Sellers: Fairly Structured Syllabi
Professors should be more aware of students’ needs when making syllabi.
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.
Writing a thesis should be mandatory for all students.
The College can go global without compromising its identity.
Obama's "College Promise" proposal alone cannot solve higher education.
The U.S. airstrikes campaign in Syria is misguided.
We cannot solve social issues if we never look beyond our own experiences.
Sororities should go local to improve rush and the Greek system overall.
The mandatory SmartChoice20 meal plan actually has its merits.