Verbum Ultimum: Questions, Not Answers
The “Moving Dartmouth Forward” plan leaves much to be desired.
The “Moving Dartmouth Forward” plan leaves much to be desired.
President Hanlon’s “Moving Dartmouth Forward” speech was measured.
College President Phil Hanlon's plan for social life at Dartmouth represses alternatives to the Greek scene, rather than empowering them.
Dartmouth’s strengths are in education and research. Our weaknesses are an overconcern with reputation and appearance.
Thank you, College President Phil Hanlon, for allocating funds to residence hall clusters as part of your “Moving Dartmouth Forward Plan.” Back in 2010, I asked College President Emeritus Jim Kim to do the same.
We should do more to raise awareness of tragedies that are far from home.
The timing of the Moving Dartmouth Forward announcement is suspect.
Professors should be more aware of students’ needs when making syllabi.
The quality of class discussion is more important than strict participation.
Connotations matter. We are continually reminded of the importance of word choice — by our English teachers who distinguish between “slender” and “skinny,” by our parents who scold us for cursing, by our friends whom we argue with over misunderstandings.
More students should take the time to write down their thoughts.
Making sororities mainstream social spaces empowers women.
President Obama should stop preaching an unrealistic agenda.
President Hanlon’s proposal should aim for realistic reforms.
Legal distinctions for Jewish citizens undermine Israeli democracy.
Even those who have committed violent crimes deserve a respectful burial.
Dartmouth needs to take more initiative on open access.
We are writing in response to yesterday’s column by Jon Vandermause, “Revamping Research,” which calls for all students to write an undergraduate thesis.
“Meninism” is an alarming reminder of why we need feminism.
The Oscar nominations' racial exclusion is indicative of bigger problems.