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The need for a nuanced perspective in the global classroom

By thesophian on September 21, 2017 |

Opinions

How important is it to your success as a student in a Smith classroom, to be American?

Of the million things I thought about before I came to Smith, this was something I took for granted. I assumed that a college education is global, no matter where you go, and that’s exactly what I wanted. I believe a global education is valuable, and it encourages a greater understanding of world problems. And that has been my experience, to some extent. 

However, I was forced to think harder about this as I started to peruse the course catalog more intently and took more classes.

Trump sides with Democrats

Trump sides with Democrats

By thesophian on September 21, 2017 |

Opinions

At a recent White House meeting, with congressional leaders from both parties, President Donald Trump dumbfounded fellow Republicans by suddenly aligning himself with Democrats on a series of key fiscal issues. Trump’s surprise stance upended sensitive negotiations over the debt ceiling and further weakened his already fragile relationship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul D. Ryan.

Smith forays into tech updates

By thesophian on September 15, 2017 |

Opinions

As Smithies wrapped up spring semester earlier this year, they knew they would come back to a changed campus in the fall due to Neilson construction. We knew Neilson would be inaccessible for a while, and we were, naturally, concerned by the potential lack of study spaces that may arise.