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(08/02/13 2:00am)
The United States' health insurance system is severely flawed. From its misaligned incentive structure to its lack of focus on preventative measures, the traditional health care system has many issues. In an attempt to remedy these, President Barack Obama pushed a bold and revolutionary piece of legislation through Congress, the Affordable Care Act, in 2010. But in the years following the bill's passage, businesses around the country have been hit hard by unintended consequences of the legislation. Resolving these issues should be one of the top priorities for the administration as it hopes to improve the country's economic outlook.
(07/23/13 2:00am)
While walking down Webster Avenue July 13, I was startled to come across a developing crime scene at Sigma Nu fraternity. In a blur of flashing lights and screaming sirens, I watched as Hanover Police and Safety and Security officers responded to an emergency call after a man broke through a window and fell onto the pavement below. Beginning with their quick response, local authorities have done an admirable job dealing with the tragedy quickly and efficiently. But now that the day's events are over, the College and Hanover Police need to wrap up the case in a fair manner, particularly when it comes to repercussions for the fraternity involved.
(07/05/13 2:00am)
Since 1999, sophomores have ventured into New Hampshire's wilderness for a weekend of hiking, canoeing and shooting for a program known as Sophomore Trips, or "Strips." Excursions like this are critical to helping students make the most of their four years in Hanover, and as such, the College should make a stronger push to encourage participation.
(06/25/13 2:00am)
During Dartmouth's admissions tours and information sessions, prospective students are bound to hear references to the Dartmouth Plan. Although few outside of the Dartmouth community are familiar with the phrase, the College's quarter system and academic calendar interfere with student life. On the whole, the drawbacks that accompany the D-Plan outnumber the few positives. The College should move to either ameliorate these issues as best they can or consider shifting to a more standard academic calendar.
(05/22/13 2:00am)
Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing call for environmental responsibility in Hanover. The Divest Dartmouth movement has called on the College to withdraw all of its investments in the 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies. This push carries enormous implications for the College's ability to continue its financial aid offerings and general long-term financial stability.
(05/09/13 2:00am)
It is no secret that it is a particularly precarious time at the College right now. Only two weeks ago, classes were canceled in response to campus uproar following the verbal harassment of a number of students online, the first time that classes have been canceled for this kind of reason since 1986. The exchanges and discussions that took place in the days after a protest of the Dimensions welcome show went a long way toward fostering meaningful change on campus. But while students' understanding and respect for one another has grown, a whole series of questions are still unanswered. One is what exactly qualifies as violating the Principles of Community; another is whether it is appropriate for one group of students to prevent another group from planning an event simply because the proposed event makes them feel uncomfortable. This is a problem that has come up in years past, and resurfaced last week.
(04/25/13 2:00am)
"CAPTURED!!!" A tweet by the Boston Police Department last Saturday, starting with this single word, signaled the end of a reign of terror that gripped the city for six days and resulted three deaths and nearly 300 injuries. But the declaration has done little to shift the spotlight from the bombings to other subjects. Instead, the due process of terror suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has become the center of debate. In a controversial decision, the Obama administration declined to read the suspect his Miranda rights, invoking a public safety exception that originated from a 1984 Supreme Court case. Furthermore, there have been calls, led by Senators Kelly Ayotte, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, for the suspect to be designated as an enemy combatant. The appeal by these three senators is not only inappropriate in this context, but also endangers all citizens of the United States.
(04/10/13 2:00am)
Should sports coaches have different standards of conduct than professionals in other fields? This question has been brought to the forefront of collegiate sports by a scandal at Rutgers University involving the head basketball coach Mike Rice's verbal and physical mistreatment of players during multiple practices. As peace slowly settles upon the university, the focus is shifting from cleaning up the mess that has been left behind to making sure that a similar travesty does not occur again. For this to happen, we must raise the standards to which our coaches are held. But we should also remember that coaching sports has certain uncommon demands that call for unique treatment of coaches.
(03/27/13 3:00am)
Energy will be one of the most pressing issues of our generation. Climate change and increasingly expensive energy resources are pushing the United States, and many parts of the world, toward an energy revolution. This "green revolution" will, theoretically, lead us to a more sustainable economy and a healthier planet. But while these changes will be necessary, we must be realistic about our progress and implement policy accordingly.
(03/25/13 3:00am)
Course selection is one of the most stressful parts of each term. When the window opens, the race to piece together the perfect schedule, with the right mix of major courses, distributive requirements and maybe a lay-up class, begins.
