Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of eating disorders which may be a sensitive topic for some readers. Smith College boasts a history of groundbreaking…
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The Smith community is seated front and center as the volleyball team continues their exciting season and prepares for the NEWMAC Quarterfinals next week. Head…
The Smith Field Hockey team is having a killer season, and they only have three regular games remaining before the NEWMAC championship games begin. They…
Smith’s athletic department was abuzz this weekend between 50th anniversary celebrations and the induction of eight athletes and one team into Smith’s Hall of Fame. The hall was established in 2012 to honor the contributions and accomplishments of Smith’s most exceptional athletes, coaches and teams.
Can good routines really make an impact? WebMD explains one psychological benefit of having a good routine is that “if you have a plan, you’ll feel more in control.” It can be difficult to maintain routines when external factors (i.e., pandemics or school schedules) dictate your schedule. Conversely, however, having daily practices that ground you can set the tone to handle these outside stressors. Need some ideas? We have a few that you can test out…
Saturday, April 1, Smith’s Tennis team ended an eventful season with their final NEWMAC match. While the Pioneers finished with a 8-1 loss to Wellesley…
The Pioneers are unstoppable when it comes to their Track & Field team this season. They have garnered various personal bests and the students performed…
Meditation has been a buzz word thrown around by celebrities and people in the self-help field, but does it really work? In the spring of…
Congratulations to Smith’s Basketball team on winning the NEWMAC championship and their winning streak in the first round! Two years ago, the Pioneers made it…
Every day Carin Teresa swims in the frigid rivers of western Massachusetts to manage her chronic pain. Ice swimming is touted as an alternative wellness practice for its myriad of benefits: boosting the immune system, weight loss, improving circulation and increased parasympathetic activity, which can result in improvement with anxiety, depression, stress management and gut issues.