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Skiing phenom Ludlow '06 balances school, slopes

By Kate Lyon | April 16, 2004

While many Dartmouth students spent their spring breaks on the beach, 22-year-old Libby Ludlow '06 spent the last few weeks of her extended off-term winning the giant slalom event at the U.S National Alpine Championships in Gridrow, Alaska. Ludlow, a resident of Bellevue, Wash., balances her talent, affinity for skiing and desire for an education by attending Dartmouth during spring term.

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Assault expert warns of dangers of 'date rape' label

By Steven Orbuch | April 16, 2004

Noted researcher David Lisak identified the dangers surrounding society's use of the "date rapist" label in a Thursday evening lecture at Collis Common Ground. "The problem with the term 'date rapist' is that 'date' serves as a qualifier for the act; it helps to show that there is something different from their act and real rape," Lisak said. Lisak also said the term "date rapist" has made it particularly difficult for courts to convict accused offenders because the date rapist image is largely non-threatening. To many, the date rapist is the "nice guy" who drank too much, whose unpremeditated action was a result of miscommunication and someone who wouldn't rape again. Lisak said, however, this image is utterly wrong. Although the date rapist slips beneath the radar because he is not a stranger who carries a knife, wears a ski mask or jumps out of an alleyway, "rapists are rapists," Lisak said. Moreover, Lisak presented empirical evidence which argued that any rapist would most likely be a repeat offender, and that date rapists are particularly driven to premeditate their crimes because they choose to act without using weapons. At present, the overwhelming majority of rapes go unreported.

Opinion

Meritocracy and Diversity

By Matthew Bank | April 15, 2004

I feel it is my duty as a student to say that I find Craig Steven Wilder's views on the College's future -- as reflected in his article, "The Passion of the CEO: T.J.

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Dean opens to standing ovation

By Michael Reeves | April 15, 2004

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean opened to a standing ovation at a speech delivered Wednesday at the Dartmouth Medical School. The speech, titled "The Long Term Implications of the 2004 Presidential Election," identified the credibility of President George W.

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N.H. named healthiest state in U.S.

By Alix Cody | April 15, 2004

New Hampshirites may endure cold winters, but they are also lucky to reside in the healthiest and most "livable" state in the nation, according to Morgan Quinto Press.

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College plan aims to curb 9-1-1 misdials

By Matthew Kelly | April 15, 2004

The College is set to reduce the amount of 9-1-1 misdials by retiring the number nine as a dial out access number this summer. By the tentative date of July 1, the number eight will be the only way to access an outside line on the campus phone system, according to Telephone Systems Manager Charles Wilber. It is a common experience for students and faculty to accidentally call 9-1-1 when trying to make a long distance call, tying up the town and state dispatchers and necessitating visits from Hanover Police and Safety and Security. Plans to ensure a smooth changeover include a campus-wide information campaign over BlitzMail, newspaper advertising and various levels of College bureaucracy.

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Yale rowers sweep visiting Big Green

By Avni Shah | April 15, 2004

The annual Dartmouth-Yale race was held in New Haven this past weekend. It was the Dartmouth men's opening race, as well as the first race showcasing the Olympic Axe Trophy, which marks the winner between these two rivals.

Opinion

Just the Facts

By Bill Dean | April 15, 2004

To the Editor: Your article, "From outside, Rodgers campaigns on change," (The Dartmouth, April 1) contains an error that needs to be corrected.

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Honor educ.committee targets '08s

By Megan Spillane | April 15, 2004

The Honor Education Committee will launch a campaign stressing scholastic integrity to the Class of 2008 as it continues its efforts to increase awareness of the Academic Honor Principle. Committee members met on April 6 with Leigh Remy, an associate dean of freshman, and resolved to send a letter to all members of the class of 2008 explaining the role of the honor principle in the Dartmouth community.

Opinion

Polemic Academics?

By Michael C. Stephen | April 15, 2004

To the Editor: Professor Craig Steven Wilder's letter, "The Passion of the CEO: T.J. Rodgers' Crusade," (The Dartmouth, April 13) is a notable example of rhetorical flourish combined with artful non-sequiturs.

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Sexism Is No "Good Thing"

By Julia Bernstein | April 14, 2004

Condi is under attack and Martha's going to jail. Christie Todd is long gone, and Karen Hughes just published a book explaining why she left the Bush administration for motherhood.

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