by Ana Abbasi in Features
When The Green Bean first popped up in Sparky's place last semester, its ambience and the varied menu excited me. The Green Bean, with its bright, pastel green walls and its unique graffiti artwork, is immediately charming. And while the restaurant's food is superb, I was disappointed by the ho-hum nature of the dining experience itself.
by Emilie Lerner in Features
Interterm and the beginning of second semester are usually times that Smith students scour internship Web sites, regularly check E-Access and attend workshops at the Career Development Office in a rigorous search to find a fitting summer internship. While each of us uses unique criteria in deciding which internships to apply for, perhaps a few Smith students' former internships will spark your interest.
by Gretchen Evans in Features
Napping after a hard class may be the fastest way to master new material. A study conducted by Professor Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa revealed that subjects who napped 90 minutes after learning a new task were better able to remember and perform the task.
by Elizabeth Tuttle in Features
While ribbon dancers, lion dancers, fortune tellers and kung fu performers dynamically rotate through the center of the room, the walls of Davis Ballroom are lined with booths boasting delicious Asian snacks and engaging games and activities. Students, staff and community members gather to honor their most important holiday of the year and to share it with others.
