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Dance Dance Revolution

Celebrations Dance Company has faced the challenge of finding a space for their chosen art form in the virtual world. What once were twice weekly rehearsals in Smith’s dance studio have become weekly Zoom rehearsals, and what once were biannual live showcases at the end of each semester have become virtual showcases compilations.

Digging for Comedy Gold

Last spring, Smith Improv Komedy Organization of Smith (SIKOS) reached its prime. Weeks before the pandemic hit, their weekly improv comedy shows broached 80 attendees, crowds larger than ever before. President Ruth Penberthy ‘21, said she wanted to ask the audience members, “Are you sure you want to be here? This is undergraduate improv comedy!” 

BSA Conference 2021: Visions of Black Liberation through Collective Economics

Smith College’s Black Students’ Alliance (BSA) hosted its 13th Biennial Conference entitled “Investing In Ourselves: Black Wall Street and Collective Economics” on April 10-11. A reflection upon histories of wealth inequality and racial violence in America, as well as a celebration of Black resilience and ingenuity, the conference is a testament to BSA’s vision for racial justice at Smith and beyond.

Point of Order

Nikki Schuldt ‘22 is the president of the Smith Debate Society, which she called the “most active student organization on campus.” A member since her first year, Schuldt’s love of debate radiated from her as she talked in the basement of the Campus Center. She said she realized she was so excited to do this interview because no one ever wants to talk about the Debate Society with her, when there’s so much to talk about. “I would love it if somebody bragged about us,” she said.