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Review: Josh Ritter’s new album ‘Gathering’

Josh Ritter along with his bandmates, the Royal City Band, performed at Calvin Theater in downtown Northampton on last Saturday. This performance was the second stop on his U.S. and European tour to promote his new album “Gathering.” 

Smith celebrates Sherrerd Award winners

On Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 4:30 p.m come celebrate the three Smith faculty recipients of the 2017 Sherrerd Teaching Awards at the Carroll Room of the…

Socializing space and party policies at Smith

After a year away, I had nearly forgotten about some annoying aspects of Smith life: The lengthy B43 commute; the pang of hunger at 10 p.m. because you ate dinner five hours earlier; and people forgetting their laundry while you’re trying to do your own, to name a few. 

Halloweekend at Smith

Halloween is an amazing holiday at Smith: gouged out pumpkins appear on every house porch, as house leaders take the opportunity to fulfill their quotas for house events in the form of pumpkin carving sessions.

Humans of Smith

Inspired by “Humans of New York,” “Humans of Smith” is dedicated to sharing the stories of the Smith community.

‘Queen’: One woman’s voyage of self-empowerment

“Queen” is a bittersweet Bollywood comedy about self-discovery. Directed by Vikas Bahl in 2014, “Queen” was made for just under $2 million; yet, the film earned the equivalent of $8 million in its first two weeks. From day two onward, it was the No. 1 film in India. 

Dorit Rabinyan discusses her book ‘All the Rivers’

Israeli writer and screenwriter Dorit Rabinyan gave a talk at Smith College last week on her controversial book “All the Rivers,” and why literature still matters. Students, faculty and members of the community filled the Graham Hall at Hillyer. Marjorie Roth ‘67, a donor to the Program of Jewish Studies, was also present at the talk. 

Benefit concert for hurricane relief features living former presidents

On Saturday, Oct. 21, all five living former Presidents gathered together at the Reed Arena at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas to attend a benefit concert featuring performers such as rock and country musicians Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Sam Moore and Yolanda Adams. 

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