Lauded as one of the most influential women in the world, journalist and political activist Steinem celebrates a milestone birthday on March 25. This Esquire profile honors the Ms. magazine co-founder, taking us into her home and chatting with her about topics such as current events, her plans, and the importance of hope.

Last Saturday, Smith’s basketball team played its first-ever national title game against NYU. The Pioneers concluded the season with a 30–4 record. “I’m proud of our crew for buying in and putting that effort forward. We battled for 40 minutes,” said head coach Lynn Hersey.

In this 50-minute program, author Petro discusses her book The Long Field: Wales and the Presence of Absence, a Memoir. In particular, she speaks about the joy she feels in being Welsh by choice. Author and historian Jacob Mikanowski is also interviewed.

In this Q&A, Li speaks with Maisy Hoffman ’25, co-chair of Smith’s change ringing group, about the basics of bell ringing, how bell ringers interpret patterns—rather than sheet music—to produce unique sound arrangements, and how students can join in on the fun.

Founder of the Mara Hyena Project, Holekamp has been studying African spotted hyenas since 1988. In this recent article, she goes into detail about how females are “the backbone of hyena society” and how these mammals are fierce, intelligent, and adaptable creatures.

An assistant professor at the University of California, Davis, Griffith received a two-year, $75,000 fellowship in recognition of her research accomplishments. According to a press release, her future research will explore proprioception and neurodegenerative diseases.

Attention alums: Join one or more Friends groups—Athletics, the Botanic Garden, the Libraries, the Museum of Art—to support the college and boost your class’s chances of winning an award at Reunion. Get involved today at smith.edu.

In the 1970s, Dowd spent a month shadowing her brother Ned’s hockey team. According to The Athletic, that experience inspired her script for Slap Shot, a classic film about a rowdy group of athletes who rally to win a championship.

The Smith community is invited to submit original installation, performance, video, sound, digital, internet, and interactive pieces of art to be considered for this annual prize. Only one submission is allowed per person. Deadline for submissions is May 2.

Directed and produced by Haas and filmmaker Megan Ruffe, La Frontière will air on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST and Saturday at 2 p.m. EST. The documentary explores the stories of Maine residents living on the borderlands of Canada.

On Friday at 4 p.m. EST, join Thacher in Easthampton, Massachusetts, for an afternoon of sky gazing and learn how to prepare for viewing the upcoming eclipse. To register for this family-friendly event, contact the Easthampton Public Library at 413-527-1031.

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