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June 28, 2026
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Redistribute the Social Power

By Matt Frankel | February 19, 1999

I will begin by saying that by writing this, I am sure to alienate and anger several Greek-affiliated people whom I hold close to my heart because I support the decision made by the Trustees and President of the College.

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Why Not Eliminate All Student Affiliations?

By Kyle Teamey | February 18, 1999

To the Editor: With the recent announcement that fraternities and sororities are to be made coed or be destroyed in the name of inclusiveness and community, there has come to light a hint of the progression to come that will deliver Dartmouth from its unhappy state of diversity and choice to a shining, golden homogeneity.

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The Loss of Student Liberties is the Real Tragedy

By Matt Cooperberg | February 18, 1999

To the Editor: The future of the Greek system is almost beside the point. What is shocking is the utterly craven approach the Trustees and the President have taken to what they surely knew would be a controversial decision. Where was the mention of eliminating the Greek system during Wright's inauguration?

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Faculty Support

By John Menge | February 18, 1999

My first reaction to the Trustees' announcement last week that the Greek system as we know it is to be dismantled, is best summed up by an old New England epitaph, "I knew this would happen, but not so soon." My second reaction was that it was the right decision and that it was long overdue. I say this not because I am new to the campus and don't understand the local undergraduate social scene, nor because I harbor some latent grudge against fraternities and sororities.

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Let's See Some Alternatives

By Robert McConnaughey | February 17, 1999

I had a wonderful experience as a Dartmouth student and in Theta Delt. However, putting my personal attachment to the existing system aside, I feel that the administration's proposal is seriously flawed.

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The New American?

By Ben Rifkin | February 17, 1999

As much as I am interested in saving the Greek system on the Dartmouth campus, I am more curious about why this event has garnered so much attention nationally and from the media.

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Endemic Issues

By Jeannine Murray-Roman | February 17, 1999

Upon opening The D on Friday, I was quite surprised to see the expertly drawn pie graphs which indicated that an overwhelming percentage of Dartmouth students favor the continuation of the Greek system.

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Let's See Some Alternatives

By Christopher Boffoli | February 17, 1999

To the Editor: In your editorial of February 16th, I disagree with your characterization that I am "confused." In addition, it is hardly fair to characterize my comments as "ignorant" in light of Trustee Kate Stith-Cabranes '73 quote in an article that ran the same day which read "the complete elimination of the Greek system was not something the five principles in any way require." That is exactly what I was trying to articulate to Dave Coleman '97 in my private e-mail to him.

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Changes in Student Activities Finances Announced

By Daniel M. Nelson | February 16, 1999

To The Editor: I am writing to let students and others know about some student-life initiatives following the recent vote by the Board of Trustees regarding next year's College budget, which was put forward by the senior officers of the College. The $10 per term increase in the student activities fee will make possible an annual additional allocation of approximately $100,000 to be managed by the Undergraduate Finance Committee (UFC), in consultation with the Dean of Student Life.

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A Study in Poor Leadership

By Teddy Rice | February 16, 1999

Like 83 percent of students and an over whelming majority of alumni, I have been so shocked and heartbroken by the recent events at Dartmouth that I've scarcely had time to think of anything else.

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The Best Policy

By The Dartmouth Editorial Board | February 16, 1999

Since the administration announced its new initiative a week ago today, they have sent conflicting messages to all segments of the Dartmouth community regarding what exactly the new initiative entails.

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What's the End Game?

By Conor Dugan | February 16, 1999

Opening up The D last week, I thought I was reading the joke issue. How could something so abrupt and surprising be anything but a sick joke?

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