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Esta permitido no estar de acuerdo: La camara de eco de Smith

By Olivia Sarno

“Esta es la universidad; está bien si no están de acuerdo,” dijo mi profesora inquisitivamente, incitando una pausa larga e incómoda de los treinta estudiantes sentados en frente de ella. Smith College tiene la reputación de ser un centro de estudiantes activistas radicales e izquierdistas. Tanto es así que parece que hemos decidido que, si nos identificamos con este título, debemos compartir los mismos puntos de vista, estar de acuerdo, y además, no participar en conversaciones que desafíen este consenso.

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My Dream McDonald’s Team

By Vincenzia Fasulo

On Oct. 20, former President Donald Trump donned a yellow-and-gray McDonald’s apron, complete with golden cufflinks, no hairnet and slippery dress shoes, to salt fries and pose for photos with supporters. It seemed he would do anything to win more votes and troll Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Temporada de elecciones en Smith College: ansiedad, acción y esperanza

By Jada Wordlaw

A medida que se acerca la elección presidencial de los Estados Unidos de 2024, los clubes dirigidos por estudiantes, el Centro Jandon, el Departamento del Gobierno y otros grupos en el campus organizan una variedad de eventos para involucrar a los estudiantes en la elección, alentar el voto, proporcionar oportunidades para la acción política y ofrecer el apoyo aquellos que se sienten inciertos sobre el futuro.

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Des étudiants de Smith se joignent à des panélistes pour discuter de la politique LGBTQ+ dans les élections américaines

By Zéphyr Smith

Le 9 octobre, les étudiants de Smith College se sont réunis au Seelye Hall pour une table ronde intitulée « LGBTQ+ Politics and the US Election » (Politique LGBTQ+ et les élections américaines) qui a abordé les projets de loi homophobes, la mobilisation des élites et les droits des LGBTQ+ au niveau des États.

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You Are Allowed to Disagree: The Smith Echo Chamber

By Alessandra Simmons-Robles

“This is college; it is okay if you disagree,” my professor said inquisitively, prompting a long, awkward pause from the thirty students sitting in front...

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Megan Bowles ’15Sports Editor Last Sunday, Smith students from various houses across campus gathered in front of their televisions to watch as the Baltimore Ravens…

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Massachusetts Voters Split on Legalizing Psychedelics, Preparing to Vote

By Catherine Nichols

Do the mental health benefits of psychedelics outweigh their potential risks? The most closely contested Massachusetts ballot initiative up for a vote on Election Day...

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Cushing/Emerson Dining Closure Brings Mixed Reactions to Campus

By Jada Wordlaw

This article was originally published in the September 2024 print edition. Smith College announced the closing of Cushing/Emerson dining hall on April 25, 2024, effective in the 2024-25 academic year, which has led to dissatisfaction and complaints among students and staff. The decision resulted from a routine assessment in Dining Services that primarily focused on evaluating student dining experiences and usage levels.

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Tax Smith College, Fund UMass and Northampton Public Schools

By Karen Colmán Martínez

In 2020, Smith College President Kathleen McCartney had “extraordinary news” to share with the Smith College community — the institution had received a $50 million gift from an anonymous alumna, with $40 million designated for student financial aid and $10 million for “re-envision[ing] [Smith’s] career development programs.”

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Students Hold 34th Annual Celebrations on the Quad

By Kaeli Bennett

On Thursday, April 25, students gathered on the Smith College Quadrangle for the 34th Annual Celebrations. The event began in 1991 as a candlelight vigil in response to an uptick in homophobic and transphobic graffiti and sentiment on campus. Over the years, it has evolved into a celebration of queer love and acceptance.

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Smith College Botanic Garden Prepares for Removal of Beloved Swing Tree

By Jada Wordlaw

On Jan. 16, the Botanic Garden of Smith College announced that five trees on campus will be removed early this year, including the long-standing sugar...

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Swimming and Diving Ends Regular Season at Mount Holyoke

Smith Students Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday