Table of Contents

December 1981, Vol. 74, No. 4

22 First five months

David McLaughlin's early presidency reveals some changes in style and hints of things to come. The question "When does he see his wife?" went unanswered.

24 America's first hostage negotiator

Joel Barlow made a success of poetry, commerce, and diplomacy. He was also an "ornament" to his country, for which he gave his life.

30 Hard times in the pressure-cooker

Don C. and Debbie A. are "lost souls." They represent afflicted students at Dartmouth and elsewhere who are increasingly turning to counseling services for help.

36 Even shoes are back

Among the students (both male and female), play-hard functional dress is giving way to the aspiring professional look: neater, more tailored, more tasteful, and, naturally, more expensive.

Departments

2 Letters

8 Wearers of the Green

12 Reviews

16 In the Wide, Wide World

18 The College

28 Alumni Album

35 Undergraduate Chair

38 Sports

41 Class Notes

76 Obituaries

Cover Illustration by John Alcorn, artist-in-residence for the fall term. His residency was sponsored by the Nathan W. Pearson and Sons 1932 Fund.