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What’s The Vibe? Supporting Northampton Tenants, The Vibes Say

Smith College hosted the 42nd Annual Silver Chord Bowl one month ago inside John M. Greene Hall. This event is “the oldest and most respected collegiate a cappella showcase in the region,” according to the Northampton Arts Council, which co-hosted the event at Smith.

Among the groups who performed were the Smith College Vibes, who wore pins during their performance to demonstrate solidarity with the Northampton Tenants Association and draw attention to the Association’s advocacy for tenant rights amidst rent increases.

‘We’re Here to Stand Up for Our Democracy and Demand Justice’: ICE Out Protest in Amherst

On January 30, 2026, the people of Amherst and surrounding areas gathered on the Amherst Town Common for the “ICE Out” Protest. This protest was sparked by the recent killings by ICE in America, with 8 people dead in 2026 alone, not including the deaths while in custody. 

‘The best way I can give back is to serve:’ Incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra ‘96 Reflects on Her Time at Smith and Northampton’s Future

This article was originally published in the October 2025 print edition. Northampton Mayor and Smith alumna Gina-Louise Sciarra ‘96 is seeking reelection to address her…

Jillian Duclos, Northampton Mayoral Candidate, is Advocating for a New Way of Doing Local Politics

This article was originally published in the October 2025 print edition. For Jillian Duclos, running for mayor of Northampton goes hand in hand with being…

‘If We Can Do It, We Should Do It’: Al Simon, Ward 2 City Council Candidate on Public Education, Rent Stabilization and Economic Health

The Support Our Schools coalition (SOS) is running a slate of candidates for City Council in Northampton’s upcoming elections on Nov. 4. SOS launched in…