by Lillie Kilburn in Opinions
When you entered college - even if that was a few days ago - you most likely expected to drink alcohol with your friends before you turned 21. Even here at Smith, a considerable amount of social activity revolves around drinking - which is, for most of us, illegal drinking.
by Meera Khandkar in Opinions
Geena Davis, in "A League of Their Own"(1992) was my childhood hero. Her character Dottie Hinson was beautiful, selfless and played baseball as good as any boy. She epitomized what it meant to get your hands dirty, yet preserve graceful femininity. So when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was considering dropping both baseball and softball from the Olympics in 2005, it not only broke the hearts of the athletes who played these sports, but mine as well.
Reviving a Sophian Tradition
by in Opinions
Throughout history, Smith students have never been afraid to open their mouths and express their opinions. Least of all The Sophian, which, during its long history, has led the way, through its staff editorials. In the Dec. 12, 1941 issue of the then "Smith College Associated News," the Editorial Board reacted to the bombing at Pearl Harbor and the knowledge that the United States was at war.
Advice for a Sexy and Successful Academic Year
by Julia Kiefer in Opinions
The return of "Sex and the Smithie," with Julia Kiefer's advice on how to have a sexy and successful year at Smith.
Did Europe Become Safer?
by Volha Charnysh in Opinions
International security is rarely increased by adding new rockets, no matter how defensive the names of the installations. Especially if the rockets are stationed on the border with Russia.
On Aug. 20 U.S. State Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski sealed the long-negotiated missile defense deal.
by Natasha Haney in Opinions
"So, like, how often do you see a man?"
If you're like me, you probably heard this statement, or variants of it, multiple times throughout the summer. It generally comes up just after you mention that you attend a women's college, and it is often accompanied by a searching look on the face of the person to whom you are speaking.
the Smith Experience
by Alexandra Bregman in Opinions
"I kissed a girl, and I liked it," so goes "I Kissed a Girl," the lyrical summer smash by Katy Perry, pop star and daughter of traveling ministers. As the words slowly imprint themselves on our memories forever and winter leaves the summer hits behind, do the societal implications imprint as well? In terms of sex and the Smithie, how does a pop song both market and misconstrue what kissing girls is all about?
The first time I heard "I Kissed a Girl," was - surprise - at Smith.
