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.
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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.
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.