Dining Halt
It is hard to feel anything other than sympathy for College President Jim Yong Kim right now. His administration must make budget decisions that will have profound consequences for some members of the College community in order to close a $100 million structural budget deficit.
VOX CLAMANTIS: Grades that Count
To the Editor: "Grades don't mean anything." Oh yeah? Grades, for students, are the currency of the institution.
Sweat-iquette
I am not a gym rat. My shoulders are sloped, my legs are spindly, my pectorals are nonexistent, my posture is poor and has caused slight lumpiness where my neck runs into my back, and my wrists are as thin and brittle as uncooked Ramen.
International Allegations
Many critics have been quick to lash out against U.S. relief efforts in Haiti. Some of the arguments are outrageous claims of conspiracy.
The Catcher in the Sky
J.D. Salinger died and what actually happened? He had drawn back from the public light so much that, at least to us, he was no longer a person, but simply a slim catalogue of amazing work and a Wikipedia page with a picture from 1950.
Short Answer: Layoffs
Friday's Verbum Ultimum acknowledged the concerns surrounding imminent layoffs. How should the College balance any moral responsibility it has to the community with its bottom line concerns? If there is an easy way to close the $100 million structural deficit, then by all means let's hear it.
DDS-topia
I'd like to express the range of feelings I have about Dartmouth Dining Services on a normal day, from the height of cynical fury to my inevitable return to resolved appeasement.
VERBUM ULTIMUM: Defining the Experience
The oft-cited "Dartmouth Experience" undoubtedly means something different to each member of the College community.
Let's Talk About Sexting
When teenagers fall in love, as they sometimes do, it can get ugly. Made irrational by a potent blend of hormones, peer pressure and angst, teenagers routinely do things they later come to regret.
Breaking Down the Bubble
Dartmouth's sensational response to the crisis in Haiti led by Students at Dartmouth for Haiti Relief, has exceeded all expectations.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Union of Community
Tothe Editor: Chris Talamo's column ("One Community,'" Jan. 22) offered good thoughts on the meaning of community at Dartmouth but misunderstood what the members of SEIU Local 560 are saying about layoffs. The staff is willing to help the College meet its challenges.
Learning from Haiti
Good job, Dartmouth. It's not over, but you've done well. According to the Partners in Health web site, you are currently leading every other college in giving to PIH's efforts in Haiti.
Pro-Life Generation
This past Friday was the 37th anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in all 50 states.
Cut to the Chase
Every time our professors assign a major homework assignment, we know that we should probably start working on it early.
Standing with the Staff
Dartmouth College and professional schools will soon announce cuts to make up a $100 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
Power from the People
The surprising election of Scott Brown, R-Mass., to the Senate seat vacated by Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., will have significant implications regarding health care policy.
Short Answer: Parity
Friday's Verbum Ultimum urged the College and alumni to move beyond the 1891 agreement and reach a new settlement on the issue of parity.
One "Community"
I can't help but notice that there's been a lot of talk about Dartmouth's community over the past year and half, coincidentally the same time that we have been considering budget cuts.
The 1891 2010 Agreement
The Grafton County Superior Court's decision to dismiss the second alumni lawsuit against the Board of Trustees on Tuesday ("Second alumni suit dismissed by court," Jan.