Wednesday, June 4, 1997
Volume 17, Issue 8

Idealism and Liberal Education: President Freedman's Little Book

The very good news is that President James O. Freedman has written a book that is worth reading. If that recommendation seems a little flat, it really isn't. Few college presidents today write books with a claim upon our interest, or for that matter any books at all. Among Mr. Freedman's predecessors at Dartmouth, you have to go back to Ernest Martin Hopkins for anything comparable.

Professor Colin Campbell Speaks... On President James Freedman

Campbell: Well I think that overwhelmingly — and this is one reason why I admire what Freedman has done — the selection of the faculty is the most important part of the job. Remember, this is a teaching institution. The quality of the institution and its relation to the students is dependent upon the quality of the faculty.

Race, Race, Race

We have just witnessed the star-studded push for "volunteerism" in Philadelphia featuring Oprah, Colin Powell, Bill Clinton and other popcult figures. The underlying message of it all was racial. That is, the current situation of American blacks is so dire that we all of a sudden need ten million volunteers to do something about it.

McWilliams on Racism

I came to Dartmouth because of its open and social atmosphere. After a visit as a high school senior, I assumed that all of the students were intelligent, and assessed people by their individual character. This was the college I had been looking for.

Spring Sports Wrap-Up

The Indian men's track & field team, successful all season, finished strong in the Heptagonal championships, the New England Championships, and the IC4As.

Heterosexuality Quiz

The following flier was found scatterred on the dining tables in Collis. It is the latest move from an anonymous group, who are only known as "We Are Watching!"