Letters to the EditorInsanity at Dartmouth To the Editor: If someone had told me that I would be sending contributions to the Review and the Hopkins Institute instead of the Alumni Fund, I would have questioned his sanity. Sadly that sorry situation has become a reality. I now believe that my modest contributions serve a much better purpose in opposing the dictatorial trend at Dartmouth. When James Wright was inaugurated, I had a glimpse of hope that his leadership would be an improvement over the previous deplorable administration. However, my optimism was short-lived, when the 'residential life initiative' was proposed, thus dashing my hopes to resume contributions to the Alumni Fund. I doubt that I will live to see a general return to sanity in our civilization, but I am hopeful that there is still enough stability in the populace to survive a complete surrender to those who seem bent on destroying our country's institutions. Keep up the good work! Sincerely,
To the Editor: The miasma enveloping the College on the Hill blew in several years ago with the banishing of the Indian, on the grounds that it was 'culturally insensitive.' As the model for subsequent 'politically correct' expressions of 'affront,' it has spawned the banishing of Christmas carols around the Christmas Tree, of 'ghetto' parties, and now 'luau' parties, all, of course, on grounds of 'cultural insensitivity.' Is it paranoia that finds so much in the way of evil motives to protest, when there are none? I have a suggestion: throw a 'toga' party, such as the one in the erstwhile movie Animal House, to avoid further carping. As far as I know there is no one around today who speaks Latin as his native tongue, to feel 'demeaned.' Sincerely,
To the Editor: I sincerely want you to know that you have my whole-hearted support in your campaign to call the ill-tempered, unprincipled, short-sighted, narrow-minded, and bad-mannered forces at Dartmouth to task! Unlike the dissenters of my generation, who made their opinions known through the use of violence and force—invading the campus, interrupting classes, taking over Parkhurst, screaming, shouting, and generally inciting the crazed mob mentality—your efforts have been the much slower and more painful course of generally well-tempered and heart-felt discourse with a few dramatic or humorous antics thrown in for spice! You should know that the direction you have taken is the long tradition of the true reformer: you speak your mind from your heart, you take the beatings of the status quo, and then—do you know what happens next? You will be entitled to claim damages for all the abuse you have taken over the long years you have striven to shed much-needed light on the poorly considered decisions this status quo has foisted on us all! The day is coming when those who have stood steadfast for the values and principles that make for lasting goodness will be recognized for their sacrifices. I therefore pray you will hold fast to your well-grounded principles and convictions. Sincerely,
To the Editor: Just prior to Freedman's tenure, we were ranked 6th in the nation, academically, by US News & World Report. Upon his arrival, Jimmy O. vowed to put an end to the bacchanalian exploits of miscreants who dared attempt enjoy their youth, in favor of 'creative loner' eggheads after his own style. This torch was passed to, and carried with fervor by, the current non-alum occupant of that office. The net result is that no semblance of a social life (nor, for that matter, of basic civil liberties) remains in Hanover, and, in the latest rankings, we have soared to 11th place academically, ahead of only Brown in the Ivies. Nice work, Jim & Jim! Sincerely,
To the Editor: I loved the old school and felt comfortable there most of the time. If some of the profs tucked into their trundle beds early or were otherwise unusual, I never felt any pressure to accept a 'party line,' liberal or conservative. Rather, they always said, 'Learn as much as you can about everything, then make up your own mind.' I still believe this is the right way. No trustee or president or liberal prof will change my mind on this. You're doing just right! Keep up the good work and thank you. Sincerely,
To the Editor: The faculty and administration at Dartmouth remind me of the Washington bureaucracy—so entrenched that they know just how to survive and wear down the opposition. They have been doing it for so long they know with their tenure they can do anything short of being criminal. Their credo as far as the opposition: 'This too shall pass.' The faculty and administration of Dartmouth has managed to keep the trusteeship in their liberal corner, knowing that the student body is ever changing, and if they stick to their liberal leanings, they will eventually wear the opposition out. That is why the consistency of The Dartmouth Review is so important. Your opposition is just waiting for a sign of wavering on your part. There is very little of the College left as I knew it. I was proud to be from a 'maverick' institution: one that let you make your own choices, one that let you have your social freedom with those you chose to associate with. My memories of Dartmouth are fond ones, most especially of the camaraderie offered by the fraternities. Please stay the course. Sincerely,
To the Editor: I graduated in 1939 and had the Dartmouth spirit, which was the envy of all the colleges that are now in the Ivy League. Dartmouth has changed so that I no longer relate to the school. It has done away with tradition. They did away with the Indian symbol and now want to eliminate fraternities. My best friends were in Zeta Psi and I contribute to my fraternity every year. I have cut out Dartmouth. I will not contribute one cent if they kill fraternities. Sincerely, |
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