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(10/29/07 5:50am)
When I read this past Tuesday that New Hampshire State Rep. Maureen Mooney planned to introduce a bill that would effectively seek to overturn the famous 1819 Supreme Court decision and jeopardize the sovereignty of Dartmouth, I was absolutely astonished ("N.H. House proposal eyes College charter," Oct. 23). I cannot imagine a more misguided reaction to the recent controversy created by the reorganization of the Board of Trustees. If Rep. Mooney genuinely believes that forcing state involvement in College governance is the correct course of action, she is sadly mistaken. Ironically enough, I believe that this issue is one that has the potential to unite the entirety of Dartmouth's alumni body, and that is exactly what I hope will happen.
(10/12/07 3:07am)
Beginning tomorrow, hordes of eager sophomore men will head out to their favorite fraternities, just like any other weekend night. However, on this occasion the sophomores will not be looking to play a game of pong and meet single ladies. Instead, they will be seeking out an even more elusive target: a bid to join the house of their choice. After a mere two hours of man-flirting, most guys will shake out at their first-choice fraternity and head home to wait while the current brothers deliberate over bids, dings and callbacks. Later that night, the majority of male rushees will be invited to join one of the fraternities on campus and pledging will begin.
(09/28/07 6:06am)
Like much of Dartmouth's student body, I was amazed and intrigued by the fanfare surrounding Wednesday's Democratic debate. I was blown away by the number of satellite trucks, media pundits and students rallying for their favorite candidate. I, along with countless others, was the guy holding the cell phone up to his ear jumping up and down behind the "Hardball with Chris Matthews" set, trying desperately to get my parents to see me on national television. I even got to meet Tim Russert, who engaged in some playful banter with a good friend of mine. Upon seeing my friend's Dartmouth Diving shirt, Russert asked him if he was a Dartmouth diver. My friend replied that he had actually stolen the shirt from a fraternity brother. "Oh," Russert replied, "so you're a Dartmouth thief?" Classic.
(05/29/07 3:59am)
Last week, the Interfraternity Council, in partnership with Mentors Against Violence, Sexual Assault Peer Advisors and Student Assembly, announced the launch of a new sexual assault education program that will be mandatory for all IFC houses beginning this fall. The program is designed to train each incoming pledge class on how to prevent sexual assault in its fraternity house and facilitate discussion among the older brothers on how best to deal with a potential incident. More importantly, the new program will be customized for each fraternity house, recognizing the unique characteristics of each organization and the specific problems that could arise in each basement. As a member of the IFC committee responsible for the development of this program, I am very proud of this accomplishment. It is my hope that this landmark program will not only serve its purpose to better educate the Greek community about sexual assault, but also act as an example of the great things that Greeks can accomplish when they work together with each other and the other resources on campus.
(05/14/07 3:02am)
Dear Travis Green '08, Student Assembly President-elect:
(05/02/07 2:55am)
Last week, in an event sponsored by the Sexual Assault Awareness Program and the Afro-American Society, a discussion was held concerning the influence of hip-hop music on issues of race, gender, sexuality and violence. One side of the debate centered on whether the listeners of this type of music have a tendency to internalize the meaning of the often crude lyrics. Other attendees of the discussion believed that it was possible to just enjoy the music without allowing it to negatively influence one's opinions or actions. While I do not intend to claim that all the opinions expressed in hip-hop music are angelic and appropriate, I certainly do not think that this music is to blame for sexism, misogyny, homophobia and sexual violence.
(04/17/07 3:21am)
Over a year ago, three men from Duke University were indicted on charges of kidnapping, assaulting and raping an exotic dancer during a lacrosse party that was held at an off-campus house. David Evans, Reade Seligmann and Collin Finnerty were instantly thrust into the national spotlight as poster boys for the privileged college athletes who thought they could do no wrong. The controversy touched an extremely sensitive racial and socioeconomic nerve in this country, as the case was labeled a battle between the affluent white players versus the poor African-American dancer in a city, Durham, N.C., with a history of strong racial tensions.
(10/18/06 9:00am)
At first glance, one would think that Dartmouth would consider student parking to be a priority on campus. We do, after all, like to affectionately say that we are located in the middle of nowhere. For students who live in the New England area, it naturally makes sense to drive to and from campus. During my freshman year, commuting to and from campus meant having my father make the three-and-a-half-hour trip up I-91 to pick me up. After packing up the car, he would switch over to the passenger's seat and I would take the wheel and drive home. Largely due to the inconvenience of this commute, my parents allowed me to bring my own car up to campus when I became a sophomore, and I have had it up here ever since.
(07/11/06 9:00am)
As I'm sure almost everyone knows, Sophomore Trips took place this past weekend. I had the opportunity to hike some 20 miles along the Appalachian Trail from our starting point to the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. They say it's always good to get away, even if it's just for an hour, and this statement certainly rang true over this past weekend. During the fast-paced times of sophomore summer, it is easy to miss out on so many of the opportunities that are readily available during this term. One can definitely have a satisfying sophomore summer experience by staying within the friendly confines of Hanover, but it is perhaps more fulfilling to take this time to participate in all the outdoor activities that make Dartmouth's summer term unique.
(02/01/06 11:00am)
A long time ago, when I first arrived at Dartmouth, one of the things that I looked forward to most was attending our athletic events. In the fall, I made a point of going to our Homecoming football game and almost witnessed an amazing upset of Harvard's undefeated team. When winter term rolled around, I braved the long trek from the Choates to Thompson Arena for a long-awaited opportunity to witness my first Dartmouth hockey game. Soon enough it was springtime and I found myself in the stands once again, this time cheering on our highly ranked men's lacrosse team. Unfortunately, I quickly lost my enthusiasm for Dartmouth athletics, not because we did not field quality teams, but because the rest of my classmates seemed apathetic at best toward Dartmouth's sporting events. I have not been to a single athletic event since.
