Professor Promotes Art and 'Otherness'
by Linda Lee in Features
I recently realized that all my interviewees so far have been male. The minor revelation that all my interviewees thus far have been male drove me to look for the "perfect" female professor. Tipped by a fellow Sophian writer, I chose Dana Leibsohn. Professor Leibsohn attended Bryn Mawr College, a prestigious all-women's institution, as an undergraduate.
by Sophie Kerszberg in Features
Despite warnings in October 2004 that flu vaccines would be in short supply this season, Smith Health Services is currently offering the shot and is recommending it for most Smith students.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the initial shortage occurred when the United Kingdom's version of the FDA, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), suspended the license of Chiron Corporation, the company that normally produces one-half of the flu vaccine supply for the United States.
by Meena Dev in Features
Some say that living in the Valley provides one with ample opportunity to meet people, and since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, it was easy to notice those who had capitalized on the theory. After all, the Valley is home to the Five Colleges. Students from each of the colleges may try their romantic luck at the other nearby colleges in the area.
by Catherine Housholder in Features
May the countdown begin today, February 10. Thirty days remain until Spring Break, and for sea-seeking Smith students, this means 30 more days until bikinis, beaches and bathing. Thirty days to shape up Smith.
Smith students who decided on Boston instead of Cancun or the North Atlantic instead of the Mediterranean for the third week of March can probably skip this motivational article, but for everyone destined for the ocean, it's time to eat well and exercise moderately so that you can feel fabulous come March.
by in Features
Cutter House, 9:54 a.m., 2/4/05
Student reports receiving phone call of a sexual nature.
Morrow House, 10:10 a.m., 2/4/05
Student reports receiving phone call from a man pretending
to know her.
Gardiner House, 10:28 a.m., 2/405
Another student reports receiving an obscene phone call from an unidentified male.
by in Features
February 10, 1959
Barbara Hill '59 was named Carnival Queen at Dartmouth Winter Carnival last weekend. She competed with 42 other girls for the title.
February 12, 1971
Amherst College announced on Monday the appointment of John William Ward to succeed Calvin Plimpton as the 14th president of Amherst College.
Who are you going to spend Valentine's Day with?
by Compiled by Linda Lee, Staff Writer in Features
"I'm spending it with the Smith College lacrosse team."
Betsy Nickle '06
"Me, myself and my vagina."
Catherine
Lewis '05
"Myself ... my Smith and UMass classes and Jim Henle."
Tucker Slosburg '06
Hampshire College
"A bunch of people here ... yeah that's it.
by Christina Lioce in Features
So, what did you do this past Sunday? Hang around your house, visit the Campus Center, make a dent in the pile of homework you have due this week? Well, last Sunday, February 6, I got out of my cozy bed and attended the first of the four Sundays that are part of the 13th annual "Four Sundays in February.
2008 Woodie Awards