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The Dartmouth
April 11, 2026
The Dartmouth
Opinion


Opinion

Putting the 'Student' Back in SA

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In the last year on the Student Assembly, I have argued about communist feminists, gay administrators and sexism in the meal plan. I have seen the president resign, members get up and walk out during session to force its premature end and have even had a midnight meeting in a smoke-filled room with leaders from all factions to negotiate the fate of the organization. I've got to admit intrigue and argument make for an amusing SA.




Opinion

Bookstore Bucks

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Walking out of the Dartmouth Bookstore, I heard someone say, "Beat this! $440!" He had a smirk on his face, a Dartmouth ID in one hand and a bag of books in the other.


Opinion

Sanction Del Pozo and Rich too

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Student Assembly presidential candidates Brandon Del Pozo '96 andJim Rich '96 should both be penalized for violating early campaigning guidelines. At the end of Winter term, Del Pozo and Rich both attended a meeting held by the Conservative Union At Dartmouth to seek CUAD's endorsement in the upcoming election on April 11. An anonymous complaint was filed with the Election Advisory Committee on Friday charging that the two candidates violated election guidelines by starting to campaign before April 4. Campaign rules prohibit appearing "before a student group for the purpose of influencing individuals to vote for a candidate," appearing "before a group to share one's opinion on issues" and "seeking an endorsement from a student or group of students" prior to the official start of the campaigning period. In seeking CUAD's endorsement, Del Pozo and Rich clearly violated all of these rules. And like Phil Ferrara '96, who was accused Thursday of campaigning early by seeking the endorsement of two sorority presidents, Del Pozo and Rich should be punished. Although Del Pozo and Rich were invited by CUAD to address the group, their violations are not excusable.


Opinion

Ferrera Should Be Penalized

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Student Assembly presidential candidate Phil Ferrera '96 has clearly violated election guidelines that prohibit cam- paigning before April 4, and his campaign should be penalized. Yesterday two students filed complaints with Director of Student Activities Tim Moore, who oversees the Election Advisory Committee.









Opinion

Yale Courageous in Returning Gift

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To the Editor: In Andy Schader's column "Grants Should Not Be Forsaken," (Mar. 28, 1995) the implication is made that Yale University needlessly squandered a $20 million gift due to a reluctance to increase funding for its Western civilization curriculum.




Opinion

Adventures in the 'Wait' Room

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Dumbbells slam against the hard floorbelow, the smell of sweat lingers in the stale Kresge air, and scores of self-motivated college-aged students crunch, lift, squat and jerk.