Dartmouth--

The Stonefence Review stands in solidarity with the Trips director, assistant director, the rest of the directorate, and those affected by this attack.

As a student publication, made up mostly of women and people of color, that receives countless submissions chronicling the emotional stress Dartmouth already places on marginalized identities, we want you to know that we hear you. We know how strong words are. We know what they mean to people. Words are one of the only outlets for silenced voices to be heard.

When words are used to directly attack and denounce marginalized peoples, and then are subsequently published in a student publication, the work and voices of women, queer people, and people of color on this campus is silenced. The rampant sexist, racist, and queerphobic sentiments on this campus routinely ignores what beautiful, powerful, important contributions people of these identities add to this school. The Trips directorate is not only qualified, but incredibly strong, influential, and deserving of the highest celebration. We know they will touch the class of 2022 and continue to be outstanding role models on this campus.

We call upon The Dartmouth to acknowledge that they misused their publication power, and to rescind the "op-ed." You do not get to decide when speech is hate speech, or slanderous. You are not representative of the Trips directorate, or marginalized groups as a whole. You need to acknowledge that people were--and continue to be--hurt by your publication.

Most importantly, we call upon Alpha Chi Alpha to acknowledge that their own words do not recognize that their brother has committed an act of violence, nor have they indicated that they will take a stand when they, more than many other organizations, are in a place of power to put their words into action. Empty rhetoric that refuses to acknowledge the problem within their own Greek house is unacceptable, distances Ryan Spector and his brothers from the attack, and perpetuates the violence in his "op-ed." Apologize. Mean it.

In Solidarity,

The Stonefence Review