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Relationship strained between Vassar and Arlington Fire District

As an educational institution, Vassar is exempt from paying property taxes. Instead of taxing schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations, the government allows them to put their earnings back into the valuable services that they provide to their communities. Full story

Staff Editorial | Robbery raises concerns about safety

On Nov. 15, the morning after the armed robbery incident near Chicago Hall, students were understandably concerned.

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Four students robbed at gunpoint on campus

Four students were mugged outside of Chicago Hall at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. Eight students were sitting outside of Chicago Hall. When four of the students went inside to use the bathroom, the other four were robbed at gunpoint.

Act Out! to rally in NYC for the legalization of same-sex marriage

Coming right on the heels of California’s Proposition 8, an important opportunity has presented itself in the state of New York, according to members of Vassar’s LGBTQ-rights activism group Act Out!

College art museum recognized with grant, fellowship

Thursday night cheese wheels and tasteful exhibitions might be attractive enough for the Vassar community. But behind the scenes, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (FLLAC) is accomplishing a lot more.

SEIU employees finalize contract negotiations

Following eight months of rigorous negotiations, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Vassar College have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.

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Vassar conservatives say the Republican Party is not dead

On Nov. 4 Senator John McCain lost the election by over 200 electoral votes and Democrats secured a hold over both houses of Congress, and the GOP no longer holds a single statewide office in New York. Here on campus, conservative students have allegedly been spat on. Full story

Chekhov enters the 21st century via Vassar’s production

Anton Chekhov hated pretension. He preferred concise diction that captured the essence of actual banal conversation, to archaic and flowery language that better served a playwright’s ego than a hungry audience. Full story

Fencing team faces tough competition ahead after 3-1 start to season

With a 20-7 victory over Marist College and a 15-12 win over Rutgers University, the men’s fencing team nearly captured the Vassar Invitational on Nov. 9, but the team fell 13-14 in a close match to Drew University. Full story

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Four students robbed at gunpoint on campus

Four students were mugged outside of Chicago Hall at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. Eight students were sitting outside of Chicago Hall. When four of the students went inside to use the bathroom, the other four were robbed at gunpoint.

SEIU employees finalize contract negotiations

Following eight months of rigorous negotiations, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Vassar College have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.

Students ask VSA to rescind decision on campus Coca-Cola sales

Six students representing the Keep Coke campaign introduced a resolution to the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council on Sunday, Nov. 16.

College adopts undocumented students policy

The Senior Officers of the College adopted a policy allowing for the admission of undocumented students on Nov. 13.

Former CIA agent speaks on pitfalls of government agency

Margaret Henoch, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent, delivered a lecture on Nov. 18. In Henoch’s opinion, the intelligence community is in need of a massive overhaul. “Among other legacies that [President George W. Bush] has left us is an incredibly broken intelligence community,” she said.

Government considers financial aid grant and loan programs

The current economic crisis has prompted the federal government to examine its role in offering student aid. As the economy falls, so does the ability of families to pay college tuition.

Clock tower donated to Arlington

The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) began working on an eight-month “upgrade” of Raymond Avenue in April.

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Security found a paper target set up on a wooden post near the volleyball net in the Town Houses on Nov. 16.

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Relationship strained between Vassar and Arlington Fire District

As an educational institution, Vassar is exempt from paying property taxes. Instead of taxing schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations, the government allows them to put their earnings back into the valuable services that they provide to their communities.

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  • Act Out! to rally in NYC for the legalization of same-sex marriage

    Coming right on the heels of California’s Proposition 8, an important opportunity has presented itself in the state of New York, according to members of Vassar’s LGBTQ-rights activism group Act Out!

    Annual Hunger Fast strives to raise awareness about poverty

    Over two million residents of New York State rely on Emergency Food Programs, such as the food pantry and soup kitchen operated by Dutchess Outreach, a non profit organization fighting hunger in Dutchess County.

    Vassar conservatives say the Republican Party is not dead

    On Nov. 4 Senator John McCain lost the election by over 200 electoral votes and Democrats secured a hold over both houses of Congress, and the GOP no longer holds a single statewide office in New York. Here on campus, conservative students have allegedly been spat on.

    The Poughkeepsie Page | Hunger Action to give Thanksgiving dinners to local families

    Because of this fall’s economic decline, it is no surprise that local families are struggling to put food on the table.

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    Chekhov enters the 21st century via Vassar’s production

    Anton Chekhov hated pretension. He preferred concise diction that captured the essence of actual banal conversation, to archaic and flowery language that better served a playwright’s ego than a hungry audience.

    Claflin Lecture to elevate students’ knowledge of aesthetics

    Every detailed brushstroke emits an illusion of reality in this meticulously painted image of a tumbleweed, giving the feeling of being able to reach into the canvas and touch the delicate brambles.

    Two actors carry the show in Unbound’s upcoming play

    Hollywood movies, the hazy air of Ireland and groundbreaking theater will all get their fair share from Unbound’s production of “Stones in His Pockets.”

    VRDT final showings bring stress and sweat to center stage

    Two faculty choreographers, four guest choreographers, 11 student choreographers, 33 dancers and three nights. It’s not the 12 nights of Christmas.

    College art museum recognized with grant, fellowship

    Thursday night cheese wheels and tasteful exhibitions might be attractive enough for the Vassar community. But behind the scenes, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (FLLAC) is accomplishing a lot more.

    No-ViCE brings bands to V.C.

    Drums, keyboards and a bunch of guitars on a dimly-lit dance floor are what astonishes, or sometimes exasperates, the dedicated Mug-lovers on every other Thursday night, as their hopes and dreams to dance to the beats from the stereo are shattered into pieces.

    Arts Briefs

    The Limit transcends the notion of a traditional show with their unique lifestyle approach to comedy. The group describes itself as “Vassar’s only all-reptile comedy group.”

    Sports

    Athlete of the Week | Greg Sullivan brings talent to diving team after three-year hiatus

    Freshman diver Greg Sullivan has competed in just two meets in his collegiate career. But a shortage of meets hasn’t stopped Sullivan from racking up Liberty League honors. In his two-week career, Sullivan has been named Liberty League Diver of the Week twice.

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  • Fencing team faces tough competition ahead after 3-1 start to season

    With a 20-7 victory over Marist College and a 15-12 win over Rutgers University, the men’s fencing team nearly captured the Vassar Invitational on Nov. 9, but the team fell 13-14 in a close match to Drew University.

    Overtime | Lack of minority coaches exposes racial tensions

    There are a million and one areas of society that are still very much racialized, but ultimately, this is a sports column. It bears taking into consideration, then, the recent Black Coaches and Administrators’ (BCA) report about a lack of minority football coaches.

    Spangler, Lucero lead at Atlantic Regional meet

    On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Vassar men’s and women’s cross country teams completed their season by competing in the NCAA Atlantic Regional competition. The women’s team finished 13th out of 30 teams, while the men placed 18th out of 34 teams.

    Sports Briefs

    Squash teams find mixed results in season openers The men’s and women’s squash teams held their first games of the season against Haverford College on Saturday, Nov. 15.