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.
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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.
As Thanksgiving rolls around every year, it seems as though everyone has a different take on the traditional holiday menu, whether that means a complete rejection of the usual or a unique interpretation of a well-known item. At Smith, many dining hall staff members end up cooking multiple Thanksgiving dishes: some for the students who stay over break and some for their own families. Because of this, they often have experience making many different types of Thanksgiving foods.
On Monday, Oct. 21, children’s book illustrator Bryan Collier gave a speech at Stoddard Hall. The talk, titled “You Can Never Outgrow a Picture Book,” was sponsored by the Campus School and was open to students as well as the people of Northampton.
On Monday, Oct. 21, children’s book illustrator Bryan Collier gave a speech at Stoddard Hall. The talk, titled “You Can Never Outgrow a Picture Book,” was sponsored by the Campus School and was open to students as well as the people of Northampton.
Last Thursday, Nov. 7, representatives from the Sophian braved the cold and took a trip into downtown Northampton to Haymarket Cafe to meet the local writing group participating in National Novel Writing Month. Fondly known as ‘NaNoWriMo,’ this annual national tradition presents a seemingly simple goal — attempt to write 50,000 words of an original manuscript within the thirty days that November provides. As many who have attempted can attest, it is not as simple as it sounds. NaNoWriMo is an online based project that is supported by hundreds of local writing groups just like the one we met in the Haymarket Cafe.
Every morning, we wake up to our alarms and choose an outfit to conquer the day in. Maybe it’s skinny jeans and a t-shirt, a long dress with chunky heels or overalls paired with (to Tan France’s deep chagrin) crocs and socks. We might wear a certain sweater when giving a presentation, or a cozy scarf on a gray, chilly day. These fashion choices paint a picture of who we are and how we are living our lives. Clothes are more than just fashion trends — they are storytellers.
For the first time next spring, the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith will host the Region 1 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF), bringing together some of Western Massachusetts’ most promising — and most disadvantaged — middle and high school students.