Dean of Residential Life Marty Redman’s announcement this week that room draw will be closed to seniors after 400 of them have received housing requires examination on two dimensions — the sensibility of the policy and the efficacy of its implementation. More »
“I pretend to be braver than I really am.” Or so admitted one of the many contributors to “Wrinkles of Discretion: The Confessional Booth,” an interactive sculpture created by Jennifer Lopez ‘08 that was on display earlier this month at the Hop. In its week-long run, the sculpture elicited over 200 confessions from the Dartmouth community, ranging from the lewd and shocking to the poetic and inspirational. Yet, despite the sheer number of confessions, perhaps none encapsulated the plight of the average Dartmouth student as well as the one above. More »
The heated democratic primary race forces voters to redefine their moral values. To what extent does experience improve a leader’s decision-making ability? Would a respectable president meet with America’s global enemies? Should federal legislation require citizens to purchase health insurance? With Americans largely reengaged in the political process, one candidate’s proposal ought to instigate an additional ethical quarrel. How would compulsory service impact higher education and life in the United States? More »
I have to admit, the view from this ivy-garnished ivory tower of ours is just fantastic! From here I can look down upon all of the people who go to inferior universities and colleges and mock them for their plebeian lifestyle. Plus, there’s nothing quite like knowing that you’re the best there is. More »
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