To the Editor:
As an alumnus of The Dartmouth, I am writing to take issue with the letter to the editor from Garret Gil de Rubio '96 ("Losing Credibility," The Dartmouth, Feb. 25). Contrary to what Mr. Gil de Rubio might believe, the newspaper's recent coverage of the Zeta Psi fraternity matter has not dishonored The Dartmouth, its alumni or the College community. Rather, the newspaper has done its job in covering an important matter in an objective and impartial manner -- and done its job well.
The facts of the matter are clear. Zeta Psi published a newsletter that was inappropriate and that violated the College's code of community. Per its right, the College derecognized the fraternity. Zeta Psi, however, continued to have parties and even flaunted its de-recognition by recruiting members of the freshman class. Anyway you look at the facts, they are news. The Dartmouth has an obligation -- to itself and to the College community -- to report the news to its readers. Rachel Osterman's articles were factual and objective. The Dartmouth Editorial Board has a right to comment on any issue it sees fit, provided that the comments are restricted to the editorial page.
As a former editor of The Dartmouth and an officer of Chi Heorot fraternity, I know full well how difficult it can be to cover the Greek system objectively in the newspaper. In this case, The Dartmouth editorial staff acquitted itself admirably.
I think Mr. Gil de Rubio is letting his affiliation as a brother of the former Zeta Psi fraternity cloud his judgment of The Dartmouth's coverage of this story.
