After Smith announced that the fall semester would be held remotely, student organizations that were prepping for in-person events have had to revert back to Zoom meetings and Google Docs. For arts-based organizations, this change has forced them to translate their medium to a digital canvas.
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Ward’s talk, “Authoritarian State or Inclusive Democracy? What We Can Do Right Now,” was a rallying cry to all Smithies witnessing our country as it exists today — where democracy is jeopardized and the lethal effects of decades of insurgent white supremacy are coming to fruition.
On Sunday, Aug. 31, Smith held its first-ever digital Convocation. The event, which was held as a webinar over Zoom, featured addresses from the…
Over the past few weeks, Smith students have continued to rally in support of financially struggling friends and peers.
You, like me and many others, decided both to move back to school and do all the work to get an unfurnished apartment in the…
In a school-wide email sent on Aug. 27, Smith disclosed that an on-campus community member has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy laws, the…
Since March, when Smith sent students home to continue the 2019-20 academic year remotely, the college has left housekeepers in the dark as to whether…
Despite Smith College’s recent decision to go fully remote for the Fall 2020 semester, the college will not lower its 2020-21 tuition. Responding to this,…
In the wake of the Smith administration’s decision on Aug. 5 to host classes fully remotely this fall semester, students are frustrated but ultimately understanding…
President McCartney announced Wednesday that, contrary to the original plan put out by the college, students – except those who absolutely cannot learn remotely – will not be allowed back to campus for the fall semester due to an increase of COVID-19 cases around the country and in Massachusetts.