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“No Identified Risk” From Possible Coronavirus Cases at Smith

Two students at Smith College were put into isolation as a precaution after potentially coming into contact with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). According to a statement from Smith, the first student is currently symptom-free and out of isolation, while the second student is not yet cleared and remains in isolation.

Staff Spotlight: Joshua Baum

Staff Spotlight: Joshua Baum

Joshua Baum is the manager of the Fayerweather Cage photo, video and film equipment collection. He has coordinated the production equipment for the art and history of art department since 2017. Baum also oversees the darkroom, digital lab and black box studio spaces. Q: What do you do as the

Imam Kazerooni Discusses Human Rights, Islamic Law, Soleimani

Imam Kazerooni Discusses Human Rights, Islamic Law, Soleimani

Content warning: The following article contains explicit remarks regarding sexual assault that may be sensitive for some readers. Imam Ibrahim Kazerooni gave a talk titled “Islamic Law and Human Rights” on Feb. 4. The talk, which was held in Pruyne Lecture Hall, was a part of the Office of Religious

Anthony Jack, Tara Westover Address Role of Inequality in Higher Education

Authors Anthony Jack ’07 and Tara Westover discussed their routes to higher education, the costs of leaving home for college and the challenges low-income students face on campuses in a conversation on Feb. 6. The event, which was titled “What Would Equality in Education Look Like?,” took place in Johnson

In Primary Season, Student Organizing Takes Center Stage

In Primary Season, Student Organizing Takes Center Stage

As the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary election winds down and the Massachusetts primary inches ever closer, students on campus are getting increasingly involved with campaigns for the 2020 general election. Student groups for the four most major Democratic candidates — former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, former South

Val Launches Late Night Dining Options Pilot

Val Launches Late Night Dining Options Pilot

Valentine Dining Hall, known among students as Val, will debut a pilot program of extended dining hours called Val After Dark from Feb. 6 to March 13. Val After Dark will offer hot food and snacks between 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays during

President Martin Reaffirms Support for Students After Travel Ban Update

President Martin Reaffirms Support for Students After Travel Ban Update

Following the announcement that the Trump administration’s travel ban will be expanded to six new countries, President Biddy Martin sent an email on Feb. 1 to students, faculty and staff affirming the college’s support for those from the affected countries while emphasizing that the ban will not affect