Singer Bragg channels The Clash at Lebanon Opera House

Courtesy of publicradio.org When Billy Bragg was 19 years old, he saw the Clash perform at the legendary Rock Against Racism concert in London.

Daily Debriefing

Microsoft founder Bill Gates will donate more than $10 million to scientists researching creative medical proposals, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Burns details struggle with cancer

John Burns, New York Times London Bureau chief and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, for the first time publicly shared the details of his struggle with cancer to a full auditorium of approximately 150 attendees at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on Thursday.

Residents feel heat of inflated energy costs

As the price of oil heads to $60 per barrel and gasoline sits below $3 per gallon, many consumers may assume that energy price worries have been assuaged, according to Merilynn Bourne, executive director of Listen Community Services, an Upper Valley nonprofit group.

College deliberates budget cuts

The dismal state of the economy has moved the College's budgetary committee to discuss cost-cutting strategies with employees.

Daily Debriefing

The College Board announced the release of a new standardized test for eighth-graders, available next fall, according to The New York Times.

Police Blotter

October 20, 4:24 p.m. Rt. 25A Hanover Police arrested a 17-year-old female for filing a false police report, claiming she had been raped.

Shaheen encourages youth voter turnout

Young voters will play a critical role in this year's election because the central issues directly affect their future, Former New Hampshire Governor and Democratic candidate for U.S.

Young voters will play a critical role in this year's election because the central issues directly affect their future, Former New Hampshire Governor and Democratic candidate for U.S.

Overheard

'09 Guy 1: Touch the Fire! '09 Guy 2: Touch each other! D-List '12 [outside Tabard, trying to get into disco 'tails without being on the invite list]: But I'm gay! '07 Kappa [to '08 BG]: Take your tongue out of my mouth!

Spotlight: Brandon Aiono '11

During his foreign study program in Beijing, China last summer, Brandon Aiono '11 tried to make a name for himself through karaoke and competitive dancing.

Mirror Picks

High School Musical 2 I'll admit that in terms of plot and quality of fake tan, the original High School Musical is by far superior to its sequel.

Reboot and Rally

Ever since T-Mobile introduced the first Sidekick way back in 2002, the phone-cum-messaging device has been a favorite of teenagers and hip-hop artists.

Counterpoint: Slutty Ain't Sexy

Britney Spears. Pamela Anderson. Carmen Elektra. What do these beacons of good old-fashioned American ethics have in common?

Point: Slutty Halloween Costumes

The standard argument on behalf of sexing it up as your favorite gendered occupation or stereotype for All Hallows' Eve is pretty simplistic: On this most holy of holidays, you're exempt from standard judgments by our puritanical society, and such a costume will significantly increase your odds of finding that fabulous fantasy-driven make-out.

A Call To Action

Dartmouth business clubs enjoy newfound energy as Dow dips