Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor March 4, 2017

How Connor Aberle and The Argus are Complicit in Slandering Casey Affleck

Connor Aberle’s article about myself, Casey, Affleck and Wesleyan’s supposed complicity in condoning sexual misconduct - and worse - by tauting me as a Wesleyan alumn after I won an ...

Letters to the Editor March 2, 2017

The Danger of Certainty

Recently a poster appeared on campus with a message that reads, “Reject sexual predators emboldened by institutional power.” Below this message are photos of several professors along with their names. ...

Letters to the Editor February 27, 2017

Statement in Support of Black Lives and Black Matters

When Wesleyan engages with students who call for a more inclusive environment, it addresses lives lived and lost just beyond our campus. Powerful and engaged critical practice and work, such ...

Letters to the Editor February 23, 2017

In Response to the Hot Dog Theorem

I must steadfastly refute Mr. Rosetti’s claims that the hot dog is a sandwich. First of all, his definition of sandwich is flawed. While two seperate pieces of bread are ...

Letters to the Editor February 6, 2017

Letter from the American Studies Department Regarding Asian American Studies at Wesleyan

As members of the American Studies Department – a field committed to issues of social justice, equity, and belonging – we deeply appreciate open dialogue with students, and view their ...

Letters to the Editor February 2, 2017

My Association with Long Lane School for Girls

I grew up adjacent to Long Lane School for Girls (LLS ) during 1927-1946. My father was Farm Manager for some 55 years at the farm which supported Long Lane ...

Letters to the Editor January 30, 2017

Trump’s Nuclear America

Now that Barack Obama has officially passed the torch to Donald Trump as Commander in Chief, many are terrified that a man so seemingly unpredictable as Trump has control over ...

Letters to the Editor December 15, 2016

Fossil Fuel Divestment, Michael Roth, and This Crappy Semester

If you’re an avid follower of campus activism, you may have noticed that Fossil Fuel Divest has not held any big actions or events this semester. If you’re an avid ...

Letters to the Editor December 5, 2016

A Challenge to Wesleyan

Donald Trump said many indefensible things during his campaign, and some of these careless and stupid comments excited the KKK and other bigots, but the vast majority of the over ...

Letters to the Editor December 5, 2016

Food Over Winter Break: No Hungry Student Act

When we come to Wesleyan, we are sold on the promise that we will be supported and that our basic human rights will be respected and our needs met. We ...