This article was originally published in the September 2024 print edition. What’s lost in this pursuit of “efficiency” and “optimization” is the core value of a liberal arts education: the fostering of critical thinking, creativity and intellectual curiosity. These qualities cannot be reduced to market trends or job placement statistics.
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Last Saturday night, my friend and I had resigned to have a night in — typical for both of us these days. We had both had exhausting days of sleeping in and existing in the world, but, at around 9:00 p.m., we decided to not be lame and go out. We walked around campus for about half an hour.
A warm, 75-degree Friday in late September calls for only one thing: a fresh, crisp matcha latte, cold as ice, from my favorite cafe. With a recently sprained ankle, a fresh Smith College Board of Trustees direct deposit and a dream, I hobbled down to Familiars Coffee & Tea.
The newest members of the Student Government Association (SGA) were announced on Sept. 22, ending a weeks-long campaign effort that was on display throughout campus on the sidewalks via chalk slogans from the candidates.
Cult classic film, “The Room” (2003), created by Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero, has gained the status from many publications of being the worst film…
Located at 300 N. Main St. in Florence, Mass. is Look Park — the home of Northampton’s open-play pickleball group. According to Julia Hyde, one…
As the sun shone down in the early afternoon on Sept. 14, Northampton’s Main Street bustled with crowds of smiling people. Live music echoed through…
Though sexual violence is not always considered a widespread problem on Smith’s campus, data proves that it may be more prevalent than most students assume. Hillary Connor ’26 is working to advocate for reproductive justice at Smith and in the broader community.
Students, faculty and Northampton residents gathered to learn about the role of media during the upcoming elections at the “Constitution Day Panel: Media & Elections,” on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the Alumnae House.
Editors' Note: The publication of this article was delayed due to website difficulties. Typically, The Sophian aims to have a faster turnaround for News pieces. We understand the importance of timely publication of News pieces. We apologize for the delay.