Dance of Life: Olga Guardia Smoak '61
A legendary force in the world of dance, Olga Guardia Smoak ’61 remembers her undergraduate years at Vassar as a “feast” and is quick to credit Vassar with a role in her success. By Samantha Soper ’91
Winter 2004 volume 101 issue 1
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Cold Reality: Vassar Alumnae/i on Top of the World
While any Vassar student knows the rigors of a Poughkeepsie winter, a few alumnae/i call even colder climes home. From Alaska to Montana to northern Vermont, these hardy souls welcome the challenges these locales bring. By Gordon Sacks ’93
To Have and To Hold: The Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Over the past several years, the issue of same-sex marriage has captured the nation’s attention. For some academics, this topic has reawakened the larger debate that questions the institution of marriage in general. The VQ interviewed several members of the Vassar community for their thoughts. By Micah Buis ’02