The recent increase in social media use among young adults has sparked the concern of many people, including alternative pop band, Echosmith. Back in September,…
The Sophian
Lately, I have been thinking extensively about what it means to be bicultural, both within the current sociopolitical climate, as well as at Smith in…
A blustery snowstorm arrived in Northampton on the heels of Thanksgiving Break, covering the Smith campus in a blanket of white. The appearance of snow people on Chapin Lawn and the Grecourt Gates adorned with lights shows that Smith is getting into the spirit of the season. To find out what Smithies of the past did to celebrate this wonderful time of year, I took a dive into the Smith Archives. Some of the traditions we celebrate today — events like Winter Weekend and Vespers — have deep roots in Smith history, going back more than one hundred years.
Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
The Weaving Voices Open Mic night was held Friday, Nov. 15, in Graham Hall. The Weaving Voices project began in 2010 in order to create a space for students of color to voice their narratives that often deviate from dominant white perspectives in society and media.
The Weaving Voices Open Mic night was held Friday, Nov. 15, in Graham Hall. The Weaving Voices project began in 2010 in order to create a space for students of color to voice their narratives that often deviate from dominant white perspectives in society and media.
Basketball starts a strong season with a young team
How did Smith's varsity teams do this Fall? On balance, teams recorded fair results, but still have space to grow.
“Knives Out,” directed by Rian Johnson and theatrically released on Nov. 27, contains a scene in which a character describes the film’s forbidding mansion setting as “practically […] a Clue board.” It is an unexpected but wholly appropriate moment. A whodunit murder mystery inspired heavily by “Clue,” “Knives Out” isn’t interested in shying away from its modern time period or in denying its genre roots. Part homage and part subversion, “Knives Out” relishes the way it plays with audience expectations, seeming to welcome comparison to other works.