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'Steady and crafty' fencer named to conference All-Star team
April 9, 2009
Dave Seliger '12 was en garde last week as he battled his competition to secure an impressive record at the Northeast Intercollegiate Fencing Conference, leading him to be named to the NIFC's All-Star team. Conference commissioner Dr. Elliot Lilien said that Seliger earned this award because he is a "steady and crafty" fencer with a strong record in league competition. The recognition is rarely granted to Dartmouth athletes.
Sports
After close first half, lacrosse overpowers Providence 8-4
April 9, 2009
IAN BLUMENTHAL / The Dartmouth Staff The Dartmouth men's lacrosse team beat the University of Providence at home on Tuesday, 8-4, after a close first half which resulted in a halftime tie.
Arts
BOOKED SOLID: Romantic self-help book offers fairy tale lessons
By
Lucy Randall
| April 9, 2009
Courtesy of Simon & Schuster At my lovely editor's behest, I read something I probably wouldn't have chosen on my own this week.
Opinion
No Incentives Necessary
By
Isaiah Berg
| April 9, 2009
If you haven't noticed already, Dartmouth, like many colleges, is a giant social experiment with exams and occasional free food.
Opinion
Political Ties
By
Raza Rasheed
| April 9, 2009
In case you missed it last Tuesday while you were out, say, having a life, the residents of New York's 20th congressional district held a special election to fill the seat of congresswoman-turned-Senator Kirsten Gillibrand '88.
News
Lord to become president of Naropa University
By
Elise Quinones
| April 8, 2009
Associate Provost and former Dean of the Tucker Foundation Stuart Lord will become president of Naropa University in Boulder, Colo., beginning July 1, the College announced Wednesday.
News
Daily Debriefing
By
Caroline Duffy
| April 8, 2009
Correction appended The Order of Omega, Office of Residential Life and Greek Leadership Council hosted their annual awards ceremony on Tuesday to honor the achievement of Greek organizations and their members.
News
Diplomat discusses United Nations
By
Jamila Ma
| April 8, 2009
ELIZABETH ERICSON / The Dartmouth Staff The United Nations must overcome internal division to prevent the global economic crisis from developing into a human crisis, which could lead to increases in international social instability and terrorism, Harald Fries, minister of economic and social affairs at the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York, said in a Tuesday lecture at the Haldeman Center. Fries expressed concern that developing countries, though not the root cause of the global financial crisis, are likely to be most affected by the economic downturn.
News
Bishop, activist debate gay marriage
By
Ann Baum
| April 8, 2009
Zeke Turner / The Dartmouth Senior Staff On the same day that Vermont legislators voted to legalize same-sex marriage, New Hampshire political figures and members of the Dartmouth Political Union debated the issue in a standing room only auditorium in the Rockefeller Center. Bishop Gene Robinson of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, an openly gay proponent of same-sex marriage, debated Kevin Smith, executive director for Cornerstone Policy Research, a think tank that advocates for "strong families, limited government and free markets," according to its web site. Smith and Robinson each gave opening statements and answered questions from the audience.
News
Info session held about adding a new sorority
By
John A. Alzate
| April 8, 2009
DOUG GONZALEZ / The Dartmouth Members of the Dartmouth Panhellenic Council extension committee presented information on the search for a new National Panhellenic Conference sorority to potential new members and other interested women during an information session held in Kemeny Hall on Tuesday.
News
SA addresses transition process
By
Nathan Swire
| April 8, 2009
Student Assembly amended its constitution at its meeting Tuesday night, codifying for the first time the transfer of power between Assembly administrations.
News
Gay marriage to be legalized in Vermont
By
Emma Fidel
| April 8, 2009
Vermont legislators voted to legalize same-sex marriage on Tuesday, overriding Republican Gov. Jim Douglas' veto of legislation passed by the state Senate on Monday.
Opinion
Personal Recovery Plan
By
Chris Talamo
| April 8, 2009
Once again, our delightfully reactionary society has created an absurd double standard in the midst of chaos.
Opinion
The Pieces of the Puzzle
By
Zachary Hyatt
| April 8, 2009
President Barack Obama must not allow the enormity of our nation's economic crisis to eclipse the very real and imminent dangers across the globe.
Arts
AS SEEN ON: Reality Bites
By
Leslie Adkins
| April 8, 2009
As I said in last week's column, reality shows have invaded the airwaves because they are easy and inexpensive to produce.
