Higgins' Column Misunderstands Life in Country With Laws
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To the Editor:
Arriving at the end of orientation week and jumping into classes, I find myself fighting to contain my excitement -- the introduction to new courses, interesting professors, and the incredible academic and social community of the campus; all have engendered a feeling among most freshmen that borders on "irrational exuberance," in the words of Alan Greenspan. However, a recent article in the Dartmouth, welcoming our class, had a disturbing message below the greeting. In the article ["Welcome, Class of 2001!," September 24] (written by Kenji Hosokawa '98), it is proposed that studying math is the only guarantee to future success at Dartmouth and in life; that The Economist and Wall Street Journal are the primary sources for enhancing our math and finance-intensive futures; that virtually all fields in the social sciences are worthless, and should not even be considered; and finally, that students dead-set on pre-law or pre-med tracks are misguided. Well, in this humble 'shmen's opinion, I would contend that the author takes a rather narrow view of the campus, and that there is nothing wrong with following absolutely none of the advice offered in the article.
The winter has finally ended in Hanover, which signifies that the fall must be upon us. The entire senior class is reunited for one final year of academia; Many juniors have spread themselves across the globe, both for fun and profit. First-year students are busy learning new skills, like how to turn a two-minute conversation into a twenty minute one by using a computer in place of a telephone. Sophomores are busy being thrilled that no one can refer to them as "first-year students" ever again.
After reading Justin Carrino's July 9th column in The Dartmouth, "Affinity housing is a Joke," I was pleasantly surprised to hear that affinity housing was/is an issue that "causes the greatest volume of debate among students at Dartmouth." However, my question is ... who are these students? Why not hold a forum where your concerns and questions can be answered and resolved? Since when can there be a "debate" where there is no one to lend voice to the opposing view point? Let me be clear, I am not responding for any other residents of affinity houses. I personally found Carrino's column bogus and the epitome of his charges of discrimination. Herein we find the purpose of my response -- to educate and explain why affinity housing is not only far from a joke, but is indeed necessary for the diversification that you imply you are so anxiously in pursuit of.
DURHAM, Sept. 27 -- One week after University of New Hampshire police used dogs, pepper spray and riot gear to disperse a gathering of 600 students here, the campus has returned to an uneasy calm, fraught with paranoia and distrust.
Women in the Class of 2000 had more to deal with this weekend than exams and papers.
Hundreds of male members of the Class of 2000 will take their suits and ties out of storage this evening and take part in the quintessential Fall-term ritual for sophomores: fraternity rush.
College Provost James Wright, just two months into office, informed College President James Freedman earlier this month that he will step down from his position after June 30, 1998, stemming from faculty criticism that Freedman deviated from the normal procedures in the search for a new provost.
College President James Freedman will not participate in the search for his successor, although the Board of Trustees will keep him updated on the status of the process, he said yesterday.
Only hours after College President James Freedman announced to the press last Thursday that he would resign after Commencement, the news traveled quickly throughout the student body, mostly via electronic-mail.
It's been a long offseason for the women's volleyball team. Motivated by last season's disappointing losses in the Ivy League tournament, the Big Green has been working hard since January to take this season's team all the way to the championship.
The Big Green football team will take a break from Ivy League play as they step out of the ancient eight to face Holy Cross tomorrow at Worcester, Mass. After pulling out a 23-15 victory in the season opener last weekend against Penn, Dartmouth turns their attention to improving on last week's poor offensive showing. Dartmouth dominated the Crusaders last year, beating up on the Patriot League foe 35-7 in Hanover. Here is a look at how the two teams match up.
Wednesday night's 2-0 victory over the University of New Hampshire accomplished two goals for the women's soccer team. First, the team earned bragging rights for the state of New Hampshire. Second, and more important, the young team regrouped and found the winning touch after dropping their previous two games.When on display under the lights in a feature battle at Souhegan High School, the 2-2 Big Green rose to their talent level and put together a winning effort and head into this weekend's key battle with Princeton with confidence.
I returned to Dartmouth a week early in order to get re-acclimated to being at school. I needed time to set up my room and my accounts and time to stop referring to myself as a '99 -- although our grades may change, we're zeros for life. My freshman year there was a big debate about what they were going to call us: 2000's, zeros, 2k and oughty oughts were all suggested.
When College President James O. Freedman took over Dartmouth's helm in 1987, the school's reputation was suffering, and the College's faculty, students and alumni were all at war with the administration. Ten years later, Freedman leaves a Dartmouth redefined.
James Oliver Freedman was born September 21, 1935 and raised in Manchester, N.H. as a "home-town boy." His father was a high school English teacher, his mother an accountant.
Alumni were shocked by College President James Freedman's decision to resign at the end of the academic year, and many of them said he will leave big shoes to fill.
Many faculty members said the resignation of College President James O. Freedman is a great loss to both Dartmouth and higher education.
As James Oliver Freedman humbly accepted the original copy of the College Charter -- and with it, the presidency of Dartmouth College -- on July 19, 1987 in front of thousands on Baker Lawn, the College was in the midst of what some would call a "malaise."
College President James O. Freedman announced last night that he will step down after Commencement in June, citing the job's heavy toll on his personal and intellectual life.