by Alison Doherty in Opinions
Smith is a women's college. It is all over the college's literature and Web site. Disregarding issues of transgender inclusion under this title and its emphasis on women, men in the classroom change what it means to go to a women's college.
I myself understand and have benefited from collaborations within the Five College Consortium.
by in Opinions
As the college moves toward developing more pre-professional paths for students to pursue, the Sophian finds it inconsistent that the college will not even accept journalism credit from schools in the Five College Consortium.
In particular, Smith College will not grant credit for classes offered by the UMass-Amherst journalism program.
by Julia Bascom in Opinions
This was not the column I planned to write. This was not a column I particularly wanted to write. This was a column I struggled to write, and turned in way past the deadline because it's an awfully hard thing to write about. But here's the thing:
Words mean things.
by Joanna Johnson in Opinions
When was the last time you wrote a letter? Not an e-mail, a text, a scribble on a whiteboard or a Facebook message, but an actual written letter with a pen or pencil, on paper, preferably with a stamp and an address. It might have been a thank-you note for a birthday present, or a letter home from childhood summer camp, but to convey actual news, that just wouldn't be done now.
by Aviva Jacobstein in Opinions
As the hubbub over the horrendously offensive article about the disaster in Haiti continues to stir up anti-Sophian feelings around campus, a couple of talented, witty students decided to bring some laughter to the situation through the form of satire. The students - who do not attach their names to their - work created an online blog called the Sophist that as they note, is "Smith's finest news source since disco died.
by Sanita Dhaubanjar in Opinions
Almost 50 percent of Smithies apply to study abroad. Every Smithie will consider, at least once, going abroad over her four years at Smith. But there are many reasons why one may not be able to do so. One of the major reasons is missing applications deadlines for Smith or the host school.
by Alexandra Bregman in Opinions
Rachel Maddow is unarguably an icon. More than a political personality, she represents success for women of all orientations, in all fields. She is full-out funny, with ties to Western Massachusetts that make her seem like an old friend. It's no wonder that someone so eloquent, intelligent and familiar would be welcomed to Smith with open arms.
by Faizaa Fatima in Opinions
Entering a certain dining hall: Student 1 swipes her OneCard, but it doesn't work. The door-checker calls after her. She hears the call but deliberately chooses not to respond. The door-checker, a fellow first-year, just sighs.
Another day at a different dining hall: Student 2 takes away the entire tray of cinnamon cookie bars.
by Davida Ginsberg in Opinions
Water is essential to our existence. It flows through our bodies, pours out of faucets and showerheads and fills up swimming pools. It enables buildings to be heated and cooled. It appears in scientific equations as H2O. It hydrates us, cleans us and provides for us.
by in Opinions
The "Sex and the Smithie" column is written by a different Smith student each week
Close your eyes. Now think of a queer Smithie. Does your Smithie wear dresses? Have long hair? High heels? Chandelier earrings? Is she a math major? If you feel as I do, your typical queer Smithie has short hair and some facial piercings, rocks the skinny jeans and not the skirts and is a SWAG major - although I am not saying that all SWAG majors are queer or that SWAG is not an important discipline.
