The Simmons Voice

Sharks sink their teeth into another victory

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Sharks swam away with a big win against Emerson in the GNAC women's basketball quarterfinals on Tuesday, 85-68 the final score.

Simmons, ranked fifth in the tournament, proved to be to much for the Emerson Lions, whose fourth seed and home court advantage didn't do them any good.

Soul food dinner nourished many

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Simmons College honored the diversity of black Americans at "Shades of Black," the Black Student Organizationís (BSO) annual Soul Food Dinner Saturday night in the Linda K. Paresky Center. The celebration wrapped up a monthís worth of events in recognition of the Black HERstory Month, Februaryís attribution that celebrates the history of black Americans.

Students and trustees get some alone time

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students and trustees mixed and mingled at the first trustee/student-only reception Feb. 3 in the Management Building. The reception, which allowed students and trustees to openly discuss thoughts regarding life at Simmons, will hopefully be built into the trusteesí schedule during their visits to the College each semester, according to Sarah Neill, Dean for Student Life.

Terror survivor shares story of strength

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sarri Singer lived through one of the most devastating experiences that one could survive. Not only did she survive, she came out of it a stronger, and more resilient person.

On June 11, 2003, a suicide bomber attacked the bus she was riding in Jerusalem, killing 16 passengers and injuring 100 bystanders.

Be independent: get off campus

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's apartment-hunting season, and the time of year most of us ponder whether to stay on campus for another year or move out and face the world of rent payments and cable bills.

Living on campus has its perks and it may even seem like the better option. After all, when you live on campus you don't have to pay bills (except that massive one at the beginning of each semester), cook for yourself, or worry about calling a plumber when the toilet is backed up.

iPads, and Nooks, and Kindles, oh my!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

EBooks reading devices are growing in popularity. The recent release of yet another such device, Apple's iPad, brings with it a question for consumers: which should we buy, eBooks or real books? The answer should be those that are pulpy and bound. We need to continue to buy and read from real books.

Pajamas in class do not say "success"

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For most people, college is a transition period. A time for self-discovery and also a point at which they can redefine themselves after a potentially bad experience in high school, if they so choose. Sadly, however, whether we like to admit it or not, initial judgments are often still based, at least in part, on a person's outward appearance and how they choose to present themselves in terms of clothing and grooming.

Goudreau bikes across country, builds affordable housing

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This summer, while most college students are life-guarding or waiting tables, sophomore Karen Goudreau will be worrying about her tires on her bike melting in the southern heat.

Goudreau is a cyclist for the Bike and Build organization. She will spend her summer biking over 4,000 miles across the country and building affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity.

Mount Pleasant Home provides fun for volunteers, elderly

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Among the many community services opportunities available at Simmons College, volunteers such as Dana Robie enthusiastically donate their time to Mount Pleasant Home, a non-profit elder-care facility in Jamaica Plain. Robie recently began volunteering there.

Knitting the Simmons community together with "Unconditional Yes"

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In a few weeks, a trail of multi-colored yarn knitted together by the hands of many will begin its path in the Main College Building entrance hall. It will wind its way around the railings of the stairs, sweetly tempting climbers to follow it up one, two, three, four floors into the Trustman Art Gallery.

Shutter Island proves Scorsese's talent

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Shutter Island recently hit the silver screen and is proving to be everything it was rumored to be. The 138-minute Martin Scorsese film moves at a swift pace with spectacular cinematography. Never does a scene lag, and one demands more from the director.

Originally, the film was set to be rated PG-13 to reach a younger audience, however, the required editing would have depleted the story-line.

Crew team hosts ergathon to fund spring training

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dean Sarah Neill was spotted working out for a good cause last week in the main campus building. The crew team held their annual "Ergathon" in order raise money for their upcoming training trip to Indian Harbour Beach, FL.

The team set up three ergometers inside the main campus building, offering students, faculty, and administrators a chance to row.

Our Bodies Ourselves reconnects with its roots for 40th anniversary

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the initial publication of Our Bodies Ourselves, the famous women's health reference book first published in 1971 by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, also known as Our Bodies Ourselves.

Our Bodies Ourselves is a non-profit women's health education, advocacy, and consulting organization that was born out of the women's libertaion movement during the early 1970s.

Em's Eats

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ciambella means many things in Italian: lifebelt, doughnut, and ring (shaped) cake. Some are obviously more appealing than others but let's talk about the last one. Ciambella, the cake, was introduced to me by a teacher in southern Italy.

Every Tuesday, Emiliana would teach me the art of pintura: forming, firing and painting clay.

On The Air

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As a senior majoring in journalism, with a minor in political science, Erica Moura already has a lot on her plate. And, in addition to her studies, Moura hosts her own radio show. One of Simmons College Radio's first dual-language shows, her program features Portuguese top 40 hits alongside Portuguese-American music.

Q:uestion of the Week

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Anjelica Montemayor, junior communications major
A:"The Cardigans"

Jodi Peters, junior history and education major
A: "Dirty bar rock, like Quiet Riot and AC/DC"

Alex Anastos, first year psychology major
A: "Death Cab for Cutie"

Single in the City

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When I first began embracing the single life, I thought that the dating scene was the best part.

However, I am beginning to understand that there is something even better about being single: my friends.

You see, they will always be there for me. They listen to and laugh with me about my sometimes hopeless dating encounters, hug me when I need a hug, and love me regardless of anything.

Voice Choice

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mike's Donuts is the best. Of all the donut places I have ever been in, Mike's is my favorite by far. It is also the closest to us, right across from the church on Mission Hill, making it that much better. Their donuts aren't those solid masses Dunkin's tries to pass off as donuts.

Where Am I?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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