Opinion

The Message of Noche Dorada

By PHILIP KENOL | November 8, 2006

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

Free speech can hurt

By Elizabeth Dupuy | November 8, 2006

To the Editor: As a believer in free speech, I understand the merits of open expression, discourse and dissent.

---

Opinion

A Constructive Diversity Discussion

By Dan Chiu | November 8, 2006

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

Vote for Paul Hodes

By Kaili Lambe | November 7, 2006

To the Editor: Charlie Bass works hard to paint an image of himself as a moderate Independent ("The Case for Base," Nov.

---

Opinion

Focusing on Dialogue

By The Dartmouth Editorial Board | November 7, 2006

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

By Adam Patinkin | November 7, 2006

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

By S. Caroline Kerr | November 7, 2006

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.

---

Opinion

Still North and Intent

By Samuel Lipkin | November 7, 2006

To the Editor: I think I understand the intended purpose of Drew Lerman '10's comic decrying the tendency of some conservatives to accuse even the most reasonable, logical, and humane of academic writing and thought to be tainted by a liberal bias ("The Still North," Nov.

---

Opinion

Thank you for voting

By Richard M. Page | November 6, 2006

To the Editor: On behalf of the group formed to support passage of a new alumni constitution, we would like to thank the thousands of alumni who cast "Yes" votes and to all those who supported this effort, including The Dartmouth ("Alumni reject proposed constitution," Nov.

---

Opinion

More Substance, Less Spin

By Daniel Belkin | November 6, 2006

Each election cycle, the youth attempts to rally itself from political apathy and inaction into a force powerful enough to demand the attention of our nation's policymakers.

---

Opinion

In support of Bass

By Jason Edgar | November 6, 2006

To the Editor: In response to Jared Zelski '10's "The Case for Bass" and the Editorial Board endorsement, our community is fortunate to have a congressional race between two men of Dartmouth (Nov.

---

Opinion

Seen and Not Heard

By Zeke Turner | November 3, 2006

If I remember correctly, the first time I ever voted was in fifth grade. I think I voted for myself to represent our class in Middle School Student Council.

---

Opinion

Cultural Commercialization

By Tina Praprotnik | November 3, 2006

Recently, Google acquired the beloved video-sharing website YouTube for $1.65 billion, making the $580 million that Rupert Murdoch shelled out last year for MySpace seem like a paltry sum.

---

Opinion

A fair assessment of diversity

By Alexandra Leonard | November 3, 2006

To the Editor: Regarding "Dartmouth's Diversity Obsession" (Nov. 2), I certainly respect the author's opinion, and as a woman and person of color, I am proud that there is a significant amount of community-wide discourse devoted to the diversity "issue." However, I find fault with a number of the arguments.

---

Opinion

Casting an Informed Vote

By The Dartmouth Editorial Board | November 3, 2006

With the exception of those future Hill staffers who are actively involved in campaigns and get out the vote efforts, most Dartmouth students appear rather apathetic toward the upcoming election.

---

Opinion

Dartmouth's Diversity Obsession

By Jacob Baron | November 2, 2006

Dartmouth sells itself on a few primary slogans, one of which is "diversity." Without doubting for a second the great value of diversity itself, I ask: Is Dartmouth's public relations emphasis on diversity too great? Let me explain.

---

Opinion

Partisanship Examined

By Zak Moore | November 2, 2006

It's not that I think partisanship is inherently bad. Partisanship is part of competition, which is good in every facet of life.

---

Opinion

A Student's View on the Good Samaritan Policy

By Frank Glaser | November 1, 2006

To the Editor: The Good Samaritan guideline was designed to encourage students to seek help by unquestioningly granting protection from the disciplinary consequences of the college's drug and alcohol policy.

---

Opinion

Inaccuracies over the Putnam Competition

By Ki Chul Kim | November 1, 2006

To the Editor: I am writing to comment on the article concerning the Math Putnam Competition training at Dartmouth ("Math students prepare for Putnam competition," Oct.

---

Opinion

The Case for Bass

By Jared Zelski | November 1, 2006

As an Independent, I will be voting for incumbent Charlie Bass in the election on Nov. 7 -- and he's not even my uncle. I am writing this piece because it seems like most people are not even aware of the great things Representative Bass has done or what he stands for.

---