by Amanda Pollock in Features
Nikky Finney, Smith's Graze Hazard Conkling Writer-in-Residence, is in the midst of her last semester at Smith. She is the author of several books of poetry, most notably "Rice," winner of the PEN America Open Book Award, and "The World is Round," winner of the 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award for Poetry.
by Elizabeth Tuttle in Features
Several years ago, advertising behemoth Ogilvy & Mather launched an edgy campaign in conjunction with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Youth magazines like Teen People and CosmoGirl volunteered to include the ads in their issues for free, deeming the strategy as effective at getting through to teens.
by Angela Zhu in Features
No "American Idol" fan will likely forget William Hung's hilariously awkward rendition of "She Bangs" or Keith Beukelaer's bizarre "Like a Virgin" dance moves any time soon. The audition montages have always been the best reason to watch the show, and this season you might have spotted Northampton resident Nicole Laraway mixed in with the rest of them - if you were looking closely.
by Sarah Billian in Features
Angelraven Tevan was born to heal; that much is clear after glancing through the senior's impressive list of credentials. Tevan is a certified Reiki practitioner, self-taught aromatherapist and energy healer and was recently trained as a doula (birth coach) by Smith alumna Michelle L'Esperance.
by Beth Cash in Features
This spring break is going to be fabulous. No, I am not going on a cruise or to Cancun to party it up with a few thousand of my closest friends. I am staying right at home in Newburyport, MA, about a half-hour north of Boston. Why so fabulous? Two words: Restaurant Week.
by Chrysanthe Peteros in Features
Here on Smith campus, students often try to educate themselves about diverse socio-cultural groups. Paganism, however, seems to be a topic that has escaped many, perhaps reflecting the public's general perception of this minority religion as completely mystifying.
by in Features
Friday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m.
Report from Neilson Library of a couple looking at pornography. Officer
spoke with two individuals who denied looking at any inappropriate
sites. Couple left library after speaking with officer.
Friday, March 6 at 10:10 a.m.
Caller reports hearing a woman screaming in the Hillyer area.
