Vandals Apologize to Review

Saturday, February 7, 2004

When the culprits of the November vandalism of the Review's office at 8 Webster Ave. turned themselves into the police, the Review was naturally relieved. As a result, the senior staff decided not to press for the most stringent punishment, which could have been Felony Burglary. Instead, the paper—along with the Hanover Police—decided the individuals should pay a small fine for damages, be charged with the minimum Criminal Mischief, and send letters of apology to the paper. All involved felt it was a very generous deal. We appreciate the support we've received in these dark hours, and we hope that this sorry incident is behind us for good. We also appreciate the full cooperation these students have extended to us and the police.

The Editors have decided to withold the names. For all our readers' edification, here, are the letters of apology:

To whom it may concern,

I, [John Doe], wish to give my formal apologies to The Dartmouth Review office. My actions were disrespectful and hurtful to The Dartmouth Review and its staff and are certainly actions not indicative of my character. I was highly intoxicated at the time and wish to, hereby, take responsibility for my behavior on the night of Nov. 17. My intent was not of malicious nature as what took place was the result of, put simply, drunken stupidity. I am truly sorry for these actions and offer my apology and, along with my accomplice, promise full monetary restitution for damage caused by my said actions.

I am ashamed of what took place and wish to reconcile the matter to the level of just approval by The Dartmouth Review office and staff. I would also like to give a measure of thanks to the people at The Dartmouth Review for their generosity in understanding that I made a mistake and mean no harm.

Sincerely,

[John Doe] '05

To whom it may concern,

I would like to extend my most sincere apologies for the events of November 17, 2003. What I did was not characterisitc of me at all. Unfortunately that night I was under the influence of alcohol and not fully in control of my actions. This not an excuse because what occurred should never have happened and alcohol is no justification. I would like to point out that I had no malious intent towards The Dartmouth Review. As I stated I was under the influence and that is why this happened. I was intoxicated and did what intoxicated people do, stupid things. I had no idea that The Dartmouth Review even had an office in Zeta Psi until the next day.

I fully understand what I did was wrong and that is why I came forward to the Hanover Police and turned myself in. I have cooperated with them to my fullest capabilities sicne the incident. I have taken responsibility for my actions and wish seek [sic] reconciliation with The Dartmouth Review. I feel ashamed of what I have done and I would like to make amends and move on with my time here at Dartmouth and in New Hampshire.

Sincerely,

[John Doe, Jr.] '05

Vandals Apologize to Review

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