The Meat and Potatoes
Thanksgiving is Thursday. Out of all the major secular American holidays, Thanksgiving used to be my least favorite.
A Writer Prepares
As senior fall draws to a close I, like many other seniors, am beginning to think about my future.
The Case for Due Process
In a letter to the community dated November 15, 1999 dealing with recent incidents of anti-Semitism, Dean of the College James A.
Hardwood Politics
We live in a very media-saturated world. From magazines and newspapers to television and the Internet, the American public enjoys a 24-hour news cycle and constant access to what is going on in the world around us, particularly in the realm of politics.
Looking Back
As my first term in college draws to a rapidly approaching close, I'm compelled to look back at the past few months and try to piece together as best I can what the heck it was all about.
Textbook Wars
I find it interesting that the National Association of College Stores is suing the online bookstore, Varsitybooks.com.
A Do or Die Thing?
Since last February, people who care about Darmouth and its future have been voicing their opinions in order to defend their viewpoint as well as convince others of it.
A Slippery Slope
What are the ends of a liberal arts education? This is a good question. The term is bandied around by Dartmouth and other schools of like character.
Sexualcentrism in the Greek System
I find Danica Lo's article very interesting in its citation of examples of sexism in Cairo; I wonder why she doesn't do the same examination to the Greek system. Danica mentions that "some students believe that the Greek system has problems that have detrimental effects to the [Dartmouth] community." Later on, she commends the Greek system for "support networks" and claims that these have "thanklessly provided so much for the Dartmouth community." What I find problematic here is the lack of criticism Danica considers for the Greek system.
Dean Pelton Worked for Sexual Abuse Awareness
To the Editor: Two opinion pieces this past week, reflecting in some thoughtful ways on the important topic of sexual abuse, have also commented negatively on remarks that the former Dean of the College, Lee Pelton, was anonymously alleged to have made.
Students Beware of Music Exchange Liability
To the Editor: The Dartmouth is running a half-page ad this week from myplace.com inviting students to "share your MP3 music collection online" by uploading MP3's to myplay's site to be shared with other myplay subscribers.
My Role of "The Girl"
As the end draws near of my overwhelming first term, I am astonished to realize that I can actually call this place home.
Our Piece of the Pie
At last, negotiations over next year's federal budget are winding down, and Congressmen everywhere are eagerly preparing to get home in time for Thanksgiving.
What I Do Know
I am, as I am so often forced to tell the ubiquitous brother or sister at the door, a three. This makes me inherently dumb, insecure and prone to social faux pas.
Men are From Mars
The vast differences that exist between the sexes have always been well documented. Unfortunately, most of these documents have been lost, because they have been left under the care of men.
The Terrifying Truth
John Sloan Dickey once said, "The terrifying truth is that young men learn responsibility by being permitted some opportunity to be irresponsible." President Dickey's famously candid reflection on human development remains just as true today as it did 40 years ago.
My Two Cents
I have been living in Cairo for three months. It is a beautiful city, but every day is a struggle.
A Community of People
Since the announcement of the Trustee Initiative last February, the dialogue and events at Dartmouth surrounding its discussion have been pervaded by a malignant attitude of "Us vs.
Hate Crimes Need More "Accountability"
To the Editor: The Dartmouth's Nov. 11th article, "Anti-Semitic slurs found in Topliff Hall" quotes Dean Nelson as saying, "Individuals have been held accountable for these actions in the past, and they will continue to be held accountable.