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A New Look at an Old Symbol

By Linda Moore | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: After being offended by Dean (and also being told by Dean how I should vote), I find great humor in the flag posters. In the South we do not consider the Confederate flag to be related totally to slavery.

Opinion

Don't Judge a Book...

By Tom Teagle | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: I am a Southerner. I drive an old Chevy pickup truck complete with a gun rack and large Confederate battle flag decal.

Opinion

Proud Heritage

By George B. Williams | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: In reference to your story on Generation Dean and the Confederate Flag, many Southerners are also offended by the way that the Confederate Flag is used in this political debate. My great grandfather bravely served the Confederacy, as did his two brothers and his son.

Opinion

What Better Symbol...

By Robert H. Nutt | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: Regarding the discussions about a new symbol and nickname for the College's teams, I am old-school enough to believe that, polls aside, no moose is good moose.

Opinion

An Apology to the Community

By Caz Liske | November 14, 2003

To the Editor: The skit that the freshmen Aires wrote and presented at Alphi Xi on Wednesday night has hurt and offended members of the Dartmouth community.

Opinion

Hit 'em Where it Counts

By Edmond L. Day | November 14, 2003

To the Editor: When are candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 2004 going to start to talk about the make-or-break issues?

Sports

Footballers look to shut Brown down in Providence

By Elliot Olshansky | November 14, 2003

Anyone in need of proof of the old adage that defense wins football games need look no further than Dartmouth's 26-17 win over Cornell last Saturday at Memorial Field. In that game, two of Dartmouth's four touchdowns were scored on drives set up by interceptions.

News

Dean proposes education plan

By Matthew Kelly | November 14, 2003

Although Democratic candidate for President Howard Dean unveiled a $7.1 billion higher education plan yesterday, he could not escape controversy surrounding comments he made regarding the Confederate flag. Dean announced this new proposal yesterday morning in Alumni Hall that he said would provide financial incentives to make college more affordable through offering $10,000 in annual federal financial aid and tax credits on college loan repayments and by expanding AmeriCorps. "When he signed the Higher Education Act of 1965, Lyndon Johnson said, 'A high school senior anywhere in this great land of ours can apply to any college or university in any of the 50 states and not be turned away because their family is poor.' But that vision is far from complete," Dean said. Dean criticized President Bush's tax cuts, arguing that federal funding for higher education is more important. "In 1998 George Bush, when he was Governor of Texas, told a Texas newspaper, 'Higher education is not my priority,' well it is mine." Dean added. Dean's plan, entitled "Dean College Commitment," would guarantee $10,000 in annual federal financial aid for either college or high-skills career training, delivered in a mix of loans and grants depending on the financial state of the family.

News

N.H. court rules same-sex relations not adultery

By Jenn Buck | November 14, 2003

When do divorcing heterosexuals and gay-marriage activists have something in common? When they do battle with the New Hampshire Supreme Court, one might say. Dartmouth economics professor David Blanchflower was denied a legal divorce from his wife on the grounds that she committed adultery by the state's highest court last week.

Opinion

On Strict Interpretations

By David Velleman | November 14, 2003

To the Editor: In regard to the Nov. 13 letter to the editor " 'Reasonable?' Gun Control?" by Mr. Rouzer against the idea of gun control on the basis of the wording of the Second Amendment, I urge him to read the Constitution. Specifically, I would point him to the First Amendment, which states very clearly that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..." etc.

News

Students call Aires skit 'blatantly offensive'

By Anna Parachkevova | November 14, 2003

A skit used to introduce the new members of the Aires during a show Wednesday night provoked both laughter and outrage among students in the crowd, with several students condemning the skit as a tasteless joke that exhibited ignorance. After opening the show with several songs in front of a large crowd at Alpha Xi Delta sorority, the Aires introduced their newest members -- Jarrett Cato '07, Wesley Milks '07, Derrick Smith '07 and Zach Suppalla '07, two of whom are black and two white. As part of the informal inauguration into the group, all four new members performed a skit together.

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Saved energy is 'cheapest' energy

By Liz Yepsen | November 14, 2003

The biggest improvement that can be made to energy use must come from an increase in generation efficiency, Executive Vice President of Northern Power Systems Dan W.

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