Students looking for study space as Neilson construction begins will find some new spaces in the Campus Center, pictured above.
The Sophian
As Smithies wrapped up spring semester earlier this year, they knew they would come back to a changed campus in the fall due to Neilson construction. We knew Neilson would be inaccessible for a while, and we were, naturally, concerned by the potential lack of study spaces that may arise.
Last week’s announcement on Title IX from the Department of Education should worry students, parents and alumnae, Katherine Hazen ’18 writes.
The fate of some 800,000 young undocumented immigrants now rests in the hands of the U.S. Congress, Emily Kowalik ’18 writes.
Camille Bordas’s newest novel, “How to Behave in a Crowd,” receives the rave review of Cas Sweeney ’19.
The cast of British sitcom “Chewing Gum,” written by Michalea Coel, center, will not be returning for a third season.
President McCartney issued a response after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on September 5 the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy on behalf of the Trump administration. DACA is a policy implemented in 2012 under President Obama that allows some undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to pursue education and employment opportunities.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke at George Mason University in Arlington, Va. on September 7.
Students and faculty members at Smith celebrated the start of the new academic year at convocation on the evening of September 6. Classes began on Thursday, September 7.
The celebratory, student-focused college tradition first introduced by the college’s first female president Jill Ker Conway in 1975 now features house-themed costumes, house chants and minimal clothing.
Cassie Follman ‘20Contributing Writer Each year, Smith awards honorary degrees to individuals who emulate the college’s values and are seen as inspirations in their fields.…