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The Ivy Reminder

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The Ivy Reminder

BY MIA PENNEKAMP ’20 

I remember the blackened tooth my sister had for a year because I let go of the rope. The game was tug-of-war; she was three and went crashing down onto the hard marble floor. I think I won that round. Ivy, four years my junior, looks a lot like me — with a few key variations. While I’m pale, she’s sun kissed. While I wear my dark hair straight and long, she embraces the natural tumble of her lighter locks. All of our shared features are softer on her. In both looks and personality where I’m sharp, she’s soft. I thrift cleavage-bearing tank tops, blue jeans and mini-skirts. She buttons up in head-to-toe J.Crew. Our differences become increasingly apparent beyond the physical. She’s calm and content while I’m loud and restless. Sweet where I’m snarky. Faithful where I’m questioning. She is orderly and organized, relishing in routine. I don’t make the bed, or the curfew. She would never let go of the rope. 

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Letters to my First-Year Self

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Dear scared, anxious first-year Amy Yoelin:

Hello from 2018, the year where things finally come together for you. You are fresh out of  high school, and the high-energy chants from your class screaming “2018, 2018, 2018” still ring in your ears. Of course, it will take four long years to get there. 

Current history dept. flyers parallel 1972 conversation

Current history dept. flyers parallel 1972 conversation

BY FALGUNI BASNET ’21

The Mount Holyoke history department is one of the earliest academic departments, with records dating back to 1837, the year the College was established. According to a report from the archives “first-year students were required to know American history when they entered, were launched on a sweeping survey of ancient and modern times, [and] while in the last year, the minds and morals of the seniors were informed by the study of ecclesiastical history.” 

Second Amendment Sisters chapter fired off pro-gun rhetoric

Second Amendment Sisters chapter fired off pro-gun rhetoric

BY STEPH BRIOUKOVA ’20

Mount Holyoke’s first constitutionally-charged club was the College’s chapter of the Second Amendment Sisters (SAS), which strived to protect the nation’s Second Amendment and change regulations on gun laws in Massachusetts.

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The paper struggles to feature voices of color

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The paper struggles to feature voices of color

BY EMILY BERNSTEIN ’18

In 1883, 46 years after the College was founded, Hortense Parker made history as the first known black graduate of Mount Holyoke. It would not be until 89 years later — and more than half a century after the creation of the school newspaper — that Mount Holyoke News would provide a dedicated space to the voices of black students.

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Taylor and Elliott: Neighbors get closer

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Taylor and Elliott: Neighbors get closer

BY GRACE FITZGERALD ’20

First-year Taylor* was looking for someone she would be happy to spend time with. Elliott* — also a first-year — was looking for a partner with complimentary vibes. Both envisioned going out for coffee and getting to know each other as their perfect date.  This week we set Taylor and Elliot up on a date to get coffee before visiting  the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College. What could be more romantic than a walk amongst dinosaur fossils on a winter day? The two met on the PVTA and here’s what happened…

Should I stay or should I go? A look into Mount Holyoke transfers

Should I stay or should I go? A look into Mount Holyoke transfers

BY FALGUNI BASNET ’21

For many, the phrase “applying to college” evokes the image of an anxious 17-year-old, laden down by a multitude of test prep books. But for some, applying to college is a process which occurs again, this time as a college student, sitting on a sunny quad or secluded in a dimly lit library. 

Deputy Chief Barbara Arrighi reflects on time at Mount Holyoke

Deputy Chief Barbara Arrighi reflects on time at Mount Holyoke

BY SABA FIAZUDDIN ’21

Deputy Chief Barbara Arrighi has worked for the Mount Holyoke police department for almost 44 years. Throughout her career in law enforcement, Arrighi maintained a fervent passion for karate. She has an eighth-degree black belt and is possibly the only woman in the world to be awarded the title of Hanshi, a name given to teachers of masters in Shito-rya International Karate DO Kai. 

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is for ace people, too

BY SHEBATI SENGUPTA ’19

Throughout Mount Holyoke’s history, there have been numerous student organizations which cater to members of the queer community. One of the most recently founded organizations is the Coalition for Asexual and Aromantic Awareness (CFAA)... Last week, CFAA held their first Valentine’s Day event, a self-care night entitled #NOROMO.

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Penelope and Helen: Love and music in the air

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Penelope and Helen: Love and music in the air

BY GRACE FITZGERALD ’20 

It’s Valentine’s Day season and love is in the air! For this special edition of MoRomance, we set up junior Penelope* with senior Helen* on a romantic date to drink coffee, listen to live music and potentially fall in love

Letter to my first-year self: Sally Ma

Dear first-year Sally,

You will hate snow. Really hate snow. Continue to take photos, especially of your friends. Don’t confuse homesickness with actual sickness. Go to the health center. Don’t let anyone judge you for eating ice cream for dinner (and for dessert). Eventually, you will need to stop saying “I think” and start saying “I feel.” Lowell High School will follow you around in weird ways.

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The Fluff: (Not so) secret Mount Holyoke pleasures

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BY MIA PENNEKAMP ’20 

There are many things I claim to love: cheeseburgers, books, tube tops, ginger ale, airports, lingerie — none of which surpass my love for Mount Holyoke College. As a self-proclaimed die-hard MoHo, you may be interested in how I find my ~bliss~ on campus. Or maybe not. Either way, let’s dive in to some of my not-so-secret Mount Holyoke pleasures. 

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