November 2002

Kick a Dog When He’s Down

Although the Catholic Church may be troubled these days, it is still the largest church in the world (and the best, I dare say). In…


Via Glenn Reynolds

Here’s a photo showing what Europeans do in their spare time. No wonder they want a 35-hour work week! PS — I can’t really make…



Re: Swimming Cut

Grossman, I disagree with you here. Naturally, as an academic institution, the absolute last items to face the axe should be those directly bearing on…


Re: Shut up

Ben, while I do agree that swimming is a less attractive target than near anything taking place in the Collis Center, it is by far…


Re:I’m a Little Teapot

From the letter: “[B]y accompanying the photo with the caption: ‘I’M A LITTLE TEAPOT: The Dartmouth Dance Ensemble performs one of their ‘modern dances,” you…


Speaking of athletics

I encourage everyone on campus to pack Thompson Arena tonight. #1 Boston College comes calling for a pre-Thanksgiving battle with #16 Dartmouth at 7:00. The…


Just a Thought

Has anyone thought about organizing a petition of alums saying they won’t donate to the College unless it gets its priorities straight?


Wesleyan Bans Chalkings

The New York Times has an article today about Wesleyan University, where the president recently banned chalking on sidewalks (a common practice at this arch-liberal…