Monday, February 20, 2006

Our Herculean Task

By Zachary Hyatt, Guest Columnist

How do we solve terrorism? Some opt for brute force — they call themselves “pragmatists.” Others see empathy and understanding as the solution. Coming into vogue is the “social injustice theory of terrorism.” According to this theory, terrorism is an effect, the cause of which is social injustice and despair. Terrorism rises out of the mud of poverty and oppression. It is a last resort for those with no other means to oppose inequity. Rid the world of injustice and terrorism will follow in its tracks, they argue. In contrast to these quick-fixes, I offer up a solution that follows an old adage: Moderation is key. More »

Sexual abuse policy at the College

By Peter DeMaria

To the Editor: In Amanda Cohen ‘09’s series of articles on sexual abuse, she highlights the steps the College has taken to address rape on campus. While sexual abuse is a problem at Dartmouth, I question the role the College has taken to address it. More »

When it comes to learning, it takes two to tango

By Prof. Steven Weinstein, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

To the Editor: In his latest op-ed (“Professors’ Mortal Sins,” Feb. 15), Michael Kreicher ‘08 complains about the difficulty of his Spanish class and the failure of some of his professors to entertain him sufficiently to capture his attention for 10 hours per week. More »