by Schuyler Clemente in News
During the month of February, which is Black History Month, the Black Students' Alliance (BSA) is hosting its first film festival to explore the representation, as well as the misrepresentation, of people of color in film. The showings, which are held every Friday in February as well as the first Friday in March, are at 7 p.
by Lauren Cox in News
Smith students who share music files over the Internet could be in breach of the Honor Code and turned over to federal authorities for violation of copyright laws. Responding to subpoenas the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently slapped on local schools, including the University of Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, Boston College and Boston University, college administration officials have released a written warning and the threat of Judicial Board repercussions.
by Lauren Cox in News
Smith College has emerged as one of the top producers of Fulbright fellows in the nation. Last year, nine Smith students were awarded fellowships. Every year, 900 students and alumnae receive the prestigious fellowship, along with a choice to live in one of 140 and $25,000 to fund their studies.
by Aileen Coe in News
First-years: if you've had trouble getting a writing intensive class into your schedule, you've got company.
Michael Gorra, chair of the English department, said, "There has not to my knowledge been such a huge WI demand before, and it has taken us all a bit by surprise.
by Meagan Rossi in News
Students for Social Justice and Institutional Change (SSJIC) held a "Kick Coke Off Campus" party last Thursday, February 3, in the Campus Center. It was a casual event in the basement, with a DJ and plenty of food and Coca-Cola alternatives for students to sample.
News Updates from Smith and the Five College Area
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Smith Dems Host Liberal Date Auction
On Friday, February 11, the Smith Democrats, the Five College Democrats and the College Democrats of Massachusetts will hold a Liberal Date Auction. Come bid on guys and girls from schools all over the state at 8 p.m. in Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall.
Senators Debate, Approve $234 Student Activities Fee
by Elizabeth Snyder in News
Senators passed a motion to approve the proposed $234 Student Activities Fee for the next academic year.
ORC Chair Becca Cohen-Taub presented the fee to the senators. The fee is an $8 increase from the $226 fee that is being charged to students this year.
by Aileen Coe in News
Smith a cappella groups, already a very visible presence on campus, are doing a major recruiting effort this semester. In the past week, the Vibes, the Noteables, the Smiffenpoofs, the Smithereens and Crapapella auditioned prospective members.
Although Smith's a cappella groups all recruit in the beginning of the fall with their annual Arch Sing, the groups seek new members for the spring semester as well.
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