In Response to “Activism and Self-Promotion”
In Response to “Activism and Self-Promotion”: I was extremely frustrated as I read Ben Gitkind’s article in the Voice this week, and find myself passionately sitting down to write a response immediately. I…
Response to “Let’s Talk About Sex…”
First of all, I want to thank Andrew Crimer for writing an article about Conn’s new Coordinator of Sexual Violence Education and Advocacy. As I said in the article, it is really exciting…
Response to: “ExtraOrdinary,” “Proving Our Worth” and “I Am Camel, Hear Me Roar”
While calls home reveal snippets of campus life, The College Voice, offers a remarkably clear and uncensored view of what’s happening and what’s stirring debate. I was struck (occupational hazard as a branding…
General Letter
I am writing to make public a time capsule of prejudice from the past that plays out daily everywhere. But I never thought I would see it so close to home, right here…
Newspaper Response
I was disappointed when I found little more than a photo caption written on last Thursday’s Sustainability Teach-In. An event graciously put on by the administration to present the findings of the Environmental…
General Response
When I came here, thirty years ago, the student newspaper was an embarrassment. It was one of the worst things about the college. Now, it is one of the best things about the…
General Response
Last semester I heard through the grapevine that you’re getting faster Internet, but it’s been almost a month into second semester and I’ve seen no results. Last night it took me TWO HOURS…
Response to “Less Facebook, More FaceTime”
All my life, I have struggled worrying about what others think of me. Regrettably, I have even made some decisions based on how I wanted to be perceived. However, college has changed me…
Response to “A Decade in Film”
I understand Mr. Gentile’s nominations for best films of the past decade but I feel that he lacked any gumption as he cherry-picked from the Academy’s own shortlist. My picks for the most…
Response to “Tights Are Not Pants!”
This is a long and much-overdue response to an article in the last issue entitled “Tights Are Not Pants!” by Sarah Weiss. Inspiring much criticism (a -6 ranking on The College Voice website),…
New London $hares Card
Connecticut College faces a unique opportunity in this new decade to reinvest in the city we call home. Through the help of the local organization New London Local First, LINCC and the Office…
Response to “FUSION: A Review”
I am currently studying abroad, and have thoroughly enjoyed keeping up with The Voice through its web site. For the record, I think it looks great. The beauty of the Internet is that…
Response to “Rugby Finishes Strong”
I was particularly flustered by your coverage of the rugby team’s most recent season. Obviously flawed writing within the article notwithstanding, what concerned me most was the disparity between the headline and the…
Response to “Sack SAC!”
I am writing in response to the article “Sack SAC!” which appeared in the November 3 issue of The College Voice. This article was full of “misinformed and baseless attacks” that spotlighted the…
Women’s Center Response Letter
It is exciting when students find their voice especially when it focuses upon gender issues here at Connecticut College. However, after the four of us received a letter by a group of students…
