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	For the first time in roughly a decade, the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) will enforce its bylaw requiring all Vassar-certified organizations to undergo constitutional reviews, and this week the and nb...</p>]]>;



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	For the first time in roughly a decade, the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) will enforce its bylaw requiring all Vassar-certified organizations to undergo constitutional reviews, and this week the&nb...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Council passes resolution for full-time LGBTQ admin]]></title>
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<author> Leighton Suen  </author>

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	Last Sunday, the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) Council passed a resolution urging Vassar to expand the position of assistant director for Campus Life and <span data-scayt_word="LGBTQ" data-scaytid=...</p>]]>;



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	Last Sunday, the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) Council passed a resolution urging Vassar to expand the position of assistant director for Campus Life and <span data-scayt_word="LGBTQ" data-scaytid=...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[ATF commences two-week alcohol study]]></title>
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	After months of planning, the Alcohol Task Force (ATF), a group chartered by the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="2">VSA</span>) in October to examine the ways in which Vassar students drink, recently administered a...</p>]]>;



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	After months of planning, the Alcohol Task Force (ATF), a group chartered by the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="2">VSA</span>) in October to examine the ways in which Vassar students drink, recently administered a...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Elections Bylaws update proposed]]></title>
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<author> Mary Huber  </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2697194!image/1068857897.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1068857897.jpg><br />Bylaws proposal separates election periods<br><p>
	At a Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="3">VSA</span>) meeting on Sunday, Feb. 5, Matthew Wheeler '12 proposed an amendment to current <span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="4">VSA</span> election bylaws that would...</p>]]>;



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	At a Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="3">VSA</span>) meeting on Sunday, Feb. 5, Matthew Wheeler '12 proposed an amendment to current <span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="4">VSA</span> election bylaws that would...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Council reviews its constitution, bylaws]]></title>
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<author> Dave Rosenkranz  </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2697189!image/1349123437.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1349123437.jpg><br />VSA seeks to straighten out Constitution inconsistencies<br><p>
	On Saturday, Feb. 4, several members of the Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) Operations Committee held this semester's second <span data-scayt_word="“Constitutia-thon" data-scaytid="3">'Constitutia-th...</p>]]>;



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<title><![CDATA[Gbowee to speak at 148th Commencement]]></title>
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	Leymah Gbowee, Nobel-Peace-Prize-winning peace and women's rights activist, will address the Class of 2012 at Vassar's 148th Commencement ceremony on May 20, College officials said Tuesday. Gbowee achieved international renown after founding and leadin...</p>]]>;



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	Leymah Gbowee, Nobel-Peace-Prize-winning peace and women's rights activist, will address the Class of 2012 at Vassar's 148th Commencement ceremony on May 20, College officials said Tuesday. Gbowee achieved international renown after founding and leadin...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bosnak delves into the unconscious]]></title>
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<author> Bobbie Lucas  </author>

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	Robert <span data-scayt_word="Bosnak" data-scaytid="2">Bosnak</span> and -author, analyst and renowned teacher of dream-work and -presented a lecture entitled 'A Depth of Creative Imagination: Dreaming, Consciousness and Reality' on Thursday, Jan. 26. It was s...</p>]]>;



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	Robert <span data-scayt_word="Bosnak" data-scaytid="2">Bosnak</span>&-author, analyst and renowned teacher of dream-work&-presented a lecture entitled 'A Depth of Creative Imagination: Dreaming, Consciousness and Reality' on Thursday, Jan. 26. It was s...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Local Congressman Miller looks to retire ]]></title>
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	Last Thursday, <span data-scayt_word="102nd" data-scaytid="1">102nd</span> District Assemblyman Joel Miller announced his retirement from the New York State Assembly after 18 years in office. The Republican is known for being an independent thinker, a ...</p>]]>;



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	Last Thursday, <span data-scayt_word="102nd" data-scaytid="1">102nd</span> District Assemblyman Joel Miller announced his retirement from the New York State Assembly after 18 years in office. The Republican is known for being an independent thinker, a ...]]></media:description>
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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2693393!image/1915680420.jpeg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1915680420.jpeg><br />Founder's Day Theme Announced; Senior Class Gift Revealed<br><p>
	On Jan. 21, Vassar Student Association President <span data-scayt_word="Tanay" data-scaytid="1">Tanay</span> Tatum '12 announced this year's Founder's Day theme to the Vassar student body: Dr. Seuss.

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	On Jan. 21, Vassar Student Association President <span data-scayt_word="Tanay" data-scaytid="1">Tanay</span> Tatum '12 announced this year's Founder's Day theme to the Vassar student body: Dr. Seuss.

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<title><![CDATA[ADMISSIONS COMMITS ‘A SERIOUS MISTAKE’ FOR 2016]]></title>
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<author> Erik Lorenzsonn and Dave Rosenkranz </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2693373!image/1306637063.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1306637063.jpg><br />CIS's programming error sends 76 false congratulations.<br><p>
	On Jan. 27, over 100 Vassar Early Decision II applicants received an online letter from the College congratulating them on their acceptance. Unfortunately, not all of that letter's recipients had actually been accepted.
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	On Jan. 27, over 100 Vassar Early Decision II applicants received an online letter from the College congratulating them on their acceptance. Unfortunately, not all of that letter's recipients had actually been accepted.
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<title><![CDATA[News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/news-briefs-jan-26-2012-1.2690019</link>
<author> Bobbie Lucas </author>

