Opinion - The Dartmouth

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P-adic Integers Would Make Better Movie Topic Than Calculus

By Archimedes Plutonium | October 6, 1997

To the Editor: In the Oct. 1 issue of The Dartmouth, it was stated that "A group of Dartmouth mathematics professors is spending its federal grant money in a silly." ["Professors hope movies will make math fun"] I do not think that is a "silly" project.

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Clubhouse is Being Built in Tribute to Both Women's and Men's Rugby

By Leah Campbell | October 3, 1997

To the Editor: I just wanted to write a note to clarify something that was published in the Oct.

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The Single Life

By Jennifer Van Der Kwast | October 3, 1997

"It's not you. It's me." I said. I understand. I've been feeling the tension between the two of us, too.

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Clarification: WDCR and WFRD are More Than Two Separate Stations

By Eric Del Pozo | October 3, 1997

To The Editor: I would like to clarify some of the points I made or may have implied in my most recent column concerning broadcasting at Dartmouth ("What's The Frequency, Kenneth," September 29, The Dartmouth). Both WDCR and WFRD are student-run organizations on the third floor of Robinson Hall.

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The College is a Private Institution so Students Give Up Certain Rights

By Joshua Graubart | October 3, 1997

To the Editor: In Tuesday's opinion piece ["Emphasize Responsible Drinking"], Dave Parker '00 asks whether the College has a legal right to "enter our rooms at any time, for any reason, and to seize anything they might find." The Fourth Amendment notwithstanding, the College has the right.

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Tribute to an Architect

By Theresa M. Ellis | October 3, 1997

President Freedman's Legacy

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The Heart of Dartmouth

By Amanda Molk | October 2, 1997

In the weeks that led up to my arrival at Dartmouth, virtually every high school and college student that I spoke with told me emphatically to keep my mind open to a wide variety of academic possibilities.

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Blitzkreig on BlitzMail

By Kevan Higgins | October 2, 1997

Not to beat a dead horse, but I think our BlitzMail system is one of the most evil creations this world has ever seen.

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Column Misrepresented Action Safety and Security Can Take

By Lauren H. Cummings | October 2, 1997

To the Editor: The Opinion piece authored by David Parker '00, and published in the September 30th edition of The Dartmouth ["Emphasize Responsible Drinking"] deserves some clarification.

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Original Response to Higgins' Column Was Unwarranted and Rude

By Glen Frank | October 2, 1997

To the Editor: After reading Kevan Higgins' article last week, ["Student Behavior is Not Prey to Administration's Policies Anyway"] I was very angry.

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Cash Rules

By Abiola Lapite | October 1, 1997

It has been amusing to read the responses to Kenji Hosokawa's article on September 24, in which he was charitable enough to venture to the freshmen a few words of advice about how to manage their four years here.

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Transition to Roth Center for Jewish Life Warranted Extensive Coverage

By Bill Bleier | October 1, 1997

To the Editor: I am surprised, shocked, and appalled that the procession which marked the transition from the old Hillel house on Summer Street to the new Roth Center for Jewish Life next to Tri-Delt was not even mentioned in your paper either yesterday, Monday Sept.

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Intoxication On Public Property, and Expecially at Cemetary, is Not Tolerated

By Julia N. Griffin | October 1, 1997

To the Editor: As Hanover's Town Manager, I feel it is appropriate to respond to your September 23 house editorial regarding the enforcement priorities of the Hanover Police Department. The Dartmouth Community may not be aware of the numerous problems experienced by the town in the Old Dartmouth Cemetery over the past few years, largely resulting from the activities of groups of young adults who have used the cemetery as a party location.

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Lone Pine Tavern: Great Dining Alternative if DDS Doesn't Get in the Way

By Dave Gacioch | October 1, 1997

If any of you have been down to Lone Pine Tavern so far this term, you are well aware that a summer augmentation of the menu has almost doubled the number of offerings served last spring.

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Value of a Liberal Arts Education Cannot Always Be Put Into Monetary Terms

By Lou Spelios | September 30, 1997

To the Editor: After reading "Welcome, Class of 2001" by Kenji Hosokawa '98 [Sept. 24, The Dartmouth], I had to wonder whether Hosokawa has ventured outside his computer lab lately.

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Dartmouth's New President

By Adam J. Siegel | September 30, 1997

HANOVER, April 17, 1998 -- Yesterday afternoon the Board of Trustees appointed Charles A. Winthrop '68 as the 16th President of Dartmouth College.

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Emphasizing Responsible Drinking

By Dave Parker | September 30, 1997

When the Federal Government mandated in the mid-eighties that all state laws be amended to be in compliance with Federal minimum-age drinking requirements, I can imagine the shock was felt quite strongly across college campuses everywhere.

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Dartmouth Moose? Why Not Take on the Name Loraxes Instead

By Radha Shenoy | September 29, 1997

To the Editor: I read about the possible changing of mascots from the Green to the moose, and I was wondering why Dartmouth doesn't change its mascot to one of the Dr. Seuss characters.

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Archimedes Plutonium and The Dartmouth Review: Both Deaf and Blind

By Brian S. Hughes | September 29, 1997

The Dartmouth Review and Archimedes Plutonium (The Hanover Inn Dishwasher and campus personality)have many common characteristics and two common afflictions.

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Higgins' Column Misunderstands Life in Country With Laws

By Glen Frank | September 29, 1997

To the Editor: A few thoughts on Kevan Higgins' September 24th column ["Student Behavior is Not Prey to Administration's Policies Anyway"]: Perhaps Higgins doesn't quite understand a fundamental part of living under a government the presence of laws.