Art for Everyone's Sake

To the Editor: As a recent graduate who is currently employed by the Hopkins Center, I feel obligated to correct Charles Clark's misguided impression of the arts at Dartmouth ("Art for Our Sake," May 10). The Hop always welcomes student feedback, but Clark's accusations bear little resemblance to what actually takes place here every day. While I strongly disagree with Clark's hyperbolic claim that the Hop peddles "a pungent cocktail of social elitism and cultural imperialism," he is certainly entitled to his opinion.

Daily Debriefing

David Fein '82 became Connecticut's U.S. attorney on Monday, after being nominated for the post by President Barack Obama in February, The Day reported on Monday.

Hanover voters approve school budget in 2nd vote

After being rejected by voters in March, the Hanover and Dresden school budgets were approved on Tuesday, according to Hanover Town Manager Julia Griffin.

Jumbles 2010-05-12

Graphic novel course explores oft-ignored literary genre

While many Dartmouth students are studying works of the traditional canon in their English courses this term, the 47 students enrolled in English 67.5 have the opportunity to study a more unorthodox literary form: the graphic novel, more affectionately known as the comic book.

SPAHRC submits report to Kim

Correction Appended The Student and Presidential Alcohol Harm Reduction Committee presented its findings regarding alcohol consumption at the College and proposed policies that may promote student safety to College President Jim Yong Kim and other members of the administration on Tuesday, according to committee co-chair Max Yoeli '12.

BOOKED SOLID: Laura Bush keeps it classy

In the realm of cheesy titles, "Spoken From the Heart" really takes the cake. The title of former First Lady Laura Bush's newly-released autobiography is so awful I can't help but cringe.

The Still North 2010-05-12

Assembly rejects plans to modify committees

Correction Appended The 17 Student Assembly members present at Tuesday's meeting voted down two proposals one by Assembly member Will Hix '12 and a "counter-proposal" by Student Body President Eric Tanner '11 to implement structural changes to the Assembly's committee system.

SPAHRC presents report to Kim

The Student and Presidential Alcohol Harm Reduction Committee presented its findings regarding alcohol consumption at the College and policies that may serve to promote student safety to College President Jim Yong Kim and other members of the administration today at noon, according to committee co-chair Max Yoeli '12.

Daily Debriefing

Two Mexican universities have halted exchange programs with the University of Arizona because of Arizona's new, more strict immigration law, The Arizona Republic reported May 7.

HEAR AND NOW: Ooh, Lala: Apple's quest for world domination

It's true that nothing in life is free and even if it's close to being free, Apple will eventually covet it and charge higher prices anyway. That is essentially the fate that befell online music service Lala.

Ayotte faces scrutiny over fraud case

Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte now a Republican candidate to represent New Hampshire in the U.S.

$4 Coffee 2010-05-11