Let’s Have a Real ‘Apology’
“Apology: noun, a written or spoken expression of one’s regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another” says Dictionary.com. More »
Monday, November 12, 2007
The Quiet American Campus
Although Veterans Day was Sunday, Monday is the official day of observance. What’s this? Yet another national holiday which Dartmouth does not observe, but which prevents you from going to the bank? At some level, Veterans Day is just another holiday, but its meaning is much deeper than that. More »
Stereotypes 101: Nerds v. Jocks
Quick, what’s the opposite of a “jock?” If you said “nerd” (like I did), you’re probably not alone. Jocks versus nerds. Body versus mind. Hulking, football-jersey-wearing meatheads versus skinny, bespectacled computer geeks. The dichotomy between brains and brawn is one that has been reinforced and perpetuated by countless movie, television and pop culture references. More »
Speak out, President Wright
Several weeks ago, along with about 200 alumni, I attended a briefing in the San Francisco Bay Area about affairs related to the expansion of the Board of Trustees. That was one of a number of informational sessions conducted by trustees over a period of a couple of days around the country to try and keep alumni informed about “goings-on” in Hanover. More »
