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(09/13/12 2:00am)
Despite the completion of their undergraduate degrees, many members of the Class of 2012 continue to populate the Green, Dartmouth's graduate school campuses and fraternity basements as they explore academic and employment opportunities in Hanover.
(09/12/12 2:00am)
When asked to select comparable institutions, colleges typically chose schools of higher status rather than delineating actual peers, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Upon studying the comparison groups submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by almost 1,600 institutions, The Chronicle found that the typical college labeled more selective colleges with better average SAT scores, higher graduation rates and more extensive resources as its peers. Alabama A&M University, for example, selected Dartmouth College as a member of its peer group. Members of the Ivy League named only 12 schools outside the Ivy League as peers, with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology among them. Colleges may be better able to understand their flaws by citing realistic institutions as peers, Executive Director of the Association for International Research Randy Swing told the The Chronicle.
(07/27/12 2:00am)
Resume? Check. Killer cover letter? Check. Appropriate schmoozing at pre-interview info session? Check.
(07/20/12 2:00am)
A study released by the Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics on Tuesday titled "New Americans in Postsecondary Education," examined the percentages of subgroups of immigrant and first-generation Americans attending colleges and universities compared to the entire undergraduate student population, according to Inside Higher Ed. Approximately 10 percent of all undergraduates in 2007-2008 were immigrants, while 13 percent were children of immigrants, with data varying by state, according to Inside Higher Ed. Asian students accounted for the largest proportion of immigrant undergraduates at approximately 30 percent, followed by Hispanic students at 26 percent and white students at 24 percent. The study found that roughly two-thirds of Hispanic undergraduates and 93 percent of Asian students were either first or second-generation immigrants, compared to 23 percent of all undergraduates. These figures reflect the lower socioeconomic backgrounds of many first- and second-generation Asian and Latino undergraduates, many more of whom grew up in homes where English was not their primary language than the white students surveyed, Inside Higher Ed reported.
(06/29/12 2:00am)
This week The Mirror asks members of our class to explore different aspects of friendship at Dartmouth for better and for worse. Thankfully, I'm happy to report that our friendships are pretty wonderful. Despite the cattiness and gossip that may seem inevitable on a small campus, most of us consider friendship to be one of the most important aspects of our Dartmouth experience. I hope this issue prompts you to cherish the friendships you've made in the first half of your time at Dartmouth, and hopefully inspire you to put yourself out there in the time we have left!
(06/22/12 2:00am)
The College experienced two significant power outages similar to those that occurred at the end of Spring term during the interim period on June 13 and June 15, according to Kenneth Packard, director of engineering and utilities.
(03/02/12 4:00am)
To the world outside of Hanover, it seems that Dartmouth is known for being really cold and really fratty. With approximately 60 percent of eligible students affiliated, it doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to see why our school is regarded as the frat star's natural habitat, for better or for worse.
(02/23/12 4:00am)
As the Hanover Inn undergoes changes to modernize its facilities, the renovations and construction that prompted the Inn's Dec. 5 closure have progressed according to schedule, according to Hanover Inn manager Joseph Mellia. During the course of the renovations which were originally projected to cost $21.5 million the total cost of the project has risen to $41 million, according to Director of Media Relations for the College Justin Anderson.
(02/17/12 4:00am)
Despite its small size, Dartmouth encompasses a variety of voices, from freshmen students to administrators. The forums, discussions and conferences frequently held on campus allow the experiences and opinions of many different people on campus to be heard.
(02/10/12 4:00am)
Nationwide, the number of women in sororities has increased 8.4 percent from 248,120 women in 2008 to 268,983 in 2010, according to statistics compiled by the National Panhellenic Conference.
(02/06/12 4:00am)
The proportion of foreign students at the University of Washington has drawn a mixed response from local politicians and parents, The New York Times reported Saturday. The average international freshman at the university pays over $28,000 in tuition, about three times as much as in-state students. Partially as a result of these extra funds, the university is able to offer free tuition to many low-income Washingtonians, compelling university administrators to offer admission to more international students, The Times reported. Other large flagship public universities including University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa and University of California campuses in Berkeley and Los Angeles have seen similar demographic shifts. As public universities rely less on government funding and more on the tuition of foreigners, local families have criticized the increased difficulty of gaining admission, The Times reported.
(02/03/12 4:00am)
Sometimes, the line between being unclean and being truly disgusting is a fine one. Sometimes it's very clear. Compared to the urban (or at least suburban) lives that many of us are used to, Dartmouth is a veritable wilderness camp. There are very many facts of Dartmouth life that are precipitated by this unique environment, and in some cases it becomes easy to chock up the lack of hygiene to the lack of civilization. Unfortunately, the fact that the nearest Wal-Mart is a 15-minute drive away is by no means an excuse to forsake our standards of cleanliness.
(01/27/12 4:00am)
The cupcake design complements the carnival theme, "Carnival in Candyland The Sweetest Carnival Ever," according to Eric Ramsey, director of the Collis Center and advisor to the Winter Carnival Council.
(01/27/12 4:00am)
Government major Mark Heller '10, who studied abroad twice in Beijing, lived in Singapore for 13 months after graduation. He was working for Princeton in Asia, a fellowship for recent graduates to teach English and perform relief work in 18 countries in Asia. In Singapore, Heller taught at a polytechnical school.
(01/13/12 4:00am)
Lina Monsalve '13 said one of the best things about Scott, whom she met their freshman year of college, was his compassion.
(01/13/12 4:00am)
There's no quality more essential to Dartmouth's identity than its membership in the Ivy League. In fact, I would bet that a shockingly high number of students apply here solely because of its association with seven other elite schools. Today, the Ivy League is known for its exclusivity, highly selective admissions and perceived social elitism, but few know the entire history of Dartmouth in the athletic conference that is the Ivy League. Here's a brief history of the league we all know and love.
(01/09/12 4:00am)
"We learned of [Scott's] death this morning and extend our sincere and most regrettable condolences to his family at this time," Johnson said. "[Scott] will certainly be remembered. Efforts are focused to reach out to those who knew him, his family and certainly other students who were abroad with him in Barcelona."
(01/06/12 4:00am)
Following collaboration between students and alumni, the College formally re-recognized Zeta Psi fraternity on Nov. 22, 2011, ending the organization's colony status, Greek Letter Organizations and Societies Director Wes Schaub said.
(01/06/12 4:00am)
On the last day of my DOC Trip, I remember the sound of dozens of '14s singing songs and chatting excitedly with one another on our bus from Moosilauke Ravine Lodge to Hanover. In my sleep-deprived state, I couldn't attribute the noise to any one source, but I found the dull murmur of my new classmates surprisingly comforting.
(11/18/11 4:00am)
Finals are soon approaching, with anxiety and downright panic soon to follow. I'm definitely not an expert at time management or organization, but after experiencing three finals periods I feel as if I have some valuable advice to bestow on the baby freshmen.