College taps young novelist for creative writing post
After weeks of interviews and readings by a diverse group of four final candidates, Thomas O'Malley has been selected to join the faculty of Dartmouth's creative writing program.
Students Against Water Unite
Many Dartmouth students likely read the article about water intoxication and thought that Community Director Kristen Deal went too far with her actions against water pong players ("Water pong banned, risks of overhydrating cited," Feb.
Just be honest on rules
To the Editor: Community Director Kristin Deal shows us exactly what is wrong with the bureaucracy on this campus ("Water pong banned, risks of overhydrating cited," Feb.
PETA speaker too extreme
To the Editor: Before Dartmouth students consider adopting the animal-rights philosophy of PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich, they should know how far he takes his beliefs ("PETA spokesman extols upsides to going vegan," Jan.
Edwards was empty
To the Editor: In his speech here Wednesday ("Edwards sketches 2008 platform," Feb. 1), presidential candidate John Edwards was very vague and, with exceptions for poverty and climate change, offered little real substance. Edwards did a great job explaining the problem in Darfur, but didn't tell us how he'd actually stop the genocide.
Softball lands three recruits, but roster size will expand
Jennie Post Hoping to add depth to a young team for next season, the Big Green softball team has bolstered its bats and pitching staff by signing three early-decision recruits last month, welcoming Amy McLuskie, Audrey Kolodziej and Devin Lindsay to the roster for the spring 2008 season. "With 16 underclassmen, the face of our team is very young this season and I would highlight that as one of our strengths," coach Christine Vogt said.
Grades Are Private Information
When your fourth grade teacher passed back a test, you always wanted to know what your classmates got.
Under Muslim Feet
On Feb. 1, 2007, British police arrested nine Muslim men in Birmingham for their alleged plan to kidnap and behead a Muslim British serviceman.
Senior may become America's Next Top Model
Unlike most Dartmouth students who travel abroad or work at lucrative internships during their off terms, Whitney Cunningham '07 spent her fall in Los Angeles as one of the 13 contestants on Cycle Eight of America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks's hit reality television show that pits wannabe models against each other for a $100,000 CoverGirl contract. Cunningham first auditioned for the show last February hoping to be a contestant on Cycle Seven, but was called back this year for Cycle Eight. "I decided to audition on a total whim," Cunningham said.
Del Toro's brilliant 'Labyrinth' is a dark fairy tale for adults
"Pan's Labyrinth," Guillermo del Toro new film, boldly mixes fairy tales with unmitigated violence.
Legislation to launch SA review body tabled
A "Proposal to Create the Dartmouth Student Government Review Task Force" was tabled after extended debate at Tuesday night's Student Assembly meeting.
Kappa hosts drinking panel as punishment
With Winter Carnival just around the corner, Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Panhellenic Council hosted a discussion about the repercussions of drinking at Dartmouth.
Blood drive benefits local patients
As students give blood to the Red Cross at the top of the Hopkins Center Wednesday, they will be greeted by a six-foot drop of blood mascot waddling around.
Daily Debriefing
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education awarded Dartmouth a "green light" rating for the College's policies about free speech.
Published alum shares studying tips
Author of "How to Win at College" and "How to Become a Straight-A Student," Cal Newport '04 shared the insights presented in his books at a lecture in Moore Hall Tuesday evening. Newport, who began his quest for academic success during his sophomore year at Dartmouth, compiled his most valuable findings into the two books after graduating. "Maybe brilliant success is not necessarily the result of being a brilliant person, maybe it's an emergent property from a lot of small changes, a lot of small habits," Newport said of the inspiration for researching his first book. Newport's research proved successful during that academic year, when he achieved a flawless grade point average, which continued through sophomore summer, despite factors that seemed to make academic success during that term unlikely -- including a house off campus with friends and a backyard pong table, a constant stream of beer he said Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity unknowingly supplied and an ongoing battle with mononucleosis. During his second year of college, Newport began taking note of his study habits and experimented with them to learn what was successful.
College Dems attend Washington conference
Seven members of the College Democrats traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the College Democrat National Convention where they met with Sen.
No Need to Ban Water Pong
To the Editor: I have to say, I've never heard so much laughter from students reading along on my computer screen as when the headline "Water pong banned, risks of overhydrating cited" (Feb.
Milan film showing links 9/11, racism
In the months following Sept. 11, 2001, Samir Akhter, then eight years old, can recall being called "Bin Laden's son" by other boys at school.
Galjour brings one-woman 'Hurricane' to the Bentley
Courtesy of the Hopkins Center In the wake of Hurricane Katrina it's been easy to forget that there were storms before that one, but Anne Galjour's one-woman play "Hurricane," which premiered in 1993, reminds us that the 2006 natural disaster wasn't a singular phenomenon.


