The Sophian, Smith College, North Hampton, MA
5 days ago by Aviva Jacobstein
As I sat down to enjoy a nice picnic lunch with some friends on one of the few days this past week when the sun actually decided to shine, I brushed my hand against something poking out in the grass: a cigarette butt. Yuck. This was not the first time I have noticed cigs littered around campus; they are everywhere.
The Sophian, Smith College, North Hampton, MA
6 days ago by Adina Bianchi
April 20 is the unofficial but nationally recognized marijuana holiday. The origins of this celebration of cannabis culture are purely speculative. One widely held legend is that a band of hooligans who called themselves the Waldos started the tradition by lighting up after school regularly at 4:20 p.
The Sophian, Smith College, North Hampton, MA
6 days ago by Clare Lynch
While Smith College may seem like a comparatively safe and supportive space for women, the campus bubble does not insulate students from issues of sexual violence and assault. To highlight these continuing problems and work for a safer environment for women, Smith community members participated in "Take Back the Night," a combination rally, vigil and speak-out for sexual assault victims and allies last Saturday.
The Llama Ledger, Bard College at Simon's Rock, Great Barrington, MA
7 days ago by Paige Breisacher
I am taking a tutorial about alternative education this semester. Together with Sue Lyon, I formed a class that provides an opportunity for students to explore alternative ways of learning new skills and ideas and expanding their horizons.