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Mount Holyoke left in the dust? Breaking down the college rankings

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Mount Holyoke left in the dust? Breaking down the college rankings

BY HANNAH ROACH '17

U.S. News & World Report published its highly anticipated 2017 Best Colleges Report Sept. 12, and many Mount Holyoke students were disappointed to see its ranking as 36th, marked as a tie with Lafayette College.  

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Voters to determine future of Massachusetts marijuana legalization

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BY ABBY BAKER '19

On Nov. 8, Massachusetts voters will not only cast their votes for president, but will also vote for or against the legalization of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21 within the state. Question 4 on the ballot will also include an opportunity for Massachusetts residents to vote for or against increasing the number of charter schools in the state.

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Smith College constructs new main entrance gate

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Smith College constructs new main entrance gate

BY NICOLE VILLACRES '18

Construction continues at Smith College as the college works to revitalize a new entrance gate at College Lane and Elm Street. The entrance marker project is in its second phase, which includes construction of a new sign and other utility work.

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Hampshire will rely 100 percent on solar energy

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BY NICOLE VILLACRES '18

Hampshire College broke ground on the installation of 15,000 solar panels on Aug. 5, which will generate 100% of the school's electricity. The college will be the first residential college in the U.S. to run completely on solar energy.

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First year student mailboxes to move from Blanchard to Auxiliary

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BY HANNAH ROACH '17

This academic school year has already featured several significant changes to daily life on campus. Mail is no exception — the mail collection system is moving from Blanchard Campus Center to Auxiliary Services. The first year class now receives all their mail from inside Auxiliary Services, packages and letters alike.

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