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(02/18/13 4:00am)
Michael Haneke's "Amour," which features French actors Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva, follows the tender love story of an elderly Parisian couple as they are nearing the end of their lives. The film depicts the two struggling with the most basic human abilities, such as health upkeep and mobility. However, "Amour" also asks life's larger questions, such as what love and companionship mean when death is imminent. "Amour" ultimately explores these questions with the perspective that though each individual's journey is short, the strength of love is timeless. Laura Sim
(02/08/13 4:00am)
The Winter Carnival celebrations that Dartmouth students now enjoy began as a mere field day in 1910 after a single student, Fred Harris '11, proposed in The Dartmouth that students should take greater advantage of the opportunities the frigid Hanover weather presents for showcasing winter sports.
(02/07/13 4:00am)
Nearly 500 Duke University students gathered Wednesday afternoon to protest an Asian-themed party hosted by Kappa Sigma fraternity on Feb. 1, Duke's student newspaper, The Chronicle, reported. Duke's Asian Students Association organized the rally to protest the party's theme and provoke a campus-wide discussion about broader racism at the university. Protestors called for the establishment of a new task force to address similar incidents and suggested that members of the fraternity engage in community service. Prior to the event, the fraternity sent out an invitation with offensive misspellings, such as "herro," and a meme of Kim Jong Il from the movie "Team America: World Police" (2004). A bias complaint was submitted to Duke's office of fraternity and sorority life and nearly led to the cancelation of the party, but the fraternity simply changed the theme from "Asia Prime" to "International Relations" in response. Members of Kappa Sigma issued a written apology to the student body on Wednesday.
(02/07/13 4:00am)
The Newtown, Conn. Board of Education recently voted to post armed security guards in their elementary schools, an initiative that the National Rifle Association has publicly suggested all educational institutions undertake. While it is understandable that Newtown and other communities would like to take precautions against gun violence, this is not the proper answer. Arming more people in general is not the proper answer.
(02/05/13 4:00am)
Former resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Thersia Knapik has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, claiming that she was wrongfully terminated for reporting a coworker for ethics violations. Knapik worked in DHMC's plastic surgery department for five years as an intern and later as a resident.
(01/30/13 4:00am)
Former Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H., outlined how New Hampshire could serve as a model for reform for the rest of the country in on Tuesday.
(01/28/13 4:00am)
The event was organized in response to several recent instances of discrimination, including racist graffiti in the Choates residential cluster on Jan. 19 and verbal harassment in the Class of 1953 Commons on Jan. 23.
(01/15/13 4:00am)
Former Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center resident Jeffrey Isaacs '99 has filed a lawsuit against the College and the Board of Trustees for alleged coercion, stress and abuse that left him in a state of mental shock and resulted in wrongful termination. The District Court of New Hampshire at Concord is set to hear the suit this month.
(01/15/13 4:00am)
In light of the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., people across the nation are still struggling with how best to cope with the devastating tragedy. From prayer vigils to calls for political reform, people have come up with a variety of solutions, but the question remains what is the best way to both honor and respect the victims while discussing strategies to prevent such future attacks? Regardless of one's stance on gun control or mental illness, this tragedy affects every member of the national community in some way. Shootings are chilling because nobody is safe not even children.
(01/11/13 11:30am)
Yet I think that for most of us, the shock soon gives way to anger, and a conviction that something must change. We’ve heard a lot of propositions, from mental health reform to armed security guards to bans on gun shows and certain types of weapons. Which proposals are appropriate, which are effective and how can we prevent this from happening again? There are high passions on both sides and many difficulties to tease out before something can be done. That’s The Conversation.
(01/09/13 4:00am)
Since becoming a faculty member at the University of Michigan in 1986, President-elect Philip Hanlon '77, has impressed students and colleagues with his dedication to balancing teaching and administrative duties.
(01/09/13 4:00am)
The College's health insurance plan was revised for the 2012-2013 academic year to meet the PPACA requirements for preventive care coverage, according to Assistant Vice President for Finance Patricia Spellman. The plan also eliminated the lifetime individual maximum for all benefits, which had been in place in previous years, she said.
(12/02/12 10:00pm)
Since becoming a faculty member at the University of Michigan in 1986, President-Elect Philip Hanlon '77, who was announced as the next College president on Thursday, has impressed students and colleagues with his dedication to balancing teaching and administrative duties. Hanlon, currently the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Michigan, will take over for interim President Carol Folt on July 1, becoming the 18th member of the Wheelock Succession.
(11/13/12 4:00am)
In Kosovo, a post-war country facing widespread poverty and a population reeling from 10 years of oppression, Minister of Health Ferid Agani has been at the forefront of instituting mental health reform. Agani spoke to Dartmouth undergraduates and graduate students about the circumstances of the Kosovar people, his efforts to create a mental health care system and the obstacles he has faced in a Monday afternoon lecture in the Haldeman Center.
(11/09/12 4:00am)
Amherst College student Angie Epifano's recent account of her experience as a rape victim at a prestigious institution created controversy throughout the Amherst community. She recounts administrative failure to properly deal with her case and anecdotal reflections on her personal journey. But her story holds more weight than a mere personal account of injustice it serves as a cautionary tale that is relevant to us at Dartmouth about the dangers of victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault.
(11/08/12 4:00am)
If you're going to do drugs and let's face it, you probably will at least do the right ones for the right reasons. Let me explain.
(11/07/12 4:00am)
Last week, New Hampshire Hospital celebrated its 170th year of caring for the mentally ill with memorabilia displays highlighting the institution's history and a speech by New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch. Despite shifts throughout the hospital's history, NHH continues to treat patients while focusing on preserving dignity and respect, according to NHH Assistant Medical Director and Geisel School of Medicine professor Alexander de Nesnera.
(10/31/12 3:00am)
Contemporary film and literary portrayals of Greek and Roman mythological figures present distorted images and information, according to a Huffington Post article written by Dartmouth classics professor Pramit Chaudhuri. Although awareness of Greek and Roman mythology has increased, the success of books and movies by Rick Riordan, such as the "Percy Jackson" series, describes the contemporary adventures of teenage demigods inspired by inaccurate representations of ancient mythology, according to Chaudhuri. Modern retellings of myths about the Titans and Giants paint them as "monstrous threats to order and civilization" and favor mortal protagonists. Children who indulge in these contemporary versions of mythology that underline the creatures' negative qualities rather than powerful symbolism should be encouraged to learn the classic context for the "cartoonish" villains, Chaudhuri said.
(10/15/12 2:00am)
A study conducted by Dartmouth professors and researchers at the University of Warwick found that eating seven portions of fruits and vegetables every day can improve emotional and psychological well-being, The Atlantic reported. Using data collected from a survey of approximately 80,000 U.K. residents, the study examined the correlation between eating habits and measures of mental health. Using controls to account for external variables, the researchers' analysis showed a positive correlation linking higher daily dosage of fruit and vegetables to increased happiness, life satisfaction and fewer incidences of "feeling low." While the study shows a correlation and not a causal relationship, the researchers believe it provides good evidence that people should consume regular servings of produce, according to The Atlantic.
(10/05/12 2:00am)
A comprehensive wellness program that aims to leverage existing campus resources for students will likely be in place by the end of this academic year, Dean of the College Charlotte Johnson said.
