by Anna Newman in News
After a yearlong effort led by the Spirit Mark Committee, the new Pioneer visual identity was revealed last December, a female figure head that has incited some controversy on campus.
The Sophian surveyed a group of students about their reactions to the spirit mark and found that, although there were positive reviews, a majority of students interviewed had unfavorable opinions about Smith's new visual identity.
by Ellen Cormier in News
After nearly a decade as the "authentic voice" of 200 college campuses nationwide, the creators of the Daily Jolt gave the site a much-needed facelift. The new Jolt site, which went online yesterday, boasts a more contemporary aesthetic and several new features which the Daily Jolt general manager, Max Woolf, hopes will allow for "more community engagement.
by Hannah Egerton and Ellen Cormier in News
The historic inauguration of the United States' first black president drew record-breaking crowds from across the nation. Several Smith students were among the millions crowded onto the National Mall on Jan. 20 while many more watched the inaugural address from the comfort of the Smith campus.
by Christina Nyquist in News
This January, Smith College President Carol Christ appointed Professor Marilyn Schuster as the next provost and dean of faculty. Schuster will assume her duties in July, taking over from Susan Bourque who, after eight years, is stepping down to pursue research opportunities.
by Angela Zhu and Chrysanthe Peteros in News
With the start of a new year, Smith has seen many changes, including the recent retirement of two distinguished professors, Lester Little and Joachim Stieber. The loss of these prominent faculty members left a gap in the medieval studies department. The director of the medieval studies program, Professor Craig Davis, said that this change in personnel "has left us with a need to find a dynamic young scholar and teacher.
by Kate Paik in News
A record number of women's college alumnae will play a role in the Obama Administration, including several Smith women. Among these, Sally Katzen '64, Laura D'Andrea Tyson '69, Shirley Sagawa '83 and Stephanie Cutter '90 played significant roles in the president's campaign.
by Kathleen Given and Maggie Dodge in News
On Thursday, Feb. 5, Smith College, along with over 700 other institutions, will participate in the National Teach-In on Global Warming. The Teach-In is a grassroots movement aimed at sparking discussion among individuals about solutions to global warming during the first 100 days of the new White House administration.
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Mount Holyoke Faces $2 Million Budget Crisis
The Mount Holyoke News reported that Mount Holyoke College will try to close a $2 million budget deficit this year. Although the college's budget next year has not yet been announced, the News stated that "building projects will be paused and vacant staff positions will remain open.
