To Our Dearest Readers, We would like to take this space in the editorial to announce that for the next two to four weeks, the paper will be on hiatus. We will be using our weekly production nights to organize a relaunch of the Voice’s entire online presence. We will then be continuing on with…
By Haley Verre Staff Writer As Black History Month comes to an end, I thought it would be appropriate to feature some of the most iconic black women in fashion. These women have not only changed fashion as we know it but also have done everything from spying on World War II dictators, to acting…
By Sarah Carlon Staff Writer On Feb. 14 in Parkland, Florida, 17 students and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were killed in one of the deadliest school shootings in the United States. This shooting has sparked some of the most serious and passionate debates about gun control in years. At the heart of…
By Roxanne Lee Staff Writer Disease inflicts massive economic and human costs across the globe, and despite years of preparation, the response to such crises can leave much to be desired. Previously unknown diseases, upon appearing for the first time, have the potential to inflict even worse damage than those that researchers have had the…
By Haley Verre Staff Writer The rise of fast-fashion means that clothes are now cheaper than ever, but the low cost comes at a high price. According to NPR, fast fashion has consequences for both the environment and the economy. The more clothes that are made, the more resources and energy it takes to make…
Dear Readers, This is the last editorial we, Sim and Kaydee, will be writing together and it is one of the saddest parts of our senior year. The Simmons Voice has been a part of our college experience since our first year at Simmons; it has been our home as we grew into ourselves and…
By Julia Taliesin Staff Writer Last weekend, people queued in long lines across the African continent to witness Black Panther shatter box office records. In East and West Africa, the Marvel film had the biggest industry opening of all time. Kenyan actor Lupita Nyong’o and Zimbabwean actor Danai Gurira attended the premiere event in South…
By Simran P. Gupta Staff Writer On Feb. 24, 2018, Bollywood superstar Sridevi was found dead in the United Arab Emirates. According to CNN, she had lost consciousness and drowned in her hotel bathtub in Dubai at the age of 54. She was in Dubai to attend a family wedding. Sridevi is survived by her…
Non-toxic, organic beauty products are one of the latest 2018 trends taking the internet by storm. While it may seem like non-toxic beauty products are just a fad, many environmental organizations are pointing out the benefits in switching to more natural beauty brands. The Silent Spring Institute, located in Newton, MA, recommends cutting down the…
By Kaylin Wu Staff Writer The Family Recipes Poetry Contest is currently looking for submissions from student writers at Simmons. The contest is being facilitated by Multiracial Advocacy and Relations at Simmons (MARS) and Simmons Speaks. They have also invited Adobo and Fish Sauce, an artist project comprised of Anthony Febo and Ricky Orng, to…
