Last week, President Obama ruled out shrinking the war in Afghanistan to a counterterrorism campaign. He also failed to signal whether he is prepared to send any more troops to the war zone — either the 40,000 regional commander General Stanley McChrystal wants, or a smaller buildup of 10,000 troops.
It is important to note that the issue of socioeconomic diversity is overshadowed by the more oft-cited issues of religion, race, ethnicity, politics, and sexual orientation in on-campus conversations about diversity.
We hope that the President will hold a series of forums this semester to solidify the “virtual university” which, in its present form, remains too much in the abstract.
What does it takes to be heard at Wellesley? The recent announcement that the overnight infirmary will be shut down not only sparked much debate and discussion, but led to a student protest in Green Hall. Students, parents and even some faculty members are extremely concerned about the repercussions of the shutdown.
This year has been quite unforgettable. With all the different changes we’ve seen on campus, it has been eventful, to say the least. From the presidential election to the College’s $20 million financial deficit that will directly impact students’ lives, this year at Wellesley has been defined by discussion, debate and change.
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