Letter from the Editor
As of Sept. 19, The Dartmouth has switched our commenting platform over from Disqus to Facebook.
As of Sept. 19, The Dartmouth has switched our commenting platform over from Disqus to Facebook.
The excitement of a new year shouldn’t blind us to our lasting issues.
Sometimes what we really need to do more than anything is nothing.
We should consider but not condemn presidential candidates’ health.
We asked our opinion staff: "In the U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of institutions with the best undergraduate teaching, Dartmouth placed seventh, down from placing second last year. Do you agree with this ranking, and if so how can Dartmouth improve its undergraduate teaching?"
What does it mean to do the right thing? The decisions Dartmouth students and alumni make reverberate far beyond Hanover. Climate change is an issue where Dartmouth can lead.
I will begin with a welcome and a disclaimer. Welcome to a formidable and highly competitive institution, to a community of intelligent, successful and inspiring individuals who will challenge you and who will make you demand the best of yourself.
Don’t get me wrong. Long-distance relationships have a lot of drawbacks. The lack of physical proximity, the financial strain of seeing each other and the enormous amount of trust required can and often do challenge the health of long-distance relationships.
Last year, I found myself overwhelmed by much of the information thrown at first-years during our first week on campus.
It might seem cheesy, but time really flies — it feels like just yesterday that I was anxiously driving up for trips, unsure of the future and uncertain what to expect.
The 2016 Senior Survey reveals a wide disapproval with the administration’s responsiveness to student concerns: 75 percent of its respondents stated they are either “generally dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied.” I have no doubt that a dozen hands in Parkhurst reached up to scratch their heads at this news, mystified by the poor reception to their munificence.
We need to encourage open debate, especially with those we disagree with or believe are “unqualified” to speak
A condemnation of Asian parenting philosophies and call for parenting that emphasizes individualism
Embrace tradition while acknowledging the importance of change.
Interacting with faculty is a privilege all Dartmouth students have.
Go beyond your high school comfort zone.
Make your Dartmouth experience what you want it to be.
We asked our opinion staff: "Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is unveiling a new program, 'Summer Arch,' a summer term inspired by Dartmouth’s sophomore summer. Do you think sophomore summer will translate well to other colleges, especially semester schools"
Roger Ailes cheapened conservatism in his time at Fox News.
The 24/7 news cycle emphasizes sensationalism over objectivity.