Smith Students for Justice in Palestine (SSJP) hosted the People’s Picnic on Chapin Lawn on Friday, April 17, at 3 p.m. to discuss the demands presented in their Ethical Investment Policy Proposal petition and the Smith Advisory Committee for Investor Responsibility’s (ACIR) decision to sidestep meaningful consideration of the proposal.
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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.
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.
On the Tuesday immediately following Thanksgiving, Hungry Ghost Bread, a cornerstone of the Northampton and Smith College communities for more than two decades, announced its…
The city of Amherst is still recovering from a massive fire that broke out around 8:18 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. The fire totaled the…
Full Northampton election results can be found at the bottom of this article, based on unofficial results released by the city. Amid a whirlwind of…
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…
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…
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…