Celebrated poets demonstrate power of the spoken word

On Friday night, Dartmouth students and fans filled One Wheelock to maximum capacity to see "Spoken Words," a free event featuring well-known poets Anis Mojgani, Sarah Kay, Phil Kaye and Dartmouth's own Aimee Le '12. Beginning with performances by the Soul Scribes and concluding with a "Talk Back" question and answer session, "Spoken Words" was an intimate show, illuminating both the power and worth of words and poetry.

Touch the Fire 2012-04-16

Brown denies Big Green softball sweep with pair of walk-offs

The Dartmouth softball team earned its first doubleheader sweep in Ivy League play this season against Brown University on Saturday before losing two close contests to the Bears (8-20, 5-7 Ivy League) on Sunday, 5-4 and 4-3.

Undergraduate wins $25,000 prize at Tuck competition

At the Green Venture Entrepreneurship Contest at the Tuck School of Business on Saturday, first-place finisher Alison Stace-Naughton '11, who developed what was initially a prototype for an introductory engineering course into a practical tool to prevent tissue damage in endoscopic surgery, received a prize of $25,000. The prize awarded to the company came from a pool of $50,000, which was split between the first, second and third place winners, as well as six honorable mentions, according to Stace-Naughton. Stace-Naughton's product is a vacuum-assisted tissue stabilization tool to help prevent stomach movement during endoscopic surgery.

Assembly candidates debate student life issues, hopes for next president

The five Student Assembly presidential candidates participated in the last of four debates on Friday, discussing their hopes for the next College president and arguing over the best way to incentivize attendance at General Assembly meetings.

Portman could receive VP nod from Romney

Correction appended As the race for the Republican presidential nomination continues to narrow, Sen.

The Sports We Should Be Playing

While Dartmouth may not have gained its renown from its varsity teams, there is something to be said about athletics at Dartmouth.

College to prepare for World Bank's selection

The World Bank's board of directors is expected to select its next president on Monday or Wednesday, and College President Jim Yong Kim, a physician and global health expert whom President Barack Obama nominated on March 23, is expected to secure the position.

Daily Debriefing

A series of bomb threats at the University of Pittsburgh has canceled several classes, forced late-night dormitory evacuations and resulted in many students moving offcampus, The New York Times reported.

NH House debates marijuana bill

New Hampshire Senate Bill 409, currently under consideration in the state House of Representatives' Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee after narrowly passing 13-11 in the Senate two weeks ago, proposes controversial legislation on the statewide legalization of medical marijuana. Although the bill's sponsor, state Sen.

LGBT: Out on the Field

If you frequent Dartmouth Gender Sexuality XYZ meetings, talk with an OUTreach Peer Mentor or visit the Rainbow Room in Robo, you will encounter a warm, welcoming atmosphere for LGBT students.

Freddie and the Bigger People 2012-04-13

Bill would slash funds from abortion providers

The New Hampshire State Senate is currently considering House Bill 228, which would ban taxpayer funding for medical institutions performing elective abortions.

Hollisto's World

When the NBA lockout threatened to destroy the entire 2012 season of one of my favorite sports, I nearly lost it.

Being and Dartmouthness

When my close friend and lacrosse teammate decided to try out for a play this past fall, I responded with earnest, if cautious, encouragement.