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Who to Watch at the Olympics: Figure Skaters and More

It’s finally time for the Winter Olympics, which will kick off in PyeongChang, South Korea on Feb. 9. Team USA is sending the largest contingent of athletes to the Games, 242 in total, who will participate in all fifteen sports. As a busy Smithie does not have the time to watch all the events, I would suggest tuning in for figure skating. It is the perfect combination of theater, physicality and grace, not to mention mental fortitude and beautiful costumes. These are a few skaters whose stories (and social media) have captured my attention in the season leading up to the Olympics:

Tips for avoiding the Flu

It’s that time of the year again. Used Kleenex and wrappers of honey lemon cough drops scattered around your table. While getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting sick, no one is completely immune. Whether you’re already sniffling or just want to take some preventative measures, here are some tips to practice good habits and self-care.

Review of Indian Cinema: ‘Rang De Basanti’

“Rang De Basanti,” or in English, “Colour it Saffron,” is a 2006 Indian, drama film written, produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The title can be literally translated as “Paint me with the colours of spring.”

New Academic Freedom Statement sent to Board of Trustees for approval

This week, an ad hoc committee comprised of Smith faculty produced a new Student Academic Freedom statement. Smith faculty then voted in approval of sending the statement to the Board of Trustees for final approval. If approved by the board, the statement will be implemented and sent out to the Smith community. The Sophian requested to send a reporter to the vote but was denied.

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