Phreddie 2010-05-17

Peterson stresses need for skepticism in science

*Editor's note: This is the second installation in a weekly series profiling professors' approaches to teaching and academics at Dartmouth.**## As biology professor Kevin Peterson discussed Velociraptor hunting techniques and apocalyptic meteors, students in his Winter "Dinosaurs" class passed around fossils that included petrified eggs, foot-long teeth and preserved skulls.

Rollin' with Dolan

Remember the end of "Ferris Buehler's Day Off" when Ferris runs into Mr. Rooney right outside the Buehler's back door?

Briefly Noted

The No. 7 Cornell University men's lacrosse team defeated Loyola University, 11-10, in the third overtime period on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, IvyLeagueSports.com reported.

VERBUM ULTIMUM: A Vision for Advising

Dartmouth's convoluted advising system which is known for bouncing students in search of answers between campus offices has long been in need of an overhaul.

Green Key history includes alcohol-related arrests

In April, acting Dean of the College Sylvia Spears announced that Hanover Police will no longer arrest students under 21 years old who are treated at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center due to alcohol overconsumption.

Prof. explains Alaskan climate shifts

Unless shifts in the global climate are addressed, they could pose major problems for local communities that rely on particular environmental conditions to maintain their traditional way of life, University of Alaska-Fairbanks ecology professor Terry Chapin said in a lecture on Thursday in Steele Hall. Chapin used native Alaskan communities to illustrate the hazardous impact of global climate change on regional ecosystems and societies.

Traditions fade in 111-year history

At one point a three-day festival complete with a minstrel show and a street parade, today's Green Key weekend bears little resemblance to the holiday's debut in May of 1899.

Female dates attended tea parties

It may be hard for students today to fathom a holiday weekend without female Dartmouth students both attending and hosting festivities, but in Green Key's early years the presence of women was limited to those bussed to campus from neighboring colleges for short visits.

Curious Jorge: In Honor of Green Key

It's Green Key. Relax, it's the most fun weekend of the year. Well except for those '13's who think "Parents Weekend" is the best weekend.

Phi Delt, Zete bring changes to Webster Ave. for Green Key

Correction Appended Ongoing construction on Phi Delta Alpha fraternity and the recent reopening of Zeta Psi fraternity mark important changes that students may note as they carouse along Webster Avenue this Green Key weekend. Despite significant damages sustained by Phi Delt's physical plant in a Jan.

Popping the Bubble

In my four years of terrifying prospective students while giving tours, I've developed a large library of "cute Dartmouth anecdotes," most of which have absolutely no basis in reality.

The Gospel According to Matthew

"Questions of Interpretation of Abstract Art" was pretty much the wackest class I have ever taken at Dartmouth.

Freshman Musings: Unraveling the Meaning of Green Key

Green Key: the only thing at Dartmouth shrouded in more mystery than the fried mac and cheese at Late Night Collis (how do they get the macaroni into those neat triangular shapes anyway?). When I first heard about Green Key, all these questions started to surface in my mind.

Prof. relates extraterrestrial research

The search for habitable planets beyond our solar system has long been a subject of interest for astronomers and non-astronomers alike.

Pre-Life Degree

I used to think there was a pattern to one's studies in college. The typical progression would go like this: Suzie Student enters a prestigious liberal arts institution planning on majoring in something interesting like classics or neuroscience.

Folt faced criticism, led reforms as dean

Updated Appended College Provost Carol Folt's six-year tenure as dean of the faculty was distinguished by academic reforms, but also saw some professional controversy.

Fraternity events fill up Green Key's schedule

In true Green Key fashion, partygoers this weekend will enjoy a wide range of festivities at Greek organizations, according to members of several fraternities.