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Hard Work, Loud Music and Intentionality: In the Weight Room with Kate Winstanley

Catherine (Kate) Winstanley is a new graduate assistant Strength and Conditioning coach at Smith. Smith’s graduate coaching program allows their students to obtain coaching experience with one of the varsity teams on campus while simultaneously earning their master’s degree in exercise and sports science. Alums of the program have gone on to earn head and assistant coaching jobs from a variety of places, including Brown University, Boston University, Harvard University and even national professional athletic teams. 

Smith Wildlife is Sick and Tired of Construction

Smith College has recently announced the construction of a new building for the Lazarus Center for Career Development and the Wurtele Center for Leadership, which is set to be built on a hillside overlooking Paradise Pond. In response to this announcement, many students have taken to social media to discuss the validity of the project. Arguments have been raised, suggesting that the funds for this new building could be more effectively utilized to address internal issues within the college, such as broken elevators and insufficient professor salaries. While there are a multitude of reasons to question the necessity and efficiency of the new Lazarus Center, I would like to introduce an additional critique from a conservation standpoint. 

The Impact of GrubHub Orders on Café Operations

When visiting the Campus Center Café after 8 p.m., the first thing that might catch one’s eye are the piles of to-go containers covering the tables, littered with GrubHub receipts. 

While the GrubHub system may be quick and convenient, there’s a darker side to it when it comes to the waste the orders generate — whether that be food waste or material waste from the containers, to-go cups or wrappers.

La Kaplan Educational Foundation ouvre la voie à la bourse Ada Comstock

Après avoir quitté le Ghana pour s'installer à New York il y a quatre ans, Bernice Agyeiwaa, lauréate de la bourse Ada Comstock, s'est retrouvée à la recherche d'une communauté. Ayant l'intention de suivre un programme d'études supérieures en soins infirmiers, elle a commencé à suivre des cours au Bronx Community College.

A Guide to Thoughtful Gifting in Every Relationship Stage

As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s time to start brainstorming gift ideas. Whether it’s for a loved one or a friend, trying to come up with the perfect present can be stressful. It is always a little challenging for me, but I remember feeling particularly daunted when shopping for my girlfriend for the first time. 

Smith College Inaugura a su duodécima presidenta Sarah Willie-LeBreton

Sarah Willie-LeBreton fue inaugurada como la duodécima presidenta de Smith College el 21 de octubre de 2023. Su inauguración fue la culminación de una celebración de dos días en todo el campus que incluyó lecturas, instalaciones de arte, sesiones musicales y una fiesta de baile. Willie-Le Breton fue seleccionada como Presidenta la última primavera después de un largo proceso. Aunque ella ha estado actuando como presidenta desde el principio del semestre, no asumió formalmente el cargo hasta el sábado 21 de octubre. 

La democracia y el bien común: una conversación con la gobernadora Maura Healey

AMHERST, MA. — Amherst College dio la bienvenida a la gobernadora Maura Healey a Johnson Chapel para conmemorar el 60 aniversario de la visita del presidente John F. Kennedy en lo que fue uno de sus últimos compromisos públicos antes de su asesinato.

La démocratie et le bien commun : Conversation avec la gouverneure Maura Healey

AMHERST, MA. - Amherst College a accueilli la gouverneure Maura Healey à la chapelle Johnson pour commémorer le 60e anniversaire de la visite du Président John F. Kennedy dans ce qui fut l'un de ses derniers engagements publics avant son assassinat.

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