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(04/26/13 2:00am)
After meeting with the Dimensions show protesters, West said he was "moved by the sparkle in their eyes" because they were willing to ask difficult questions about systemic social problems of racism and homophobia, and had the courage to "cut against the grain."
(04/18/13 2:00am)
While yield for Dimensions attendees has steadily declined in recent years, Dimensions remains the Admissions Office's most effective recruitment initiative, Laskaris said.
(04/16/13 2:00am)
The student body vice president race proved closer, with Michael Zhu '14 defeating Ferrari's unofficial running mate Pallavi Kuppa-Apte '14 by six votes. Zhu, who ran on an unofficial ticket with Wood, earned 776 of the 1,546 votes cast. Last spring, outgoing vice president Julia Danford '13 ran on an unofficial ticket with outgoing student body president Suril Kantaria '13.
(04/15/13 11:07pm)
Adrian Ferrari '14 defeating Andres Ramirez '14, Kelly Wood '14 and Janine Leger '15 was elected to be the next student body president on Monday. Ferrari garnered 736 votes, 35 percent of the 2,127 votes cast, according to the Election Planning and Advisory Committee, which announced Ferrari's victory. A total of 1,845 ballots were cast.
(04/12/13 2:00am)
Koop's innovative pediatric surgery techniques, national anti-smoking and safe sex campaigns and emphasis on forming close doctor-patient relationships inspired generations of medical professionals. As a young medical professional, Kessel said he idolized Koop for his renowned surgeries.
(02/28/13 4:00am)
Van Kirk said that tapas actually has the opposite meaning in Spanish to cover. Candela, a restaurant specializing in tapas, or Spanish appetizers, will open in early April in the space previously occupied by the Rosey Jekes basement cafe.
(02/15/13 4:00am)
In the upcoming months, the New Hampshire state legislature will consider four separate bills that would alter existing state marijuana laws. HB 573, which would legalize medical marijuana, is expected to pass in both chambers and make New Hampshire the last state in New England to permit marijuana for medical purposes in mid-March. The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard testimony on the three bills Thursday in Concord.
(02/08/13 4:00am)
It's going to be a very grim Carnival in more ways than one. If the lack of snow has got you down, remember that nothing can be worse than last year's sad excuse for a "Candyland Cupcake." Actually, picture that cupcake. How delectable! (Although as we're writing this from Robo, we think the snow cube man on the Green is looking pretty questionable.)
(01/30/13 4:00am)
Research released on Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that colleges may receive more applications if they prioritize spending on amenities over academic funding, according to Inside Higher Ed. Researchers concluded that prospective students value increased spending on student services, facilities and athletics. Spending on academics such as instruction, libraries, and academic support are less tangible and therefore less attractive to many incoming students. Only students who applied to competitive colleges said that they value spending on instruction and academic support most, according to Inside Higher Ed. As a result, the majority of second-tier schools gain from investments in consumption amenities such as luxurious dormitories.
(01/16/13 4:00am)
The College plans to release termly reports detailing closed Organizational Adjudication Committee investigations of potential hazing cases. While this measure had been previously discussed, today marks the first time that a report is issued.
(01/09/13 4:00am)
When President-elect Philip Hanlon '77 assumes office on July 1, he must focus on improving student life and act as the College's global "spokesperson," Interim President Carol Folt said in an interview with The Dartmouth. Folt, the first woman to head the College, said she will work directly with Hanlon in the upcoming months to prepare for the transition in leadership. Folt will return to her former position as provost once Hanlon takes office. Folt joined the College as a biology professor in 1983 and has been a senior administrator since 2001, when she was named dean of graduate studies. She was appointed dean of the faculty of arts and sciences in 2004 before being named dean of the faculty in 2006. Folt became provost in 2009.
(12/10/12 10:50pm)
Folt has worked at the College for over two decades. A biology professor, she began teaching in 1983. She has been a senior administrator since 2001 when she assumed the role of dean of graduate studies. She was named dean of the faculty of arts and sciences in 2004, and in 2006, she became dean of the faculty. She was appointed provost in 2009.
(11/13/12 4:00am)
Each fall, about 400 female and 400 male students choose to rush Panhellenic sororities and Inter-Fraternity Council fraternities, including about 75 percent of the sophomore class. Of those who rushed in the fall, about 70 percent of female students and 85 percent of male students accepted bids.
(11/12/12 4:00am)
Dartmouth students can choose to rush fraternities and sororities beginning in their sophomore fall. Panhellenic Council sororities, Inter-Fraternity Council fraternities and coed houses offer open rush processes in the fall and winter, while many multicultural Greek organizations offer an additional spring rush process. About 75 percent of eligible men and women rush Panhell or IFC houses the fall of their sophomore year.
(11/06/12 4:00am)
While New Hampshire does not currently have an income tax, the state's voters known for their anti-tax tendencies will have the opportunity to vote on CACR 13 today. The measure is a constitutional amendment proposed by the state legislature that would prevent it from being able "to impose and levy any assessment, rate or tax upon income."
(10/15/12 2:00am)
Director of the Charitable Trusts Unit Anthony Blenkinsop notified College officials on Friday that the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office will not launch an official investigation of the Board of Trustees for allegedly abusing endowment funds and approving illegal investments, according to Director of Media Relations for the College Justin Anderson.
(10/10/12 2:00am)
While every autumn brings a wave of new students to campus, Hanover also sees an influx of visitors seeking to admire the vibrant fall foliage. Known as "leaf peepers," these tourists armed with cameras and a love of natural scenery provide a temporary boost to local businesses and hotels during September and October.
(09/24/12 2:00am)
In a speech largely focused on expanding access to higher education for young Americans, Biden said that the United States must improve education opportunities in order to compete in the global economy.
(09/21/12 6:35pm)
In a speech largely focused on expanding access to higher education for young Americans, Biden said that the United States must improve education opportunities in order to compete in the global economy.
(09/21/12 2:00am)
According to electronic attendance data, more than 860 students attended the Employer Connections Fair on Wednesday, which featured representatives from nonprofit groups in the Top of the Hop and for-profit companies in Alumni Hall.