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Wolter brings blend of intensity and relaxation to VC

Reacting to Vassar's impressive victory over No. 4 New York University (NYU), new men's volleyball Head Coach Robert Wolter emphasized how his players achieved their first major objective of the season. Full story

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Vassar students prepare for Super Bowl

This Sunday marks an American tradition unlike any other: the Super Bowl. With the game rapidly approaching, here is everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Super Bowl XLVI will be played between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.

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Athlete of the Week | Shannon wrapping senior season with wins, records

Over her three-and-a-half years at Vassar College, Caroline Shannon '12 has spent countless hours in the pool and on dry land preparing for meets. The fruits of this effort have been generous, with two times on Vassar's record board in the 200- and 400-yard IM and her third career Liberty League Swimmer of the Week honor coming last week.

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Vassar hosts pivotal matchups

Basketball teams play integral games

In their first home match of the season, the men's volleyball team upset No. 4 New York University (NYU) 3-0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-22), to improve to 2-1 on the season. The victory marked one of many triumphs for Brewer teams this past weekend, although the squads also faced their fare share of tribulations.

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Volleyball welcomes new coach, six frosh

With eight players returning, six incoming freshmen and a new head coach, the Vassar men's volleyball team will combine veterans and newcomers in an attempt to improve on last year's fourth place United Volleyball Conference (UVC) finish.

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Revitalized for spring, Vassar Brewers return to action

While most Vassar students enjoyed nearly a month away from Poughkeepsie to relax and recuperate for the upcoming semester, a prominent minority returned early to practice their sport and represent the College in interscholastic competition. The women's basketball team traveled to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the Land of the Magic Tournament at the end of December. 

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Graham brings defensive, recruiting skills to men’s lax

Hailing from Defiance College, where he was the program's first-ever head coach, men's lacrosse Head Coach Marc Graham took the reigns of the team just four weeks ago, becoming the eighth head coach in program history.

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Tebow-mania derived from larger cultural narratives

Whether you wanted to or not, on the evening of Jan. 8, 2012, you most likely were forced to confront some form of the phrase "TEBOW!!!!" That's because Tim Tebow had just improbably led the Denver Broncos to an overtime playoff win over the highly favored Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Peyton still the better Manning

Now that the New York Giants are a game away from winning their second Super Bowl in five years, sportswriters such as Bill Simmons and Rick Reilly have brought up the possibility that perhaps Giants quarterback Eli Manning will end up having a better career than his older brother, Peyton.

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Men's Soccer scores first liberty league title

The Vassar men's soccer team capped off a historic playoff run last Saturday, defeating Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 3-2 to capture the program's first Liberty League Championship. 

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Fans rooting for losses over wins betray their teams

There has long been a tacit social contract between sports teams and their respective fan bases: fans provide patronage, and in exchange, the players reward their fans with inspired play on the field. Call it the cynicism of our time, but things have changed.

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Smart swimming his way into VC records

For varsity swim captain Jack Smart '12, swimming is in his blood. 

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