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The Dartmouth
April 11, 2026
The Dartmouth
Melissa Lokensgard
The Setonian
Opinion

Latkes, lefse and lutefisk

To the Editor: Let Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity establish a chapter! After all, as David Rothenberg '08 points out, "being Jewish is different than belonging to other ethnicities, races, religions and nationalities." ("The Case for AEPi," May 8). We, as a diversity-loving institution, have an obligation to save this fragile culture, lest it be lost "if future generations stray too far from it." Next, I hope that Dartmouth will establish a sorority promoting Norwegian-American culture, tradition, beliefs and values, so that my distinctive cultural identity will not die out because of "assimilation." During the holiday season, there can be a feast between AEPi and my sorority, where latkes, lefse and lutefisk will be served for all members to enjoy!

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