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	The Office of the Registrar has decided to implement additional hours to improve availability for the student body. Registrar Colleen Mallet implemented the new hours after careful investigation and planning that she has conducted since August 2011.
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	The Office of the Registrar has decided to implement additional hours to improve availability for the student body. Registrar Colleen Mallet implemented the new hours after careful investigation and planning that she has conducted since August 2011.
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<title><![CDATA[VSA announces young trustee position]]></title>
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<author> Mary Huber </author>

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	At the most recent Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) meeting on Sunday, Jan. 29, <span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="2">VSA</span> President <span data-scayt_word="Tanay" data-scaytid="4">Tanay</...</p>]]>;



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	At the most recent Vassar Student Association (<span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="1">VSA</span>) meeting on Sunday, Jan. 29, <span data-scayt_word="VSA" data-scaytid="2">VSA</span> President <span data-scayt_word="Tanay" data-scaytid="4">Tanay</...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Marist, community in mourning after fatal fire]]></title>
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<author> Bethan Johnson  </author>

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	In the early hours of Saturday morning, three people, including two <span data-scayt_word="Marist" data-scaytid="1">Marist</span> students, <a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120121/NEWS01/120121003/POLICE-3-dead-Fairview-house-fire-...</p>]]>;



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	In the early hours of Saturday morning, three people, including two <span data-scayt_word="Marist" data-scaytid="1">Marist</span> students, <a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120121/NEWS01/120121003/POLICE-3-dead-Fairview-house-fire-...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Former VC employee  sentenced to 12 years  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/former-vc-employee-sentenced-to-12-years-1.2690006</link>
<author> Joey Rearick  </author>

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	On Thursday, Jan. 12, a Duchess County Court sentenced former Vassar construction manager Arthur Fisher to four to 12 years in a state prison for embezzling more than $2 million from the College. His wife, Jennifer Fisher, will also serve prison time....</p>]]>;



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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012</pubDate>
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	On Thursday, Jan. 12, a Duchess County Court sentenced former Vassar construction manager Arthur Fisher to four to 12 years in a state prison for embezzling more than $2 million from the College. His wife, Jennifer Fisher, will also serve prison time....]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advised by CDRC, ACDC effects  changes to improve student dining]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/advised-by-cdrc-acdc-effects-changes-to-improve-student-dining-1.2690003</link>
<author> Dave Rosenkranz  </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2690005!image/2520749706.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2520749706.jpg><br /><br><p>
	Anyone who has visited the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC) since the beginning of the semester has undoubtedly noticed that it is operating differently from last semester. In fact, the cafeteria now boasts several self-service stations, accurate nutrit...</p>]]>;



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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012</pubDate>
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	Anyone who has visited the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC) since the beginning of the semester has undoubtedly noticed that it is operating differently from last semester. In fact, the cafeteria now boasts several self-service stations, accurate nutrit...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[VSA proposes org expenditure limit]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/vsa-proposes-org-expenditure-limit-1.2681181</link>
<author> Leighton Suen  </author>

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	Informally called the 'threshold amendment,' the addition to Article IV, section 9 will require organizations that plan on spending more than a threshold of $5000 on a single expenditure to receive special permission. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2011</pubDate>
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	Informally called the 'threshold amendment,' the addition to Article IV, section 9 will require organizations that plan on spending more than a threshold of $5000 on a single expenditure to receive special permission.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[West championed need for deep education]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/west-championed-need-for-deep-education-1.2681175</link>
<author> Nathan Tauger  </author>

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	West's lecture <span data-scayt_word="focussed" data-scaytid="1">focussed</span> on a variety of contemporary issues and philosophical topics, including introspection, social justice and confronting death. His lecture, entitled 'The End of Oligarchy: O...</p>]]>;



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	West's lecture <span data-scayt_word="focussed" data-scaytid="1">focussed</span> on a variety of contemporary issues and philosophical topics, including introspection, social justice and confronting death. His lecture, entitled 'The End of Oligarchy: O...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Library welcomes its millionth]]></title>
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<author> Molly Turpin </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2681173!image/3490999393.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3490999393.jpg><br /><i> Bidloo book an artifact of art, science </i><br><p>
	 

	The arrival of the Thompson Memorial Library's latest acquisition, a 17th-century anatomical text, is already causing a stir.
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	The arrival of the Thompson Memorial Library's latest acquisition, a 17th-century anatomical text, is already causing a stir.
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<title><![CDATA[Begemann selected as new DoPAA]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/begemann-selected-as-new-dopaa-1.2681160</link>
<author> Dave Rosenkranz  </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2681167!image/3525740681.png_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3525740681.png><br /><i> New dean to start Jan. 1 </i> <br><p>
	On Dec. 1, President of the College <span data-scayt_word="Catharine" data-scaytid="1">Catharine</span> Bond Hill announced in an all-campus email that Associate Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean of the Faculty Marianne <span data-scayt_word="B...</p>]]>;



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	On Dec. 1, President of the College <span data-scayt_word="Catharine" data-scaytid="1">Catharine</span> Bond Hill announced in an all-campus email that Associate Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean of the Faculty Marianne <span data-scayt_word="B...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Student arrested in string of laptop thefts]]></title>
<link>http://www.miscellanynews.com/2.1576/student-arrested-in-string-of-laptop-thefts-1.2681151</link>
<author> Joey Rearick  </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.miscellanynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2681157!image/683412756.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/683412756.jpg><br /><i> Administrators urge campus vigilance amid suspect arrest </i> <br><p>
	Shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, working in conjunction with Vassar Safety and Security officers, arrested a Vassar student for burglary and possession of a controlled substance in the basement of D...</p>]]>;



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	Shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, working in conjunction with Vassar Safety and Security officers, arrested a Vassar student for burglary and possession of a controlled substance in the basement of D...]]></media:description>
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