Mind the Gaps

This week, the College announced the formation of a second search committee to find an interim director for the vacant Director of Greek Letter Organizations and Societies position after a Spring term search failed to find and hire a suitable candidate ("Carney position remains vacant," July 13). The unfilled GLOS directorship is only one of a long line of job gaps that have emerged in administrative, student life and student services departments as a result of budget cuts and other efforts to restructure the administration.

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Mastanduno named Dean of the Faculty

Michael Mastanduno, associate dean of the faculty for the social sciences and government professor at the College, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences following a two-month search process, College President Jim Yong Kim announced in an e-mail to the Dartmouth community Thursday afternoon. Mastanduno, who has served as an associate dean of the faculty since 2003, will begin his five-year term on August 1, according to the e-mail.

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The DM Manual of Style

This week, the DM Manual of Style explores the arrogance of fashion fads at Dartmouth. As far as status symbols go, Greek and sports team gear are top currency at the College.

Two students accept plea bargain

Correction Appended Andrew Lohse '12 and Sarah Koo '10 accepted plea bargains during separate hearings at the Lebanon District Court on Wednesday in connection with a May 13 incident at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity involving suspected cocaine use.

Counterpoint: The Self-Call, Abused?

Let it be known: someone has dared to scrutinize the cornerstone of Dartmouth counterculture the self-call.

Daily Debriefing

Nonacademic spending including spending on the costs of financial aid offices and student counseling services is rising more quickly than academic spending at institutes of higher education across the country, The New York Times reported on July 8.

Former Afghan VP advises reform

Hedayat Amin-Arsala, former vice president of Afghanistan who is currently serving as a senior minister in the country, discussed the causes of violence and political instability in Afghanistan during the lecture, "My Country; My Concerns: My Vision," on Wednesday in Spaulding Auditorium.

LIVE COVERAGE: Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Follow The Dartmouth for live coverage of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's inaugural Dartmouth Presidential lecture. Related Articles Bloomberg to lecture at Dartmouth FridayGreat Issues lectures to develop, Kim says LIVE COVERAGE: Bloomberg Lecture

Warning: Objects in the Mirror Vainer Than They Appear

I think it's safe to say that we are all vain in some ways. In fact, it's natural for human beings to be vain to some extent.

Taming Desire

Along with many other sophomores this summer, I'm taking Classical Studies 4, or "Classical Mythology," having never been exposed to Greek tragedy before.

All Eyes On You: Facetime 10X

With the FoCo Runway out of commission (R.I.P.) and the docks off-limits this summer, what's a '12 to do to get seen? Never fear: The Mirror's got you covered.

Internet Meme of the Week: Paul the Psychic Octopus

Earlier this week, Spain beat the Netherlands to capture its first FIFA World Cup title. While many pundits picked the Spaniards as pre-tournament favorites, no expert received the same amount of attention and adoration for their accurate prediction as Paul the Psychic Octopus.