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Union Faces Resistance from Administration Over Worker Protections and Improved Conditions in Contract Negotiations
By Gryffyn May
On Thursday, Nov. 21, United Smith Student Workers (USSW) union bargaining committee members met with representatives of Smith College to discuss their new contract proposal....
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Who’s Afraid of Protest?
By Karen Colmán Martínez
This article was originally published in the November 2024 print edition. On Oct. 24, 2024, President Sarah Willie-LeBreton announced a review of the college’s policies...
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Trans at Smith: A Generational Investigation
By Della Baer
Smith College’s admissions policy regarding gender has remained a point of contention among campus discourse, signaling the need for an open conversation about Smith’s trans...
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From SCAN to Sophian: Smith’s Periodical Evolution
By Aadya Aryal
Today, The Sophian is Smith’s only student newspaper, read and appreciated by many online and through print. However, unbeknownst to many, its start in 1952...
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Letter to the Editor: They Will Have to Come Through Us, a Love Letter to Our Students
By Christen Mucher, Erin Pineda and colleagues
You are the reason we are here. You are the reason we stay. All of you — The trans students; DACA students; the first gens. The cis students; the US citizens; the international students; the third-generation Smithies
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Amazing photo stories of the month

Amazing photo stories of the month

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Earn money from the comfort of your home

Earn money from the comfort of your home

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

A Hands-on Look At The New Apple Best New Gadgets

A Hands-on Look At The New Apple Best New Gadgets

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Connecting The Dots: Toyota Invests $1 Billion

Connecting The Dots: Toyota Invests $1 Billion

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

6 Truly Ridiculous Bets Made Between People

6 Truly Ridiculous Bets Made Between People

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Inspiration and The Pitch

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Things That Become Relationship Killers

Things That Become Relationship Killers

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Inspiration and The Pitch

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

New Random Visual Sounds

New Random Visual Sounds

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Inspiration and The Pitch

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

The Illegal Society Crew

The Illegal Society Crew

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Inspiration and The Pitch

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Tour Tips: Spend the most interesting weekend in the city of Wien

Tour Tips: Spend the most interesting weekend in the city of Wien

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Listening to ambient music while working improves performance

Listening to ambient music while working improves performance

By Arris on February 23, 2018 |

Ut vix agam solum perfecto, labitur expetendis dissentias id has, mei habeo illud dicam ex. Ea sea paulo oratio rationibus, justo labore feugait ea nam, vel an fuisset probatus. In oportere maiestatis vim, id his inani saperet delenit. Pri elit oblique ne, odio aliquam qualisque eam te. Ad nam lucilius quaestio, sit ex semper recusabo maluisset, per et altera graecis consequat.

Massachusetts Voters Split on Legalizing Psychedelics, Preparing to Vote
By Catherine Nichols
Do the mental health benefits of psychedelics outweigh their potential risks? The most closely contested Massachusetts ballot initiative up for a vote on Election Day...
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Cushing/Emerson Dining Closure Brings Mixed Reactions to Campus
By Jada Wordlaw
This article was originally published in the September 2024 print edition. Smith College announced the closing of Cushing/Emerson dining hall on April 25, 2024, effective in the 2024-25 academic year, which has led to dissatisfaction and complaints among students and staff. The decision resulted from a routine assessment in Dining Services that primarily focused on evaluating student dining experiences and usage levels.
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Tax Smith College, Fund UMass and Northampton Public Schools
By Karen Colmán Martínez
In 2020, Smith College President Kathleen McCartney had “extraordinary news” to share with the Smith College community — the institution had received a $50 million gift from an anonymous alumna, with $40 million designated for student financial aid and $10 million for “re-envision[ing] [Smith’s] career development programs.”
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Students Hold 34th Annual Celebrations on the Quad
By Kaeli Bennett
On Thursday, April 25, students gathered on the Smith College Quadrangle for the 34th Annual Celebrations. The event began in 1991 as a candlelight vigil in response to an uptick in homophobic and transphobic graffiti and sentiment on campus. Over the years, it has evolved into a celebration of queer love and acceptance.
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Smith College Botanic Garden Prepares for Removal of Beloved Swing Tree
By Jada Wordlaw
On Jan. 16, the Botanic Garden of Smith College announced that five trees on campus will be removed early this year, including the long-standing sugar...
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