Wednesday, April 02, 2008

What’s In A Name?

By Jordan Osserman, The Dartmouth Staff

Last term, the Gay-Straight Alliance officially changed its name to Gender Sexuality XYZ — GSX for short. While I think the new acronym sounds more like a Ferrari model or extreme sports tournament than a group of students fighting heteronormativity, the concept behind the name change is an important one. More »

Based On A True Story

By Denise Hotta-Moung, Contributing Columnist

The rise in popularity of reality television reminds us that people enjoy entertainment that depicts real life. To us, a story that contains true elements is more relatable and intriguing than is pure fiction, and perhaps nothing appeals to this interest better than movies that are “based on a true story.” Producers and directors often take artistic liberties in their portrayals, adding characters and events to spice up their stories. But where do we draw the line? More »