Advice given by Phoebe Rak '24, Editor in Chief
Help!
I made a friend online before the start of this year, and she was super cool, but now that we're both back on campus, the vibes aren't matching up. Since classes have started, all she does is complain about her workload, and it is becoming mentally draining to be around her. I've sent signals that I think we should part ways, but she hasn't noticed. What do I do?
- Digitally Dismayed
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.
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