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(11/04/05 11:00am)
Jamie Kennedy notwithstanding, this week in particular has seen many different and unique programs on campus, from Nobel Laureate Dr. Sidney Altman to economic advisor Allan Hubbard. Perhaps the most engaging lecture this week, however, was that given by Samuel Delany, a groundbreaking science fiction writer who was brought to campus by the Stonewell Fund. In a wide-ranging speech, Delany, who is openly gay, discussed both his own sexual exploits as well as the problem of AIDS within and outside of the gay community. His approach contrasted greatly with that of Dr. John Chittick '70, who spoke to a number of student organizations about his TeenAIDS-PeerCorps program, which uses grassroots methods to spread information about AIDS. While both men should be commended for making Dartmouth students think about an issue that is often ignored inside the "Hanover Bubble," their different views on the issue highlight some of the key problems inherent in the fight against AIDS and the dissemination of information about the virus.
(10/28/05 9:00am)
For those not bogged down with midterms, papers or the pressures of finding a job, there were a number of special lectures and events this past Wednesday, all provocatively named. The eager Dartmouth student could choose between "Jesus in America," "Fantasies Matter: Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships" or, the most surprisingly titled, "Btches in the Basement." While all three talks touched on topics of interest to the average Dartmouth student, "Btches in the Basement," with its frank discussion of the relationship between Greek organizations and sexual assault on this campus, was perhaps the most relevant to our day-to-day lives. And the organizers should be commended for putting together such a diverse panel, drawing a large crowd, and leading a worthwhile debate. It is problematic, however, that such an event needed an arguably offensive title. If the purpose of creating such a forum is to enable dialogue, to introduce biased or derogatory terms into the discussion from the beginning lessens the impact of the resulting conversation. Furthermore, while creating such a debate is valuable, it is discouraging that the ideas put forth have little impact once people leave the event.
(10/14/05 9:00am)
It is often observed that a department's proximity to the center of campus reflects the favor bestowed on it by the powers that be in Parkhurst. Recent controversies concerning Dartmouth athletics and a string of noticeable defeats can, at times, reinforce the sense that the gym's distance from the Green reflects the lowly position of athletics in the eyes of administrators.
(10/07/05 9:00am)
Because of Dartmouth's reputation as a veritable "Animal House," dominated by modern-day Blutos and Otters, the sorority system is often neglected in descriptions of Greek life on campus. The differences between the open fraternities and the more closed sororities, three of which are prevented by national charters from having open events, is exacerbated by the disparity between the recruitment processes for the two types of organizations. While men's rush is a condensed process occurring over three nights, women's rush is a marathon of make-up and making conversion that stretches over a week. Such a system contains within it many flaws that serve to weaken both the rush process itself and the houses that it helps shape.
(09/30/05 9:00am)
As part of the College's commitment to providing a liberal arts education, Dartmouth often prides itself on its ability to cater to a variety of interests. Students are given a wide range of choices in terms of classes, majors and extracurricular activities. This diversity was not present, however, at this past week's career fair. The majority of companies represented were either not-for-profit or in the field of financial services, giving students a sense that only those options are out there.
(09/23/05 9:00am)
Student Body President Noah Riner '06 sent a strong Christian message this past Tuesday in a Convocation speech that represented the first encounter between many in the Class of 2009 and the College's values. While Eleazer Wheelock founded Dartmouth in 1769 to bring Christianity to Native Americans, Dartmouth has more recently eschewed this goal in favor of providing a balanced, secular and inclusive education to its students. Each successive class of freshmen has been welcomed into an environment where freedom of speech, expression and belief are valued parts of the educational process. While Riner has the same freedoms as all students, his speech gave the misleading impression that Dartmouth today is closer to Wheelock's vision than to its current ideals.
(05/27/05 9:00am)
The situation in the Sudanese region of Darfur has been labeled genocide by both Houses of Congress, President Bush, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and former Secretary of State Colin Powell among others. Approximately 400,000 innocent civilians have died and over two million others have been displaced. The Sudanese government has done nothing to end the Janjaweed raids that have caused so much tragedy.
(05/20/05 9:00am)
As the dust from an unusually contentious trustee election settles, the campus must look beyond campaign rhetoric to examine the real issues. Though we offer our sincere congratulations to the two victorious candidates, Peter Robinson '79 and Todd Zywicki '88, the tenor of debate in the election greatly concerns us.
