by Meredith Byers in News
Middlebury College, a prestigious liberal arts school in Vermont, recently announced that its history department had banned the citation of Wikipedia for history papers and exams.
Don Wyatt, chairman of the department, said a total ban on Wikipedia is not practical, as it is too useful of a resource to expect students to never consult it.
by Ellen Foster in News
Spring break is generally thought of as a time to rest and recuperate and perhaps have some fun before the stressful end of the semester. Many Smithies go home, catch up on work at Smith or travel to exotic destinations. However, for some Smithies this week is the perfect opportunity for service.
by Mikaela Mroczynski in News
Lyman Conservatory, Saturday, March 3, to Sunday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday nights, March 9 and 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.
by Anna Newman in News
Thanks to a Smith professor and graduate student, a rare native wildflower will now be available to the local public to plant in their gardens. Using a technique known as micropropagation, Professor Michael Marcotrigiano and graduate student Arianna Bruno '05 multiplied the Pink Profusion Porteranthus.
by Meredith Byers in News
Student council elections will take place in April. All positions for the 2007-2008 school year will be up for election, with the exception of first-year class cabinet positions, which are elected in the fall. Descriptions for committees and positions will be posted on the official SGA voting site, www.
by Leighanne Noonan in News
The Smith psychology department and the Office of Educational Outreach have come together to host a symposium entitled "Adolescent Strengths and Challenges." When it meets this Saturday, March 10, the event will address many important issues facing adolescents and young adults today.
by Sarah Billian in News
In the age of "thin," eating disorders seem to be everywhere. No longer solely a "rich white girl's problem," they can affect virtually any demographic. Despite the prevalence of such mental illnesses, they remain greatly stigmatized. Sufferers often stay silent, concealing their problems for years.
Senators discuss possible changes to Smith dining
by Lindsay York in News
The Student Activities Fee for the 2007/2008 academic year, which senators passed recently, has been approved by the college's board of trustees. The student body will also be asked to approve the SAF during the spring elections.
The Recognizing Excellence Awards Reception will take place on April 18.
News and Updates from the Five College area
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Human Rights Letter Writing Marathon
Smith's chapter of Amnesty International will host a Human Rights Letter Writing Marathon to advocate for the rights of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience on Saturday, March 10, from noon to 5 p.m. in Campus Center room 102.
