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.
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.
Silvia Moon ’19
The signs as songs
Silvia Moon ‘19 | Features Staff Writer
The signs as ways they prepare for Thanksgiving break
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.
Jackie Richardson ’21 | Associate Editor
On Nov. 13, Ijeoma Oluo — author of “So You Want to Talk About Race” — gave a talk called “The Only Way Out is Through: Solidarity and Accountability” at the Weinstein Auditorium.
Amanda Jiang ’20 | Jandon Center Student Fellow
The Jandon Center for Community Engagement has received federal grant funding to support the College to collaborate with community members, local organizations and schools in Springfield, Mass. on helping young adults transition to life after high school, including college or employment. Young people in Springfield will lead a research team to explore how to mobilize community assets to support the long-term success of their peers seeking to bridge the economic, educational and social obstacles facing Springfield residents.
Yawen Tsao ’19 | Contributing Writer
The Nurul Islam Mosque is a mosque that was founded in 1844 in Bo-Kaap, South Africa. Last Monday, I went there for an Islamic class with my host mom, who has been an Islamic teacher for her whole life — 72 years.
Sylvia Moon | Staff Writer There is a sophomore that lives in my house named Kim. We all love her so I decided share that…
Lingchuan Xu ’21 | Features Editor
This weekend, I attended a conference held by Forté called the College Fast Track to Finance Conference.