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(08/21/15 10:43pm)
So it’s freshman fall, and you can’t go into Greek houses yet, but you’ve already completed all of your designated academic rigor time for the day. Whatever will you do? Netflix is sort of a played-out trope at this point, and you’ve exhausted your dorm party social calendar for the weekend. That means it’s time to get out and about and enjoy your true calling in Hanover: walking.
(08/21/15 10:40pm)
Over the past year, Dartmouth has ditched hard alcohol, appointed new administrators to numerous positions, announced a new model for residential life, cracked down on some Greek organizations and seen a surge in efforts to reform the Greek system.
(08/21/15 10:38pm)
You may end up spending more time atfriends’ and acquaintances’ dorm parties than in the library your first few weeks at Dartmouth, but it’s still important to know the basic study spots once the term picks up momentum, and to have a few tricks up your sleeve for those times when everything’s full (read: finals).
(08/21/15 10:27pm)
The Greek Leadership Council’s policy banning freshmen from attending Greek events that serve alcohol during the first six weeks of fall term is set to continue into its third year when the Class of 2019 arrives on campus this fall.
(06/01/15 10:52pm)
In the first full term since College President Phil Hanlon announced the details of his “Moving Dartmouth Forward” policy initiative, both students and administrators reported having felt little effect from the College’s new hard alcohol ban. Meanwhile, the working groups tasked with fleshing out the other aspects of the “Moving Dartmouth Forward” policies are starting to receive feedback on their initial plans.
(06/01/15 10:44pm)
The works of two Dartmouth professors were found amongst the personal belongings of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, according to a partial list of texts released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on May 20.
(05/29/15 12:21am)
Delta Delta Delta sorority will disaffiliate from its national organization and become a local sorority after a chapter-wide vote, Tri-Delt president Lauren Buchanan ’16 said Thursday. Tri-Delt will need to select a new name, new colors and will also face various logistical hurdles before it can officially reincorporate.
(05/28/15 1:38am)
The ad hoc committee on grading practices and grade inflation released its proposal to address grade inflation at the College on May 11. The proposal, sent out to faculty, outlines a strategy to curb grade inflation by adhering more strictly to the Dartmouth Scholarship Ratings system of awarding As for excellence, Bs for “good master” and Cs for “acceptable mastery.” The proposal hopes to incentivize faculty to adhere to stricter grading policies rather than mandate department-wide medians or curves or limit the number or percentage of particular grades that may be awarded.
(05/19/15 10:48pm)
Greek houses have begun to host dinners and talks with faculty members as part of the College’s Political Economy Project, and organizers say attendance has improved since they began hosting events at these venues last term.
(05/15/15 12:00am)
Average dues for affiliated students were over $300 for both men and women in the fall of 2014. While the number may seem small compared to the $67,044 net cost of Dartmouth, it poses a financial burden for many students.
(05/14/15 10:08pm)
As female-dominated social spaces and local sororities have become a fixture in the debates about reforming Dartmouth’s social scene, the College’s Panhellenic Council has drafted a document this term outlining the localization process that they have forwarded to sorority leaders to support those organizations considering localization.
(05/10/15 11:29pm)
The College has denied Alpha Delta fraternity’s appeal of its derecognition, College spokesperson Diana Lawrence wrote in email on Friday.
(04/29/15 12:28am)
West Wheelock Street could play host to a denser, more walkable neighborhood of residential space if a zoning ordinance is approved at Hanover’s town meeting next month, town officials said.
(04/28/15 8:07pm)
Sam Macomber '16 will take over as Interfraternity Council president following a vote by IFC members and fraternity presidents on Tuesday night, according to a statement released by the IFC. Macomberwill replace Chase Gilmore '16, who chose to step down following the derecognition of Alpha Delta fraternity, of which he was a member.
(04/27/15 11:48pm)
Akbar Ahmed, the former Pakistani high commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, said in a lecture yesterday that his mission is “to heal a fractured world.” He said he has set out to undo the narrative of clashing civilizations that has arisen in academic circles and the public sphere since 9/11 to explain the conflicts between East and West and replace it with ideas of dialogue and education.
(04/24/15 12:33am)
Students entering co-sponsored Greek events like tails will be greeted by one person from each house at the door, if a policy being developed by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council is adopted.
(04/15/15 12:48am)
Following the derecognition of Alpha Delta fraternity, numerous Greek leaders and various students expressed reticence to comment on the decision while national media outlets picked up the news.
(04/14/15 1:31am)
The College has derecognized Alpha Delta fraternity as a student organization, effective April 20, College spokesperson Diana Lawrence wrote in an email. The decision was related to the branding of new members last fall, when the fraternity was already under suspension.
(04/08/15 11:10pm)
Kappa Kappa Kappa fraternity will begin a $2.3 million renovation project at the end of spring term, chair of Tri-Kap’s board of directors James McKim ’83 said.
(04/06/15 10:52pm)
Fewer students participated in corporate recruiting this winter than the prior year, according to figures released by the Center for Professional Development. A total of 665 students submitted 8,256 applications for the 189 positions advertised through the CPD by 121 employers.