By Kaydee Donohoo Staff Writer The Boston Ballet’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty,” here from April 28 to May 27, will serve as a good reminder for why audiences love ballet in the first place. For anyone new to ballet, this is great place to start that love. In addition to Tchaikovsky’s music, this production…
By Katie Campbell Staff writer It can be pretty simple to be up to date on politics and politically active while at college. There are so many politically driven and activist oriented groups on campus, one may find themselves more politically active than when they arrived. Even though summer is coming which means being away…
By Shen Gao Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Dr. Paul E. Farmer, Professor of Global Health & Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, led a discussion here at Simmons College as part of the Friars Leaders Program. Dr. Farmer is widely recognized for his work on health, human rights, and consequences of social equality. In the…
On April 30, the Simmons community gathered to celebrate its longest-standing tradition, May Day. Every year since 1912, the sophomore class has honored the senior class with speeches, poetry readings, the Maypole dance, and a strawberry breakfast. This past Sunday, a number of students and staff, adorned in flower crowns, attended the May Day ceremony…
By Julie Taliesin Staff Writer The thousands of books collected by the late Professor Len Mailloux’s Globalization on a Shoestring class will all be sent off by the end of this semester. After his passing in November, Mailloux’s students rallied to finish this project. The Simmons radio station, The Shark, hosted a successful pledge-a-thon in…
By Haley Verre Staff Writer Viewers may stumble upon “Dimension 404,” a Hulu-exclusive series that could best be described as an off-brand “Black Mirror” with a hint of tongue-in-cheek humor. Given the success of the Netflix series, it is not a surprise that Hulu wanted to follow in the footsteps of its big sister. The…
By Angelica Coleman Staff Writer Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and collaborating institutions have created an artificial womb that successfully aided lamb fetal development. This technology could eventually be applied to the development of premature human fetuses. The article, published in the April 25 issue of Nature Communications, outlines the researchers’ success in…
During this year’s Leadership Recognition Ceremony at Simmons, Vice President of Student Affairs and Associate Provost Sarah Neill highlighted the very real question that Simmons leaders ask themselves, “Am I even good enough?” Although students stretch themselves by taking on numerous leadership positions on top of an often full class load, many still arrive at…
By Simmons Athletics The Simmons College Women’s Swimming & Diving Team saw 11 of its team members named to the New England Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Association All-Academic Team, it was announced today by NEISDA. The All-Academic Team is comprised of swimmers and divers from 21 member teams, who have completed at least three full-time…
By Ellen Garnett Staff Writer Simmons came together this past weekend to honor its student leaders at its annual Leadership Recognition Ceremony (LRC). Members of the College’s community took time to dine and award the achievements of 19 students, organizations, programming, and an advisor. Sarah Neill, Vice President of Student Affairs and Associate Provost, welcomed…
