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The Dartmouth
August 31, 2026
The Dartmouth
Opinion


Opinion

Safety Beyond Locks

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Several recent acts of disrespect, trespassing and vandalism on campus have brought the often-ignored issue of College safety to the forefront of discussion. Although students are accustomed to the benefits of Dartmouth's relatively safe location in rural New Hampshire, it has become obvious that the College is not as isolated from acts of indecent vandalism as it is from the threat of metropolitan crime. In order to correct existing weaknesses in residence hall safety, the College must act now to protect its students before worse transgressions occur. The two-key measure currently under discussion would help to remedy the lack of safety in Dartmouth dorms.



Opinion

On the Way Out

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It's almost midnight. I'm in bed at Dick's House, trying to stay awake for the "Law & Order" verdict, but I keep slipping in and out of consciousness.


Opinion

Through a Star Darkly

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Words can convey love, sadness, hope, regret and joy. They can also be an insidious weapon, especially when written, because the written word is the clearest voice, and indelible.





Opinion

Social Justice in Higher Education

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In a recent editorial ("The Failure of Higher Education," The Dartmouth, Feb. 20), Scott Brown made many excellent points regarding our society's failure to provide opportunities in higher education for our nation's poorest students.





Opinion

The Wedding Shower Blues

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This past weekend I went home for a job interview in New Jersey. However, I forgot that my mother Diane and her friend, also Diane, were throwing a surprise wedding shower for one of their close friends, Marcye, for a second marriage.







Opinion

So...You Come Here Often?

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Hey, how are you?" "Good, how are you?" "Fine thanks ... So what classes are you taking?" "So ... did you have a good weekend?" "So ... did you rush anywhere?" "So ... when are we gonna hang out?" "Why don't I ever see you?" "We should get lunch sometime." "Yeah, blitz me, and we'll do that." Does this sound familiar to you?