The Still North 2009-10-19

Coed fraternities extend fall bids

A slightly lower number of students joined Dartmouth's three coeducational fraternities this term, according to several representatives from the fraternities.

Briefly Noted

Former Dartmouth sailing team members Sarah Johnston '09 and Anne Megargel '09 were named to the 2009 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association's All-Academic second team on Wednesday, DartmouthSports.com reported.

Short Answer

Friday's Verbum Ultimum criticized the women's rush process. Do you think these criticisms were warranted; why or why not?

Prof. discusses biofuel technology

Students must not be daunted in their attempts to improve sustainability in the world, despite the challenges associated with the task, Dartmouth environmental engineering professor Lee Lynd said in his lecture, "Sustainable Biofuels: A Personal Odyssey," held at the Thayer School of Engineering on Friday. Lynd director and chief scientific officer of the Lebanon, N.H.-based biofuel company Mascoma is well known for his research on the production of energy from plant biomass. "There are only two resource transitions in the course of human history," he said.

Daily Debriefing

Karen Loeffler '79 was sworn in as the first female U.S. attorney for Alaska on Sunday. Loeffler was confirmed by the U.S.

Rushing to Conclusions

It was not the intention of the Panhellenic Council to create distress during this year's fall sorority recruitment process.

Toe to Toe: Best fall sport (Rodriguez)

When thinking about the most dominant sports team at Dartmouth, the Big Green men's soccer team jumps out to me as the best that Dartmouth has to offer.

ONE-ON-ONE: Cobb and Alderman

I sat down with two Big Green field hockey players, Katherine Cobb '12 and Sarah Alderman '12, and discussed what would happen if I were on the team. First off, how annoying is it that you can't hit the ball with the other side of the stick? KC: Well, we've always been trained to play like that, so it's something that we're used to.

Dartmouth insurance covers student-athletes

While some colleges and universities have come under fire for failing to provide adequate health coverage for student-athletes, Dartmouth students injured on the playing field have limited out-of-pocket expenses due to aid from the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan and funding from the athletic department. The DSGHP, offered to all Dartmouth students, contains provisions that cover athletes who become injured while taking part in any College sport including both club and varsity teams. At many other institutions, student health plans do not guarantee coverage for athletic injuries.

Phreddie 2009-10-19

The Power Rankings

Top Games to Watch Homecoming Weekend

Police Blotter

Oct. 7, 10:24 p.m. East Wheelock StreetHanover Police responded to a medical call involving an 18-year-old male Dartmouth student who had fallen off of a skateboard.

FO&M: Upfront and Behind the Scenes

On any given day, while you rush to class, clubs and sports, 350 people are making sure floors are cleaned and mail is sorted and events are set up.