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The Dartmouth
December 1, 2024 | Latest Issue
The Dartmouth
Nina Mcadoo
The Setonian
Opinion

More Than Character Matters

In his column in The New York Times a couple of weeks ago,Russell Baker summed up quite well how the press of late has been reluctant to seize upon real issues and instead has indulged in feeding frenzies on whatever the trash of the day happens to be. Particularly in the case of the Clintons, he contended in "The Politics of Hate," the attacks have been quite vituperative and very often below the belt, both literally and figuratively. Bill Clinton's sexual life should not be a matter of public discourse; nor should any President's, for that matter. At any rate, plenty of presidents have indulged in extramarital affairs, including none other than Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whom many have deemed a great president.

The Setonian
Opinion

In Defense of Hillary

Is anyone out there trying to pay as little attention to Whitewater as possible? For those concerned about the First Lady's role, disregard of the matter might be the most worthwhile position to take. Americans should be uncomfortable, to put it mildly, with the way the media, campaign handlers, politicians and the general public have treated Hillary Clinton from the very beginning.

The Setonian
Opinion

Merchants: help students

I have heard enough from the Hanover merchants about how Topside violates zoning laws, and that the College is trying to put them out of business.

The Setonian
Opinion

'Where are all the black people?' That's a good question

Last weekend my aunt and her husband came to visit me. I took them for the perfunctory tour around campus on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and like most first-time visitors to Dartmouth, they were struck by its beauty. But as we were walking, my uncle turned to me and said, "Where are all the black people?

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