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ADMISSIONS COMMITS ‘A SERIOUS MISTAKE’ FOR 2016

CIS's programming error sends 76 false congratulations

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. Full story

Gbowee to speak at 148th Commencement

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 leading Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, an organization that was instrumental in ending years of civil war and political oppression in her homeland.

Annual event displays range of student art

Showcase includes visual, written arts

Some of the greatest artistic talent at Vassar College is showcased annually through ModFest's Art, Dance, Music and Words event. The event celebrates the original work of students and faculty from the Music, Dance, Art and English Departments at Vassar.

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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Primary Education | "Painted Politics"

A weekly podcast covering the Election with Vassar's professors

Join Director of the FLLAC, James Mundy, to discuss the government portraits of 2012's two GOP frontrunners.

Primary Education | "Does Character Matter?"

A weekly podcast covering the Election with Vassar's professors

Join Professor of Political Science Richard Born to discuss attacks on Newt Gingrich's character.

Miscellany Minute | 30 September 2011

The audio slideshow of Vassar news and events.

This week: The CDRC works towards improvements in dining, Class of 2015 elections and Hispanic film.

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ADMISSIONS COMMITS ‘A SERIOUS MISTAKE’ FOR 2016

76 prospies accepted, then declined

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Local Congressman Miller looks to retire

Last Thursday, 102nd 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 maverick and a reformer by friends, colleagues and political adversaries alike.

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EDII applicants grapple with media attention, disappointment

The program "Good Morning New York" on the Fox television station WYNW aired an interview that was exceptionally vitriolic towards the College. "They just think that they can do this and not have to pay … they can't just get off scott-free," vented a rejected applicant, Mary Hanley.

Despite myths about the Vassar tunnel system, the reality is rather unglamorous. The network of tunn

Truth or myth: Vassar’s secret tunnel system revealed

Beneath Vassar campus lies a labyrinth of winding tunnels. The question of the existence of tunnels has captivated the imagination students long before students were interested in things that were "underground."

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Staff Editorial | Introduction of young trustee will bring invaluable perspective to Board

On Sunday Jan. 22, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council released a proposal that would to allow for the creation of a young trustee position on the College's Board of Trustees. The proposal, which is intended to bridge the gap between Board members and the current campus climate, will move to the Board of Trustees in February.

Catch 2012: Romney’s identity crisis

Throughout the primary, Mitt has tried in vain to reconcile his moderate core with the extreme orthodoxies of the party, attempting to sell himself as the paragon of modern conservatism. Yet, as Romney continues to dish out these easy applause lines and proceeds to veer to the far-right along the campaign trail, his appeal to the broader American public will shrink precipitously,

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Humor & Satire | Vassar’s serious mistake: Everybody’s been there

Things aren't looking so great for Vassar right now. Once thought of as a respectable finishing school for women and gays, Vassar is now known as a heartless institution run by joy-killing sociopaths who broke the hearts of 76 wide-eyed high school seniors by offering them love and acceptance and then cruelly revoking it half an hour later.

Humor & Satire | Senior Retrospective: The worst parties I’ve been to

My four years here at Vassar are almost over, and the thing I will miss most is PARTYING. However, a few parties I've attended at our fine institution have been less than stellar.

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Batts to display inchoate play in reading

When a crowd streams into a theater to see a new play, audience members probably expect a finished product rather than a work in progress. But Isabella Batts '12, whose play will be performed on Friday, Feb. 3, insists that her work, "The Inheritance of Nightdreams," should be embraced, not dismissed, as an unfinished piece. "I've stopped calling it a performance," said Batts. "For me, it's a presentation; it's a reading; it's a senior project."

Artist of the Week | Fruchtman eagerly transforms from actor to director

A religion major, Elana Fruchtman '14 took—for the first time—on the job of sole director for last semester's student-written play "Yellow Ribbon Oaks." The Philaletheis production was not part of a class project, but the result of several students who shared a common passion for theater and decided to put on a student-run production.

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Coaches teach outside their specialty

While one might expect Vassar coaches to be experts in just one sport, many demonstrate a surprising amount of versatility, teaching physical education classes in fields unrelated to their varsity duties. "Every coach here has more than just their coaching responsibilities. They wear a couple or three hats," said men's and women's rugby Head Coach Tony Brown.

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.