(05/06/05 9:00am)
The College's newly announced technological initiatives integrating video, voice and data deserve commendation. A commitment to innovation has played a central role in Dartmouth's history -- the College has been on the forefront of the information age since the development of BASIC here in 1964.
(04/22/05 9:00am)
With the Student Assembly elections behind us, Dartmouth can look forward to a period of new leadership. We congratulate Noah Riner '06 and Jeffrey Coleman '08 on their successful campaigns for Student Body President and Assembly Vice President, respectively. We hope they remain faithful to their campaign pledges, in particular, their promises to reach out to the campus. Commendation is in order for all candidates, successful or otherwise, for their desire to improve Dartmouth and for their willingness to invest time and energy to do so.
(04/19/05 9:00am)
In considering the five candidates for Student Body President, we were faced with a fundamental question: does Student Assembly matter to the average Dartmouth student? In light of widespread apathy with regard to the Assembly, a charismatic candidate who will advocate for change provides the best solution. Therefore we endorse Paul Heintz '06 for Student Body President, albeit with significant reservations.
(04/15/05 9:00am)
Despite the relative safety of Hanover, Dartmouth College suffers from a social scene that, while entertaining, can prove dangerous to women. Due in large part to the fraternity-dominated culture, Dartmouth women sometimes find themselves in compromising positions, and are taken advantage of more often than most students realize.
(04/11/05 9:00am)
With the score knotted at 3-3, sophomore Lindsay Winningham rebounded from a one-set deficit to defeat Columbia's Angela Hendry 0-6, 7-6, 6-3. The win clinched Dartmouth its first Ivy League victory of the season and improved the teams overall record to 10-4.
(04/11/05 9:00am)
Senior catcher Brian Zurhellen went 3-4 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI in the first game of last Saturday's Princeton doubleheader. The following afternoon, Zurhellen came through with a clutch homerun that proved critical to the Big Green's 4-3 victory over Cornell.
(04/08/05 9:00am)
The Social Event Management Procedures Review Committee's recent proposal to revise alcohol policy is a step in the right direction. Dean James Larimore's decision to form the committee in October hopefully signals a new direction for the College regarding alcohol policy -- moving away from rules regarding social events that are unrealistic and exceedingly difficult for Greek organizations to follow. We call on Dean Larimore to enact the committee's proposal.
(04/01/05 10:00am)
As corporate scandals in the national news increasingly call to mind the business ethics of the Gilded Age, the recent furor over a security breach in admissions at the nation's top business schools is warranted ("Tuck considers apps from accused hackers," March 29). Applicants to the Tuck School of Business who took advantage of a flaw in the programming of an external admissions website to view admissions decisions early clearly violated ethical standards and deserve to face consequences, even if their actions may have been legal.
(03/04/05 11:00am)
With trustee elections beginning on Monday, alumni everywhere are presented with an important choice. The two elected candidates will serve for eight years, make critical decisions that will determine the overall direction of the College and potentially help to select a new president.
(02/25/05 11:00am)
For those who do not frequently read the back pages of The Dartmouth, it may come as a surprise that teams representing the College will compete in several meaningful home games over the weekend. With an ECAC first-round bye on the line, Big Green men's hockey hosts rivals Harvard and Brown, while men's basketball, only a year removed from one of the worst campaigns in school history, will battle Yale and Brown in hopes of moving into the Ivy League's hotly contested second spot.
(02/18/05 11:00am)
Dartmouth's "Good Samaritan" policy, outlined in Article II of the Student Alcohol Policy, ensures that "students and organizations that seek assistance will not be subject to College disciplinary action for either: (1) being the intoxicated person; or (2) having provided that person with alcohol." In the past, College officials have committed to upholding the policy so long as organizations do not flagrantly abuse it by repeated use.
(02/04/05 11:00am)
This week's "The Real Dartmouth" series addressed how well the College's portrayal of itself matches up with the reality students find during their four years here. In spite of frequent gripes regarding the D-Plan, off-campus programs, the academic experience and the Greek system, Dartmouth remains the unique experience it is purported to be -- especially in comparison to its peer institutions.