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Esta permitido no estar de acuerdo: La camara de eco de SmithFoto de Sherry Li
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Esta permitido no estar de acuerdo: La camara de eco de Smith

By Olivia Sarno on November 6, 2024 |

Spanish and Translations

“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.

Why Colleges Should Prioritize Self-Defense Training?

By Cindy Zhang on October 29, 2024 |

Opinions

In a Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality seminar, Gender and Violence, taught by Professor Carrie Baker during the fall of 2024, a discussion on self-defense classes highlighted the availability — or lack thereof — of such resources at Smith. As early as the turn of the twentieth century, self-defense, particularly physical training, emerged as a means of personal and political empowerment for women.

Saturday Nights Off the PVTA

Saturday Nights Off the PVTA

By The Thought Daughters on October 21, 2024 |

Opinions and Satire

Saturday night; raucous laughter and the clipped, rapid sound of footsteps, accompanied by a flash of headlights as the PVTA B43 passes by my first-floor window. It’s 9:30 p.m. and I am holed inside my room, blue light radiating from my computer screen and burning the words from my Gender, Law and Policy reading onto the backs of my retinas.

Trash Talk: Sustainability and the Need for Outdoor Receptacles at Smith
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Trash Talk: Sustainability and the Need for Outdoor Receptacles at Smith

By Gemma Broskie on October 18, 2024 |

Opinions

During my first week on the Smith College campus, I was struck by the absence of outdoor trash cans. When I had something to throw out, there was nowhere to put it. I began to look for them, and after three weeks of searching, I only found a singular trash can outside of the bookstore — one that, as far as I could tell, wasn’t affiliated with the college.

Green Gold: How Free Bins Help the Environment and Our Wallets 

By Katie Lavrov on February 26, 2024 |

Opinions

A big plastic box, a clothing rack on wheels, a heap of bags filled with clothes — Smith’s free bins come in many shapes and sizes. As the name suggests, each “bin” is a repository of discarded clothes and objects that are free for students to take. From sweaters to mugs to artwork, the free bins — located in every house — are a great way for students to expand their wardrobes and decorate their rooms without breaking their wallets. 

Le lait, c’est important : comprendre les compromis environnementaux des alternatives populaires au Smith College

By Zephyr Smith on February 26, 2024 |

French and Translations

Dès mon arrivée à Smith, j'ai constaté que les laits d’origine végétale étaient largement disponibles. Non seulement ces laits deviennent de plus en plus populaires ici à Northampton, mais selon un rapport de Meticulous Research, le marché des laits végétaux a connu une croissance de plus de 11 % au cours de l'année dernière. L'adoption de ces laits alternatifs est motivée par toute une série de raisons, notamment des considérations de santé, des préférences gustatives et une conscience environnementale. Cette dernière est une motivation importante dans le choix des laits alternatifs, en particulier dans la communauté de Smith, de plus en plus sensibilisée à l'environnement.