by Fatoumata Soumaré in Opinions
What comes to mind when we think or hear the word "diversity?" One of the advantages of an institution like Smith is that it creates a safe and challenging environment for women, an environment where the differences are vast. When we walk around campus, we see tall women, short women, women with dreads, women with multicolored hair and, of course, a brave few who are hairless.
by in Opinions
If you're in the habit of reading e-mails from Carol Christ, you may recall a certain one that she sent out last Thursday. Under the subject heading "Strategic Planning Round Table Discussions for Students," she listed a variety of topics which students were invited to discuss with administrators at scheduled times during the semester.
by Lauren Wickboldt in Opinions
The Bush administration has yet again proved its impressive knowledge of the U.S. economy, specifically the trade deficit that reached $717 billion this year and is expected to increase to $800 billion next year. A quarter of this deficit is due to trade practices with China, a country that continues to make little effort to change its currency system.
by Caitlin Flynn in Opinions
When Nancy Grace first became a media figure, she was respectable and even admirable. The former prosecutor, who has successfully prosecuted over one hundred felony cases, was a frequent guest on talk shows such as "Larry King Live" during intense media coverage of cases including the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping and the Laci Peterson murder case.
by Beth Prosnitz in Opinions
Oh, Jesus. Prepare thyselves. We, America, are apparently venturing forth - steady, headstrong - into the Third Great Awakening. We are thy neighbor-lovin', Jesus-worshipping, kickin' Americans.
Or so thinks President Bush.
This past week, in a press conference with a group of conservative journalists, the president remarked that a particular cultural and religious revivalism has begun its emergence in the United States.
by Aileen Coe in Opinions
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, an increasing number of students elect to study abroad. This is certainly evident here at Smith, where nearly 50 percent of students go abroad before graduation, myself included, although I only went for the summer.
by Meg Ambrus in Opinions
Greetings from the SGA Office!
This is the first in a series of columns that will address issues your Student Government Association cabinet will be tackling throughout the upcoming year. Each week, a different member of the cabinet will write the column, discussing our agenda for the week, plans in progress and her own personal opinion on issues that we discuss in our weekly meetings.
by in Opinions
To Whom It May Concern:
I was recently reading the article "The transfer loophole: easier on a second chance?" and I would like to share a few thoughts on the matter. The author does not understand that some of the smartest students she went to school with were those who did not "make the grade.
