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Design Thinking Beyond Smith

Somto Okonkwo ’21 | News Editor

“Four Smith students have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design,” reads the e-digest.

This one’s for you DC

Rosalie Toupin ’20 | Features Staff Writer

I have lived in Washington, D.C. for seven months now. During that time, I marched with current and soon-to-be feminist icons, explored the city with new friends, said good morning to my role model each day and witnessed history being made right outside my door. It’s been both a dream come true and a reality I always knew was waiting for me.

Campus-wide shift to duo two-factor authentication will take place next year

Jackie Richardson ‘21 | Associate Editor

Smith recently announced that student, faculty and staff will need to use Duo Two-factor Authentication (2FA) to log into Bannerweb, Moodle, Smith’s Gmail, Smith’s Portal and all other websites that require Smith credentials. For students, this requirement will take effect Jan. 31, 2019; for faculty and staff, it will take effect March 13, though everyone may enroll now.

Four Tips to Practice Self-Care During Finals Season

Claudia Olson ’22 | Assistant Features Editor
Sleep! This may seem obvious, but sleep is essential, especially during finals season. Memory, concentration and energy, components essential to academic success, all improve with a consistent sleep schedule.

How to Make — and Understand! — Your Birth Chart

Jackie Richardson ’21 | Associate Editor

Of all the labels Smith students use to either playfully or seriously describe themselves, none has a greater potential to make or ruin a budding friendship or crush more than your astrological sign. Most people here go even deeper — they want your moon, your ascendant and even your whole chart. For the uninitiated, here’s your astrology primer so you at least have the basics down the next time someone asks you.

D.C. Week 4

Rosalie Toupin ’20

Living in Washington, D.C. has been a unique experience for me. The city is centered around politics and filled with people who want to make a difference not only for the United States, but for the world. While leaving the comfort of Smith has been difficult for me, the experience has been undoubtedly worth it to study, work and live in this vibrant, politically charged city.

Horoscopes

Silvia Moon ‘19 | Features Staff Writer

The signs as ways they prepare for Thanksgiving break

Carbon-Proxy Pricing

Somto Okonkwo ’21 | News Editor

Smith has made many commitments to support sustainability and address climate change, including one to become a carbon neutral campus by 2030. Part of Smith’s goal is to educate women so they can become leaders in improving sustainability and tackling climate change.