Profs. discuss Constitution's creation

A stagnant economy and a weak national government contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation, a panel of American history scholars told an audience of 50 in the Rockefeller Center on Friday.

College sees a decrease in its admissions yield

About 49 percent of admitted students have accepted an offer of admission to the Dartmouth Class of 2013, a drop of over 2 percent compared with the 2008 yield, according to Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Maria Laskaris.

Amendment to AoA constitution passed

The College's alumni voted overwhelmingly to approve an amendment to the Association of Alumni constitution that substantially reforms procedures for the election of alumni to the Board of Trustees, according to results released on Saturday.

DMS prof. charged with violating conflict of interest laws

William Weeks, a Dartmouth Medical School professor of psychiatry and community and family medicine, is facing federal conflict of interest charges for his involvement with contracts between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the College, according to The Rutland Herald. Weeks, a physician at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt., was charged Friday with five federal misdemeanor counts by acting U.S.

Alumni approve amendment to AoA constitution

The College's alumni voted overwhelmingly to approve an amendment to the Association of Alumni constitution that substantially reforms procedures for the election of alumni to the Board of Trustees, according to results released on Saturday.

Overheards

'12 Boy to '10 Girl: Just answer your phone. I don't use blitz ... it must be a generational thing. Girlfriend: I haven't done crunches in like a month! Boyfriend: Who cares? Girlfriend: Well, it'd be nice to have abs for wearing bathing suits this summer. Boyfriend: I wouldn't wear a bathing suit if I were you. Tri-Delt '11: My desire to be on a reality tv show would be fulfilled on couples fear factor. Student from another University at Derby: I feel like I'm in a really messed up J.Crew Photo shoot right now. Boy 1: i should've hit up homeplate for cinco de mayo. Boy 2: whaaa? Boy1: you don't know what cinco de mayo is?

Spotlight: TIna and Chris Alexander '11

So, did you always plan to go to the same college? Chris: We really didn't try to end up at the same place.

Family Ties: Dartmouth students keep College traditions all in the family

Last fall, my brother visited me at Dartmouth, and I still remember him following me into a dingy frat basement.

COUNTERPOINT: Sending your kids to Dartmouth

When I consider the children I might decide to spawn when I'm older, I can picture them doing all kinds of things: winning Nobel prizes, becoming leaders of the free world, and buying me tacky "#1 Mom" mugs for Mother's Day (which is this weekend, for all you slackers) to name a few.

POINT: Sending your kids to Dartmouth

I honestly have never considered if I would send my kid to Dartmouth, mostly because I'm not sure how having children fits into my life plan to turn into a pile of caffeine. I did at least encourage my sister to come here, which not only qualifies me to write this column, but also makes my sister the first member of the Class of 2013 to be called out in The Mirror.

Double the fun: Dartmouth twins

Have you ever noticed that sometimes it seems like you run into certain people twice as often as you should?

Amy Knows Everyone

Each week, Amy examines a small group of students in order to understand the individual Dartmouth experience as part of a whole.

THIS, Sir, Is My Case!

I've decided not to follow the theme of Dartmouth families and legacies; I think they get enough facetime on these new buildings James Wright built with his bare hands.

The Bride and Bridegroom Met in the Basement

This dinner is identical to every other time your parents have come to town and picked up the tab at Canoe Club.

I Feel Like... 2009-05-08

The Still North 2009-05-08

VERBUM ULTIMUM: Drinking the Kool-Aid

The recent announcements from College Health Services that seven students "suspected" to have swine flu have tested negative for the virus ("Four more students test negative for flu," May 6), and that the H1N1 virus is no more serious than normal influenza, have left members of the Dartmouth community doing a double take.

The Truth Within

Peter Blair's recent response ("Truth and Happiness," May 7) to my column ("A Story to Live By," May 4) highlights important points that have made the orthodox approach to religion untenable.