Freedom demands more than feminism provides
The discussion of feminism in the academy and in the nation has generated quite a large body of scholarly literature.
The discussion of feminism in the academy and in the nation has generated quite a large body of scholarly literature.
Reading Dan Richman's column last Friday, "Feminists Neglect the Mainstream," nearly brought me to dig my transfer applications out of the trash.
It hasn't been a good summer at Rockefeller. Several pieces of artwork were stolen from our walls.
Feminism is a tough issue to talk about because in many people's minds, to criticize feminists in any way makes you a bigot and a hatemonger.
After years of insisting that women not be called "girls," that female students be included in the alma mater and that every student aim to be a pillar of political correctness, it is baffling that most people on campus continue to use the word "freshman" day after day. Just looking at the word "freshman" makes its origins clear; it refers to men who are the "freshest" addition to an institution.
Well, here we are, half done with our sophomore summer. I had wondered what the focus of the campus would be during this term, considering only a quarter of the students are here.
There is a flood in the middle of America. Our hearts have all gone out to the victims of the continued rains in the Midwest.
Weight. The hottest issue of the summer. We who live through New Hampshire winters feel safe and snug when neatly tucked away into our concealing layers of turtle necks and sweaters.
Is a series of columns representing the opinions of the Summer Editorial Staff. The columns do not necessarily represent the official views of The Dartmouth. When she first walked across the Green two years ago, the campus had a very different look to it.
To the Editor:A lot of articles about the "womyn" stickers that were put up around campus two weeks ago made their way into The Dartmouth's pages last week.
Get ready to sun your buns, happy campers; we have a busy weekend ahead of us. Find your sunblock, shades, and mugs.
Alas, it is Friday and we have a new tantalizing topic of discussion on campus. Recently, rumors have led many to believe that there is a diabolical threat to the integrity of this college and the very fabric of our world.
32 Robinson is a series of columns representing the opinions of the summer editorial staff. The columns do not necessarily represent the official views of The Dartmouth. The College's Board of Trustees vowed to discontinue the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at the College if the ban on homosexuals in the military is not lifted by April of 1994, because of the program's discriminatory nature, which defies Dartmouth's principle of equal opportunity. If the Trustees wish to uphold the College's principle of equal opportunity to the fullest extent of its meaning, the Board must follow through with its promise to sever ties with ROTC. The revised plan proposed by the Clinton administration Monday, which would allow homosexuals in the military but require them to keep their sexual orientation and practices private, does not go far enough to acquit the military of its discriminatory policy and allow the ROTC program to continue on campus. The College's principle of equal opportunity states that "Dartmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its programs, organizations, and conditions for employment and admission." Any program that treats a certain group of people differently based on their sexual preferences is discriminatory.
U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Dartmouth seventh among the nation's thousands of undergraduate programs, and noted that its excellent academic reputation draws the top students from each state. It seems likely that such a concentration of extremely bright students would create an "intellectual" atmosphere, in which conversations would display terms and concepts seen only in doctoral dissertations, on campus. High-brow, intellectual chatter is heard on campus, but this is only half the story.
Just imagine it. You're 14-years-old and your parents decide to send you to a camp at Dartmouth. Oh, how excited you must be--away from the stresses of home, free to do as you please.
Last Sunday's incident with the "Womyn are Everywhere" stickers disturbed me greatly for two reasons: my motorcycle had a sticker plastered to it the next morning and I am a woman who strongly supports women's rights and equality. I do happen to own a motorcycle and do not believe that vandalism will accomplish anything.
I hate Mondays. Waking up is never easy and going to classes is even less easy. But this past Monday turned out to be an eventful one.
First thing in the morning, before letting daylight in my sight, I stretch across my bed, yawn and bask in the morning rays.
I received a phone call the other day from a friend, who spent most of the conversation reminding me of the fact that it is summer, yet I spend my days going to class and doing homework while he spends his days at the beach.
Is there really an honor code at Dartmouth? It is hard to believe how many students lack respect for their fellow classmates.