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(11/04/14 12:36am)
A recent “Trending @ Dartmouth” feature in The Mirror asked which type of midterms inspire greater student apathy: academic or political. We appreciate the pun, but realistically, the answer is almost certainly political. Dartmouth students put ample energy into their academic responsibilities, extracurricular pursuits and interpersonal relationships, often leaving little time for political engagement — not even voting. In 2010, only roughly one in five eligible New Hampshire voters under the age of 29 exercised their right to vote. As the president of Dartmouth College Democrats and vice president of Dartmouth College Republicans, we urge students to avoid replicating this statistic by both voting today and encouraging others to do so.
(10/22/14 9:35pm)
Last weekend, the Class of 2018 ran around the Homecoming bonfire, taking part in a beloved tradition that symbolizes Dartmouth’s excitement to welcome the newest class into our tight-knit school. Despite the ceremony’s aura of community and inclusivity, the freshmen still remained excluded from Dartmouth’s predominant social scene after finishing their laps. Next year, the Greek Leadership Council should avoid this glaring irony by overturning the policy that prohibits freshmen from attending alcoholic Greek events during their first six weeks at the College.
(09/24/14 9:22pm)
When Dartmouth hosted the Republican presidential debate in 1999, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, told the audience that he would “fight to the last breath” in order to “eliminate the influence of special interests,” articulating his vision to “give the government back” to the American people.
(06/23/14 11:44pm)
In 1974, Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees denounced the use of “the Indians” to represent Dartmouth on the field. Forty years later, it’s hard to imagine Dartmouth’s official publications and athletic wear featuring the Indian mascot, and it’s even harder to think of a legitimate criticism of the Trustees’ decision. The persecution and forced assimilation of Native Americans relied upon the premise that Native Americans were savages who needed to be tamed. The use of Native Americans as a mascot for a predominantly white institution perpetuated the dehumanization of Native Americans and disrespected the hardship and cruelty that Native Americans have endured at the hands of white Europeans and Americans.
(05/27/14 8:33pm)
Since I was accepted to Dartmouth, I’ve read and heard various admissions materials and welcome speeches that emphasize that my classmates and I were chosen for our accomplishments from a large, strong applicant pool. In effect, Dartmouth underscores how so many talented students are turned away in order to help us conceptualize the incredible opportunity we have earned. Like its peer institutions, Dartmouth thrives partially due to its ability to select the individuals it most wants as members of its community. In other words, Dartmouth is exclusive.
(05/13/14 10:46pm)
In his May 12 column “Going Global,” Abhishek Parajuli ’15 advocates for the creation of a second Dartmouth campus, in Asia. While I struggle to understand how such a project would be feasible, my greatest concern surrounds Parajuli’s emphasis on “dramatically [increasing] our international reputation and presence.” Though there is nothing inherently wrong with strengthening Dartmouth’s prestige around the world, this should not be an institutional priority.
(04/29/14 10:35pm)
For political junkies, one of the most exciting elements of attending Dartmouth is living in a state where politics are truly local. Between New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary and its enduring status as a swing state, Dartmouth students have access to a swath of candidate interactions and political organizing opportunities. New Hampshire’s engaging and fiercely independent political environment has proven too tempting for former Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, who has decided to challenge incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., despite lacking legitimate ties to the state.
(04/15/14 10:40pm)
Last month, senators from both parties filibustered and effectively derailed the Military Justice Improvement Act. The act, proposed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ’88, D-N.Y., sought to combat the military’s sexual assault epidemic by removing the prosecution from the military chain of command. The bill had co-sponsors as ideologically diverse as senators Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, but it ultimately fell a few votes short of the 60 needed to attain cloture.