
Safe? Effective? What is the deal with EC?
Vassar soap opera provides Web interaction
Jackson Reeves
Max Gold ’10 used these ideas to shape his Web series, Classic of Changes, which was filmed at Vassar and stars Vassar students. The title is an English translation of the phrase “I Ching.”
“Godot” arrives at Vassar for his 60th anniversary
Gülfem Demiray
Sixty years after the play’s premiere in a tiny theater in Paris, Unbound is presenting “Waiting for Godot” on Friday, May 2, Sunday, May 4, and Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater, located in the field behind Sanders Classroom. The play is Unbound’s final production of the year.
Shakespeare cools down with “Winter’s Tale”
Sarah Rebell
The most famous stage direction of all of the Bard of Avon’s tragedies, comedies, romances and histories appears in “The Winter’s Tale.” It is a jarringly explicit description: “Exit, pursued by a bear.”
Music Box | Overlooked Albums | Hanna
Mike Newmark
I’m (reluctantly) inclined to say that jazz-house is one of the easier musical genres to pull off, but even in a dulcet, groovy and overcrowded arena, Contemplating Jazz was something special.
Going to Bonnaroo?
Jake Berzoff-Cohen
How is Bonnaroo fitting for a Vassaroo? Many students plan to make the pilgramage to the festival this year to revel in the communal aspect of festivals.
The College Court | “Cold war” deprives fans of great rivalry
Emma Carmichael
Our worst enemies are sometimes the people we respect the most. I started thinking about this paradox last week, when I heard that the very public quarrel blowing smoke from the Volunteer State to the Constitution State and disappointing fans of women’s basketball nationwide had intensified.
Music Box | Portishead
Mike Newmark
“We really wanted to sound like ourselves but not sound like ourselves. It was always going to be difficult,” said Geoff Barrow of Portishead at a Pitchfork Media interview on April 7.
Arts Briefs | Celebrating 30 years of Matthew’s Minstrels
Arts Briefs | Idlewild produces deeper version of afternoon “Tea”
Sports Briefs | Field hockey team recognized for academic achievement
Sports Briefs | Tennis court dedication ceremony to honor memory of Vassar alumnus
The new gazebo at the tennis courts behind Josselyn House will be dedicated to the memory of Eric Smith ’92, who played on the Vassar tennis team, on Saturday May 3.
Backpage | True Confessions from the Class of 2008
Seniors bear their souls. Or at least what are left of them at this point.
Female baseball player feels at home with the boys
Acacia O’Connor
Millions of girls play competitive team softball in America today; very few play baseball. In fact, there are no collegiate women’s baseball teams.
Sports Year in Review | Varsity sports enjoy phenomenal seasons in 2007-2008
Lillian Reuman
Vassar athletic teams have had a banner year. All teams set new records, boasted high winning percentages and produced athletes who went on to win league and national titles.