(01/17/06 11:00am)
Exactly one year ago, I wrote an op-ed praising the legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lamenting the fact that his fundamental teachings and messages are rarely followed in today's world ("A King Among Men," Jan. 18, 2005). Why, if everyone seems to consider King a hero, do we continue to honor his name without honoring his cause? Another year has gone by and I find it difficult to say that we are really any closer to realizing the version of America that King envisioned.
(11/17/05 11:00am)
Throughout my four terms at Dartmouth, I have been spoiled by the plethora of conveniences provided by the College. I take it for granted that, unlike many of my friends at other schools, I can go to one of the dining halls at almost any hour of the day and get a full meal. The unique system of DBA allows for this luxury.
(11/03/05 11:00am)
It is a shame that our society and, more importantly, our campus have arrived at a point where political correctness is demanded and, unfortunately, necessary. Being PC appears almost necessary nowadays because the consequences of a politically incorrect statement or action are so great. Radical political correctness maniacs will not hesitate to exploit a minor breach of PC and make an issue out of it. Too many people take themselves way too seriously and ultimately stir up unnecessary controversy.
(10/20/05 9:00am)
Trishelle Canatella, Veronica Portillo, Bob Guiney and Richard Hatch--do you recognize any of these names? If you are like me, they are almost as ubiquitous as Michael Jordan and Britney Spears. The only difference is that the first four men and women are simply the products of America's insatiable obsession with reality television. Before sitting down to write this column, I spent a few hours watching MTV reality shows ranging from Score, Next and -- I am almost too ashamed to admit it -- Miss Seventeen. But these are certainly not the only shows that I watch on a weekly, much less daily, basis. "Survivor," "Laguna Beach" (the real "OC"), "Trading Spouses," "Real World" and countless other network and cable programs are on my schedule. In fact, aside from ESPN, I can fairly say that I watch reality television almost exclusively. I will also be the first to admit that this is very depressing.
(10/06/05 9:00am)
Imagine for a moment that you have just finished your Psych class, it is 1:35 p.m. and you are famished. You were up all night either studying or drinking (which does not matter for the purposes of this thought experiment) and you arrived at your first class five minutes late. Needless to say you skipped breakfast. Anyway, you immediately rush with a classmate or two to one of the several dining options we have at Dartmouth. I like to believe that each place has its own specialty and attitude. The Courtyard Cafe in the Hopkins Center is a great place to eat when I feel like delicious and greasy breakfast food. I dine at Collis when I'm feeling more healthy and cultured. For the record, stir fry with Thai peanut sauce is definitely the way to go. Last but not least, I generally go to Thayer when it is either too late or I cannot decide exactly what I want to eat. The one characteristic that all three venues have in common, however, are unbearably long lines.
(09/22/05 9:00am)
It's amazing to me that over three months have passed since I last stepped foot in a classroom at Dartmouth. It's also hard to believe that it's been a year since I first walked into that gloomy lecture hall in Bradley for Math 11. These four (or five) years at Dartmouth will surely fly by. I doubt I'm the first person to mention that to the newly anointed Class of 2009.
(08/18/05 9:00am)
Let me be the first to say that enough is enough. Cindy Sheehan has now been camped outside of President Bush's Crawford, Texas ranch for nearly two weeks. Sheehan and her band of 50 or so demonstrators have been protesting the war in Iraq day and night, hoping to earn an appointment with the President. According to the President's spokesperson, Sheehan is unlikely to get her wish. Sheehan, whose 24-year-old son, Casey, was killed while serving in Iraq, has vowed to remain in Texas until the President's vacation ends later this month. Quite frankly, I'm a little bit bothered by her method of protest. In fact, I'm not the only one. On Monday a petition with over 60 signatures was submitted to the McLennan County commission, essentially asking the county to prohibit the demonstrators from camping so close to the President's ranch. According to the complaint, Sheehan and her supporters have caused major traffic and safety concerns, often congregating in the middle of the road and generally annoying Bush's Crawford neighbors. With all due respect, I think that it is necessary to echo the call of the angry residents " "Go Home!"
(08/09/05 9:00am)
It has been almost 40 years since Dartmouth changed its mascot from the Indian to the Big Green. In 1968, our dear old Dartmouth turned in its fierce Indian warrior in exchange for the intangible and ambiguous color of green.
(07/28/05 9:00am)
I'm sure all of you have shared this experience: you are sitting in your dorm room watching your blitz mailbox religiously waiting for the cool upperclassman to reply to your inquiry about pong when all of the sudden you receive a message that someone on Thefacebook.com wants to be your friend. I've experienced this phenomenon multiple times, and I am now the proud friend of students from the institutions of Oregon, Eastern and San Diego. What makes this a big deal is the fact that I have never met, spoken to or even heard of these facebook friends.
(06/01/05 9:00am)
Congress just might be on the verge of a spectacular medical breakthrough, but only if promoters of a stem cell bill can garner enough support to override a threatened presidential veto. The debate, which has even divided Republicans, concerns what to do with over 400,000 in vitro embryos that are currently scheduled to be discarded. Although President Bush has announced a campaign to promote the adoption of these embryos, most of the so-called "snowflake babies" would most likely end up being destroyed. The new stem cell bill, which has already passed in the House with the support of 50 Republicans, would allow these existing embryos to be used for the sake of stem cell research.