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Con Law 101

By Scott Meacham | March 9, 2005

To the Editor: Why would Trustee Rodgers state that "Dartmouth currently has imbedded in its own website a speech code that is clearly illegal under the First Amendment" when he admits in the same column that the First Amendment does not apply directly to a private college ("Encouraged But Not Convinced," March 7)? Congress is forbidden from doing dozens of things that a private corporation is not, so why the obsession with trying to apply this particular ban to Dartmouth?

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Isn't It Ironic?

By Caleb Powers | March 9, 2005

Upon seeing a recent episode of "The O.C." -- a show about unrealistically beautiful high school students living unrealistically predictable and convenient life stories -- was the lead-in for the new Fox show "Stars Without Makeup" -- a show "exposing" the unrealistic beauty portrayed in the entertainment industry -- I began to ponder the many ironies of our times, particularly those that have faced us as a community recently. It should come as a shock to no one when I say that irony abounds in this tiny New Hampshire town.

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Continuing to Bring in the Best

By Barry Scherr, | March 9, 2005

Once again, Joseph Asch has shown a casual disregard for factual accuracy in describing what is happening at Dartmouth ("Be Specific, Please," March 8). To the extent that he has misrepresented important issues, I feel the need to respond. Asch asks for specifics on course enrollments.

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One Parent's Perspective

By Kate Stith-Cabranes | March 9, 2005

A column appeared in The Dartmouth by Joseph Asch '79 ("Dear Old Dartmouth?" Feb. 28) that shocked me as the parent of an '08 and as a long-time close observer of the Dartmouth community. Citing anonymous sources, Asch claimed that Dartmouth students can't write, Dartmouth teachers don't teach and Dartmouth's academic leaders are indifferent to both.

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Encouraged But Not Convinced

By T. J. Rodgers | March 7, 2005

As part of the electioneering surrounding the current Trustee election, my views on free speech at Dartmouth have been quoted to support certain candidates and attack others.

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Debunking the Drift Myth

By Anne Sa'adah | March 4, 2005

In his campaign pitch for the two petition candidates currently seeking election to the Board of Trustees, Joseph Asch '79 bemoans the alleged decline of a once-great institution and rails against an establishment supposedly covering itself in "self-congratulatory fluff." He even quotes me (against the "fluff") -- or gives the impression that he is doing so ("Dear Old Dartmouth?," Feb.

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The Fact of the Matter

By Carol Folt | March 3, 2005

I read with interest the column written by Joseph Asch '79 ("Dear Old Dartmouth?,"Feb. 28). One of the wonderful features of our alumni is their continued concern for the intellectual life and programs of the College.

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A Dangerous Divide

By Molly Malone | March 2, 2005

In the midst of recent arguments at Dartmouth over drinking rights and the origin of intelligent life lies a disturbing and critical issue that is, for the most part, ignored by the undergraduate body -- the widening gaps between socioeconomic classes in America, as seen in the Upper Valley. Class issues between Dartmouth and the Upper Valley have bothered me since my arrival in Hanover three years ago, but after reading last Friday's issue of the Dartmouth Mirror, I felt now was an appropriate time to point out the problem to my fellow students.

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Furthering Which Mission?

By Mike Sirota | March 2, 2005

To the Editor: The tradition of a liberal arts education being the foundation for lifelong learning is a long and proud one, and Dartmouth College has a long and proud history of advancing that tradition.

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Talkin' 'Bout Our Generation

By Alex Howe | March 2, 2005

Iraq, I'll admit, is kind of a big deal. Achieving world peace is worth energy. Another big problem is global warming; I'm against it, and I think something ought to be done.

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Correcting Inaccuracies

By Jewelle Gomez | March 1, 2005

To the Editor: You indicated in an e-mail asking me to shorten my letter (which I am doing) and that it might be termed an "attack." Is this an attack because I'm objecting to your inaccurate reporting?

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Condi, Who Are You Wearing?

By Julia Bernstein | March 1, 2005

Is Condi taking fashion tips from Jacko? Based on the photographs coming back from her European tour, it seems as if the Queen of the State Department is taking style advice from the King of Pop.

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