The Republicans promised us a tax reform that would simplify the code without adding to the nation’s deficit. They began with this argument: they promised to lower tax rates, particularly on corporations while ending tax breaks and loopholes at the same time.
The Sophian
One of the conversations I have been a part of at Smith, revolves around the topic of cliques. It is not hard to recognize all the groups on campus, small and large.
It is also not surprising that they exist on a campus of so many opinions, especially as cliques serve as a refuge for certain groups. As a first-year I believed it was simply a by-product of the social system and how it functions; there will always be groups who bunch together and choose to be labeled as a group, and some of these groups are healthy for the campus and some aren’t. It is unavoidable.
One common worry when transgender people decide to medically transition is that they will regret the decision. To minimize this, there is a long and invasive process to be able to have any gender affirmation surgeries.
To Affinity Housing Committee,
You are correct; I never should have used the term “lynch.” Thank you for drawing this to my attention.
Further, I want to assure you that your concern about having students in the balcony was related solely to fire code regulations; it had nothing to do banners, or with the particular issue of affinity housing. I regret that this was not communicated clearly.
I know you’re not looking for an apology, but I offer one anyway. Thank you again for raising this issue.
Sincerely,
Merrilyn Lewis
Associate Director of Events Management Office
A man identified as Sayfullo Saipov killed eight people and injured 11 after driving a pickup truck down a bike path in Manhattan on Halloween. The victims included tourists from Argentina and Belgium, as well as two Americans.
In September, Diovanni Aquino, a student that does not attend UMass Amherst, left Phi Sigma Kappa, a frat on UMass Amherst’s campus following an altercation that went far beyond the norm for fraternity party. According to reports, a disagreement that turned violent broke out at the end of the night at the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.
Last Thursday, Smith College celebrated the annual Otelia Cromwell Day with special lectures, workshops and talks all honoring the first African-American graduate of Smith College, Otelia Cromwell.
At the Otelia Cromwell Day keynote last Thursday, students dropped two banners from the balcony in John M. Greene, one with the painted statement, “Otelia couldn’t live here,” and another promoting a meeting on the issue this past Saturday.
1) The breakfast sandwiches in the CC Cafe are delicious. 2) Your readings will still be there tomorrow. 3) And you probably don’t need to…
Dear Sophian,
As a first year, I’m feeling stressed lately with course registration, doing my work, making time to hang out with friends and doing well in my classes. How can I balance all of that and stay sane?