by Maggie Mertens in Features
Unlike Mountain Day and Otelia Cromwell Day, the two other traditional Smith holidays, Rally Day has drastically changed meaning since it was introduced in 1876. Originally a birthday party for George Washington, it was not until the program to the celebration would have read, "Exercises in commemoration of the two hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the birth of George Washington," that Smith decided on the much more concise title of "Rally Day.
by Hana Sun in Features
Billions of people around the world will be gathering with their friends and family on Feb. 18 in celebration of the Lunar New Year 4705. In countries such as China, Japan and Korea, this celebration marks the first day of the two-week Spring Festival, the longest and most anticipated festival of the year.
Kristen Shuart '00
by Kathryn Freeman in Features
Kids throwing paper balls, cursing and beating each other up - nothing in her own schooling had prepared Kristen Shuart '00 for her first year of teaching in a New York City public school.
"There were so many problems that needed Band-Aids," Shuart recalled of her first teaching assignment in a Washington Heights middle school, where most of the students were on the free-lunch program and 90 percent were Dominican.
by Meredith Byers in Features
The five Smith students who attended the Teach For America trip over J-term to Baton Rouge, La., are not the only ones showing interest in this program. Already four Smith seniors have been accepted to Teach For America next year: Chandler Patton, Angie Meneses, Danielle Morello and SGA President Megan Ambrus.
Brunch at its best along Route 9 at Esselon Cafe
by Jessica Halliburton in Features
t was hotelier Conrad Hilton who, when asked what the three keys to business success were, famously replied, "Location, location, location." Given the validity of his statement, it seemed only natural to me that the newly opened cafe and restaurant Esselon wouldn't last long.
by Gretchen Evans in Features
Ah, 'tis the season of valentines. Stuffed animals in stores across the nation are accosting customers with suggestive salutations. Couples start feeling inclined to initiate "romance." Lastly, those of us who aren't attached make due by hoarding chocolate and watching The Notebook.
Elfish feet in lady shoes
by Elizabeth Pusack in Features
There is a lady you should know who makes beautiful things. She is the only person I know who has ever been willing to attend an event that requires dressing up as a KISS band member. It is strange how hard it is to find black and white face paint at five o'clock on a Friday evening.
Your campus, your calls, your cops
by in Features
Thursday, Feb. 8 - 10:05 a.m.
Fire alarm in Olin Fitness Center set off accidentally by college electrician.
Thursday, Feb. 8 - 3:13 p.m.
Neilson Library
Staff member reports a group of six unwanted individuals in library. Public Safety notified, individuals asked to leave.
