This year, a federally-funded research project at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement will launch a number of community-based initiatives to support young adults in Springfield.
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How does one begin to describe the awesomeness that is Sarah Maclean? She’s the bestselling author of more than a dozen delightfully written historical romances, one half of the fabulous duo behind the “Fated Mates” podcast, romance columnist for the Washington Post and probably the fiercest advocate for the romance genre you’ll ever come across. Oh, and did we mention she’s a Smithie?
Karelia Stetz-Waters ‘99J, a former Duckett resident and current community college professor, is a romance writer who writes happy endings for women in love. She balances her full-time job with her writing career and works to spread awareness of “cliteracy,” with the goal of using her writing as a way to teach people about female sexual pleasure...
“Sometimes people look at me and are like ‘uhh, are you queer?’” Emma Livingston ’20 said, cocking her head to the side and mimicking their…
Sylvie Fox ‘93 is a USA Today Bestselling author of “smart fiction for smart women.” Known for writing sexy contemporary romance and legal thrillers, Fox is a Smith alum worth knowing about. Since her time at Smith she’s lived in Brooklyn, Cleveland, Budapest, and Los Angeles practicing law, writing for various small newspapers, and writing her own fiction. Her work includes the L.A. Nights series, the Casey Cort Series (under the pen name Aime Austin), The Good Enough Husband, The Secret Widow, and many others. I was able to catch up with her to discuss her time at Smith, her writing career, and how these two experiences intersect.
Shannon O’Brien, a member of Smith class of 2013 who majored in theatre, published her debut book “Sing Me Home” in the fall of 2016. After her graduation, Shannon O’Brien pursued her theatre career while practicing writing as a hobby. The book “Sing Me Home,” a lesbian romance novel, sets the story background in a New England women’s college. Shannon O’Brien shared with The Sophian her inspirations, behind-the-scene stories of the book, and advice for Smithies who also want to write in the future.
A blustery snowstorm arrived in Northampton on the heels of Thanksgiving Break, covering the Smith campus in a blanket of white. The appearance of snow people on Chapin Lawn and the Grecourt Gates adorned with lights shows that Smith is getting into the spirit of the season. To find out what Smithies of the past did to celebrate this wonderful time of year, I took a dive into the Smith Archives. Some of the traditions we celebrate today — events like Winter Weekend and Vespers — have deep roots in Smith history, going back more than one hundred years.
Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
While some students decide to head home for Thanksgiving break each November, many students stay on campus for the five day respite, either by choice or because they don’t have another option available. In that case, what do Smithies get up to when campus quiets down? One option for the break is the Thanksgiving Match Program facilitated by Jan Morris, the Wellness Assistant at the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness.