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Fraternity rush condensed to one day

By Kate Lyon | January 7, 2005

The Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council are modifying the winter rush process, set to start Saturday night, as Greek leaders anticipate fewer rushees than in winters past after the major rush initiative implemented this fall. IFC rush will be significantly shorter than usual for both rushees and house members.

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Laundry prices raised 25 percent

By Jennifer Garfinkel | January 6, 2005

Students returning to Dartmouth have more to complain about than just cold weather this year, with laundry prices increasing 25 cents on each load after the College installed new machines across the campus. It is the first increase in laundry prices in seven years.

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Dartmouth, Oxford deemed 'enduring institutions' by U.S. consulting firm

By Mark Henle | January 6, 2005

When John Thelin, an education professor at the University of Kentucky, was asked to name the world's most enduring academic institutions, two came to mind -- Oxford University in England and Dartmouth College. Those two universities joined rock superstars The Rolling Stones and the conglomerate General Electric on management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton's list of the world's most enduring institutions in celebration of the company's 90th anniversary. According to Thelin, Dartmouth has demonstrated an ability to innovate and respond to challenges throughout its 235-year history.

Sports

Big Green men's tennis team returns ready for winter season

By Kyle Jazwa | January 6, 2005

Coming off an impressive fall tournament season, the Big Green men's tennis team looks poised to take on a challenging match play season. With five starters graduating, Dartmouth had a seemingly tough challenge ahead of them, beginning the year with a young, but talented cast.

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Wheelock retains lock on campus textbook market

By Gus Lûbin | January 6, 2005

The start of Winter term caused a book-buying frenzy this week, as many students were forced to wait in lines that stretched as far as the parking lot outside Wheelock Books on Wednesday before purchasing textbooks. Meanwhile, employees at the spacious Dartmouth Bookstore several doors down waited and hoped for a crowd of students that never arrived.

Sports

Game over: Buddy Teevens new head football coach

By Christopher LaForgia | January 6, 2005

The "new era of Dartmouth football" has officially started with Coach Eugene "Buddy" Teevens '79 at the helm. At the Hanover Inn on Wednesday afternoon, President James Wright and Athletic Director Josie Harper enthusiastically introduced the new coach. Coach Teevens spoke to the crowd of bringing a "passion for winning" and expectations of an Ivy League title as soon as next year. Teevens stated that his football players would have to excel in three facets of Dartmouth life: academics, community participation, and football.

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Early acceptances herald first 2009s to Dartmouth

By Zachary Goldstein | January 5, 2005

When they opened their mailboxes in December, 397 high-school seniors received the news they had all been waiting for: they were the first members of the Class of 2009. Despite garnering slightly fewer applications than in recent years, the total number of Early Decision admits was up nominally, an increase Dean of Admissions Karl Furstenberg attributes directly to the strength of the pool. Academically, the class looks to be the strongest in years.

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Provocative dances, politics punctuate Dartmouth fall

By Alix Cody | January 5, 2005

The presidential campaign and Greek indiscretions defined an otherwise calm Fall term as representatives from both political parties stumped for their respective candidates, and Delta Delta Delta sorority and Theta Delta Chi fraternity were investigated for alleged hazing. The swing state of New Hampshire became a political battleground, as both the Republican and Democratic campaigns concentrated their efforts on turning out as many of their voters as possible.

Sports

Women's hockey starts the new year off with a bang

By Lei Hao | January 5, 2005

To cap off an exciting winter break and start the new year, the Dartmouth women's hockey team dropped a perfect 10-spot against visiting Providence College on Sunday afternoon at Thompson Arena en route to a 10-2 victory. After collecting three weeks of restful dust over Christmas and New Year's, the second-ranked Big Green (12-1-0) was quick to shake it off on the second day of the year against the Friars (8-5-3). Dartmouth scored three times in the first nine minutes of the game, led by Cherie Piper '06, who had four goals and one assist in the game.

Opinion

The Next Swarthmore?

By Jake Dwyer | January 5, 2005

To The Editor: I was very disappointed, but not entirely surprised, by the news regarding Dean Furstenberg's comments regarding football, and athletics in general.

Arts

Razorlight to brighten up Boston

By Caroline McKenzie | January 5, 2005

Okay, true story: It's New Year's Eve, and The Dartmouth's arts section says to itself, "Huh, what should be my resolution for 2005?" A difficult question for anyone, but seeing as the arts section is already thin as paper (literally, I mean) and doesn't like chocolate anyways, its only option left is to resolve to "improve itself." The arts section thinks to itself that it really likes running concert reviews.

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