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.

Overheards

'12 AD: This house is full of crazy people. SD 1: They took our outdoor futon.SD 2: WAIT, what?! Where are we gonna fu-tan?! XH to Girl: Are you a gypsy? '12 Guy: I have boob envy.

Mastanduno appointed Dean of Faculty

Government Professor Michael Mastanduno has been appointed Dean of the Faculty, according to an e-mail sent by College President Jim Yong Kim Thursday afternoon. Mastanduno, who has worked as the associate dean of the faculty since 2003, will begin his five-year term on August 1, according to the e-mail.

Tabard pleads no contest, faces $4,000 fine

The Tabard coed fraternity's two charges of serving alcohol to underage individuals were dropped to Class B misdeamoners following a plea bargain after the organization pleaded no contest in the Lebanon District Court on Wednesday afternoon. Tabard paid a fine of $2,000 for each charge and must complete 500 hours of community service over the next two years as a part of the agreement made with police prosecutor Christopher O'Conner, Tabard summer president Emily Liu '12 said in an interview with The Dartmouth.

News from Nowhere 2010-07-13