4 More Days Until the Olympics!

More Security at the Beijing Olympics

The Chinese government has increased their security in the capital city of Beijing to protect its Chinese citizens and foreign guests from possible terrorist attacks during the 2008 Summer Olympics. With the threat of global terrorism and a history of previous terrorist attacks at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany, the Chinese government believes that Chinese separatist groups may attack innocent people at this event. Read more here.

You Think the U.S Has It Bad

With gas prices increasing beyond the $4.00 mark in this country, our counterparts in Europe have to pay even more for this gasoline. Case in point, oil-rich Norwegians have to pay twice as much for gas because of the country's heavy tax on petroleum. Many residents like Per-Arne Skjerpingstad of Oslo spend up to $148 to fill their tank at a time. Read more here.

Is Feminism So Last Decade?

We attend or have attended Smith College. We have taken women history or sociology courses. We have been taught to love our bodies, stand up to our beliefs, and use our minds when the rest of the world does not wants us to . But after years of women's rights discourse, is feminism dead? Kira Cochane from the UK Guardian does not think so but others do. She asserts that women still have to deal with the many gender issues of sexual exploitation, rape, capitalism, and unequal pay in our society. She also uncovers the true role of the 70s women's movement in modern history. Read more here.

What's for dinner?

If you're wondering what's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, take a minute and check out the campus menus online. Thanks Dining Services!