As a queer Smithie, I feel compelled to speak out after reading Mills alumnae citing Smith College as another HWC stigmatized by queerness.
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“Sorry to bother you again!” “Don’t apologize! You know, since coming to a historically women’s college, I’ve noticed that you all-“ “Say sorry too much?”…
The Sophian published an article, “Oral Histories of the Title IX Office,” on Oct. 27, which featured transcripts of survivors telling their stories about their…
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of mental illness and suicide that some may find distressing.
I have studied in the U.S. for five and a half years, focusing on politics and reproductive justice. I grew up in Cambodia following a…
Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide, SA and racism which may be upsetting for some readers.
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Since I’ve lived a couple decades longer than the majority of my fellow students, I noticed a few trends that have made their way back into our shared reality, some of which I appreciate more than others.
Why I’m not necessarily against legacy preferences at (some) colleges.
Remote learning was not perfect. But if it did nothing else, it proved one thing: higher education can be different, and it needs to change.
Jesey Nelson, former member of British music group Little Mix, was recently criticized for “Blackfishing” in her music video for her debut solo single, “Boyz.” Critics called Nelson out on her exploitation of Black cultural aesthetics, such as darkened skin, curly hair, and other visual signifiers of Black culture like clothing style.