On Nov. 12, Smith students gathered to celebrate Cromwell Day. Classes were canceled so that students could participate in educational activities about racism, inclusivity and…
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On the night of Tuesday, Nov. 5, Smith students gathered to watch election results at viewing parties across campus, including one hosted by the government…
This article was originally published in the October 2024 print edition.
As Mount Holyoke College celebrates its tenth anniversary of the change of its gender-based admissions policy, Smith College’s policy continues to be a point of contention. Mount Holyoke, a member of both the Five College Consortium and the Seven Sisters, “welcomes applications from female, transgender and nonbinary students” as of 2014.
Smith students walked out of their respective classes and buildings in protest of the changes made to the “Policy Governing Time, Place and Manner of Expressive Activity” by President Sarah Willie-LeBreton and other colleagues in leadership at the college on Oct. 24. The walkout occurred after a draft of the new policy was leaked on Oct. 23.
On Oct.16, Smith College hosted a panel, “From The Margins To The Center: How Black Women Advance Reproductive Justice Policy,” that discussed the vital role of Black women in reproductive justice efforts historically and presently.
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election draws near, student-led clubs, the Jandon Center, the Government Department and other on-campus groups are hosting a variety of…
On Oct. 9, Smith students gathered in Seelye Hall for a panel entitled “LGBTQ+ Politics and the US Election” that discussed homophobic bills, elite-led mobilization and LGBTQ+ rights on a state level.
This article was originally published in the September 2024 print edition.
Smith College announced the closing of Cushing/Emerson dining hall on April 25, 2024, effective in the 2024-25 academic year, which has led to dissatisfaction and complaints among students and staff. The decision resulted from a routine assessment in Dining Services that primarily focused on evaluating student dining experiences and usage levels.
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.
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.