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The Dartmouth
February 11, 2026 | Latest Issue
The Dartmouth
Opinion
Opinion

'Reject hatred and affirm community'

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To the Editor: Two weeks ago some of the members of the Dartmouth Area Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Organization receive an anonymous flyer in their mailboxes proposing this question: "Is it okay to shoot homosexuals?" In response to this frightening and threatening piece of hate mail, DaGLO organized a community forum on campus homophobia.


Opinion

Awaiting Social Equity

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As I read Monday's article on gender equity at Dartmouth, I was glad to learn that many of the issues surrounding the Greek system are at least being discussed.








Opinion

Housing Plan Is Unfair

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In theory, the Office of Residential Life's new housing plan is a good one. It makes sense for seniors, who have been at the College the longest time, to have the best housing on campus, followed by juniors and then sophomores. But, given that the Dartmouth Plan makes it impossible to predict the numbers of students on campus in any given term and that for the past three years there have not been enough beds on campus fall term to meet the demand, the new housing policy is unfair. The new system unjustly punishes sophomores, who are likely to be on campus in the Fall term and who do not have the advantage of Summer term to look for housing. If recent trends continue, there is a good chance there will be a waiting list this fall for on-campus housing.


Opinion

Lower Learning

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I went to see "Higher Learning" last Thursday, and it turned out to be a decision I'm still regretting.





Opinion

An Argument Against Assisted Suicide

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According to Luis Gallop, director of the New Hampshire chapter of the Hemlock Society, "Death with dignity is the coming thing." He was referring to assisted suicide, which was examined at a panel discussion this past Thursday. If Gallop has read the signs of the times correctly in coming to his conclusion, this does not augur well for either our individual or our collective future.


Opinion

Reactions to 'Higher Learning' were disturbing

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To the Editor: Having just returned from Thursday night's screening of John Singleton's "Higher Learning," I found that I was not nearly so disturbed by this poignant (albeit heavy-handed) film as I was by the reaction of the audience -- a group made up of my friends and classmates. Throughout the movie, which focused on issues surrounding the understanding (or lack thereof) of differences on America's college campuses, a small but vocal group of those in attendance saw fit to make public their reactions to it.


Opinion

Senate Bill 85--The Right to Safety

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In Concord last week, a hearing was held in front of the State Senate Judiciary Committee regarding New Hampshire State Senate Bill 85, or the "Free Access Bill." This bill was designed to ensure safe access for women to reproductive health services.





Opinion

SA Resolution Is A Step Forward

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The Student Assembly has made the right decision by supporting the motion to hire a full-time health care professional to serve the needs of Dartmouth's gay, lesbian and bisexual students. The new position would create "a health professional at Dick's house with special training on gay, lesbian and bisexual psychology to provide counseling and guidance." The creation of this position would not give gay, lesbian and bisexual students any special privileges.