(02/22/13 4:00am)
The United States faces many tough problems. Two of these are climate change and the federal tax code. With the national budget dominating the political discussion, there has been a renewed focus on how to more efficiently collect taxes from Americans. On the climate front, this past weekend's "Forward on Climate" rally in Washington, D.C., showcased the passion that many people feel for the issue. But while the debate about how to address these two issues has raged, there is one policy that addresses both issues but politicians refuse to seriously consider: a carbon tax.
(02/07/13 4:00am)
With college-decision season only a few months away, Dartmouth students are about to be faced with the task of trying to encourage prospective students to come to Hanover. While there is much excitement over this process, as exhibited at Dartmouth's accepted students weekend, called Dimensions, there are also a lot of tough questions that will be asked of us and about our experiences. One of the most difficult questions that we may face is "what is your least favorite thing about Dartmouth?"
(01/25/13 4:00am)
There is an old saying that "cheaters never win." Throughout my life, I have been reminded of this phrase numerous times. The concept provides motivation to follow the rules by suggesting that the person who tries to take a shortcut will ultimately finish last. So a few weeks ago, when the Baseball Writers' Association of America failed to elect many players suspected of taking performance-enhancing drugs to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was a relief to see that this old phrase still packs some punch.
(01/07/13 4:00am)
First, it is important to put this presidential search in context. Unlike previous search profiles, this presidential search highlighted sexual assault, substance abuse and accountability as key factors in the presidential selection. It also counted diversity and a global perspective, issues that the College has sought to encourage on its campus in the past, among the most important objectives for the next president to pursue.
(11/01/12 3:00am)
College is getting much more expensive. This fact has grown clear over the last 10 years here in Hanover, as the total cost to attend Dartmouth has increased by over 61 percent. But this isn't just a local trend. All across the nation, tuition is skyrocketing. This dismaying fact has caused many students and parents alike to feel uneasy about the accessibility of a college degree. Just a couple weeks ago, The Dartmouth Editorial Board expressed their hope that the College would make an effort to decrease the costs of attending Dartmouth ("Verbum Ultimum: A Rising Price Tag," Oct. 19). But as long as the federal government, and our society as a whole, continues calling for greater numbers of young adults to enter college, these costs will not go down but instead continue hurtling upward.
(10/11/12 2:00am)
In the aftermath of the recent hazing scandal, administrators have been working to change some of the common practices among Greek organizations and other student groups that fall under the College's definition of hazing. However, it's time that students themselves step up to take ownership of this issue. We need to look at the traditions that we as a College hold so dear and reassess which ones add value to our community and which detract. Changes that protect the health and safety of all students without severing our ties to this school's great history will only come when we can collectively decide what builds us into the people we hope to be and what distracts us from that goal.
(09/26/12 2:00am)
Both President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, have been traveling throughout the country over the past few weeks encouraging their supporters to get out and vote for them. When he was on campus last Friday, Vice President Joe Biden urged his audience to go to the polls and vote for Obama. But as the election season wears on, many voters are finding that they fail to identify with politicians from either party. In fact, according to a Gallup poll conducted on Sept. 12, 46 percent of Americans believe that a third party is needed to adequately represent the views of the American people. There is a need to give voice to the unrepresented views of many Americans, and yet aspects of our electoral system and the media's coverage of politics do little to right this wrong.
(09/12/12 2:00am)
The recently concluded Republican and Democratic National Conventions have stirred up much interest in the presidential race. A few speakers dazzled audiences with their speeches while many others were mediocre at best. There were even a few debacles at the two gatherings that were baffling to witness. But as much as the conventions aimed to make it clear how different the two parties are, the distinguishing aspects of each were remarkably similar to one another. The low points of each convention were marked by ridiculous performances put on by speakers who proved divisive and alienating, while the highlights featured speeches that were both relatable, and honest in nature. It is time for politicians around the country to realize that solutions are what Americans are looking for, not rhetorical falsehoods.
(05/16/12 2:00am)
As the U.S. presidential and congressional elections approach, a number of key political races are shaping up across the country. One of the most intriguing competitions pits Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., against Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren. This campaign for Ted Kennedy's old seat has already turned out to be the most expensive Senate race in the nation. But a recent distraction has refocused the attention from the rivals' political views to Warren's ancestry.
(05/02/12 2:00am)
It's no secret that the political climate in the United States is currently tense. Conflict between Republicans and Democrats seems to affect nearly every big issue this election cycle, from President Barack Obama's decision to put off authorization of the Keystone XL Pipeline until after the elections in November to the House Republicans' repeated attempts to repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.