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Smith’s trans problem

I am immensely grateful to and for Smith College for a wide range of reasons. Regarding my transness, Smith has been, in many respects, an oasis. It is where I have most often felt comfortable and safe being my trans self. It is because of this that I think Smith can, and must, do better for all trans people. 

Smith College Ice Hockey: What’s next?

The Smith College Ice Hockey (SCIH) team began practicing the day after fall break, preparing a team with eight new players for a long, cold and competitive season. 

Dorm-friendly recipes

Imagine taking the first bite of a peppermint ice cream cake. The cool ice cream, silky ganache and flavorful cake melding together in the perfect combination. Sounds pretty good, right? 

Gift ideas for the holiday season

Looking for the perfect Christmas present can be stressful during this time of the year. Jumpstarting your gift list is not an easy task – sometimes it can be hard to choose something that suits the recipient’s personality and interests, especially if each person on your list is so different. Check everyone off your list with this gift guide to give some awesome Christmas presents for your friends and family.

Ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame Wilson to speak at Smith

Former CIA officer Valerie Plame Wilson will speak at Smith College in Weinstein Auditorium at 5 p.m. as part of a panel speaking on “Social Media and U.S. Foreign Policy” on Monday. Joining her on the panel will be Paul Musgrave, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts.  

David T. Carreon Bradley appointed Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

On Thursday, November 30, 2017, President McCartney announced to the Smith community the appointment of the new Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: David T. Campbell Bradley. Carreon Bradley previously worked at Vassar College as the chair of the Committee of Inclusion and Equity and as an associate professor in the physics department. The appointment will be effective January 18th 2018. 

Campus Police criticized for handling of sexual assault on campus

An unidentified Smith student was sexually assaulted in the late afternoon on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Dickinson parking lot outside of Hubbard House. 

Approximately five minutes after the incident, the student called Campus Police and waited over an hour for them to arrive. 

An anonymous poet speaks out with a short volume of concrete poetry

“Banned,” a book of poems written by an anonymous poet comments and analyzes the political conditions in the U.S. and the state of the world in the most graceful way possible. Anonymous, the poet, plays around with typefaces and concrete poetry to integrate visual artwork. To read “Banned” is a visually engaging experience that will leave you nodding your head in agreement and snapping your fingers. 

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