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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

UMass Amherst fraternities continue to face suspensions in light of misconduct

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. 

Roxane Gay hallmarks 2017 Otelia Cromwell Day

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. 

Dear Sophian…

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?

Review: Josh Ritter’s new album ‘Gathering’

Josh Ritter along with his bandmates, the Royal City Band, performed at Calvin Theater in downtown Northampton on last Saturday. This performance was the second stop on his U.S. and European tour to promote his new album “Gathering.” 

Smith celebrates Sherrerd Award winners

On Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 4:30 p.m come celebrate the three Smith faculty recipients of the 2017 Sherrerd Teaching Awards at the Carroll Room of the…

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