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As Northampton Housing Crisis Worsens, Smith Considers its Role in the Community

Northampton, alongside many cities in the United States, is facing a housing crisis. While stakeholders agree that the college should address the crisis at hand, there are active discussions and debate about Smith’s role in the community and how to design solutions that benefit Smith College, the city of Northampton and all of its residents alike.

The Art of Spectatorship: How a Larger Fan Base Can Take Smith Athletics to the Next Level

Smith College Athletics is growing in recognition and acclaim. At a time when the global spectatorship of women’s sports is on the rise, Smith is stepping up to the plate. Smith’s athletic teams are consistently receiving national poll rankings, winning conference championships and making headlines. How can Smith stay on this wave of increased viewership? The answer starts with Smith students and community members.

Nonbinary Runner and Activist Cal Calamia on Resisting Anti-Trans Legislation

On April 21 at 7:30 p.m., Smith students gathered in Weinstein Auditorium to attend “Trans Inclusion in Sport,” a conversation with speaker Cal Calamia, who uses they/he pronouns. Cal Calamia is a highly successful transmasculine marathoner, activist, writer and educator who joined the discussion through Zoom. The event was moderated by Smith's Sports Committee for Inclusion and Diversity (SCID) board member Pria Parker ’25, who uses they/them pronouns.

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