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“Stranger Things” Robin Buckley’s (Theoretical) Smith College Life

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Robin Buckley's Theoretical Smith Life

Published January 16, 2026

Northampton Meets Hawkins! Spinning records, scooping ice cream, and perhaps even a stint in the Russian Language Club? Smith College Libraries staff recently pulled out the yearbooks and College Archives boxes to take a look at how we imagine Stranger Things’ Robin Buckley would have led her life as a Smithie back in 1989.

Smith student DJ

Photo from Radio Club and Student Radio Stations records, College Archives
Smith radio station photos 1989

Photos from Radio Club and Student Radio Stations records, College Archives
Smith college radio station photos

Photos from Radio Club and Student Radio Stations records, College Archives
Smith College sophian clippings

Doodles and drawings made by members of WOZQ. Found in Radio Club and Student Radio Station records, College Archives
Program Schedule WOZQ

Issues of WOZQ 91.9 FM’s “DIRT” program guide, 1988-1990. Found in Radio Club and Student Radio Station records, College Archives
Hanging around campus '89

Slice of campus life photos found in 1988-1989 Smith College Student Bulletins, College Archives
Photos found in 1988-1989 Smith College Student Bulletins

Slice of campus life photos found in 1988-1989 Smith College Student Bulletins, College Archives
 
Smith College sample class schedule, 1988-1989

Sample class schedule, found in 1988-1989 Smith College Student Bulletins, College Archives
 
Clips from the Sophian, 1989

Clips found in the March and April 1989 editions of the Sophian, College Archives
Photos and news article documenting Smith students attending the 1989 March on Washington

Photos and news article documenting Smith students attending the 1989 March on Washington, College Archives.

Get your own Stranger Things inspired shirt!

Michelle Morgan '89

Whether you were there for the original like Michelle Morgan '89 (pictured here!), or fell in love with the design on Stranger Things, Robin's t-shirt can be yours!

Now through January 31, Smith College is hosting an online pop-up shop, and every purchase supports campus operations that bring the Smith experience to life.

Grab yours here: https://soundscapemerchandise.chipply.com/a/?apid=21879002