Red Herring: The Journey of Your Package
Red Herring cartoonist Isaac Streiff ’24 presents the journey of a package through the delivery system traveling to the mail office at Keefe Campus Center.
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CA Fired for Claimed Negligence, Alleges Wrongful Termination
On Sunday, Sept. 12, a CA assisted a drunk Smith College student on Morris Pratt quad. Five days later, she was fired. The CA and her coworkers suspect that her involvement with the student workers’ union played a factor in her firing.
Indigenous Students Reflect on Community, Identity and Need for Change
The Student interviewed members of the Native and Indigenous Students Association (NISA) on their experience at the college in light of Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 11. Interviewees discussed community, identity and the changes they hope to see in the college going forward.
Beyond Acknowledgment
The Editorial Board questions the college’s failure to reckon with the past during Indigenous People’s Day or Bicentennial events. The Board argues that it’s time to take concrete actions to improve life on campus for Indigenous community members.
From the Red Room: Oct. 18 AAS Meeting Updates
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) discussed a new program called Amherst Superfan, their internal communication practices, and an upcoming hearing with the Judiciary Council in their most recent meeting on Oct. 18.
ACPD to Adopt Comfort Dog; Students Critique Motives
ACPD will adopt a comfort dog before the beginning of the spring semester in an attempt to improve mental health and the department’s relationship with students. Though they appreciate the sentiment, students are wary that it does not actually respond to demands surrounding campus safety.
Administration Affirms Support for A/P/A Studies in AAAN Meeting
Leaders of the Amherst Asian Alumni Network (AAAN) met with members of the administration on Oct. 6 to discuss the open letter they published calling for A/P/A studies. The administration affirmed their support of pursuing an A/P/A studies major at the college.