OPINION
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The hidden dangers of anti-Yale rhetoric

At times, I have been severely critical of the University, particularly relating to its attitude toward this city’s architectural heritage. I also think Yale could […]

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Dismissing the Jenkins rant

It hardly needs to be stated that Alderman Brian Jenkins’ Minority State of the City address Monday night was remarkably offensive and mostly untrue. Anyone […]

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Retraction

A front-page article yesterday, April Fools’ Day, incorrectly reported that Yale’s endowment took a $1 billion hit because of several failed investments, including Enron Corp. […]

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Gov. Pataki a poor choice for Class Day speaker

Here is what we know: First, most seniors would not have asked New York Gov. George Pataki to speak at Class Day. Second, comparatively more […]

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Preserving honor and integrity at Yale

Although it is unpleasant to air the dirty laundry of the student body, it should be noted that cheating is rampant at Yale. Certainly there […]

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The profit motive and the SAT

When it comes to standardized tests, one thing is for sure — they never please everyone. No test proves that point better than the mother […]

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Ivy League elitism

To the Editor: The rattling off of schools in the order of “The Ivy League plus Stanford and Duke and a few others” is done […]

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YCC’s early admissions resolution

To the Editor: Once again, the Yale College Council proves it is less concerned with improving student life than making seemingly “vital” issues over which […]

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Teach for America

To the Editor: The dichotomy of points of view and experiences in the article “Yalies flock to Teach for America” (3/28) was unfair in its […]

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Extending human rights to America’s illegal aliens

I met Lupe about five weeks ago at Junta, a non-profit committed to progressive action for new immigrants in New Haven. Lupe is the same […]

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The unanswered question in the trustee race

To the Editor: For all the debate in recent weeks about whether the Rev. W. David Lee DIV ’93 would make an “appropriate Corporation member,” […]