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New lunch cafe adds to Green Street competition

New lunch cafe adds to Green Street competition

Green Street embodies the individuality of Northampton while remaining a quaint, calm locality, separate from the downtown bustle. Known for its pizza and cafe, the street maintained this identity as a third cafe, No. 40 Green Street Lunch, opened Nov. 1.

Touch Fire family fun at SCMA

While touching fire may sound dangerous, it will become an event for the whole family this weekend - flame-retardant clothing not required. This weekend's Free Family Day at the Smith College Museum of Art is meant to complement the newly installed "Touch Fire" ceramics exhibit.
SASA takes on sexual assault with artwork

SASA takes on sexual assault with artwork

Strains of classic rock filled the cozy, studio-like room. Several students sat making T-shirts on the floor, the wooden boards of which bore the marks of similar artistic projects of the past.  The Women's Resource Center in Davis had the atmosphere of a secret attic room set aside for the purpose of activism, as those present wrote thoughts, emotions and testimonies related to sexual assault on their T-shirt canvasses last Thursday night.

Where has all the soap gone?

"Oh no, she threw up! Do you think it's the swine? Quick, quarantine her!" Smithies have been freaking out recently, and rightfully so, for the swine flu has officially reached us. Instead of buying myself a personal bubble to hide in and avoid the germs, I have been sticking to the classic doctrine of frequent hand washing, avoiding areas where sick students are present, and not sharing drink or food.

TEAM TALK: A firsthand look from a novice coxswain

As I keep writing this at midnight, I know that I've got no crew practice to look forward to - at least for tomorrow. Going to crew practice had almost become an indispensable part of my daily life. I've never been a 'sporty' person.

Student org takes on transphobia

The student group "Transcending Gender" provides an opportunity for transgender, queer and allied students to discuss pertinent issues, provide support and plan educational projects for the broader campus. The group also works directly with the Smith administration to make the school more trans-friendly.

Presidents panel on Otelia Cromwell Day promotes dialogue, discussion of race

Next Tuesday, Smith College will host its 20th annual Otelia Cromwell Day. Founded by President Mary Maples Dunn in 1989, this event honors Smith's first African American graduate, while also initiating a dialogue to educate students on issues of race and diversity.

Help a sister out

There are nuns everywhere in Florence: padding quietly down the street, on the bus, on bikes with their habits flying in the breeze. They may be one of my favorite aspects of my chosen Junior-Year-Abroad city. Like most Italians, I deeply respect and admire nuns for their social work and their total dedication to something beyond themselves.

The nitty-gritty on Full Service

Full Service, a reggae-infused rock band from Austin, Texas, will be performing at the Iron Horse Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 p.m. Recently, brothers "Hoag" and "Bonesaw" discussed the band, their music and everything else you never knew you needed to know.

Cross Country places fifth at NEWMACs

Last Saturday, the Pioneers competed in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championships, held in Boston's Franklin Park. MIT senior Maria Monks won the race and the Engineers took first place overall, with 18 points in the team standings.