Saturday, January 11, 2003Dartmouth hockey road woes continueDartmouth lost a pair of road games this weekend. The Green has never had much success on the North Country trip, and this year was no exception.They lost to Clarkson on Friday by a 7-5 score. Dartmouth allowed the 7 goals on only 21 shots. Saturday night Dartmouth led 3-1 after 20 minutes of play, but proceeded to give up 6 unanswered goals in the final two periods to lose to St. Lawrence 7-3.Dartmouth is now 9-6-0 (5-4-0) on the year, with an abysmal 1-6 record away from Thompson Arena. Dartmouth travels 60 miles down I-89 to face UNH at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Wed. the 15th of January in front of a sold out crowd of 11,000 people. They'll return home on Saturday when they faceoff against Vermont. That game will likely be sold-out as well, with only SRO tickets left. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Ben at 9:20 PM (0 comments) Kerry VisitJohn Kerry spoke at the Rockefeller Center last night. Below are some general impressions, followed by running notes from his speech and the Q&A session that followed.Kerry was very comfortable talking the envrionment and civil rights to Ivy League liberals. These are not issues I'd imagine he'd emphasize so much in a different forum. In national TV and small-town appearances alike, he won't be able to pull out historical examples and be quite so esoteric and thorough about how debates have proceeded in Washington on different issues. It will be interesting to see him cut the fluff when he's forced to be more succinct--i.e. when Tim Russert and Chris Matthews get a hold of him or when there's a moderator. Large American flag backdrop, first floor Rocky lounge Supposed to start at 7:30 Starts a little after 8:00, but Kerry apologizes profusely Wishes to offer "an alternative to Bush's foreign policy"--first major crowd applause Remarked that based on the numbers in attendance, "Either many of you want to change the world, or it says something about social life in Hanover" Perhaps hasn't been to Dartmouth since getting his "rear end kicked around" on the soccer and lacrosse fields He serves along with another Rockefeller, Jay. At one point, they were #s 99 and 100 in seniority, but enjoyed sitting in Harry Truman's old spot. JFK and RFK assassination memories George Bernard Shaw "why not" quote...--->environmental movement, women's movement, peace movement, EPA, Clean Air and Water Acts Universal health coverage--why not Global warming: become energy independent in our generation--why not Attended major summits: 1990 Rio, Buenos Aires, Kyoto, The Hague (only U.S. Senator) Environmental efficiency important for national security President Bush actually made a good point in one of his debates with Gore. AIDS in Africa--$1.2 billion secured along with Sen. Frist Proliferation We can make the nation more secure "by making some friends on this planet." A call to "go to the moon right here on Earth," referring to alternative energy sources By 2020, wants 20% of America's electricity to come from renewables When aircraft carriers were needed during the Cold War--when the leadership saw a defined threat--it led to the development of Boeing and other companies, dreating jobs We can do the same with environmental development "Go to Madagascar--see the forest clearing. Go places here." (I'll be on the next flight out) Wants to make the environment a "voting issue" Energy awareness that began in 1979 under Carter was forgot under Reagan and Bush. (What about Clinton?) "Fundamental fairness is what this country is built on." Worker-CEO salary ratio was 12:1 15 years ago; now 531:1 Called this a "breach of faith in fundamental fairness" But "not saying this as a matter of class warfare." This is a matter of"economic common sense, fairness, trust." "The Greatest Generation gave us 50 years of peace and prosperity. It's on the bestseller list." What about our generation? Will we be remembered as unwilling to do something other than for ourselves?" "Citizen soldiership" David McCullock's "John Adams" Iwo Jima survivor went to mother of one who fell raising the flag We must engage in commitment here RFK's quote that" we measure everything except those things that make life worth living." Among thins not measured: education of children, strength of marriages Q&A North Korea a "trumped up" crisis Engagement all of a sudden Candidates in Germany and South Korea ran against U.S. policy University of Michigan affirmative action "The U.S. should intervene to keep the program" Not for quotas, putting unqualified people in positions Make universities look like America (He didn't say what to do with high-achieving Jews in this meritocracy) Touts his work in the Middlesex, MA prosecutor's office Same-sex marriage and sodomy ban in Nevada Favors unions, partnerships Marriage the oldest institution, for procreation--historical and religious reservations Knows that he served with gays in the military. Favors that with the exception of certain special forces for "unit cohesion" reasons. I mentioned that he served two years as Lieutenant Governor of MA two decades ago. Now that last four Governors of MA have been Republicsn (two elected). How could this happen in a state like MA? "Because I left" "An aberration for our state" Other cases where you can't anticipate how politics will pan out "Ralph Nader helped elect the president we have today." Only has one issue difference with the Green platform--approach to trade Nader's contention that no difference between Republicans and Dems silly because of Supreme Court appointments and its potential of reversing Roe v. Wade, "the great Civil Rights challenge" of the day (In other words, no regret that