Upon my arrival at Smith, I observed the widespread availability of non-dairy milks...
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Smith College has recently announced the construction of a new building for the Lazarus Center for Career Development and the Wurtele Center for Leadership, which is set to be built on a hillside overlooking Paradise Pond. In response to this announcement, many students have taken to social media to discuss the validity of the project. Arguments have been raised, suggesting that the funds for this new building could be more effectively utilized to address internal issues within the college, such as broken elevators and insufficient professor salaries. While there are a multitude of reasons to question the necessity and efficiency of the new Lazarus Center, I would like to introduce an additional critique from a conservation standpoint.
Disclaimer: The Sophian is dedicated to providing a platform for diverse perspectives. The author of this particular piece has opted to maintain anonymity, which typically…
Most Smithies have seen the army of facilities staff working hard with leaf blowers to clear our streets, sidewalks, paths and lawns of the seemingly…
One long-standing Smith tradition for Ada Comstock scholars — the Ada Monologues —hasn’t occurred since 2019 – until now. The Ada Monologues brought audience members…
For Black Smith students, it's everywhere. In a sly glance a non-Black student gives you as you innocently laugh with your friends...
In what I imagine had to be a nervous rage, Twitter user @Bernfriedl tweeted about their disdain for the recently released trailer for the live-action “The Little Mermaid” in which Halle Bailey, a Black woman, plays the role of Ariel...
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual assault that may be upsetting to some readers. Editor’s Note: The Sophian reached out to Residence Life…
While Smith College embraces its changes to Green Mode, many students are feeling left behind...
Like me, you’ve probably been chastised by food waste fighters on campus every time you mistakenly throw a compostable cup in the trash, or a chip bag (full of both metal and plastic) in the compost...