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The Dartmouth
April 9, 2026
The Dartmouth
Opinion
Opinion

An alternative mascot

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To the Editor: I am writing in response to Nathan Bruschi '10's article, which recycled the pathetic idea of the Dartmoose as our mascot (Dartmouth's Mascot Void," Nov.




Opinion

Misuse of Memorials

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The state of Arizona recently unveiled its memorial commemorating the attacks of Sept. 11. Unfortunately, when the veil came off, it became clear that the memorial had been influenced by commission members wishing to make political statements.


Opinion

Clarifying events at the crew formal

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Clarifying events at the crew formal To the Editor: I appreciate the effort to report on activities relating to safety on the Dartmouth campus including the recent article on The Good Samaritan policy ("After 'Good Sam,' arrests prompt student questions," Nov.


Opinion

A Different Perspective

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Over the past few days, I have been continually thinking about the myriad issues and concerns that have come up regarding Drew Lerman '10's comic, "The Still North," in the Nov.






Opinion

Why Diversity Matters

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Having a diverse community fosters personal growth and enrichment. This is the vision of diversity that Dartmouth hopes to achieve.


Opinion

Crew teams apologize for party theme

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To the Editor: I write this letter on behalf of and with the approval of my co-captain, Jeremy Feldman '07, the captain of the Men's Lightweight Crew team, William Suto '07 and the captain of the Women's Crew team, Anne Kennedy '07.



Opinion

The Message of Noche Dorada

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Noche Dorada, held last weekend, was not at all what I expected. Instead of attending a mere gathering of people enjoying amazing free food and crazy salsa dancing, I was confronted by impassioned speeches from alumni, and an informative address from a professor.



Opinion

A Constructive Diversity Discussion

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Two weeks ago, Provost Barry Scherr held a panel meeting to discuss filling two open administrative positions in the Office of Pluralism and Leadership and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity.



Opinion

Focusing on Dialogue

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Given both the intensity and tone of the response to the Nov. 6 "Still North" comic strip by Drew Lerman '10, The Dartmouth Editorial Board would like to elucidate our rationale for printing the comic.


Opinion

Vote to Effect Change

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Towards the end of summer, the Dartmouth Editorial Board lamented a perceived lack of political activism on campus ("Bringing political energy to Dartmouth," Aug.


Opinion

Inappropriate Standards

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I am deeply troubled by Drew Lerman '10's comic, "The Still North." The content of the comic strip is incredibly offensive, but there are really two issues at hand here: the content of the comic, which I hold Mr. Lerman responsible for, and The Dartmouth Editorial Board's decision to run this comic. The Dartmouth makes very clear that, "Any cartoon is the work of the attributed author and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of The Dartmouth." The Dartmouth also strives to create an "open forum for dialogue." I understand that The Dartmouth receives far more material each day than can ever be printed.