popular Senators like Ted Kennedy and he could not fill the Governor's seat with a Dem. Dems should not take this lightly; such failure is why Daschle isn't running.) Public school education is separate and unequal Over-reliance on property taxes 90% in public schools. Vouchers not fast enough--schools, facilities. RE: diplomacy in the Middle East and potential diplomacy partners: "Not Arafat" Egypt--Mubarak now responsive to homeland security. Sees it's in his interest now 25 years ago, Egypt was the same as South Korea economically Now South Korea is the #11 economic power and Egypt is where it was Kerry is "a gun owner and a hunter who votes common sense" "You don't need an AK-47 to shoot a deer" RE: MA as a liberal home-state handicap: Cites Daniel Webster on the Senate floor debating the Missouri Compromise in 1859--"I come to this floor not as a man from MA, but as an American." On immigrants: "Immigrants built this nation every step of the way." Needed to contribute to what this country's going to be in the future "We've got people in jail whose names we don't know." (Who's fault is that?) On Iraq, wants "the UN to hold Saddam accountable" We shouldn't lag behind Japan and France in high-speed rail. We should have one stretching from New York to California. (Sure to work out fine, just like the Big Dig in MA) Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by alex at 12:44 PM (0 comments) Friday, January 10, 2003Swimmers = winnersThe same day they learn they're stickin' around for a while, both the men's and women's swimming teams beat up on Middlebury.The men broke 14 pool records, winning 188-88. The women won 177-118. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by alex at 11:48 AM (0 comments) Thursday, January 09, 2003Affirmative Action at MichiganHere's a very well-argued piece in today's D on Michigan's racist admissions policy.Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 12:23 PM (0 comments) Wednesday, January 08, 2003Re: Victory for Dartmouth's Swimming and Diving TeamsI beg to differ, Grossman. Past SA administrations wouldn't have even thought of pulling together $2 million. That money strikes at the heart of the "we don't have the funds" argument -- no other SA administration would have had the nerve to refute the administration so directly. It's the most effective opposition campaign one could imagine.Past SAs could not have imagined it. They'd have objected, moaned, furrowed their brows, and gone quietly into the night. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 9:56 PM (0 comments) Re: Victory for Dartmouth's Swimming and Diving TeamsEmmett: This isn't exactly "an SA that doesn't roll over for the administration." The SA came to the table bearing $2 million, which I think made a bit of a difference.All in all, a good turn of events, assuming that this new fund for the swim team doesn't just funnel money from the College's fundraising efforts. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Andrew Grossman at 9:20 PM (0 comments) Shameless Self-Promotion Lastly, my own organization, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), issued a press release today regarding a victory in an amazing case at Harvard Business School.
Decide for yourself if this cartoon warrants a meeting with and threats from top administrators. It's unbelievable -- check it out. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 9:06 PM (0 comments) Curse You, Talcott!You beat me to it by minutes...PS -- Happy birthday, go get sloshed... Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 9:00 PM (0 comments) Re: My Earlier Post I said that Jimbo liked to issue "yet another ukase from on high." This picture seems to capture that, I think. He looks like he's about to read a scroll or something. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 8:55 PM (0 comments) Victory for Dartmouth's Swimming and Diving TeamsThis is big news! How come no one had posted on it here?A choice selection: President James Wright said that the plan "is a wonderful example of how the Dartmouth community can work together in a constructive effort. I commend the different groups involved � the athletes, Student Assembly, parents, and alumni/ae as well as James Larimore and JoAnn Harper and her staff, and I am pleased that we will continue to have swimming and diving at Dartmouth." Sure, Jimbo. Sure. We may have a swim team, but it's no thanks to you, James Larimore, or anyone in your administration, who would have been perfectly happy to see us swallow yet another ukase from on high. There's more where that came from if you don't start listening to us, dammit! More positively, it seems this victory owes a lot to the work of the Student Assembly under the fine leadership of Janos Marton. Even the SA Website is spiffier. Well, whaddayaknow! An SA that doesn't roll over for the administration. Who would have guessed... Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 8:53 PM (0 comments) Public Affairs press releaseIt's here and more information on the funding is here.Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by alex at 8:47 PM (0 comments) What that last post was aboutFrom:Pamela.S.Misener@Dartmouth.EDU Subject: Swimming and diving Dear Affiliated Group Officers: The college has made a decision in reference to the swimming and diving teams. The following letter is from Stan Colla, Vice Presidetnt of Alumni Relations. Thank you, Maria Colleagues, I am writing to advise you that Dartmouth has reached a decision to continue its men's and women's swimming and diving programs as full intercollegiate varsity sports. In November, Josie Harper, Director of Athletics, and Jim Larimore, Dean of the College, announced that swimming and diving would be dropped in order for the Athletics Department to meet its required goal within the overall Dean of the College budget cuts for next year. This was not a cut that anyone wanted to make, but in the face of the economic realities facing the College, Josie recommended a "vertical cut" in order to preserve and strengthen the rest of the intercollegiate program. It was a tough decision, but it was also one that the Dean and the President supported. As you know, members of the swimming and diving teams, their parents, and interested alumni/ae subsequently voiced their concerns and asked to have the opportunity to see if they could develop a proposal that would respond to Dartmouth's needs and allow the swimming and diving programs to continue. Such a proposal was developed over the holidays and accepted by the College this week. The essence of that proposal will be described in a press release that should be available tomorrow morning on Dartmouth's home page. Because we are liable to see this story in some of our local newspapers tomorrow, I wanted to share this announcement with you today. This is a moment to celebrate the strength and responsiveness of the Dartmouth family. Please be good enough to share this important news with your volunteer leadership as soon as you can. Thank you. Stan Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by alex at 8:45 PM (0 comments) It's my 21st and I'm still posting?This whole Blogger thing must be addictive.>Date: 08 Jan 2003 17:45:35 EST >From: Student Assembly >Subject: SUCCESS!! >To: (Recipient list suppressed) Dear Fellow Students- This is a great day for Dartmouth! Today, for the first time in recent memory, we have seen the powerful impact of unified student voice. This is a victory for every student who marched to the President's lawn, who rallied on the steps of Parkhurst, and who participated in the sit-in that filled Parkhurst to its walls, forcing the administration to confront this issue. This is a victory for everyone who blitzed in their support, who wrote to the D, who drafted letters to President Wright and administrators, and for organizations that gave their unrelenting support. And of course, this is a victory for the Swimming and Diving Teams; their passionate persistence made this new decision possible, and every member of the Dartmouth community can celebrate the return of these Varsity programs together. When we first began working on this issue, conversations with administrators were at times disheartening. However, there were significant breakthroughs on December 9th when administrators became receptive to the ideas put forth by the swim team captains and members of the Student Assembly. Over the winter break, significant leg work was done by parents of the swim team and faithful alumni. All these efforts were validated by today's announcement. While this process was extremely arduous for all involved, we commend the administrations ultimate decision to agree upon the preservation of the Dartmouth Swimming and Diving Programs. Handling budget cuts is never easy, and we appreciate that the administration recognized the overwhelming student consensus on this issue and responded appropriately. Hopefully this experience will set a precedent for truly open communication between students and administrators on issues of great importance, and will forever strengthen student voice within our community. We look forward to the formation of the Budget Advisory Committee, which will ensure student input in upcoming budget decisions. There are many other issues that unite us today, and the administration's willingness to compromise in the face of a mobilized student body illustrates our ability to fight for what we know is right. Thanks again to everyone for all their help! Sincerely, Janos Marton '04 Student Body President Julia Hildreth '05 Student Body Vice President Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by alex at 8:44 PM (0 comments) The usual ugliesFrontpage on Harvard's ROTC ban. It's worth correcting that ROTC is not banned at Dartmouth, as the article reports. While returning ROTC to Harvard would be a symbolic gesture (given that students there already participate at MIT), it's still not a bad one.Speaking of Harvard, former NH governor Jeanne Shaheen is headed there, having accepted a fellowship at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University�s John F. Kennedy School of Government. The Union-Leader reports. Said Shaheen, "I am excited about sharing what I have learned during my years of public service with a new generation of leaders. I am looking forward to this new opportunity." Meanwhile, Shaheen's recent campaign opponent John Sununu was sworn into the Senate yesterday. The Manila Bulletin talks with Dartmouth prof. Heinz Valtin about the "8 x 8 recommendation" (that one should drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day. Says Valtin, "Rigorous proof for this counsel appears to be lacking." Thayer's Victor Petrenko has gotten a lot of press in recent years for his ice lab research. Here's the latest in The New Scientist on de-icing power lines. E4 Engineering reports on research by Dartmouth profs Arjun Heimsath and Hany Farid on mapping land using photographic data. The extremely detailed topographical maps that they've created can be used to model landslides and erosion. Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Andrew Grossman at 1:57 AM (0 comments) Sunday, January 05, 2003A History LessonHere's a neat little piece from National Review, featuring Dartmouth's own Daniel Webster.Full post and comments below the fold. Posted by Emmett at 5:13 PM (0 comments) |
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