Responding to the Las Vegas shooting and other mass shootings in the United States, the state of Massachusetts has recently banned the sale of bump stocks. The ban removes bump stocks from stores and prevents their private use within the state.
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“Dear Sophian, I feel lonely at Smith. During my first year, I wasn’t really participating in house events or extracurricular activities, is it too late…
Nothing is worse than getting the flu at college – being forced to miss class and cancel meetings can be a complete nightmare. Maybe you…
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:
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.
“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.”
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.
Tammy Cagle, who used to work as a drug court clinician for the Behavioral Health Network (BHN) in Springfield, Mass., filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 22 against Judge Thomas H. Estes, former first justice at Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown.
Ruby Bridges spoke last Friday at Smith College at John M. Greene Hall on the invitation of 10-year-old Dana Warren, a Westhampton Elementary School student. President Kathleen McCartney decided to host Bridges after receiving a letter from Warren.
President Kathleen McCartney sent an email on Jan. 22 to the Smith community regarding the college’s financial sustainability initiative. In the email, McCartney addressed four major concerns.