In the past few months, we have seen a surplus of mural paintings throughout the nation. The movement was sparked by the commission of the BLM street painting, by the Washington D.C. mayor, Murial Browser. Since then, communities across America have taken to the streets with road-marking paint to cement the statement “Black Lives Matter.”
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In the past few months, we have seen a surplus of mural paintings throughout the nation. The movement was sparked by the commission of the BLM street painting, by the Washington D.C. mayor, Murial Browser. Since then, communities across America have taken to the streets with road-marking paint to cement the statement “Black Lives Matter.”
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Smith had its first virtual Mountain Day. Since 1877, Smithies have honored the school tradition by going to apple orchards with their house communities, and celebrating a beautiful fall day of no classes. This year, however, it was bound to look a little different.
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Smith had its first virtual Mountain Day. Since 1877, Smithies have honored the school tradition by going to apple orchards with their house communities, and celebrating a beautiful fall day of no classes. This year, however, it was bound to look a little different.
The 2020 Election Through Graffiti on the Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge
Photo courtesy of Bella Levavi
Second in ubiquity only to Spy Kid Two tags, Trump 2020 graffiti has sprung up along the bike trails across the Pioneer Valley. The pro-Trump graffiti on Norwottuck Rail Trail in particular has sparked a conversation throughout the area.
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.
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…